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Have you ever thought…..I don’t need an education to be successful; I’m just not cut out for school….school stuff doesn’t help you in the real world or even that you can learn everything you need to know on the internet?

Well, in some ways you are right, there is a great deal of information on the web but how do you determine if its real or just made up by someone – no-one actually checks to make sure its correct.

So why then is school important?

There are very specific reasons for attending school. It prepares you for life, helps you make friends and most importantly, gives you an education, which you’ll need – no matter what you do in your career.

Worldwide, finishing school and going on to further education and training leads to greater job prospects, a higher earning capacity and more opportunities throughout your life.

What you learn during your years at school impacts the rest of your life, and it’s not just about maths, science, history, and so on. As you progress through each year in secondary school, you’ll notice that you’re expected to be more responsible and independent. These are really important lessons.

At school YOU:

• Learn how to learn and this is a skill you’ll have for life.
• Learn how to interact with others – your mates, teachers, school visitors.
• Develop the ability to make sound judgements – both academically and how to react to all sorts of social situations.
• Gain knowledge and sporting skills.
• Learn that you impact on others and others impact on you – who you are and what you become.
• Learn skills from all of your experiences in life whether planned or unplanned, for example – through sport you may learn leadership, respect, hard work and perseverance.

Education is for life and forever.  You need to put time and effort into your schooling and education to give yourself the best chance to reach your personal goals.

So the bottom line is, even if doesn’t always feel like it now, school really is an important part of your life…..and making the most of school is a crucial step in creating greater opportunities for your future.

Source: Career Industry Council of Australia

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