The Teddies Review - Dec 2021

bad things helps them forget what they were bad at. I found out that fifty percent of those with drug and alcohol problems have dyslexia, and it is thought that as high as seventy percent of young delinquents are dyslexic. And, it’s all because of a system that sort of throws them out because they can’t put the right amount of knowledge on a piece of paper in the space of an hour or calculate as fast as the person sitting next to them. For those at the start of their secondary schools, I think that dyslexia is not talked about enough. This is why I’ve written this piece, because I think that people need to be shown that just because someone it dyslexic, they’re not stupid. They may even be smarter than you. It’s just that they can’t show it in a test, by word or in number. But they can, and will, show it in the way they think. This is why I’m starting a neurodiversity society at my school. I want people to be able to talk about their experience. To talk about what they find hard, and what they need help with. But, most of all, I hope it is an opportunity to just get somewhere to express our creativity and way of thinking. A space open to everyone, and without the barriers and demands of a “normal” school day.

The Battle Between Body and Mind in Sport

There has been a lot of debate recently around whether it’s the mind or the physical body of an athlete that’s more important to great success in sport. It’s often wondered whether an athlete can succeed without the right mentality.

All in the mind

There are two contrasting mindsets: a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. A fixed mindset is where an athlete would become disheartened when they cannot achieve the task in front of them, therefore causing them to abandon the task. On the other hand, a growth mindset is when someone believes their talents can be developed through hard work. In sport, this mindset would enable you to have a positive approach when faced with challenges or setbacks. It is important to note that a growth mindset can be learnt and improved. The mindset of an athlete is important because you need to want to train, you need to want to be there, and most importantly you need to want to be the best. The body matters

By Frank Sekula

There is no doubt that the physicality of the athlete is a huge factor in their performance in