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What makes a neighbourhood great for kids?

We know that where children grow up has a profound influence on their daily decisions as well as on choices they will make later in their lives. Yet we seldom ask children what they think about where they live, or what they would do to improve it if they could, which is why, last year, via my neighbourhood mapping project, I asked 728 children attending 24 primary schools across Adelaide to draw me a map of their local neighbourhood.

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Westminster School teachers leading the way

Westminster School is more than just a place of learning. As an Early Learning to Year 12 coeducational day and boarding School, it prides itself on a adventurous approach to education that blends academic excellence with a commitment to nurturing well rounded, empathetic and resilient children.

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Why literacy and numeracy skills are important early in life

Imagine your child not being able to fill in a form properly or read emergency instructions, all because they struggled with literacy skills at school and never ‘caught up’. What about reading a bus timetable or working out how much money grocery items cost? Literacy and numeracy skills are vital to thrive in life and, at SPELD SA, we work to empower students with learning difficulties.

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Inspiring excellence at Westminster

Westminster School continues to foster a culture of professional excellence and growth, demonstrated through the achievements of Angela Phillips, Director of Teaching: Pedagogy and Digital Delivery.

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A pathway to excellence: the impact of Kumon

For 15-year-old former Kumon student Ramahl, studying concepts ahead of his school grade in Kumon Mathematics and English has provided him not only with a solid foundation for high school – but for all his future endeavours as he grows up in a world undergoing rapid and exciting changes.

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