Top tips forTY’s
We asked Teachers
to share their TOP
TIPS for the best
TY Experience and
here is their expert
advice:
YOU GET OUT
WHAT YOU
PUT IN
This simple tip features most
frequently in all the teachers’
advice. Challenge yourself and
give TY 100% commitment; you
will be amazed to find out what
you’re capable of. If you approach
the year like a doss- year, you will
have a doss- year.
DON’T WAIT to be asked to get
involved in projects or activities.
Seek them out. Put your hand up.
Put your name down. Put yourself
forward for every opportunity
that sounds interesting, this is
critical.
Ask yourself what it is that stops
you from trying out things you
might enjoy? Shyness? Fear of
failure or ridicule? Lack of
confidence? You might be
surprised to learn that most
people your age have similar
fears. The trick is not to let your
fears stand between you and the
experience of your life.
TY starts now!! Not in September,
not when you’re given an
instruction by the teacher, NOW!!
Be open to trying new
experiences. Don’t just do the
easy work experience in the local
shop or restaurant, put some
effort into finding something you
are interested in. Use the year to
develop a new skill such as a
software or communication skills.
PLAN
Start early, things take longer
than you think. Develop clear
goals as early in the year as
possible (during the holidays if
possible), and do not allow
yourself to drift from your goals.
Keep a journal or a year planner
and write all project deadlines
and other critical dates in your
journal as soon as you get them.
Keep your planner visible.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteering is great for your
community, your club or your
group. It allows you to give of
yourself to others. But
volunteering is not only about
giving, because you get a lot in
return. Volunteering builds
confidence, develops
communication skills and helps
build your network.
Stay positive and enthusiastic,
and remember that TY is not only
about having fun. There will be
times when you have to knuckle
down to get work done, but the
rewards will be there if you do!
BE PROACTIVE
independent; pick the ones that
you think you’ll enjoy, ones that
will challenge you or that might
lead you in new directions.
STEP OUT OF YOUR
COMFORT ZONE
Don‘t pick modules or activities
just because your friends picked
them, or because they’re easy. Be
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ASK FOR HELP
If you are not sure what to do,
have nothing to do or are
overwhelmed …ask for help. TY is
a really special year and you can
can achieve so much but you may
need assistance at times. Reach
out to Teachers, Parents, Friends
and Community leaders - you will
be amazed at the help that is is
available to a TY student.
ENJOY YOUR YEAR