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Newsletter No. 5 Term 2, May 2010 Contents:
We are now a couple of weeks into Term 2. With daylight savings the days are shorter and the school year has settled in. Many student have Internal Assessments due for credits in various subjects at the moment. Please remember, if you need any help, or would like someone to proof-read you work contact us via email at tutor@aheadstart.co.nz. All the best to everyone, Melanie
AHeadStart has introduced Accounting and Economics this term. Both of these subjects complement the Science and Maths subjects which we already offer. If anyone is interested in having tuition in these subjects please contact us via email at: tutor@aheadstart.co.nz
AHeadStart is now on Facebook. We have both a business page and an AHeadStart group to promote discussion between students. Parents are more welcome! If you are interested in either becoming a fan of AHeadStart Tuition, or joining the AHeadStart group, please follow these links:
AHeadStart has launched a daily quiz question on Facebook. The question is posted about 2.30 pm each weekday afternoon. The answer will be posted the following day. Win a total of 5 quizzes and you'll receive a free pass to Hoyts movies. So far we have had 3 winners. Good luck!
Student News: Be in to WIN a free StudyPass Pack ! I'd love to share student achievements among our AHeadStart tutoring community. If you have achieved success lately, whether it is academic, sporting or cultural, please think about whether you are willing to share this success with others. I would love to hear about anything and everything, including school representation at interschool competitions. If you have some success to share, please tell me at your lesson or send me an email, and I will include it in the next newsletter. All achievement accepted for this column will win a free StudyPass Pack including an examination revision guide and essential course information (fold-out notes), in any mathematics or science subject you choose.
AHeadStart has two new tutors this term: Alex and Becky. Alex: Accounting & Economics Hi, my name is Alex Smith and I am an Economics and Accounting tutor for AHeadStart. I was born in 1989 and lived in Nelson until 2007 when I moved to Christchurch for university. Coming from Nelson Im naturally an outdoorsy person and Ive been making the most of having so many good ski fields around by taking up snowboarding! Im currently in my fourth and final year studying Accounting, and I plan on carrying on to become Chartered. At this stage the area I wish to specialise in is Auditing. I really enjoy Economics and Accounting and I hope my passion for the subjects can help motivate other students to carry on with them. Even if you dont carry on with them at a university level, the basic concepts and applications learnt can apply to real life and are useful outside of school. Economics and Accounting can seem a bit dry at first but with practice and a little help, Im sure youll enjoy them as much as I do! Becky: Chemistry, Physics, Calculus & Statistics Hi, my name is Becky and I am a tutor for AHeadStart Tuition. I am originally from Christchurch and moved down to Dunedin when I was five. I completed my primary and secondary schooling in Dunedin, where I attended Arthur Street School followed by St. Hilda's Collegiate School. During my time at St. Hilda's my interest in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Design grew. I played soccer through my schooling years, and four of those years I played for St. Hilda's 1st XI where I have some of the best experience as working as part of a team and how persistence and encouragement are so powerful; which are reflected in how you play. I have also competed in powerlifting where I have represented Otago and New Zealand, and currently hold various records. Powerlifting is also a mentally challenging sport, as you have to have self confidence and determination to increase the amountyoulift. When I finished secondary school I decided to move back to Christchurch to pursue an Engineering degree at Canterbury University, and I am currently in my second year studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Check out the "Our Tutors" page on the AHeadStart website to find out more all of our tutors: http://www.aheadstart.co.nz/our-tutors-xidc54405.html
Discounted StudyPass Revision Books: ORDER NOW! In conjunction with StudyPass, I am offering a chance to purchase StudyPass study packs at a discounted price. The fold-out summary course notes contain all the key facts and ideas for each subject. The fully updated 2009 revision guide organises the questions from past NCEA exams into bite-size revision sessions. Fully worked answers and A, M or E grades are included. These are ideal for use throughout the year and in preparation for end-of-year exams. These packs normally retail for $24.95. By placing an order on behalf of students these packs are just $17 ... a saving of 32% . The subjects available are listed below. NCEA Level 1 Mathematics, Science, Economics If you are interested please send me an email melanie@aheadstart.co.nz or tell your tutor before May 14 so I can purchase a bulk order on your behalf. Please see: http://www.studypass.co.nz/ for more information.
Recently, I have found a fantastic website which provides an analysis of your learning style! Learning styles are the way in which we perceive and remember new information. There are seven different learning styles assessed in this questionnaire. By understanding your own personal styles, you can adapt the learning process and techniques you use. Please go to: http://www.aheadstart.co.nz/learning-styles-xidc65586.html Good luck to everyone for the rest of the term! See you at your lessons! Melanie and the AHeadStart Team
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