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Is your child running on empty? Spotting and supporting year-end fatigue

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By the time November rolls around, many families feel as though they’re crawling to the finish line. Mornings take longer, motivation dips and even small tasks can spark big emotions. According to Rachelle Dadswell, principal at SPARK Rosslyn Hub, year-end fatigue is a very real and very common phenomenon in children. She explains that it’s […]

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Why sport belongs at the heart of academic excellence

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There’s a persistent myth in education that excellence in academics and excellence in sport are somehow in competition – that students must sacrifice one to succeed in the other. In my experience, the opposite is true. Sport doesn’t distract from academic achievement. It strengthens it. As both an educator and a lifelong sportsman, I’ve seen

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How to choose the right curriculum for your child

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Choosing the right academic path for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, and parents torn between IEB CAPS and Cambridge International often do not know what they need to consider before making the call. Both are two strong, well-regarded curricula offering unique benefits and structures; however, deciding which

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The power of partnership: Supporting teachers, uplifting children

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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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5 key physical signs your child may be being bullied

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Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, provides essential guidance to help parents identify and address signs of bullying. Bullying is a serious issue that affects children physically, emotionally and socially. While parents often focus on emotional changes, physical signs can be some of the first clues that something is wrong. These signs

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Preparing for life after school? Grade 9 is your starting point

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The leap from school life to the world of study and work can be quite stressful for matriculants, but if preparation starts early, it can easily be managed. Honest conversations with your child about their dreams and plans underpin the whole process. I think this preparation is crucial to help our children achieve their ideals.

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Reclaim family time with easy lunch prep

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Work, school runs, lunchboxes and homework… the daily routine is back in full swing for South African families after the festive season. While every parent treasures family time, with memories of the holidays still fresh, the everyday grind can feel unrelenting. Juggling work, school, cooking, cleaning, homework, lunch prep, baths and bedtimes often leaves little

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Back-to-school lunchbox ideas

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If you dread the daily lunch trade-off during break time at school, Johandre Grobler, executive chef at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, has fabulous alternatives to bland sandwiches. His five no-reheating-required meals are simple to prep, budget-friendly and guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of palates. Sushi-inspired tortilla rolls What you’ll need: Tortilla wraps, cream cheese,

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Navigating back-to-school, based on your child’s age

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Can you believe that back-to-school time is already here? It’s a tough time for learners and parents alike, though for different reasons. Parents worry about providing their children with everything they will need for the school year, and there’s a lot to consider: academic considerations, friendships, logistics, stationery lists – and lunch! BIC is always

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Why proper packing of a schoolbag is more crucial than you thought

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As the new school year begins, parents are making sure their children are ready with all the essentials including stationery, textbooks and, of course, a schoolbag. Whether plain black, shocking pink or patterned in every colour of the rainbow, the bags slung over the shoulders of South African schoolchildren may all look similar to the

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