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 […]
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
In the last two weeks News24 has reported on two different drugs hitting separate areas in the country, yet targeting the same market – Our children! With National Child protection week upon us it is essential that schools and parents are well informed, upfront, and honest about drugs currently on the market. News24 reported […]
With the start of National Child Protection Week which kicks off today 27Th May 2016, and runs until the 2nd June, it’s essential to remember that children are our future. Their dreams and potential will shape tomorrow. So how do we keep them safe? Here are 10 tips to help protect these little minds:
With the arrival of cooler weather in May, the number of burn incidents will be on the increase – which may be expected by those in medical fields, but unknown to the general public. Burn Awareness remains a prominent part of First Aid education and aims to provide ongoing awareness and
Schools are now being targeted by opportunist criminals who use remotes to jam locking devices. While many schools have effective and modern security structures in place, car jamming syndicates are still finding ways to bypass this – and steal from unsuspecting victims. Don’t become another statistic!
“Which chicken lays the egg?” was the question on the card in the general knowledge game I was playing with my seven year old god-daughter Livvie, and her friend Jess “What does that mean?” enquired Livvie. “Well, what is the name of a mummy chicken and a daddy chicken?” I asked. “A hen and […]
We all need a full stop at the end of the day, a signal that the day is done and it’s time to relax and unwind. Unfortunately, one of the negative side-effects of electricity and connectivity is that we have overcome the “limitations” of nature. We can go beyond natural rhythms and cycles of […]
