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With the internet now firmly part of daily life, social media has never been more intertwined with our real lives. This rings truest for the current generation of children and adolescents more than anyone else.

Child anxiety has become a bigger issue for parents these days. However, even before the bushfires and before the pandemic, kids were experiencing more anxiety.  Here are some tips to combating school attendance anxiety.

One in seven 4-17 years old experience mental health issues* and a further 20% of 11-17 years old experience very high levels of psychological distress. Given the impact that mental health challenges can have across all areas of a child’s life, which has been further exacerbated by stressors associated with COVID-19, child and adolescent mental health has been flagged as one of the major impact areas for significant focus and investment.

Discover how SA schools are empowering students with scholarships, providing access to quality education, and fostering academic excellence.

St Andrew’s School is a beacon of outstanding co-education, providing exceptional early years and primary education from ELC through to Year 6.

As we approach the halfway mark of the school year, it's incredible to reflect on how time flies. Countless lessons have been taught, tests have been taken, homework has been eaten by the dog, and it's likely that a few school jumpers have mysteriously disappeared along the way.

Every parent has been through it. One moment, your little darling is happily chattering away. The next, you’ve made the unforgivable error of grabbing the blue cup instead of the red one. Cue epic meltdown. But why does this happen? Why do children struggle to regulate their emotions?

SPELD SA offers a Numeracy Intervention Program for students struggling to build foundational number sense. The program is suitable for children of primary school age, and targets mathematical concepts taught from Pre-foundation to Year 3, in regular 1:1 intervention sessions.

Patch Theatre’s Spark removes barriers to arts access by bringing arts experiences directly to the classroom.

University Senior College is an independent school for Years 10, 11 and 12, located on the campus of The University of Adelaide. USC is different. Not only are USC students enabled to achieve their best academic results, they are well prepared for university and life beyond school.

Choosing an instrument can be one of the most difficult decisions a budding musician will face. As a (hopefully) lifelong pursuit, parents and children will have to factor in cost, noise levels, physical ability to handle and play the instrument, and of course, personal preference when choosing an instrument.

As a parent, supporting your child's pursuit of a scholarship can be a significant endeavour. Scholarships can provide opportunities for your child's education and personal growth, but the application process can be competitive and challenging. 

Loreto College Marryatville, a leading South Australian girls' college known for its innovation, is gearing up for an impactful World Environment Day on June 5.