Celebrating Success: Why Exam Results Are Worth a Party! 🎉
When your child opens their LAMDA exam results and sees a hard-earned distinction or merit, it’s not just a piece of paper—it’s the result of weeks (sometimes months!) of dedication, focus, and creativity. Recently, our students did us proud, achieving 16 distinctions and 4 merits in their Winter Exams, and we think that’s worth celebrating! 🥳
But why is it so important to celebrate achievements like this? Let’s dive in.
Recognising Hard Work and Dedication
Behind every result is a mountain of effort—memorising lines, practicing modulation, nailing sight-reading, and embodying characters. As parents, pausing to recognise this hard work shows your child that their effort is valued and that success doesn’t just happen—it’s earned. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) highlights the importance of validating your child’s feelings. Reflect together on how their hard work led to success and celebrate the steps they took to get there.
Highlighting Progress Over Perfection
It’s not just about the final mark; it’s about how much they’ve grown. Maybe they learned to breathe through nerves, project their voice, or find confidence in performance. Take time to look at their examiner’s comments (like the lovely feedback in our LAMDA learners' reports). Discuss with their tutor what went well and where there’s room to grow—because every exam is part of a bigger journey.
Encouraging Resilience
Success is a fantastic opportunity to teach resilience. Celebrating achievements reminds students that perseverance pays off. Plus, talking about what they can work on next fosters a growth mindset. As the BACP suggests, reflecting together helps your child process their success and focus on building their confidence for the future.
How to Celebrate
Celebrating doesn’t have to mean grand gestures—it’s all about making your child feel seen and appreciated. Here are a few simple, fun ways to celebrate their success:
Treat Time: Go for their favourite meal, bake a cake, or have a cozy movie night at home.
Wall of Fame: Create a special place to display their certificates and comments.
Personal Touch: Write them a note or card saying how proud you are of their progress.
Plan the Next Step: Chat about future goals—what Grade is next, or what they’re most excited to tackle?
A Moment to Shine
The effort your child put into their LAMDA exam isn’t just preparing them for a performance—it’s building lifelong skills like confidence, communication, and resilience. So, let’s take a moment to celebrate their incredible achievements, whether it’s a distinction, a merit, or simply taking the brave step of sitting the exam. Here’s to celebrating every win—big or small. ðŸŽâœ¨
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