For children to want to protect the environment, they must first love and appreciate it; and for children to love and appreciate the environment, they need to get their hands and feet stuck in it!
In the last issue of EDUCATE, we touched on high school grounds and the provisions for play, or lack thereof. The subject piqued some interest, so we thought we’d delve into this space a little deeper, although we ourselves are learning on the go.
The oldest continuously running school for girls in South Australia, St Mary’s College Adelaide, was established on 2 February 1869, following the arrival in Adelaide from Dublin, Ireland, of seven Dominican Sisters.
Set your kiddo up for success by starting them in preschool this July. Children who turn 4 years old between 1 May and 31 October can now enrol to start preschool in term 3 of 2023.
Getting the perfect fit is important for school shoes, as it promotes the healthy development of feet, helps to protect your children’s growing feet and legs, and allows them to be comfortable, happy and active during their day. Give your kids the best opportunity to hop, skip and jump into 2023 with this podiatrist’s guide to finding the perfect fit for your children’s shoes.
Practising mindfulness and yoga is an age-old tradition that is being incorporated into the classroom for children as young as three-years-old at Edge Early Learning, and they are reaping the benefits.
Starting primary school can be an exciting and daunting process for children as they transition from their day-to-day early learning routine to their first year of education.
How to know if your little one might need glasses: Back-to-school eye checks are on the agenda before the school year commences!
Teacher and counsellor Mark Le Messurier has taken us through how parents can model and build foundations of consistency and persistence with our children.
One of Australia’s fastest growing and most reputable early childhood education groups, Edge Early Learning, has expanded into South Australia, with the acquisition of 17 centres in the past 12 months.
The Breakthrough Foundation and AFL Max’s James Podsiadly have partnered to create Australia’s first overnight mental health camp for kids. The unique program, a 24hr camp set at AFL Max, sees students work their way through AFL Max’s Four Quarters of mental health, combining theoretical and practical learning utilising Max’s state-of-the-art and fun facility.
In his brand new book, Barefoot Kids, Scott Pape does all the hard work of teaching your kids how to be money savvy. His books have sold millions of copies and counting … and now he’s written a guidebook you can hand straight to primary school-aged kids.
Adelaide’s leading independent, co-educational early years and primary school, St Andrew’s School, has officially opened the latest development in its ambitious and forward-thinking Master Plan.
Education at St Peter’s Woodlands is a rare and inspirational experience dedicated to children aged two to twelve years old.
Today, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has officially unveiled a critical early childhood campaign, Words Grow Minds, developed by the Early Years Taskforce.