What to do during the summer holidays of yr10 ??

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School work- I did some of my art coursework (photoshoots) which didn’t take long and I’m glad I did because you can go to galleries and museums and stuff but if youre not doing a creative subject this is less relevant. I dont recall doing any other revision or school work.

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Online courses- I did 2 during this time and it was a really great thing to do because it really helped me understand what i wanted to do in the future! Sites like edx, openlearn and Springpod are great for these types of course. Also just watch documentaries or read books in your fields of interest.

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Looking at the future- i did a lot of research into what i wanted to do after year 11 and what subjects would allow me to do this. As youre unsure i think trying lots of things is a great idea- Springpod has subject spotlights for lots of different uni courses so maybe look at that or go on iPlayer and watch documentaries that look interesting to you.

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Volunteering- i didnt do this and im not sure it’s really needed, also they’ll be limited opportunities. Whats more valuable is going to places you’ll enjoy depending on your interests so that could be museums, nature reserves, the beach- wherever you’ll enjoy being and you cant go to usually.

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Starting a project- i love drawing so i did sketching and i also improved my speed cubing.

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Time Traveler's Trail: Explore history, philosophy, anthropology, and economics.

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Justice and Creativity Expedition: Dive into law, arts, and global development.

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Culture and Power Voyage: Discover politics, languages, cultures, and finance.

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St John’s Ambulance: I volunteered with them during the pandemic and first aid training was really useful to learn! Check them out here: St John’s Ambulance Cadets.

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Team London Volunteer: I’m not sure whether they have age restrictions but I started with them in year 12 and have gotten involved in some cool sporting events like the EUROs and Formula E.

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Local Charities: You can also approach local charities directly and ask if you can help with anything. One of my favourite volunteering experiences was with a charity in my local area that supports people with disabilities.

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Memorise Vocabulary and Grammar Consistently: I used to spend about 10 minutes every other day learning French vocabulary on Memrise. It’s great for active recall and lots of users have uploaded the vocab sets for different exam boards.

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Study with Others: Language learning can sometimes feel repetitive, so studying with friends or joining a language group can keep things fun and motivating. You could also try language exchanges, where you help French natives with their English in return for practising your French.

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Listen to French Music: This is a fun way to improve your pronunciation and comprehension. It’s also an easy way to immerse yourself in the language without feeling like you’re studying.