'We use real-world examples': Cottage school owner shares the benefits of interest-based learning

Local mom Nicky Downing started the Smartt Cottage School after her daughter was extremely unhappy in mainstream schooling. Read her...

07 Jul

High School 2023: Everything you need to know to apply now

We've put together this guide to assist parents for Grade 8 applications in 2022 for acceptance and placement in 2023.

22 Mar

Find the 2022 school holiday calendar here

Get a head start on planning your next family holiday.

01 Jun 2021

'A cost SA cannot afford': Child mental health crisis at tipping point, shows report

"Choosing to ignore the mental healthcare needs of children and adolescents comes at a cost South Africa cannot afford to pay."

01 Jul

Teens experiencing pregnancy loss while attending school need more support

Many young people are not supported enough around sexuality, sexual debut, for many this is also not one they feel they can have control...

30 Jun

Two years later: Over a thousand crèches still not paid Covid-19 relief funds

"We are now in 2022, and not even 60% have been paid," says ECD principal.

30 Jun

Homeschooling vs traditional schooling: Which option is the better fit for your child?

Whatever option you go with, it should suit you, your family, your situation, and your budget.

21 Jun

OPINION | 'The future is wild': Preparing your child for the 4th Industrial Revolution

"Skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution are often not necessarily learnt at all schools. This is where support from parents is...

17 Jun

Grade R could be compulsory in 2023 - here's how to choose a good school

"The early years are exceptionally important, but learning should be play-based as far as possible".

09 Jun

A full year of fees? Dad penalised for removing child from school over bullying

Local dad of a bullied child is asked to pay a full year's tuition, regardless of giving proper notice. What can he do?

08 Jun

Interested in becoming a software developer? Industry-insider provides top tips

"Traditional academic institutions demand maths and science. However, the learning landscape is changing to be more practical".

06 Jun

OPINION | Why the Stellenbosch University urination incident is a bittersweet moment for single moms

While I am not diminishing racism in this incident, surprisingly, my thoughts took a different perspective.

03 Jun

Alarming stats on period poverty propelled local NPO to install sanitary towel machines in schools

The IAMFORHER foundation is on a mission to destigmatise menstruation, provide education and offer free sanitary products to schools and...

03 Jun

What to do if your child didn't get a place for Grade 8 next year

Fellow parents can help other parents by accepting or confirming placement offers as soon as possible because this will free up spaces...

01 Jun

Teen losing hope after waiting two years for a high school placement

Her grandmother says she's has been to the Western Cape Education Department more than ten times over the past two years.

31 May

See these three crucial mid-year exam facts for matriculants to remember

"As Matric mid-year exams kick into high gear this week, students need to get an eagle's eye view of the importance of these exams."

26 May

University not an option? How to start a career after matric

Here are alternative options teenage can look at should they have other plans other than unversity.

23 May

Is your child failing maths in the first year of high school? Here's some help

Success in mathematics in the first year of high school is critical, but there are ways to recover your child's mathematical skills if...

19 May