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      Your hub for SQA exam success at Stranraer Academy.

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Study Starts Now

Welcome to the Study Starts Now webpage, your essential resource for excelling in SQA exams at Stranraer Academy. Success in these exams requires teamwork and hard work, particularly in S4, S5, and S6. Our page offers an 8-week revision guide, Supported Study and Easter School information as well as useful links to online resources like Achieve, West OS, e-Sgoli, and Scholar. Let’s embark on this journey to academic excellence together!

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss

Targeted Intervention Planning & Coaching Sessions

Our 8-week Targeted Intervention Planner is a downloadable Word document designed to help you take control of your SQA exam preparation by focusing on the topics you find most challenging. This fillable planner allows you to identify specific areas where you need extra support, schedule dedicated revision sessions around your timetable, and track your progress week by week. 

Download the planner and use it alongside your Study Starts Now subject schedules. Simply review the 8-week revision programme for your subjects, identify which topics you find difficult, and record these in your planner. Then fill in the timetable slots throughout the week to focus on these specific areas—whether that’s an hour after school or a longer session at the weekend.

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"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out"

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🏆 Points & Rank System

  • 5 Ranks: Progress from Bronze Scholar (0-50 pts) → Silver (51-150) → Gold (151-300) → Platinum (301-500) → Diamond (501+)
  • Earn Points: Complete a session (+10 pts), Add exam reflection (+5 pts)
  • Lose Points: Miss a session (-5 pts, auto-detected when time passes)
  • Track Progress: See your rank badge, progress bar, and points breakdown in the Points & Rank section

🔥 Study Streak

  • Build Momentum: Complete study sessions on consecutive days to build your streak
  • Streak Badge: Your streak badge appears in the hero section showing how many days in a row you've studied
  • Stay Consistent: The longer your streak, the more motivated you'll be to keep studying!

📝 Adding & Editing Study Sessions

  • Add Sessions: Use the form to add new sessions with subject, date, time, duration, notes, and resource links
  • Edit Sessions: Click the ✏️ Edit button on any session card to modify it - the form populates with existing data
  • Quick Add: Select a subject first, then use Quick Add buttons for faster session creation
  • Color Your Subjects: Choose colors from the palette for easy recognition

🔍 Filter Buttons

  • All: Shows all upcoming sessions and exams together
  • Study Sessions: Filters to show only your study sessions
  • Exams: Filters to show only upcoming exams
  • Location: Filter buttons appear above your session list in the My Planner tab

📋 Past Sessions & Exams

  • Past Sessions Tab: View completed and missed sessions - sessions automatically move here after their scheduled time
  • Past Exams Tab: After an exam date passes, it moves to Past Exams where you can add reflections
  • Exam Reflections: Add notes about how the exam went and what to improve - earn +5 points for each reflection!
  • Auto-Move: Sessions and exams automatically move to Past tabs when their dates pass

🎯 Getting Started

  • Check Off Sessions: Click the checkbox when you complete a session to earn +10 points
  • Set Goals: Enter weekly/monthly hour targets to stay motivated with visual progress bars
  • View Analytics: Check the Analytics tab to see your study distribution by subject
  • Toggle Dark Mode: Click the moon/sun icon in the header for comfortable evening studying
  • Collapse Sections: Click section headers to show/hide content and save space

🏆 Achievements System

  • First Steps: Complete your first study session
  • Early Bird: Study before 8am (unlock by adding morning sessions)
  • Night Owl: Study after 9pm (unlock by adding evening sessions)
  • 7-Day Streak: Study for 7 consecutive days
  • Century Club: Complete 100 total hours of study
  • Exam Ready: Add 5 or more exams to your planner

💾 Data Management

  • Auto-Save: All data saves automatically in your browser
  • Export PDF/Word: Generate printable study plans
  • Save Data: Download backup file (.json) for safety
  • Load Data: Restore from backup or transfer between devices
  • Dark Mode: Your preference is saved and remembered

🔔 Tips for Success

  • Build Your Streak: Study every day to maintain your streak and stay motivated
  • Use Filters: Quickly view specific types of sessions with filter buttons
  • Add Reflections: Review past exams and note what to improve - earn bonus points!
  • Set Realistic Goals: Start with achievable weekly targets
  • Check Analytics: Identify subjects needing more attention
  • Mark as Complete: Earn points and unlock achievements
  • Backup Weekly: Use Save Data to protect your progress
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Supplementary Learning Initiatives

Explore our supplementary learning initiatives designed specifically for students. Our after-school supported study and subject study sessions prior to an exam provide valuable support. Additionally, you can log into Achieve which covers key topics with clear explanations, illustrations, and links to free resources and SQA exam questions.

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Your daily dose of mindfulness, motivation & mental health support

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3-minute calm exercise

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Wishing you all of our students the very best of luck on their exams! You've worked hard and dedicated countless hours to prepare for this moment. Remember to stay calm, trust in your abilities, and give it your all. You've got this! Good luck, and may success follow you in every paper you tackle.

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