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Keeping up at the beginning of term

The new term brings new beginnings and goals, and provides opportunity for development and growth. After a disruptive year of uncertainty and transitions, many of us are seeking stability and normality especially when it comes to our children’s education. Though we cannot anticipate the future, we can support our children throughout their academic journey by helping them start the year strong, stay on track, and keep up at the beginning of term. Read on to discover how you can help your child settle into the new year and help them keep up! 

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Extracurricular activities for children

Every child has a different personality and interests, and they need to be nurtured in and outside the classroom. Outside of their favourite subjects and activities at school, children will also have aspiring passions beyond the classroom, which is where extracurriculars come into play. Extracurricular activities allow children to pursue specific interests in a real-world context and explore what they do and don’t enjoy, outside of their typical educational curriculum. Depending on the activity, whether it’s intellectual, physical, or creative in nature, specific extracurriculars can build skills in many developmental areas. This blog explores 4 fun and popular extracurriculars that may take your child’s interest.

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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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3 important learning habits for children

Many of our habits that we carry throughout our lives are developed in childhood. As parents, we have the responsibility of inculcating good learning habits in our children that will benefit them throughout their school years. It’s not always about making sure that they complete their homework everyday, but also about how they learn and retain information. As children grow up, learning never stops, which is why developing a positive attitude towards learning and building good learning habits are of paramount importance. Read on to discover 3 important learning habits that you should instill in your child. 

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Goal Setting for the New Year

Setting goals for the new year

As we welcome in the new year, there is a feeling of hope and excitement for what it will bring. 

The new year brings a fresh start and an opportunity to look ahead and envision what we would like to accomplish. Oftentimes we use the beginning of the year to set goals and make plans for the year ahead. Helping our children set goals for the new year is a beneficial way to focus their attention on what they want to achieve. Read on to discover tips on how you can help your child set goals for the new year ahead. 

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