Why the June Holidays Matter More Than You Think
The June break is often seen as a well-deserved pause, but for secondary students, it’s also a golden opportunity—a chance to reset, reflect, and get ahead without the pressure of daily school routines.
At WRITERS AT WORK, we believe in making the holidays work for you, not against you. So how can you strike a balance between rest and productivity? Here are our top strategies for making your June holidays count.
1. Review, Don’t Regret
Holiday time isn’t about burying yourself in books all day—but it is the perfect time to revisit areas you struggled with during term time.
🎯 Action Tip:
Re-attempt worksheets or test papers where you lost marks. Look at model answers and ask: What did they do that I didn’t? Use a mistake journal to track recurring issues in writing or comprehension.
2. Read with Purpose
Sure, it’s the holidays but if you’re going to scroll, why not scroll smart? Reading isn’t just about novels. Try opinion articles, commentaries, or even forum letters. They expose you to vocabulary, persuasive writing styles, and strong arguments.
🎯 Action Tip:
Choose one article a day and jot down 3 interesting phrases or sentence structures. Think about how you can adapt them in your own essays.
3. Write a Little, Often
You don’t need to write a full essay every day. But short, consistent writing practices help you sharpen your voice, vary your sentence structure, and build fluency.
🎯 Action Tip:
Try a 15-minute challenge: Describe a holiday experience, argue for or against a recent news topic, or write a short situational response like a formal email or complaint.
4. Schedule Smart Study Bursts
The brain retains information better in short, focused sessions. Use the holidays to build effective study habits without burnout.
🎯 Action Tip:
Follow the 25/5 Rule: Study for 25 minutes, rest for 5. Mix in subjects—e.g., 25 mins on vocabulary, 25 mins on comprehension, 25 mins on writing drills. Set goals like completing one past-year paper or revising a single topic each day.
5. Join Purposeful Learning Events
Want structure without the pressure of school? June is the ideal time to attend workshops or webinars that help you learn smarter. That’s where we come in.
📢 Upcoming WRITERS AT WORK Post-Exam Secondary Webinars
At WRITERS AT WORK, our secondary English specialists are running two free webinars designed to equip W@W Secondary Students with proven strategies for tackling English Paper 1 and Paper 2. These are tailored separately for Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary students, so they get exactly what they need.
✍️ Webinar 1: Mastering Paper 1 – Writing with Clarity and Impact
Date: 26 June 2025
For: Lower and Upper Secondary (separate sessions)
Led by: Our Secondary English Specialists
What You’ll Learn:
1) Situational Writing
• How to unpack the question and ensure task fulfilment
•Common pitfalls in students’ scripts (featuring real examples of TF errors)
• Examples of well-written responses that show relevance, elaboration and clear benefits
• Revision tips to improve scores, including how to write stronger D2s and avoid average TF patterns
2) Essay Writing
• Analysis of all 4 composition questions from the paper
• Data on which questions the cohort chose most—and why
• Common essay mistakes (e.g., out-of-point responses, abrupt endings, poor handwriting)
• Real excerpts from high-quality student scripts and how they applied weekly writing techniques
• Study and revision strategies to boost composition performance
📖 Webinar 2: Conquering Paper 2 – Strategies for Comprehension Success
Date: 10 July 2025
For: Lower and Upper Secondary (separate sessions)
Led by: Our Secondary English Specialists
What You’ll Learn:
1) Passages
- How to tackle difficult parts of the passages and graphic stimulus
- Commonly misinterpreted sections that tripped students up
2) Question Booklet
- Overview of different comprehension question types and how to unpack them
- Questions that students handled well (based on marking data)
- In-depth explanation of questions that most students got wrong
3) How to approach the summary question using WRITERS AT WORK’s proven “strike-out method,” with examples of good vs run-on summaries
4) Best Practices for Paper 2
And yes, both webinars are free and exclusive to WRITERS AT WORK students!
H2: Final Thoughts: Build a Better Holiday Routine
Maximising your June holidays doesn’t mean giving up on fun. But with the right mindset and a few smart strategies, it can be the start of a big leap forward—especially in your English performance.
Whether you’re aiming for higher marks, more confidence in writing, or just want to feel better prepared, take that first step now.
WRITERS AT WORK is here to guide you every step of the way.
FAQs – Secondary English Tuition in Singapore
1. How Can Writers at Work Help My Child During the June Holidays?
Our holiday webinars and regular secondary English tuition classes provide structured, expert-led guidance to build writing, comprehension, and exam skills even during the break.
2. Are the Webinars Suitable for All Secondary Levels?
Yes! We have separate sessions for Lower and Upper Secondary, tailored to the demands and skills required at each level.
3. What Makes Your Secondary English Tuition in Singapore Effective?
Our lessons focus on real exam strategies, model answers, and mistake analysis—delivered by experienced W@W-trained educators using a tested curriculum.
