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?
How to make the most out of your child’s half-yearly school report card
With the July school holidays fast approaching, your child is likely to have received their half-yearly school report from their teacher by now...
Chronicles of a Selective High School Application
The Selective High School placement process is intense […]
A Long-Term Investment – the difference between learning to pass and learning for life-long skills
Learning should be a life-long endeavour. It carries more than the single purpose of succeeding when tested simply to move on to the next stage. It’s about continually building knowledge, skills and understanding.
Selective High Schools: Frequently Asked Questions
Selective High School Placement is a hot topic […]
2021 Selective High School Minimum Entry Scores
Overall, minimum entry scores for entry into selective high schools have increased since 2020, with most schools experiencing a slight increase of around 1-4 points.
2021 Selective High School Minimum Entry Scores – DELAYED
As you may well be aware, the 2021 […]
Parenting Styles – what type of parent are you?
The next time you pick up your child from school […]
