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'Visual understanding is absolutely everything': Local experts share matric maths hacks

"It is easier to understand what you can see. If they use colour appropriately, it can help them to make use of given information".

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What South Africa's teachers brought to the virtual classroom during Covid-19

The Basic Education Department created a Covid-19 guide for teachers addressing aspects of health as well as potential resources that...

19 Oct

Doctor says don't let Covid-19 stop you from writing matric 2020

Missing an exam now will mean a rewrite in March next year...

13 Oct

Principal warns teens to avoid parties or risk missing their exams

... "a large number of pupils from local schools have been frequenting some of the city’s clubs."

13 Oct

Over five million South African children are not getting their school meals

Department of Basic Education says the situation will improve with schools returning.

13 Oct

'I am devastated that this program might not exist': Local drama school battles to keep its doors open

"We do everything in our power to make drama affordable and accessible for all".

08 Oct

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Should I hold my Grade R child back a year?

What if your child isn't quite ready yet? How would you know, and what happens if you choose to hold them back a year?

07 Oct

Choosing a school for your child is now more complex than ever

"Life as we know it, as it was before the reality of Covid-19 entered our existence, will almost certainly never be the same again"

06 Oct

Covid-19 puts teachers on the frontline of quality education

To help bridge South Africa’s digital divide, SPARK says there is a clear need for robust public-private partnerships to ensure that all...

05 Oct

EC matriculants share their thoughts on the final mother tongue exam paper

Students and a principle share their thoughts...

02 Oct 2020

'Dyslexic children are falling under the radar': Local clinical psychologist shares nine facts about dyslexia in SA

As a country, we are not sensitive to the reading needs and personal struggles of people with Dyslexia.

02 Oct

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Is your child keeping up with the 'coronacoaster'? Tips to help them survive the rest of the year

Local experts provide sound advice on how to ensure your child keeps up with the rest of the academic year.

29 Sep

"Things will feel strange": Tips to ace matric 2020

This year’s matrics face additional stressors on top of the regular challenges associated with matric finals.

28 Sep

Kids were asked who their favourite teacher is, and why. Here’s what they said

Even self-described troublemakers and class clowns often remember a specific teacher who stood up for them, who took them under their...

23 Sep

Help, the school wants to hold my Grade R child back! What can I do?

We spoke to Rachel Carey, a children's occupational therapist, about how you can help your child prepare for big school.

23 Sep

'You’ve endured a lot': Celebrating teachers and what they have overcome in 2020

South African teachers endured a lot in 2020 and are some of the great heroes to have come out of this pandemic.

22 Sep

How to tackle the issue of mother-tongue instruction in South African schools

In South Africa, mother-tongue instruction is maintained until the third year in most schools. The language of teaching and learning...

16 Sep

What is it like writing matric exams in a pandemic?

"It has been stressful yet somewhat exhilarating": Siyabonga Nhlapo, Head Boy at Curro Durbanville.

17 Sep