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    A successful start to your (home) school year!  

    A successful start to your (home) school year!  

    by Danielle Barfoot | homeschooling | 0 comments

    Home education is a wonderful, worthwhile journey, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. So, whether you are just beginning this journey, or whether you are already a seasoned home schooler, here are a few tips to ensure success.

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    Buddy love this Valentine’s Day

    Buddy love this Valentine’s Day

    by Fatima Kazee | giving | 1 comment

    I’m super impressed with the idea my kids’ school has every year. They have what’s called Buddy Day and On Valentine’s Day, parents send a little picnic basket for the buddies to share and a little gift for the newfound buddy. 

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    Homeschooling – the smart choice for your family

    Homeschooling – the smart choice for your family

    by Jozikids | Alternative schools, homeschooling | 0 comments

    Homeschooling has become a popular education option over the past few years. In fact, with bullying, overcrowded classrooms and falling academic standards, it is the smart choice for many families today

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    The Annual Dilemma: School Transport Services or DIY

    The Annual Dilemma: School Transport Services or DIY

    by Analytikal Mama | School Transport, Uncategorized | 2 comments

    By Analytikal Mama, mother of 4 beautiful children, wife and co-chef to a braaimaster.  she loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, and is endlessly curious about religion, parenting and the culinary world.  Status update: Always in the car! And for...Read more
    Alternate Schooling –  when one size does not fit all

    Alternate Schooling – when one size does not fit all

    by Jozikids | Alternative schools, homeschooling | 1 comment

    Dawncoft Ed is an alternative schooling centre using distance learning with tutor support. The homeschooling centre aims to support parents whose children prefer smaller classrooms and personalized education.

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    Writing exams : Tips for parents to handle stress

    Writing exams : Tips for parents to handle stress

    by Fatima Kazee | exams, motherhood | 13 comments

    Studies show that 50% of parents suffer from chest pains, headaches, insomnia and anxiety during their kids’ exams. OK, that’s not true but if those studies were carried out, I’d be one of those 50%. Each year I coax myself into not stressing; failure is part of success they say; it’s their lives right, they can deal with the consequences of not studying.

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    Small, caring Preparatory School with aftercare and a holiday club

    Small, caring Preparatory School with aftercare and a holiday club

    by Jozikids | Preparatory School | 0 comments

    A small caring  preparatory school that prepares your child for big school (Primary School) and also offers quality aftercare facilities plus a holiday club during the school holidays.

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    Homeschooling : Take charge of your child’s education

    Homeschooling : Take charge of your child’s education

    by Jozikids | Alternative schools, homeschooling | 4 comments

    A traditional school is not your only option when it comes to your child’s education. Homeschooling offers an alternative to traditional schools and allows you, as a parent, to take control of your child’s education.

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    For the love of Maths : Maths Games

    For the love of Maths : Maths Games

    by Jozikids | maths | 0 comments

    The fear of Mathematics is as real as the fear of spiders… can this be true? Yes, I am afraid so! And there is more… you can pass the fear of Maths onto your child. In fact, most parents who had Maths anxiety as a child will pass it onto their children. The condition...Read more
    Improve your Child’s Results through Extra Maths and Science Lessons

    Improve your Child’s Results through Extra Maths and Science Lessons

    by Jozikids | maths, Science, tuition | 2 comments

    If your child’s maths and science results have set off pandemonium in your home – Master Math’s and Science can help

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    Silverstar staff share school shoes

    Silverstar staff share school shoes

    by Jozikids | giving, poverty, support charities | 0 comments

    Embracing the spirit of both Mandela Day and Youth Day – and just for the fun of it – staff at Silverstar Casino went ‘back to school’ on 15 June, donning their school uniforms and collecting brand new school shoes to be donated to learners at a school in Swanieville.

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    So, do kids need to travel with an Unabridged Birth Certificate, or not?

    So, do kids need to travel with an Unabridged Birth Certificate, or not?

    by Analytikal Mama | travel | 9 comments

    Parents will be relieved to know that the new Child’s Passport will now bear the parents details. This eliminates the need to apply for, collect, laminate then carry a file of certificates amongst all other luggage! Whew!

    But please read the details below carefully. It is a process that will take some time, especially for those of us whose kids already have passports. Only new passport holders will benefit.

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    The “kids of today” have a better chance, thanks to technology.

    The “kids of today” have a better chance, thanks to technology.

    by Jozikids | language/reading, maths, Science, technology | 0 comments

    You’ve heard this one… Many times, I’m sure. “These kids of today!” mutter grandparents and other well-seasoned folk. “They’re constantly on their devices! iPad this, iPod that. Why do you let them play on those things so much?” But, while our 7-year-olds are enjoying themselves, they’re not always playing, they are also learning

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