Curiosity can help to support learning and deepen understanding, motivating children to ask questions and then actively explore the world around them to seek out answers, drawing critical connections between concepts and correcting misconceptions.
There’s always a buzz of excitement when students come together across different year levels and areas of Seymour College. These connections are nurtured right from the start.
In years gone by, schools were all about the “three Rs” – reading, writing and arithmetic. Today, education is far more holistic, focusing on the overall wellbeing of students, as well as essential learnings.
Get to know the new Principal of Loreto College, Kylie McCullah.
“No phones now what?” Perhaps this was a question that flashed through the minds of many students late last year. Now this is rarely a question.
Through his dedicated study of the Kumon Mathematics and English programmes, 10-yearold Joshua has gone from falling behind to making strong progress in class.
The middle of the school year feels like a black hole to me; an abyss filled with interim test scores, completed assignments, partially eaten lunches, and the inevitable lost jumper. The kids are comfortable in their school routine but haven’t reached the point in the year where the light at the end of the tunnel of summer school holidays is anything more than a tiny pinprick.
This Term, Mercedes College opened their highly-anticipated new Arts and Sports Centre, adding a superb new Precinct to their sprawling, botanic Campus.
In 2023 the Walford Junior School community completed the Evaluation process as part of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
Is your child turning 5 before October 2024? Enrolling in the mid-year intake at a Catholic school could be the perfect choice.
Throughout Kumon Australia’s 40-year history, over one million children have relied on Kumon to develop essential mathematics and reading skills through studying Kumon worksheets, along with building a daily study habit that sets our students up for success in school and later life.
Empowering young minds through the power of music.
In South Australia, up to 1,300 families with infants showing early signs of autism are set to receive invaluable support through the innovative “Inklings” program.
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.