By Kate Pierson Aside from the physical foundations which are required to build a school, an educational institution is also made up of fundamental values and principles. A holistic education…
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By Sandy Galland National standards are a reality, and could be great; but as we all know, insanity is about doing more of the same and expecting a different result.…
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By Zoe George Being involved with sport, for a variety of reasons, is an important ingredient in any childhood. However, sport can become rough and injuries happen. ACC statistics for…
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By Melinda Collins As the world economy steadies itself and the tides turn on the financial crisis, a survey reveals half of school leavers are financially illiterate and ill prepared…
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By Kate Pierson It has been quite a while since I have been in the company of a principal, but any pre-jitters are imminently abandoned as I sit down with…
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By Melinda Collins Homework, or tasks which teachers assign to students to be completed outside of school hours, persists as a controversial aspect of our education system. Whether homework aids…
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By Sandy Galland What teachers do is amazing and slightly terrifying! So says the man who has been catapulted to fame as an authority on children. Child psychologist Nigel Latta…
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The quest to nourish our children By Kate Pierson Kids will be kids when it comes to junkfood but what about the child who is always tired and can’t concentrate…
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By Sandy Galland Statistics report more than a quarter of our students aged 15 to 19 are not in school and some in the teaching sector believe the numbers could…
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By Sandy Galland Our world appears to spin faster on its axis each year, thus today’s children are struggling to orientate their compasses to true north. Society is changing continually…