Summer is on it's way and you'll be needing something to take all your gear to the beach. These home made tie dyed totes are sprayed which makes them super easy. You can find the instructions at www.homemadeginger.com.  K-Mart has a tie dye kit for $19 which includes all the dyes plus some items to decorate. All you need is a spray bottle and some lettering. We printed letters on the computer and stuck them on to our project with double sided tape.

Apparently it's a mortal sin to not use a heat protection spray on your hair before using a hair dryer, curling wand or hair straightener. According to www.cosmopolitan.com.au these sprays are multi-purpose:

• They provide a physical barrier for your hair like sunscreen does for your skin
• They moisturise
• They make your hair dry faster

You can read the full article here. They also have product recommendations to suit student budgets.

Josie Pohla is just 16 years old. After her mum committed suicide she started a petition to educate students about domestic violence. She collected over 100.000 signatures and now the Prevention of Domestic Violence program is taught to all students in years 7-10 in New South Wales.

You can find the recipe for these super easy summer treats at www.taste.com.au. You could also have fun experimenting with different fruits. Icy-pole moulds can be bought at most homewares stores. K-Mart sells them for $1.50.

Test anxiety is a subset of performance anxiety. Many students suffer headaches, excessive sweating, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath or light-headedness leading unto and during a test or exam. Here a some quick tips that you can do in the exam to help yourself calm down:

1. take some slow, deep breaths
2. practise some positive self talk - "I am doing my best and that is good enough", "I am going to rock this exam"
3. tense and relax your muscles
4. visualise yourself passing the test
5. move your body - change positions during the exam.
6. focus on your senses for a moment - what can you hear, see, touch, and smell? Taste might be difficult unless you're allowed to take food into the exam.

​For more information check out the Prepscholar Blog.