As a Kindy Director on Maternity Leave following the birth of my third child, I suddenly lost the love of teaching. Wanting a challenge and something completely new that I could sink my teeth into, I stumbled across the concept of Play Therapy in the form of a Master’s Degree and set out to complete it full time over 2 years – all whilst raising a family and assisting with the management of our family sheep and cropping farm (crazy, I know!)
While aiming for calm and efficiency in the mornings, the reality is, getting out the house sometimes feels like a race where two people have run in different directions and another has lost a shoe. A successful morning sets the tone for the day for all children, and can be even more crucial for those with neuro-differences.
At Torrensville Community Childcare Centre we provide children with a home away from home. A safe, fun, and engaging space where their happiness, education and wellbeing are our focus and passion.
St Mary’s College, located in the heart of the city, has been educating young women from Reception to Year 12 for over 155 years.
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.
Adolescents are a powerhouse of potential. They thrive with real responsibility, in an environment where they are supported to make decisions, develop knowledge, skills, and cultivate effective learning practices.
Walford’s Junior School playground has undergone a transformation with meticulous care and detail.
As Wilderness School celebrates 140 years of exceptional education the future is brighter than ever, with the recent opening of an architecturally outstanding new Early Learning Centre and a new Lower Junior School and innovation centre on the way.
The Montessori Adolescent Program is a carefully crafted middle school that prioritises rich experiences, academic rigour, strong relationships, and personal growth.
At St Raphael’s School, cultivating a love of reading is central to their educational approach. New Principal Emma Fowler emphasises the importance of instilling this passion early on, recognising it as a vital gift for students.
St Mary’s College Adelaide celebrates its 155th anniversary this year, marking a significant milestone for the oldest continuously running girls’ school in South Australia. Founded in 1869 by seven Dominican Sisters, the college has remained dedicated to empowering young women through quality education.
St Aloysius College (SAC) recently launched a vibrant Community Art Wall which provides a colourful entry to The Village, a new flexible learning space located in its CBD campus, which is being utilised while parts of the College are modernised.
If your kids are to live their preferred life – to become all they can and wish to be – they must achieve social competence. This is the capacity to interact successfully with all manner of people (including those they may not like) so that they can benefit from opportunities others – teachers, friends and colleagues – have to offer.
Reading comprehension is the art of making meaning and extracting information from what you read, ultimately leading to gaining knowledge about a new topic. Whether you’re researching, staying updated with the news, or simply trying to learn something new, reading comprehension is essential.