School Information Evenings

Transform Exam Stress
into EXAM SUCCESS.

Your BLUEPRINT for Confident Students, Impressed Parents, and Soaring School Performance.

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Get your school community exam-confident with Proven Strategies (on the ground, in real life),
Evidence-Based Practice and Expert Insights,

so your students confidently ace EVERY exam, in ANY subject.

(Without any extra work for your teachers, or hassle for you.)

- Do you ever overhear frustrated staffroom conversations like

‘they get it in class, why can’t they do it in exams?’ from your teachers?
- Are you fielding emails from anxious parents who are more stressed than their kids about upcoming exams?
- Are you eager to get your students the grades (and your school the rankings) you know they’re truly capable of?
(The grades and rankings that’ll have parents thanking you and the teaching staff for all you’ve done, and
have the local media printing your success across aaalllll the platforms.)

YES?
You're not alone and there IS a solution.

But first, let's accept this is

about more than just exam results.

We know that exam results aren’t just stand-alone numbers and letters.

They’re the product of a huge amount of work, both practically and mentally.
And they can produce myriad emotions and beliefs - for students, teachers, school support staff, leadership, parents and carers.

They can bring a huge boost or disappointing drop in confidence, motivation and self-belief for everyone involved.

They can lead to celebration and high-fives by the lockers,
or worry and concern, with stressed students and whispered parent gossip in the school car park.

So, with that understood, let's jump in…

The Challenge:

How many of these resonate with you and your teachers right now?

Students seem to ‘get it’ in class, but then do comparatively poorly in exams.
Parents aren’t sure how to support their teen in exams and assessment. They want to help, but feel a bit, well… helpless.
Many students have the right intentions, but aren’t doing the best types of revision or most effective practice.
Some students are working themselves SO hard to achieve top grades, which is in some ways a nice problem to have, but not so great for their mental health or life-balance.
Exam results don’t always reflect students' true ability or effort. Students who should be getting great results aren't always doing so.

(In other words, studying hard isn't necessarily the ticket to awesome grades. There's something missing).

Got even just one or two of those ticked?

Read on,
and couple all this with the fact that...

The curriculum's jam-packed. It’s a struggle just to get through the content, let alone teach any ‘exam technique’.
There's little time to do any revision in class – or if there is, it’s usually ‘independent study’ and the problem with THAT is…
Many students have their notes all over the place, between their laptop, textbook, powerpoints and exercise book, making it hard to piece content together or revise all the content.

AND
Students don’t know how to prep for exams effectively and strategically.
(Cue the stacks of revision notes, but with little application of the knowledge they contain.) 😏

Put all this together and you have a recipe for disappointment, disillusionment and frustration. (And perhaps a little bit of finger-pointing, too.)

That’s why…

I’m sharing everything I’ve discovered, researched and applied from over 18 years as an:
Award-winning High School Teacher, External Examiner, Coursework Moderator and exam board Panel Member,
about all things exams and assessment.

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Exclusive exam insights and strategies, straight from an industry insider.

In case we haven't met yet...

I'm Katie Jones

- Grade Transformation Expert
(and self-confessed exam-geek!)

Having been that hardworking student myself, getting good (but never great) results, and going about it the hard way, I now know, from my thousands of hours of panel meetings, examiner training and marking, ex-ACT-ly why I never really nailed it and precisely what students TODAY should be doing instead.

So, it’s now my mission to help students get the grades they're truly capable of, by getting them savvy with mark schemes, building sophisticated study strategies and most importantly, mastering their exam technique.

As an:

Award-Winning High School Teacher (UK National Teaching Awards) with over 19 years experience - I still do relief teaching alongside running Rock Solid Study, to stay in the classroom.
External Examiner, Scrutiny Panel Member, Writing Panel Member, Coursework Moderator, with multiple exam boards, nationally and internationally,
International Online Study Coach (founder of Rock Solid Study),
Host of the Parents of Hardworking Teens Podcast,

and
Self-confessed 'Exam Geek' ;)

I’m dedicating myself to getting these proven tactics, strategies and insights out to as many students, parents and teachers as possible.

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Some of the schools I've worked with...

Parent and Student Feedback

From 65% and working SO hard, to studying LESS and getting 97%.
"She’s just blown us away."

Lucy (Y11) and Kim

Gone from 60% to now getting 75-80% in exams, and "they feel 100% easier" too.

Daniel (Y10) and Nicole

No more mind-blanks and way more organised.

Josh (Y9) and Susan

"It's a win-win." - Even better results AND more time for other activities.

Tara (Y10), Kevin and Natasha

No longer has to guess what exam questions mean.

Amelie (Y10) and Sarah

My experience is this...

→ Students likely haven’t been specifically trained in the six elements of ‘exam technique’.

→ They haven’t had dedicated coaching on how exams really work, exactly how they're written and marked,

and what examiners are actually looking for.

>>> So they end up responding ‘on topic’ but NOT to the precise 'focus' of the question or in accordance with the mark scheme.

→ Likewise, they're not certain of - or skilled in - the most effective active revision strategies (AKA revision that actually WORKS!),

or how to strategically reverse-engineer a revision plan.

(Well, not beyond a couple of pages of tips pre-printed in their diary, or a two-hour 'study skills' incursion where they learn 'memory hacks' and how to make a study timetable...
which are #harshreality not the things that make the biggest difference to their results and confidence!)

So, it’s not the fault of the students.

Nor the teachers, the parents or the school!

The education system simply doesn’t provide for or require these skills to be explicitly taught, yet they're absolutely essential for exam success.

So, what’s the answer?
What if there WAS a way to teach students these skills, techniques and strategies

AND fully integrate them - in class, at home, in the actual exam hall?

So that come exam day, their knowledge flows from brain to paper clearly and succinctly, in the way the questions demand and mark schemes require, minus the stress and anxiety.

>> Enter... the Parent-Student School Information Evenings that transform the way your school community views, approaches and tackles exams.

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Teacher Testimonials

Lisa Pizzey - English Teacher

Education QLD

That was the most detailed and useful workshop I've ever seen (and I've taught for MANY years and seen a LOT of presentations!).

The content and strategies are so practical and actionable for students.

I love your style and energy and how engaging you make everything.

Ross Whale - Maths Teacher

The Scots College, Sydney

Exam technique is what students need to plug that gap between their knowledge and their ability to convey it in the exam hall.

Many students miss out on marks because they didn't fully grasp the question or tackle it correctly.
These skills are essential for students to excel academically and Katie is an expert in this.

Anna Teixera - History + English Teacher

Gold Coast

When it comes to external exams, this training (and Katie's energy and enthusiasm!) is phenomenal.
It gives parents the information they're craving and students the understanding to be able to give answers in a way that meets the demands of the mark schemes.

Is this just another generic ‘Study Skills’ talk?

Nope!

These are battle-tested skills, tangible strategies and actionable insights based on well over a decade of training across multiple exam boards, marking tens of thousands of internal and external exam papers, real life in-class teaching and international exam technique coaching.

They are tailored to resonate with and directly address the unique challenges and priorities of YOUR schools' students and their parents and carers.

I’m so confident in the value and impact of these information evenings, that if you don't see noticeable improvements in student performance and confidence and parental feedback within one term, let me know and I will provide a full refund.

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What’s waiting for your

parents and students:

Tailored Parent-Student Information Evenings.

Choose the one your school will benefit from most... or choose BOTH!
(Book them back-to-back on the same evening for ultimate impact (and a discount ;)).

YEARS 7 - 10

Exam Success Blueprint

Critical tools and strategies that build independence, confidence and success in exams and assessment (and everyday study too!)
- withOUT students having to slave over laptops late into the night, be the smartest in the class, or parents having to hire seven different tutors.

The 'Return on Effort' Quadrant

→ Why so many students are stuck putting in loads of work, only to get results that don't match.
→ How to quickly move into the zone of 'maximum return on effort' to increase not just results, but also enjoyment, confidence and future potential.
Why To-Do lists are ineffective and overwhelming - and what to do instead...

→ to increase productivity, focus and quality...
→ so there's more time for the 'fun things' and greater reward from the 'study things'.
The '3Q Fix' to quickly combat procrastination in any task

→ Why even the most committed students sometimes find themselves procrastinating or feeling unmotivated.
→ Find (and treat) the root cause for a WAY more effective solution than any carrot or stick a parent can present.
The 'backwards method' to tackle any assessment - for faster, higher quality completion

→ Reverse-engineer every task to figure out the smoothest path to the highest grades.

→ No more false starts, multiple re-drafts, or spending endless hours Google-ing.

AND MUCH MORE!

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YEARS 11 - 12/13

Exam Mastery

Skyrocket results AND confidence with exam technique that makes the BIGGEST difference in the shortest time
- so students walk confidently into the exam hall, know how to quickly and accurately dissect ANY question they're faced with, and give the examiner exactly what they're looking for.

The 3 'Exam Performance Killers'

→ Why almost every student is missing out on marks they coulda-shoulda got.
(And how to grab them from now on).

→ The super-subtle, yet super-common 'killers' sabotaging students' results and confidence.
How to figure out 'what they ACTUALLY want'
- and how to give it to them

→ Stop guessing at what's required and 'hedging your bets' when it comes to what to include.

→ How to ACTUALLY 'add more detail'.
(Hint: It's not just writing more facts and information.)
The 'Most Marks, Least Words' Challenge!

"He wrote less than the others, and got the highest mark." (Selina - Parent of Y12 student, Campbell)
→ How to be succinct AND sophisticated in any response.
The 'Familiarity Delusion'

→ Why it gives so many hardworking students a false sense of security during revision - and HOW TO AVOID IT!

→ No more 'freezing' or mind blanks.
→ Have information go in, stay in and flow easily from brain to paper in the exam hall.

AND MUCH MORE!

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How the sessions work

Jam-packed 75 minute live webinar presentation

No fluff, filler or long intros. Just proven systems and instantly-actionable strategies.
Q&A session - no question left unanswered!

Ask me anything!
> About assessment, exams or study that is...
Do NOT ask me about gardening (I kill anything green), cooking (it NEVER turns out like the picture), or Lord of the Rings (too long and too much magical-wizard-stuff). 😬
Recording and all resources provided

Recording available for two weeks after the event for any parents who couldn't make it live or want to recap anything.

Action Guide resource provided in PDF format to accompany the session, for attendess to keep as a reference.
A variety of copy and images for your school newsletter, social media and email invites.
Easy booking

Click the button below to submit your enquiry.
You and I will jump on a consult to discuss your school's requirements and most wanted take-aways and, if we're both on the same page, book your date and time.
Pay via invoice any time up to 14 days post-event.
We take care of everything else!
No tech hassles!

We've got the tech side sorted - just click, book and relax in the knowledge you've just provided huge value for your parent/carer and student community.
(I'll even do a free test-run with you before the day if you'd like.) :)

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(More) Parent and Student Feedback

Her teacher asked "What are you doing differently?"

Maxine (Y12) and Natalie

This is different. It's not just 'study skills'.
"I now know how to tackle and prioritise Qs."

Alex (Y11) and Lisa

More confident in study methods and how to answer questions.

Sria (Y10) and Leeshana

A lot less anxious for exams - and got her best ever Maths result!

Caitlin (Y10)

"I used to be very quiet, but now I’m even putting my hand up answering questions in class."

Aeryn (Y10) and Therese

Live Webinar Presentation Feedback

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the benefit of having a joint parent AND student information evening?

Here's what I've found over many years of delivering different combinations of this training, information and my examiner insights:

- Parents love to feel informed ("It wasn't like this in our day!") so they can effectively support their child at home (and no longer have to quietly agree with "What do you know?" responses or eye rolls when they try to help!).

- They also love to know that the school is providing their child with the 'edge' they need to achieve their best possible success.

- Having both students and parents 'savvy' as to how external assessment works leads to much more effective communication between students, parents and teachers, which leads to improved results and less frustrations.

What's included? What do we actually get with the information sessions?

Everything is provided and taken care of by us to minimise any work or brainspace needed by you :)

Here's exactly what's included from initial enquiry to post-event support:

- Complimentary consult with Katie to discuss your school's needs and focus areas.

- Text and images to use in newsletters or social media posts.

- Short bio to introduce Katie and her credentials.

- Action Guide PDF resource to help attendees get the most out of the event.

- Live online webinar presentation by Katie Jones, tailored to your school.

- Unlimited Q&A with audience after the session.

- Full recording provided: available to access online for 2 weeks.

What technology or equipment is required?

Katie will use our own Webinar Jam account to present to your school community.

Parents will need an internet connection and a device (ideally a laptop or PC, but phones and tablets usually stream okay) to watch and participate. They do not need to download any software or apps.

Some schools like to stream on site and invite parents to attend. This is optional.

What's the investment?

Each School Information Session is $2000 + GST.
This includes unlimited access to the recording for 14 days after the event.

Book the Y7-10 and Y11-12/13 sessions back to back on the same evening for a $500 discount.
(YES - you can use that in conjunction with the earlybird 2026 booking 20% discount right now!)

Is online really as effective as in-person? Like, really?

No.
It's BETTER :)

Here's why:

1) MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE:
If you want to maximise the number of parents and carers who attend and benefit from this information, then online access and delivery is by far the most effective method.
Like it or not, this post-pandemic world means more people want to work and learn from home.

And for any parents or students who can't make it live on the day, the recording means no-one misses out or receives a sub-par 'filmed from the back of the room' version.

2) MORE ACCESSIBLE:
No travel, no frustration trying to find a park, no having to get changed out of those evening comfy clothes, no having to make small talk.
(And that's just you as the coordinator.) ;)

Plus, with access to the recording included, parents and students who have work or other commitments during the LIVE event don't have to miss out. They can get the exact replica at a time that works for them. And those who were there can recap or review anything they want to.

We keep the set up and accessibility incredibly simple and user-friendly for everyone.

(Even my dad can work it.)

3) NO COMPROMISE ON QUALITY OR IMPACT:
All testimonials and feedback on this page are from online delivery of my trainings, workshops and webinars.

I've always delivered all of this work (i.e. beyond being a classroom teacher) online - even in the pre-Covid years!
I have a proven track record for delivering excellent content in an engaging way via webinar and screens.

I use evidence-based strategies as well as my wealth of first-hand experience to create proven systems and strategies that parents, students and teachers can action immediately.

And I have enough energy, enthusiasm and powerful content to prevent any 'Zoom apathy' and maximise active participation during the event, with - importantly - a long-lasting impact after.

"Very informative with a friendly atmosphere. Despite being through Zoom Katie was so willing to share and so bubbly and enthusiastic.

- Teacher - via anonymous survey.

Bonus Reason Number 4) GUARANTEED RESULTS!
I’m so confident in each of the three points above that I offer a full refund if you don't see noticeable improvements in student performance and confidence and parental feedback within one term after the session/s.

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Get your school community exam-confident with Proven Strategies (on the ground, in real life), Evidence-Based Practice and Expert Insights,

so your students confidently ace EVERY exam, in ANY subject.

(​Without any extra work for your teachers, or hassle for you.)

Exclusive exam insights and strategies, straight from an industry insider.

What's the benefit of having a joint parent AND student information evening?

What's included? What do we actually get with the information sessions?

What technology or equipment is required?

What's the investment?

Is online really as effective as in-person? Like, really?

Get your school community exam-confident with Proven Strategies (on the ground, in real life),
Evidence-Based Practice and Expert Insights,

(Without any extra work for your teachers, or hassle for you.)