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Spooky Maths Fun: Creative Ways to Incorporate Maths This Halloween
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Exploring Different Learning Styles
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How Movies Can Enhance English and Language Skills
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Balancing School and Extracurriculars: A Guide for Parents
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Tips for Improving Your Child's Study Habits
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New Co-Requisite Requirements for NCEA

Explore the latest corequisite updates and requirements for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) in New Zealand. This blog delves into the three NCEA levels, the assessment process, and the recent changes introduced by the Ministry of Education. Learn about the revamped literacy and numeracy standards, the introduction of corequisites, and the crucial updates to Level 1 standards. Discover how students can attain the NCEA corequisite in literacy and numeracy, the assessment timeline, and the flexibility offered to students. Stay informed about the changes in NCEA Level 1 standards and find out how tutoring can be a valuable resource for students navigating these educational shifts. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, this blog provides essential insights into the evolving landscape of NCEA.

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Homework Hacks: 5 ways to make homework easier

Students are successful with their learning when they have the support and resources they need, along with strong habits and motivation to keep them going. Parents play an important role in their children’s academic success and can have a positive impact on their learning by engaging with their homework. Taking an interest in your child’s homework, lending a helping hand, providing extra support when needed, and modelling organisational skills and time management go a long way in helping your child achieve academic success. Homework shouldn’t be treated as a chore or something the family dreads. Cultivating a positive outlook about homework and taking an active role as a parent can make the daily task enjoyable and rewarding. This blog explores 5 tips to make homework less stressful and more beneficial for the whole family.

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How to decide on the right-fit high school for your child

Making the move to high school and choosing which school is the right fit is a big decision for you and your child. You will be faced with an overwhelming amount of ways to access information from school Open Days to enrolment tours - so which are most effective for providing a true view of the school’s day to day? With every engagement comes a weighing up of what factors matter most to you. Here are 7 tips to objectively assess a school from a range of insights, so that you can pave the next steps in your child's education with confidence.

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A guide to children's goal setting for the New Year

The New Year is a great time to start teaching your children about goal setting. We all want our children to succeed, and by setting goals at the start of each year, you’re teaching them that there are actions you can take to achieve success. Here are some tips on how to help your child set goals and have a great start to the New Year!

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Back to school checklist for parents

With the new school year just around the corner, it’s a great time to start preparing for the return to school. Whether your child is starting a new school or another year of classes, having a checklist in place will help with the preparation and transition from holidays back to term time. As educators, we know this period can be challenging, especially getting back into the school routine, which is why we have compiled a back to school checklist to ensure that you and your child are prepared for the new school term ahead.

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