Out into the World The final day of school is a memorable occasion for every student. However, students need a lot more than just academic skills to succeed out in the world. So, what important life lessons should we remember when we leave school?

Be ready to fail!

Failure can be difficult to accept but it’s also part of life so you need to find some way to pick yourself up and carry on. Life isn’t always going to be smooth sailing, so be prepared for things to go wrong! In fact, failure shows us how we can do better. Someone who never makes mistakes, after all, will never learn anything new!

Keep learning

Learning is a life-long process and doesn’t stop when you walk out of the school gates. The aim of education isn’t just to teach students information and knowledge, but to create a long-lasting passion for learning and the foundation and structure for future development. Students who are keen on learning carry this throughout their lives, giving them skills and techniques required to succeed in any area.

Push yourself

Remember, no one has ever done anything amazing without taking risks. So don’t be afraid to try something new. Even if you think you’ve found your dream job, it’s worth exploring new avenues and different options. Take as many opportunities as you can to meet people from different backgrounds to you. Remember that although exams are essential, as you get older it’s how well-rounded your character is that really makes a difference.

2 Complete the sentences with words/phrases from the text. Then arrange the statements in the order that you believe is most important in life. Discuss with your partner.

1 When facing difficulty you have to…………. And carry on to overcome your problems.

2 Making ……………. Is an essential part of learning and growing as a person.

3 Learning is a(n) …………..process that continues after we leave education.

4 Never be afraid to…………………and take risks in life.

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