Recently, I revisited Angela Duckworth’s research on grit while considering the paramount skill young people need to succeed in life. While digital literacy, leadership, confidence, and resilience are valuable, I believe the most crucial skill is strength.
A ‘beary’ special two-day Teddy Bears’ Picnic will be held on 24th and 25th of August to farewell Adelaide Zoo’s panda pair, Wang Wang and Fu Ni.
It can be heartbreaking to watch someone consumed by so much physical, psychological, and emotional energy while anticipating a test or exam, that they are unable to perform at their best.
Every child is born with unique interests and aspirations, and as parents, many of us consider it our responsibility to encourage and support them in pursuing their dreams.
It’s Term 3 and every parent of kindergarten and primary aged children know that Book Week is right around the corner and that means it’s costume time again!
UPDATED: August, 2024 Avril Lavigne said it best when she said “he was a skater boy, I said seeya later boy”… and that’s exactly what we’d like to do with our skateboarding kiddos sometimes; find a great skatepark, drop them off and say SEEYA LATER for a few hours!
A new public square and open space will be developed on the West Beach coastline, providing facilities for community events, recreation and play, nestled among natural vegetation.
As a Kindy Director on Maternity Leave following the birth of my third child, I suddenly lost the love of teaching. Wanting a challenge and something completely new that I could sink my teeth into, I stumbled across the concept of Play Therapy in the form of a Master’s Degree and set out to complete it full time over 2 years – all whilst raising a family and assisting with the management of our family sheep and cropping farm (crazy, I know!)
SPOT Paediatrics is joining forces with Glenelg and Brighton Libraries this August to promote the Words Grow Minds campaign from Raising Literacy Australia. This initiative encourages parents to engage in talking, reading, singing, and playing with their babies—essential activities for early childhood development.
While aiming for calm and efficiency in the mornings, the reality is, getting out the house sometimes feels like a race where two people have run in different directions and another has lost a shoe. A successful morning sets the tone for the day for all children, and can be even more crucial for those with neuro-differences.
Book Week is almost here, and it’s time to bring one of the most beloved book characters to life.
Looking for a fantastic family outing this weekend? Look no further than the Let’s Go SA Caravan, Camping & Off Road Sale from Thursday 25th until Sunday 28th of July 2024.
At Torrensville Community Childcare Centre we provide children with a home away from home. A safe, fun, and engaging space where their happiness, education and wellbeing are our focus and passion.
With the conclusion of the 12-week visit by Tottenham Hotspur’s Football Development Coach, Gerald Lami, to Christian Brothers College (CBC), we are delighted to announce that under his expertise and guidance, the CBC Soccer Program has risen to new heights.