A weekly timetable is a study plan that you make in advance. Sunday evenings are typically the best time to do this as it allows you to hit the ground running on Monday and make the most of your week. 

A good weekly timetable typically outlines what you’ll study (subject, topic and exam paper question, if applicable), when you’ll study and how you’ll study (the method you’ll use).

In order to create a timetable that works with your schedule, we recommend that you time-block your calendar. 

This is a strategy that many successful entrepreneurs use to maximise their time more effectively. 

Basically, it involves scheduling everything you know you’ll be doing in a given week. 

This includes the time you’ll spend studying as well as the time you’ll spend in school, doing your homework, eating, sleeping, resting and everything else in between. 

For example, if you have a Maths grind every Tuesday at 6:30pm, put it in your timetable. 

Similarly, if you have piano practice after school on Fridays, schedule that in. 

If you don’t get home from school until 4:30, give yourself a bit of time before you schedule your first session. 

We typically recommend that students schedule time to complete their homework first. 

If fact, putting 100% effort into your homework every evening is one of the key strategies to achieving academic success. 

Time-blocking your calendar ultimately allows you to create a realistic timetable that works with your schedule. 

We always recommend that students schedule in appropriate time for rest and recreation. This includes eating, sleeping, meeting with your friends and just chilling out at home before bed. 

Getting enough rest is crucial to doing well in the Leaving Cert exams and time-blocking your calendar allows you to balance all of the important things in your life that will contribute to a healthy school-life balance. 

If you can manage your time effectively, there’s absolutely no reason why you cannot have fun and enjoy yourself while getting the grades you deserve.