Extra lessons to help you prepare for exams
Prepare for exams – enrol for group, individual and online extra lessons in Gauteng for kids and teens who need help with Maths, Science, English, Reading study skills and any other subject.
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Prepare your child for exams with these smart study hacks
A little guidance and a lot of support can go a long way! While nothing replaces hard work, some techniques can increase efficiency, boost productivity and improve concentration. Not every method will work for your child, but with some trial and error, you could prepare for exams together, and leave your child confident with the method that best suits him/her.
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Take a virtual tour for your next field trip: it’s awesome!
Virtual field trips are an exciting way to visit places around the world, at any time, without leaving the comfort of the couch or classroom
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Why homeschooling was the best decision for my family
When we started our journey, I was still not sure that I would have the patience (and some days I don’t) or the knowledge needed to take on this role, but I can honestly say it was one of best decisions we have ever made. These are just some of the best things about homeschooling:
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Evolve Online School, a new experience by ADvTECH
Opening its virtual doors to learners from Grade R to Grade 9, from January 2021, ADvTECH’s new online offering, Evolve Online School (Evolve) will change the face of online schooling in South Africa.
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Covid-19 revised 2020 public school calendar
The Department of Basic Education has issued the revised 2020 public school calendar. Find out more about these changes
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A new study urges government to open all schools immediately
A recent study by Stellenbosch university academics entitled Counting the Cost – COVID-19, Children and Schooling, argues that children under 19 years of age are more likely to die of unrelated causes than of Covid-19 in 2020 and therefore “all children should return to schools, crèches and ECD centres without any further delay.
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Studying from home ( Part 2) : Impaq learners and parents share their tips
by Jacqui Smit, a blue-haired “crazy cat lady” who loathes a split infinitive and loves an Oxford comma. She works as a copywriter for Impaq Education, a curriculum provider for home, tutor and school education. While some schools in some provinces have...Read more
COVID-19: When different grades will return to school
National State of Disaster Re-opening of schools (Gazette 43372 of 29 May 2020 as amended by Gazette 43381 of 1 June 2020) Which grades return to school when? 8 June 2020 Grade 7; Grade 12; and School of Skills: Year 4 6 July 2020 Early Childhood Development...Read more
Five tips on how to motivate your teen during lockdown
To motivate your teen to study can be a real challenge. Many teenagers are stereotyped as lazy and unmotivated children who want nothing more than to sleep in, socialise with friends and entertain themselves with their smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles. But this stereotype isn’t really fair at all. It’s understandable because this behaviour is what parents see, but it’s ultimately misguided.
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Help for parents with kids braving school
Level 3 Lockdown. As parents, how do we adjust to the new norm at school? Our social feeds are flooded and somewhat overwhelming: different opinions, different stats, different advice. If you are looking for help for school in this new phase, there’s an...Read more
To go back to school or not, that is the question
Given the immense differences in schools and resources, why is the Minister not treating them differently? If private schools have all the protocols, safety measures and equipment necessary to get going, then perhaps they should be allowed to go back to school.
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How safe is going back-to-school for teachers and students?
By Dr Sheri Fanaroff MBBCh FCFP MFamMed, a Family Physician, practicing in Melrose, Johannesburg. Please Note: This article was written on 21st May as part of a series of regular updates on the COVID-19 pandemic for the benefit of her patients. It was written in an...Read morerecent posts
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