Logan and Brisbane Southside · January holidays · Years 7 to 12
Give your teenager a clear study plan before Term 1 starts.
HeadStart is a three hour holiday workshop that helps high school students get organised, build healthy study habits and actually know how to study, not just read and hope. It is especially supportive for anxious learners, neurodivergent students and high achievers who want a stronger system.
Students leave with a weekly study schedule, a simple term planning system and a bank of study prompts they can use with ChatGPT and other tools all year.
Places are capped to keep the group calm and focused.
What students walk away with
HeadStart is not just a talk. Students build their own systems during the workshop and leave with tools they can open the very next week.
- A personalised weekly Google Calendar study schedule
- A simple way to plan homework, assessments, sport and work across the week
- A healthy study routine they understand and can follow
- An understanding of how to study using active recall and spaced repetition
- A small bank of ChatGPT study prompts they can reuse for subjects and revision
- More confidence and clarity heading into Term 1
- A first week of school action plan and checklist
Is HeadStart right for your child?
This workshop is ideal for teens who want school to feel less chaotic and more in control. It supports students who feel anxious or behind, and students who are already doing well but want clear systems to protect their marks and their mental health.
Why parents like HeadStart
HeadStart gives families something more than motivation. It gives your teenager a shared language and a simple plan you can come back to once school goes back.
- Reduces overwhelm before school starts again
- Builds routines that last past the holidays
- Teaches practical skills that schools often do not have time to cover
- Helps anxious learners feel more in control of their week
- Gives high achievers a system to stay consistent
- Gives families a shared plan for homework and study time
What we cover in the three hours
The workshop is broken into short, practical blocks so students are always doing, not just listening. We build systems together on their own device or on paper.
Focus: Weekly planning and simple digital organisation.
Tools: Google Calendar and a basic Google Drive folder system.
- Setting up a realistic weekly study schedule
- Planning time for homework, assessments, sport and work
- Using Google Calendar to see the week at a glance
- Organising school files with a simple Google Drive system
Focus: Focus, motivation and a more supportive study environment.
Tools: Pomodoro timers and simple focus tools.
- Using the Pomodoro technique in a way that feels manageable
- Managing procrastination without shame or guilt
- Basic focus strategies that work at home
- Setting up a productive study environment
- Planning study and break blocks that do not derail the afternoon
Focus: Evidence based learning strategies that actually help content stick.
Tools: Simple planning sheets, paper or a digital document.
- Active recall instead of only rereading notes
- Spaced repetition instead of last minute cramming
- Turning class notes into practice questions
- Creating simple revision routines they can repeat each term
Focus: Safe, school friendly AI support for study.
Tools: ChatGPT prompt bank for students.
- How to ask for clear breakdowns and worked examples
- Creating practice questions for different subjects
- Turning topics into flashcards and short summaries
- Using ChatGPT to support learning without copying answers
Focus: Putting it all together for Term 1 and beyond.
Tools: Google Calendar, simple checklists and prompt sheets.
- Building a realistic weekly study schedule they can follow
- Creating a short study habits checklist
- Planning a first week of school action list
- Saving a personal set of ChatGPT prompts for revision
What students need to bring
We keep it simple so it is easy to get ready. The main thing your teenager needs is their laptop so they can set up their own systems for Term 1.
- Laptop (charged) and charger
- School assessment schedule if they have one
- Headphones or earphones for quiet focus time (optional)
- A water bottle and a small snack for the break (optional)
Workshop details
A practical, high value holiday workshop for high school students.
Final confirmation and room details are emailed to families after registration.
Secure your teenager's spot
HeadStart runs in the January holidays and places are capped so each student can get individual support while they build their plan.
- • Three hour small group workshop
- • $60 per student
- • Digital and printable planning resources to keep
- • Guided by a tutor who specialises in anxious and neurodivergent learners
Common questions about HeadStart
If you are not sure whether this is the right fit, these answers may help. You can also message Lily directly with questions about your child.
HeadStart is for high school students in Years 7 to 12. It suits anxious learners, autistic and ADHD students who like structure, as well as students who are already doing well but want stronger habits and systems.
The main thing students need is a laptop and charger. A notebook and pen can help if they like to write things down, but all key resources and templates are provided on the day.
Yes. The workshop is calm, structured and run in small groups. We set clear expectations, move at a steady pace and focus on building confidence rather than putting anyone on the spot.
Yes. The workshop is designed by a tutor who regularly supports autistic and ADHD learners. We use clear steps, visuals, routines and concrete examples. Students are welcome to use headphones during independent work and take short movement breaks.
A laptop is ideal so they can set up Google Calendar and their own systems. If your child does not have a device, we can adapt activities using shared examples and paper based planning. Please mention this when you enquire so we can plan for them.
No. Many high achievers attend to build stronger habits, reduce stress and keep their results steady across the year. The systems we teach support both catch up learners and students aiming for top marks.
HeadStart workshop
Help your teenager start the year organised, not overwhelmed.
Share a few details about your child and your preferred session. We will confirm availability, send the workshop information sheet and answer any questions you have before you book.