The Arrowsmith Program

WAYNE STAGG

Head of the Arrowsmith Program

Being an individualised, tailored program, the Arrowsmith cognitive exercises impact each student’s learning needs and difficulties differently. However, each student experiences changes of a positive nature both academically and emotionally. The following are some quotes from some of the Arrowsmith students about the changes they have noticed:

“I have found I am more confident in writing, reading and even talking. I am able to articulate and use words in a more sophisticated way. For the first time, I have read a book on my own accord.” - Kurt

“I feel that my short–term memory has improved.” - Danica

“I have noticed improvement in my handwriting and my mum has noticed that I have become more understanding and have said clever facts that I couldn’t before.” - Larissa

“When I first started Arrowsmith I found it hard to read analogue clocks. Now that I do an exercise in Arrowsmith about clocks I can read clocks very well.” - Meital

“I noticed in myself that I can speak a language called Croatian. My mum and Dad said that I am getting better speaking Croatian.” - Borna

“I used to not understand a lot in English. But now I can finish things faster than my classmates.” - Jake

“Arrowsmith has improved my learning and life by making me feel more confident in my learning and how I feel." - A.M.

“The Arrowsmith program has improved my learning in lots of ways and my handwriting is better. I am also able to understand conversations, reading maps and I am more self-aware." - Tiah

“I have only been in Arrowsmith for a few weeks and I have seen a difference in myself. I am much happier.” - M.C.

“Arrowsmith has not only improved my learning but my handwriting. I am able to keep up in class as well.” - Andrew