Teachers are the key to the disruptive transformation the education world needs. But have our education systems adapted enough to support them in this modern world, where students are often as tech-savvy as teachers? Let’s reflect on how teachers are transforming education and the challenges that lie ahead. No technology, not even the most sophisticated […]
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Teachers have a unique and important responsibility in children’s lives. They help shape a child’s experience and understanding of the world and how to learn and live in it. This is especially true of preschool teachers – a preschool teacher is one of the earliest role models in a child’s life. Preschool teachers can help
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We’re into the last term of the school year, and that means exam time for learners from Grade 4 all the way up to Grade 12. While there’s much at stake for children in the upper grades, even the younger ones going into their first or second exam seasons can feel pressure to perform. Parents,
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In today’s fast-paced world, instilling healthy eating habits in children is more crucial than ever. Recognising this importance, Umdoni Christian Academy (UCA) has taken proactive steps to promote nutritious eating among its students. By integrating education, practical initiatives and community engagement, UCA is nurturing a culture of wellness that extends far beyond the classroom. At
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Myopia – the medical term for short-sightedness or near-sightedness – globally affects 22.9% of the world’s population and is projected to rise to 49.8% by 2050. Myopia is a refractive error preventing the eye from focusing on images, resulting in blurred vision. It is one of the most common refractive vision errors and one of the leading
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