Only one-third of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed in South Africa
Breast milk is the best food for babies. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six […]
Minding the Gap – Matric to international universities
South African matriculants who wish to study at universities overseas will be able to enroll in a bridging programme, for
Fatherhood : it’s complicated
It’s easy to assume that the nuclear family and the active presence of fathers in the lives of children is the norm
Lockdown lessons for futureproofing education
Online learning has provided many South African students with the opportunity to stay on top of their schoolwork during the
Grade 12s : the 3 factors to consider when deciding on future studies
The world looks very different today compared to when the Matric Class of 2020 entered their final year of school
COVID-19 and Allergies
The coronavirus pandemic is a time of anxiety for most people, particularly those with existing health concerns. Millions of South
Food security for children starts at the breast – support breastfeeding
South Africa has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world. Not because women do not understand the importance
Mental strength when you need it
The pandemic has shown us we are more resilient than we think Covid-19 has had devastating effects on the people
Beating the COVID-19 Blues
We have all been cooped up in our homes for weeks, so cabin fever is real! For most people, there is nothing better than getting together with family and friends and when these interactions are taken away, it is natural to feel off.
Tips to keep schools clean and students and teachers safe
When schools are back – albeit staggered over the rest of the year – it is critical that school management
Review: Delite Foods
Want to feel like royalty? Of course you do. We introduce to you the luxurious Milky Mix Drinking Chocolate Chai Flavoured
Smart Money Goals
As Metropolitan’s Three Word Stories campaign draws to a close, consumers are given tips to help with their finances during
Four healthy money habits to teach your kids
Beyond getting your child’s own savings started, teaching your children age appropriate lessons about handling money is important. It better
I am overwhelmed: Parenting in a time of COVID-19
Metropolitan’s Three Word Stories campaign provides support to parents Parenting stretches you at the best of times, but the ‘new
Edu Core Solutions
We are a mobile and online tutoring company that assists students Grade 1 to 12 in all academic subjects. What
Four ways to boost your academic portfolio during lockdown
Schools across South Africa opened on June 1 in a phased approach, starting with grades 12 and 7. However, strict social distancing measures will prevent most sporting and cultural extracurricular activities from taking place, and some parents may decide to keep their children at home altogether. Students who have set their sights on top universities, both locally and overseas, must demonstrate innovation in order to stand out and build impressive application portfolios.
7 things for our children to consider in preparing for a post-Covid world
As parents, especially of young adults in their final years of high school or university, it has been an anxious
Managing Matric in a time of turmoil
For the majority or learners, Matric is the most challenging year of their school careers – even under normal circumstances. The current circumstances facing the Class of 2020 are unprecedented, and have caused massive upheaval and uncertainty on top of the challenges they would ordinarily have faced. Even so, there are ways learners can adjust and respond to ensure they still make a success of the year, an education expert says.
ARM YOURSELF WITH KNOWLEDGE THIS YOUTH MONTH
Metropolitan’s Three Word Stories campaign has South Africa talking about mental strength, with motivators giving easy to follow steps for
Tasty heart healthy Braai recipes to try during the lockdown
The recipes are all easy to make, affordable and consist of essential ingredients, which make them ideal for cooking during the lockdown. It even carries Jan Braai’s stamp of approval!
Infertility: Don’t wait until it’s too late!
Parenthood is undeniably one of the most universally desired goals in adulthood, and most people have life plans that include
Matric mid-year exams: create your own lockdown stimulation
Under normal circumstances, Matric mid-year exams provide a valuable benchmark from which to launch the final push towards the finals. Because of the Covid-19 lockdown, there will be no official mid-year exams this year, but learners should still aim to re-create their own exam experience at home as this provides valuable practise and insights, and an opportunity to improve their performance later this year, an education expert says.
Finding joy in the simple, everyday tasks
Now that families are spending their time working, learning and playing from home, parents are juggling an overwhelming amount of responsibility, and finding time to engage in structured playtime with the kids is more challenging than ever. But, while playtime as a family is crucial for building strong family ties and developing a variety of important skills in children, there are other ways that parents can achieve all of this without adding any more stress to their day.
Mindscape Education – School 360°
Mindscape is an affordable, quality and independent education system with a vision of making independent learning more accessible to parents
Treverton
Since schools resumed for terms 2, we have providing online education throughout lockdown from Grades 000 right through to Grade 12. Our teachers are well equipped to continue with the syllabus and have use the opportunity to be creative in providing a platform that is informative, interactive and fun through the learning process.
How to help your child think critically
Have you ever experienced your child challenging something you have told them? It may seem frustrating, however I urge you to encourage your child’s natural instincts to inquire about the world around them. Critical thinking is beneficial for a number of reasons, it forms a vital role in their development and it helps them make sense of the world around them. It allows them to ask valuable questions and make valued judgements, and try to figure things out if they don’t make sense.
Cleverdon Preschool
Our engaging and inspired teachers take a zoom class each morning at a set time where they cover brain gym/movement, theme related topics, songs, sensory activities, science experiments, baking, stories and fun activities, which develop the preschool skills. Further activities and videos are loaded onto the google classroom for each class which the parents and children can access.
Jubilate Primary School
Our school is excited to be back: doing what we are passionate about. We have learners on site as well as learners who will not yet return to the classroom.
EduExcellence Satellites
EduExcellence is bringing 13 years or physical remedial school experience to an online platform. We will retain aspects of our unique TheraEd (Therapeutic Education) approach to assist learners with so-called learning difficulties.
Make Mother’s Day nothing short of spectacular….
There is no reason why mom shouldn’t be spoiled every day of the year, we all know she deserves it,
