Before we know it, it’s time to go back to school! Whether you have been teaching for two years or twenty, you’ll appreciate these helpful hints for ensuring that the new school term gets off to a smooth start. Positive notes for a New Term: Give a warm welcome Staff, parents and learners all need […]
The winter break is over for many schools, and it’s time to set the alarm clocks, pack school bags and clear the homework desk. So how can parents help make this transition a painless one for their children? Here are a few tips for beating the back to school blues. Set a bedtime and wake-up […]
The life of a school principal is not for the faint-hearted. Busy days are spent dashing from meetings, to classroom observations, to dealing with crises and having difficult conversations with students, parents and teachers. At the same time, the school principal is expected to be approachable and ‘in-tune’ with his or her students, taking the […]
The Internet can be a wonderful tool – for learning, research, staying in contact with friends and family, and getting things done quickly and remotely. However, the Internet can also be a scary place, especially for parents worrying about what their children may came across online. These Internet safety tips will help ensure that going […]
Diagnosing learning difficulties in young children isn’t always ‘black and white’ – many conditions associated with learning difficulties are experienced by children who don’t have any significant learning problems. However, a pronounced difficulty in one or more of the areas mentioned in this article may indicate that a professional opinion is necessary to diagnose the […]
For parents and children dealing with the rollercoaster of emotions as the start of the holidays draw near, easing your children back into ‘learning mode’ when the holidays are over can be troublesome. “Back to school”: words that generate excitement, apprehension, relief. The transition from holidays to “Back to School” is made easy through
The facts speak for themselves – South Africa’s cohort matric pass rate – the percentage of learners in grade 2 who pass matric 11 years later – is 42.2%. And although 70.7% of students who wrote the 2015 National Senior Certificate examinations passed, many feel that the pass rate shouldn’t be celebrated, as
