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Thousands of learners Let Their Colour Out in a mass celebration of creativity

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A horse with six legs, a purple sun and a family portrait where everyone appears to be floating… Children’s drawings may not always follow the rules of perspective, proportion or reality, but that is precisely what makes them so valuable. More than 1 660 primary school learners across four Gauteng schools recently had the opportunity […]

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Why the learning process matters more than the answer

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Foundation Phase education is often judged by visible outcomes: Can students read? Can they write? Can they answer correctly? These milestones matter, but they are not the most important thing happening in the classroom. The early years of education shape something far more enduring: how students approach uncertainty, challenge and discovery. Students who learn only

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Rooibos heads to space in groundbreaking South African STEM initiative

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A South African scientific initiative linking agriculture and space research has officially launched today with the Rooibos in Space programme. In a first for the country, Rooibos seeds will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS), combining space-based plant science with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The launch took place today

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A greener getaway: Helping your children leave a footprint that matters

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Holiday getaways are about switching off, reconnecting and creating new memories. For many families, this means the joy of time spent outdoors. Breakfasts cooked on a ‘skottel’, fires lit for a braai as dusk turns into evening, stargazing, muddy shoes after hillside walks, the fun of discovery… These are the moments children remember. But holidays

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Mud pies, pirate ships and cardboard castles: Why play is childhood’s greatest superpower

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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

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The calm parent’s guide to supporting children through exam season

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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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The one habit that separates SA’s top-performing learners from the rest

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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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Don’t rush academics: The importance of focusing on play and responsiveness in the early years

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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

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At a loss for words? Exploring word-finding difficulties, and how to help

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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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Kids can watch, learn and play – all on Netflix

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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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