Writing a good profile
- Include key information (no more than two pages long)
- Focus on your best achievements in all areas of learning in and out of school
- Remember to check spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Use a basic, black font
Myself as a learner
Write a few sentences summarising your strengths and personal qualities.
This might include comments about
- being hard working or effort
- organisation
- having a positive ‘have a go’ attitude
- ability to concentrate and focus on tasks
- how you like to learn
My personal achievements and awards this year
What are your achievements?
What have you done particularly well?
What are you proud of?
Here are some suggestions on things you might include:
- Involvement in a project, club or activity at school
- Having a particular job or responsibility
- Being a member of a committee
- Any certificates or prizes you have gained
- Interests that you are involved in out with school
Evidence of skills I have developed
What skills are your strengths?
When have you shown your skills? Can you give an example?
List your key skills and how you have used your skills, for example working with others as part of a school committee or leading a team.
Skills should include literacy numeracy, health and wellbeing, leadership, working with others, problem solving and ICT.
Look at the skills list for ideas of what the skills might look like.
My goals and aspiration’s
- What are your hopes for the future?
- What do you expect from your time in secondary school?
- What would you like to learn more about?
- Are there any other areas of interest out with school you hope to be involved in?
