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Keeping Momentum High After a Successful Mock 1 Series

Year 11, congratulations on completing your Mock 1 exams with such focus and determination. Over the past few weeks, you have shown real maturity in the way you prepared, revised, and applied the strategies you’ve been refining since the start of the year. The effort you put in — both in and out of the exam hall — has set a strong foundation for the months ahead.

But the most important phase begins now.

Mock Exams are not the finish line — they are the launchpad. The routines, habits, and discipline you built leading up to Mock 1 are what will carry you towards success in your final GCSE exams. This is why maintaining momentum is essential.

Why Keeping Momentum Matters

• Consistency builds confidence — the more regularly you review and practise, the more secure your knowledge becomes.

• Small gains add up — even short, focused study sessions each day make a significant difference over time.

• Good routines reduce pressure — staying on top of your subjects now prevents stress later.

How to Maintain Strong Habits

• Keep a weekly revision structure based on your Mock 1 feedback.

• Attend after-school support sessions to close gaps and strengthen weaker areas.

• Review classwork regularly, not just before the next exam.

• Stay organised — keep notes, revision materials, and assessments clearly filed.

• Aim for steady improvement, not perfection.

This stage of Year 11 is about building on the strong start you’ve already made. Every bit of effort now moves you closer to the grades you want in the summer.

Remember our mantra: Be selfish for your own grade.
Focus on what you need, and use the support available to you every single day.

Your momentum is your power — keep it going.

Mr Murphy

Vice Principal