It has been proven that using a variety of techniques for study and revision is best for retention of key information. For this reason we have worked hard to develop a host of retention strategies, and organised specific drop-down days which allow students to try them.

Our most recent drop-down day focused on the use of flash cards as a tool for recording information. Students in all year groups learned how this technique could benefit them in all subjects by producing a set of flash cards for each timetabled lesson they attended. This demonstrated how the skill is transferrable across different disciplines. Flash cards were used successfully in science, history, geography, languages, religious studies and food and nutrition.

Further drop-down days are scheduled to take place in the coming weeks and students will get the opportunity to explore the use of spider diagrams, storyboarding, note taking, subject quizzes, videos and online resources.