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Last week, we were pleased to welcome back Dr Van der Spoel to Bushey Meads School. While his previous sessions were with our older cohorts, this visit focused specifically on our...
Saira Noor – For showing persistence and care towards her studies, and continuing to be respectful and punctual.
It was so encouraging and really impressive to see over 70 Year 11 and Year 13 students attend the first Study Saturday of the year last weekend and experience the focus and...
On Tuesday the 5th May we saw Bushey Meads teachers inviting Year 11 and Year 13 students into school for their annual Raising Achievement Day. This Day is dedicated to our...
Looking after ourselves isn’t only about staying physically healthy – it’s equally important to take care of our mental wellbeing, too. In fact, our mental health can be...
NEWS Mr Cartledge Head of PE and Health ATHLETICS County League Athletics – Match 1 Date : Thursday 30th April 2025 On Thursday 30th April the BMS Junior and Senior...
Looking to engineer your career and celebrate International Women in Engineering Day? Meet and network with women and non-binary role models at this panel event, on Saturday 27...
On Tuesday of this week our staff training day focussed solely on our core purpose of raising achievement. Colleagues across the school were working hard creating new schemes of...
Next week is National Mental Health Week. Looking after the Mental Health of both staff and students at BMS and is often a focus in PSHE lessons, Themes of the Week and...
We are delighted to celebrate our students’ success at Bushey Meads School in this year’s Chemistry Olympiad. Competing against some of the country’s most talented young chemists,...
Last week, we were pleased to welcome back Dr Van der Spoel to Bushey Meads School. While his previous sessions were with our older cohorts, this visit focused specifically on our Year 8 students.
The goal of the session was to help students establish strong learning routines and effective cognitive habits early in their secondary school journey. Dr Van der Spoel discussed the “science of the brain,” helping students understand how to move information from short-term memory into long-term retention.
By tackling these approaches now, we aim to empower our Year 8s with the confidence and tools they need to manage their workload effectively as they move toward their GCSEs.
Dr Van der Spoel has provided the attached flier, which outlines his “Top 7 Tips for Effective Learning.” We encourage you to go through these tips with your child and discuss how they might incorporate one or two of these strategies into their homework routines. Small changes made now can make a significant difference in the long term.
