There is a particular kind of love that catches you off guard: the love you feel the moment you become a parent. It is boundless and fierce, and it changes everything. It also makes the small things feel enormous: the first day of preschool, the moment you hand your child to someone else, the walk […]
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Loud laughter across a playground. Tiny hands digging for imaginary treasure. A cardboard box transformed into a rocket headed for the moon. Childhood is filled with magical moments that may look like simple fun, yet remarkable learning is happening every second. “Play is childhood,” says Tersia Scholtz, principal of Glenwood House Primary in George. “It’s
As mid-year exams approach, many families feel stress in their homes soaring. But it’s important to remember that, while exams are an important part of the academic year, they can become emotionally overwhelming for scholars if the pressure to perform starts to outweigh their love of learning. Lindy du Preez, achievement manager at SPARK Schools,
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As the final exam period approaches, Grade 11 to 12 learners across South Africa enter a high-stakes academic phase where their marks will begin to shape access to university programmes and bursary opportunities. At this level, strong performance comes from how learners structure time and revision schedules, as well as how they engage with their
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Play should sit naturally in early childhood education, as it reflects how young children come to know themselves, others and the world. Yet, too often, play is the very space that requires the most protection. This tension usually arises from a culture that prioritises early academic achievement and holds the belief that accelerating formal learning
When it comes to investing, it isn’t always about numbers, graphs, markets and economics. At Foord Asset Management, it’s also about acorns, squirrels, woodpeckers, tortoises – and now monkeys. The third book in the Teach Your Child to Invest children’s book series, That’s just nuts, is a timely story about saving and investing. The book
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May is Better Speech & Language Month: an opportunity to bring more visibility to the communication challenges that don’t always get talked about. Word-finding difficulty is one of these. We’ve all experienced searching for a word mid-conversation and finding ourselves at a complete loss. “Pass me that black thing, with all the buttons on it,
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If schools are meant to prepare students for the real world, then they should reflect it as closely as possible. In today’s world, the question is no longer whether co-educational schools have value, but rather how effectively they prepare students for the realities of life beyond the classroom. Having spent my entire career in co-educational
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For parents, the to-do list can be never-ending. That’s why we want to make Netflix a curated space where parents know kids are entertained, engaged and enriched. Netflix has unveiled an expansion of its preschool and kids’ series, films and games lineup designed to fuel imagination and exploration for the next generation. Combined with Netflix’s
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Education is rapidly transforming worldwide, and in the early childhood years there is a marked shift toward child-centred, joyful models over rigid academics. “The Reggio Emilia approach, particularly within the early years (infant, toddler, preschool and primary phases), is grounded in the belief that children are capable, curious and rich in potential. It promotes inclusive