Education/Learning

Iron it out: Tackling rising anaemia among teens in SA

Anaemia cases have risen dramatically around the world over the past decade and it has become increasingly apparent that young people are amongst those most at risk. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), anaemia affects nearly one-quarter of the world’s population, with adolescent girls being particularly vulnerable. In Africa, the prevalence of anaemia amongst […]

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Is your thyroid the missing piece of the puzzle?

International Thyroid Awareness Week, held annually from 25 to 31 May, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of thyroid health and the significant effects that undiagnosed or inadequately treated thyroid disease can have on a person’s quality of life. The theme for this year, chosen by global, non-profit network, Thyroid Federation International, is

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Beyond the Grades: Why true Education Shapes the Whole Child

By Lionel Botha, Inspired Education South Africa: Education & Ethos Liaison In a world increasingly obsessed with outcomes, education is often reduced to numbers — pass rates, distinctions, university placements. But behind every grade lies a human story. And in the best schools, education is about far more than what happens in the classroom. The

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Reddam House Waterfall launches Reggio Emilia Digital Landscapes & Light Atelier – a space where curiosity shines

Reddam House Waterfall Early Learning School has officially launched its Digital Landscapes & Light Atelier, an immersive space inspired by the renowned Reggio Emilia approach from Italy. Curated by atelierista Sarah Browne and championed by Dr Bev Evangelides, Head of Reddam House Waterfall Early Learning School, the atelier brings a decade-long dream to life. Dr

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The power of partnership: Supporting teachers, uplifting children

Picture this: The alarm blares too soon, and the scramble begins—lunchboxes, school bags, lost shoes, and the daily hustle to get out the door. As a parent, you juggle responsibilities from the moment you wake up. Now, pause and consider your child’s teacher. They, too, are starting their day—likely even earlier—mentally preparing for a classroom

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What neurodivergent women with PCOS hear when they’re told to “just eat better”

The alarm has rung three times, yet she remains lying still, eyes fixed on the ceiling. Her body feels heavy, unresponsive, while her mind races through a chaotic stream of tasks she never managed to write down. What was she meant to do today? Eat breakfast. Make something PCOS-friendly. But what does that even mean

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Cat-inspired chapter books to spark young readers

Natalie Knox, an award-winning children’s author and illustrator from South Africa, has released her first chapter book series called The Adventures of Kitty Corner, which is aimed at emerging readers aged 7 to 10. Knox, a children’s author and illustrator who lives in southern Spain, draws her inspiration from the natural world around her –

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Beyond chalk and talk: The urgent need to save South Africa’s education system

The teaching profession has always been one of the main pillars within a thriving society. But today, in South Africa, it is a profession in peril. Our educators – those entrusted with shaping future generations, are burning out, under-resourced, and, increasingly, walking away from the profession altogether, resulting in a brain drain, locally. At the

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Mapping your matric path: Guide to navigating subject selection in Grade 9

Grade Nine students are currently nearing a critical milestone in their educational journey: selecting the subjects they’ll study from Grade 10 through to their final Matric exams. This choice is a foundational step in shaping their academic journey and future career opportunities, an education expert says. “Even if you’re unsure about what you want to

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Starting a successful side hustle

With South African salaries slowly falling behind the rising cost of living, side hustles are becoming a practical and increasingly popular way for enterprising people to make up the shortfall. Over the past five years, nominal take-home pay rose by 22.8%, but cumulatively inflation has increased by 26,6%, effectively reducing salary earners’ spending power by

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