11 thoughtful gifts for your child’s school teacher
The end of the school year is only a few weeks away, which means you’ve probably started thinking about what end-of-year gift to give your child’s school teacher to show your appreciation. Here is a list of great gift ideas!
I think my child is falling behind in school. What should I do?
Recently, you’ve noticed a few things that raise warning flags you feel you need to pay attention to before it’s too late. So, how can you identify whether your child is having learning difficulties and falling behind in school?
What’s on at Global Education Academy this Summer
We offer several summer holiday courses to support students as they ease into a new stage of learning. Discover what’s on at Global Education Academy this summer.
7 Study Tips for OC Placement Test Success
If you’ve decided to pursue the OC journey with your child, then read this blog to discover how you can support your child as they prepare for the placement test with several effective study tips.
5 indicators an Opportunity Class is a good fit for your child
How do you know whether an OC program is the right fit for your child? In this blog, we cover 5 key indicators to observe in your child to help you determine whether it is the right environment for their final years of primary school.
What your child needs to know before starting school
In this blog, we share what to expect from the kindergarten learning program in Australia, what your child should know before starting school and how to prepare them for this next step.
Life and learning after the COVID-19 pandemic
It’s been quite a journey, with drastic changes made to teaching methods, but it looks as though there is now light at the end of the tunnel...
How to make the most of your child’s NAPLAN test results
To help you make the most out of your child’s NAPLAN test results, this blog outlines the reasons for this nationwide assessment, its importance and what you can do as a parent based on how your child performs.
Maths matters: The importance of the world’s most unpopular school subject
There’s no denying that maths is the world’s most unpopular school subject. It’s the one class many students dread walking into during their school day. So why is maths such a hated subject among students (and many adults)?
Computer Literacy: A 21st Century Skill
Our ability to use and understand technology such as computers is vital for success in the 21st Century. It’s a life skill that is just as important as...
How the declining role of textbooks in primary school impacts your child’s learning
Over recent decades, there has been a gradual shift away from using textbooks as a valuable resource and foundation for learning in primary schools...
A tale of parenting in lockdown
The pressures of being a parent in lockdown are common right now. With home schooling and working from home, it’s a lot to carry as a parent. Parenting is never easy, but the load is especially heavy at the moment.
The Knowledge & Skills Gap: The transition from Year 6 to 7
The transition from primary school to high school is an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for many students and a key milestone in their learning journey.
How to spot learning gaps and get your child back on track
This blog covers how learning gaps are developed, how to identify learning gaps and ways to get your child back on track.
The importance of keeping physically active while learning from home
Physical activity is more important than ever, as children are unable to participate in their usual physical education provided at school.
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7 helpful tips for talking to your child about COVID-19
Talking about COVID-19 is one of those difficult conversations you’d rather not have as a parent but it’s an important one to have...
How to feed your family nutritious meals without the fuss
Because healthy eating plays an important role not only in your child’s development but also in their learning.
There is no such thing as an average student. True or false?
Unfortunately, in the world we live in, we tend to see people based on their labels – teachers are no exception. Once a student is labelled as “average”, many teachers continue to see them as such...
Why it’s important to maintain routines during lockdown
We can’t control what is happening around us right now. What we can control, is how we respond and what we choose to do during this uncertain season. How can we establish a level of control?
