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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

8 Week Exam Revision Focus Guides

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📚 MyStudyPlanner

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

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📚 MyStudyPlanner Help

Everything you need to know about using your study planner

🎯 Getting Started

  • Add Study Sessions: Use the form or Quick Add buttons for faster entry
  • Check Off Sessions: Click the checkbox when you complete a session to track progress
  • Color Your Subjects: Choose colors from the palette after selecting a subject for easy recognition
  • 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

⚡ Quick Add Feature

  • Fast Session Creation: Select a subject first, then use Quick Add buttons
  • One-Click Shortcuts: Instantly add common sessions (tomorrow, today, different durations)
  • Default Time: Sessions are added for 4pm by default - edit manually if needed
  • Saves Time: Perfect for quickly building your weekly study schedule

🏆 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 all your exams to the planner

📝 Managing Sessions

  • Completion: Check the box next to a session to mark it complete
  • Completed sessions: Show with a strikethrough and green tint
  • Resource Links: Click the link icon to open study materials
  • Subject Colors: Each session displays with its assigned color border
  • Delete Sessions: Click Delete button with confirmation popup

💾 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

  • Use Quick Add: Save time with one-click session creation
  • Set Realistic Goals: Start with achievable weekly targets
  • Check Analytics: Identify subjects needing more attention
  • Mark as Complete: Builds momentum and unlocks achievements
  • Add Resource Links: Quick access to BBC Bitesize and study guides
  • 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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Wellbeing Hub

Your daily companion for success & balance

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🧘 3-Minute Breathing Exercise

Find a comfortable seated position. 1️⃣ Breathe IN slowly through nose (4 counts) 2️⃣ HOLD your breath (4 counts) 3️⃣ Breathe OUT slowly through mouth (6 counts) Repeat for 3 minutes. Focus on your breath. Let thoughts pass like clouds. 💙 You've got this!

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🎯 Daily Tip (Yellow Box) Read today's featured wellbeing tip. Click "Mark Complete" when done and watch the celebration! Save your favorites with the heart button. ⏮️ Previous / Next Buttons Navigate through all 52 tips - one for each week of the year! 🎲 Quick Actions • Study Timer: 25-minute Pomodoro focus sessions • Breathing: Guided 3-minute calm exercise • Random Tip: Surprise yourself with a random tip • Favorites: View all your saved tips 🏷️ Category Filters Filter tips by: Wellbeing, Study Skills, Nutrition, Exercise, or Mental Health 📖 Browse Tips Grid View 4 tips at a time. Click any tip to view it in the yellow box above. Use pagination buttons to see more. 💾 Your Progress • Tips you complete are tracked daily • Favorites are saved permanently • Build your visit streak by coming back daily • Reset button clears everything if you want to start fresh ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts • Left/Right arrows: Previous/Next tip • Escape: Close any open modal 💡 Pro Tip Download all 52 tips to study offline! Use the "Download All" button in the footer.

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