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Why Students Should Find Their ‘Ikigai’
‘Ikigai’ is a Japanese concept that roughly translates to ‘life’s purpose’. It is basically the thing that gets you out of bed in the morning. It is commonly expressed using this Venn diagram which means the thing you are meant to do, your Ikigai, is a combination of what you are good at, what you can earn money from, what the world needs and what you love. Read More…
If you’re a parent, you’ve likely heard the term ‘STEM’ being thrown around within the education community. However, unless you have a very science/maths/technology related learner, it’s not exactly clear what STEM is and how its application can help your student succeed. So, today we are going to dive into what exactly STEM is and how it can be used to benefit you! Read More…
High School Reading – Why Is It So Important?
Getting reluctant readers to pick up a book is pretty difficult – trust us, we know. However, the importance of a consistent reading routine is well understated. Reading not just gets them off their phone, computer or games, it improves spelling, grammar, sentence structure, creativity and critical thinking! Read More…
The Four D’s: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia
Did you know that there isn’t just “dyslexia”? This word, thrown around a lot, is usually thrown to kids that struggle in reading and literacy, but there are more than just dyslexia and are psychologically diagnosed learning difficulties that can severely impact learning if they are not diagnosed and learning is not adjusted appropriately. So, what are the “four D’s” and what do we need to know about them? Read More…
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Advice For School Leavers – Education Doesn’t Stop Here
You might be ready to write off education and learning after 2020, but just know even if you don’t have plans on going to TAFE or University, education and learning doesn’t stop here! Read More…
From Year 11 to Year 12 – How To Succeed In Your Final Year
The time has come – Year 11s have officially commenced their final year of school! Read More…
Activities for the School Holidays
It’s finally that time – school holidays are here! Let’s beat holiday boredom together with these five activities that will keep your students occupied while learning. Read More…
How To Prepare For Mathematics Methods
Your one-stop shop with all the info - how exactly do you prepare for one of QLD's hardest maths courses? Read More…
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How To Select Elective Subjects
It is the time of year when most students from years 8 – 10 are beginning to choose their elective classes for 2021 and this can be a completely overwhelming task, to say the least. We have asked some of our qualified teachers to help define what exactly electives are and how to choose the best for success. Read More…
How To Encourage Reading In Primary Students
As the MS Readathon is in full swing this month, we thought it would be beneficial to put together our top tips on how to encourage reading in reluctant readers. Read More…