Alternatives to Matric : Different, proven paths to fulfilling careers
In South Africa, a Matric certificate is still considered the gold standard for educational achievement and the ticket to further […]
From pages to possibilities : How to inspire a love of reading in your child
In South Africa, the ability to read for meaning is a critical skill that remains elusive for many children. According
EXPANDED OPTIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS: FIND THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR CHILD
A mere cursory glance at social media and parent groups shows the anxieties and frustrations of parents with school going
BEYOND GRADES: THE CRUCIAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
When considering the quality of a child’s education, one of the chief motivating factors when choosing schools remains the likelihood
What to do if your child’s educational needs changed over the past year
Over the past year and a half, the pandemic threw the educational journeys of learners into disarray. Many schools responded
Mood disorders – know the signs & ways to help your teen
One in eight young people between the ages of 5 and 19 are at risk of developing a mental disorder,
The importance of developing organisational skills from a young age
Developing organisational skills is important in holistic child development, and a key step in their path towards independence and academic
Anxiety at school: helping your child survive and thrive
Anxiety at school is not a new phenomenon; however, educators and parents alike recognise that there has been a significant
Communication is key to helping your child navigate the new normal at school
With more grades returning to school in coming weeks, in line with South Africa’s phased back-to-school approach, parents and guardians should keep the lines of communication open through frank conversations and feedback, an education expert says.
Teaching remotely: less is more
The temptation to do it all as if it is possible to maintain the pace and volume of contact education remotely must be resisted, an education expert says.
Lockdown learning: how to maintain a positive environment
South African families are going through tremendously challenging times as most continue to stay at home during the country’s extended lockdown. While it is not yet clear when schools will start to re-open, thousands upon thousands of learners are working hard to stay on top of their educational journeys, while those parents who can do so are still working from home. External pressures combined with fear and anxiety about the future are taking their toll on parents who are, at the same time, tasked with ensuring their children don’t fall behind. These, and other factors, are exacting an undeniable emotional toll in homes during this time, an educational expert says.
How to choose Pre-Primary School
Choosing a school for your little one should not be a last minute, hasty decision. Start looking at least three
START YOUR CHILD ON THE CODING PATH, EVEN IF THEIR SCHOOL ISN’T THERE YET – EXPERT
There is a lot of talk in South Africa about the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the need for education
TABLETS: THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG FOR SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL EDUCATION
Public schools in South Africa can look forward to joining the digital education revolution as some of their private school
Individualism and learning synergy
The traditional educational system generally expects students to all act, think and talk the same. This challenges individualism. School’s need
Public university or private: Choose the right institution for you
There have been many developments in the higher education sector in past decades, notably a rise in the number of
Developing children’s EQ crucial for future success in rapidly changing world
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is increasingly becoming a greater determinant of future success across all spheres of life than IQ, an
Don’t let your year go to waste- there are still great options for study in 2018
With the academic year now in full swing, many prospective students who missed out on a space at their chosen
The Magic Words: “Please” and “Thank You”
Written By: Barbara Eaton (Academic Development Co-ordinator for ADvTECH Schools Division) The magic words: Are the traditional magic words “please”
Great Careers that don’t require Degree Study (or even Matric)
As hundreds of thousands of prospective students attempt to secure a place at public universities, with only a fraction of
Help your Child Play (right) to lay the Foundation for Future Academic Success
Giving their children a head start is something parents want to do. Unfortunately, the way this is done in our
Early School Years Crucial for Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a Child
Of the twelve years that children spend at school, the foundation phase – years one through four – are the
How to Replace Screen Time with Foundational Reading Skills
Most parents are very aware that too much screen time for young children isn’t a good thing, but many are
3 Steps to help your child grow from failure
In today’s competitive environment, where some toddlers attend maths development classes and other youngsters are pushed to start reading fluently
Ditching Maths Myths
The best start parents can give children to ensure they master maths throughout their school careers, is to ensure they
Private Doesn’t Always Mean Perfect: How to Choose the Right School for your Child
With registrations for the new school year now open, thousands of parents are considering sending their children to private schools.
