Educate

Between June and September last year, I received over 180 postcards from preschoolers across South Australia. Most of the children who sent these to me were four years old.

Welcome to a new school year! As our children step into new classrooms with new teachers, it’s essential for parents to support this transition and ensure a smooth start.

From the hallways of primary schools to bustling high school corridors, the challenges of mastering essential English and Math skills can leave any parent feeling overwhelmed. The Grattan Institute’s recent report revealed that 20% of students often require additional learning support beyond the classroom to develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

From their earliest days, young children absorb the world around them, shaped not only by their immediate family but also by the wider community. These formative years are a crucial time for fostering a sense of safety and belonging, while feeling valued and understood. Learning by participating and observing our surroundings builds what we know as “community connection”.

St Aloysius College has a proud, 144-year history of educating girls, with graduates trail-blazing the way for women in a range of fields, and who carry themselves confidently as leaders steeped in the values of Courage, Respect, Justice, Compassion, Hospitality and Service.

Mercedes College is a co-ed international IB world school where gorgeous green open spaces and fit-for-purpose facilities provide a variety of learning spaces for Reception to Year 12 students.

Endeavour College’s new Discovery Centre uses immersive technology to prepare students for the future.

For over 170 years, St Andrew’s School has nurtured South Australia’s brightest and bravest minds, forging generations of leaders through its uncompromising focus on individual success.