A Letter to Every 11+ Student

Hello, you.

Yes, you — the one with the pencil in your hand, the practice paper on your desk, and maybe a few butterflies in your tummy.

September is almost here. That means your 11+ exam is nearly here too.

And guess what?

You’re more ready than you think.

This is your message — your reminder — that you've been working hard, learning, growing, and giving it your best.

That matters more than anything.

You’ve Learned a Lot Already

Think about how far you’ve come:

You’ve tackled tricky maths problems.
You’ve cracked codes in verbal reasoning.
You’ve trained your brain to spot patterns and solve puzzles.
You’ve stayed focused, even when it wasn’t easy.
You didn’t give up.

That’s something to be proud of.

“What if I get nervous?”

It’s totally normal to feel nervous. Everyone does — even adults before big days.

Here’s a little secret:
Nerves just mean you care.
And when you care, you try.
And when you try, you grow.

That’s what this is really all about.

If you feel worried, try this:

Take a deep breath – slowly in, slowly out.
Remind yourself – “I am ready. I will try my best.”
Picture the exam – calm, focused, steady.

You’ve got this.

Last-Minute Tips Before the Big Day

Keep revising — but gently
Don’t overdo it. A little each day is fine. Rest is important too.
Sleep well
Your brain needs rest to think clearly. Try to get to bed early the night before.
Eat a good breakfast
Fuel your body and brain. (Toast and bananas = secret exam power!)
Pack your bag the night before
Pencils, erasers, water bottle — check!
Ignore what others say
Some kids might say they’re doing loads of extra studying.
Some might say they’re not worried at all.

Everyone is different — you do YOU.

What Matters Most

Remember this:

The 11+ does not decide how smart you are, how kind you are, or how amazing your future will be.

It’s just one step.
A chance to show what you know. That’s all.

Your parents and teachers care about you — not just your score.
And whatever happens, you’ll move forward, keep learning, and do great things.

Final Words from Teynmoli

A Friend, a Teacher, an Aunty, or Just Someone Who Cares

So as September arrives, take a deep breath.
Lift your chin.
Sharpen your pencil.
And walk in with confidence.

You are ready.
You are brave.
And your best is more than enough.

Good luck — you don’t need it, but you’ve got it anyway.

With my warmest wishes,
Teynmoli

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