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Kick Start Workshops

Supporting Students with the Move from Primary to Secondary School

Our KICK START Workshops are designed to support pupils making that difficult but exciting move from primary school to secondary school. The two workshops are stand alone but are typically booked together. They are designed to ease the move by equipping students with essential skills and knowledge to navigate their new educational environment confidently.

The workshops cover areas such as effective study habits, organisational skills, and social integration techniques. Through a series of interactive sessions and practical workshops pupils will learn how to manage increased academic expectations, establish positive relationships with peers and teachers, and develop an essential growth mindset. By the end of the course, students will feel more prepared and empowered to embrace the challenges and opportunities of secondary school life.

For schools that book both workshops, KICK START CHANGE is typically delivered in the 1st term, and 'KICK START STUDY' in the 2nd term. 

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Building resilience and positive mental energy in students moving to secondary school.

Transitioning from primary to secondary school is a significant milestone in a young person's life. This period of change brings exciting opportunities, but can also present challenges that require new skills and coping mechanisms. This workshop, is designed to equip students with the tools they need to navigate this transition confidently and successfully.

Objectives:

  • Develop Resilience: Teach students how to bounce back from setbacks and adapt to new situations.
  • Boost Positive Mental Energy: Encourage a positive mindset and emotional well-being.
  • Enhance Social Skills: Foster the ability to build new friendships and maintain healthy relationships.
  • Increase Self-Awareness: Help students understand their strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals.

Developing healthy home working and study habits in students moving to secondary school.

Transitioning from primary to secondary school is a crucial period that introduces students to a more demanding academic environment. Establishing effective study habits early on can make a significant difference in their academic performance and overall well-being. This workshop is designed to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for successful independent learning and academic achievement.

Objectives:

  • Promote Effective Study Habits: Teach students how to study efficiently and effectively.
  • Encourage Healthy Routines: Instil the importance of a balanced routine that includes time for study, rest, and extracurricular activities.
  • Enhance Time Management Skills: Provide strategies for organising time and prioritising tasks.
  • Create Productive Study Environments: Guide students in setting up conducive study spaces at home.
  • Support Self-Discipline and Motivation: Foster intrinsic motivation and self-regulation skills.

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We have used Learnspark for a number of years now to deliver support and training for parents and students to get them revision ready. They have a wealth of knowledge to share and are so entertaining! Parents in particular have found the support invaluable and we have found the sessions an excellent starting point to develop our partnership with parents in their child's learning.

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Working with Learn Spark is an absolute pleasure, both in terms of their planning and execution of professional development sessions. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and willingness to ensure the training is interactive, informed by research, and bespoke to our school’s specific requirements and ethos is exemplary. They always exude a positive outlook and demeanour; the energy and enthusiasm they bring to TPL sessions are key to staff enjoyment and engagement. 

Vicky Murray
Vice Principals – Blessed Trinity College, Belfast

The staff and students in St Patrick’s College have benefited greatly from the training and workshops provided to us over the years from Learn Spark. We have been inspired and supported in our journey to raise standards and meet the needs of students through the sessions we have participated in. We have enjoyed the high energy, interactive, engaging and progressive content and delivery. We have found ourselves returning to Learn Spark to secure new tailored training to help us meet the objectives set out in our School Development Plan and we are always assured that the content is both current and creative, solution focused and relevant.

Catherine McHugh
Principal – St Patrick’s College, Dungannon

We have worked with Learn Spark in several areas across our school.  The workshops and support provided, whether to further enhance our professional capacity or to build the wider skill set of our students or engage positively with parents, have all been interesting, engaging, energetic and beneficial to all involved.   Paul and his team provide a first-rate service and I have no hesitation in recommending them.   

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