Outlook Calendar

Your personal assistant. Use it to track classes, clubs, and deadlines.

Recurring Events

Events that happen every week (e.g., Timetable, Sports Practice).

Repeat > Weekly
Sharing

Share your calendar with friends/family to coordinate plans.

Microsoft To Do

Get things done. List everything in one place.

  • Add Tasks: Homework, revision, or personal goals.
  • Set Deadlines: Never miss a date.
  • Personalise: Use Emojis 📝 and Colours to organise lists.
Teams Integration

Turn on auto-sync! Your Teams Assignments will appear automatically in To Do.

Workflow & Sync

Make your devices work together.

Teams to Calendar

Don't forget a post! Copy important Teams messages/dates directly into your Calendar.

Teams to To Do

Click the "..." on any message → Create Task.

Any Device

Add an event on your iPad → See it on your PC instantly.

Study Smart

Active Recall

Don't just re-read notes! Close the book and write down everything you remember. Then check.

Spaced Repetition

Reviewing once isn't enough. Review:
1. Today
2. In 3 Days
3. In 1 Week

"Testing yourself is the best way to learn."

Laser Focus

The Pomodoro Technique
  • Set a timer for 25 minutes.
  • Work (No distractions!).
  • Take a 5 minute break.
  • Repeat.
The Environment

Phone Jail: Put your phone in another room. If you see it, you'll want to check it.

Clean Desk: Only have out what you need right now.

Digital Wellbeing

Sleep & Blue Light

Screens trick your brain into thinking it's daytime. Turn on "Night Light" or "Night Shift" mode after 8pm.

Focus Assist

Turn on "Do Not Disturb" when studying so notifications don't break your concentration.

Move!

Your brain needs blood flow. Stand up and stretch during your breaks.