{"id":5435,"date":"2023-09-27T09:11:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T09:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/academy9\/?p=5435"},"modified":"2024-01-12T10:28:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T10:28:44","slug":"feel-ready-to-take-your-next-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/academy9\/2023\/09\/27\/feel-ready-to-take-your-next-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Feel Ready to Take Your Next Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you feel excited for life after secondary education, or do you find it a little overwhelming?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The transition from school to further or higher education or employment is a key milestone in everyone\u2019s journey through life, marked by celebrations such as school proms and leavers breakfasts.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As exciting as this big life change can be it also comes with a large serving of \u2018the unknown\u2019, which often leaves us feeling a little unsure and worried.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Few people feel comfortable going through change. Being out of your \u2018comfort zone\u2019 is an uncomfortable experience (it\u2019s in the name), but it is in this uncomfortable space that we can truly learn and grow, so it\u2019s important to embrace it and work through the discomfort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

When preparing for any big change in life, support from others can help to boost your skills and confidence so that you feel empowered and ready to face the unknown. Seeking advice from people who have experienced similar things or can give you tips on how to best equip yourself for what\u2019s ahead is one of the best things you can do to increase your chances of growth and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Academy9 team visited Grantown Grammar this month to deliver workshops which aim to support young people through their \u2018Next Steps\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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S5\/6 pupils attended workshops on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n