Organise your school life using Outlook, To Do, and Teams. Plan ahead, reduce stress!
1. Organisation & Workflow
Outlook Calendar
Your personal assistant. Use it to track classes, clubs, and deadlines.
Events that happen every week (e.g., Timetable, Sports Practice).
Repeat > Weekly
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.
Turn on auto-sync! Your Teams Assignments will appear automatically in To Do.
Workflow & Sync
Make your devices work together.
Don't forget a post! Copy important Teams messages/dates directly into your Calendar.
Click the "..." on any message → Create Task.
Add an event on your iPad → See it on your PC instantly.
2. Study Advice & Wellbeing
Study Smart
Don't just re-read notes! Close the book and write down everything you remember. Then check.
Reviewing once isn't enough. Review:
1. Today
2. In 3 Days
3. In 1 Week
Laser Focus
- Set a timer for 25 minutes.
- Work (No distractions!).
- Take a 5 minute break.
- Repeat.
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
Screens trick your brain into thinking it's daytime. Turn on "Night Light" or "Night Shift" mode after 8pm.
Turn on "Do Not Disturb" when studying so notifications don't break your concentration.
Your brain needs blood flow. Stand up and stretch during your breaks.