This article has proved to be popular with both staff and students at RHS - Intelligence is not fixed - building a growth mindset; high expectations :
"The more you practice or study the more you learn. Your brain has neurons inside that grow whenever you learn something new. Even though you may struggle in a certain subject the neurons in your brain are making new connections and your brain is getting stronger and smarter. … Struggling in school is absolutely normal and we may feel and call ourselves ‘dumb’ during these times. If you practice using better ways to study and learn you will get smarter and might struggle less"
That quote is going to find itself on my classroom wall. So important for kids to realise that learning is worth the discomfort to gain the success.
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