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  • How to assist your child develop their vocabulary

    Education by Joanne Davies May 18. 2023

    Only when we know the meaning of the words, can we make sense of the content.

  • How memory affects learning

    Education May 10. 2023

    Memory plays a vital role in studying. Many think their memory is like a library where information is stored and easily accessed when needed. However, this belief can hinder effective learning.  Learning is a life skill  Learning is a lifelong necessity beyond the classroom. As sports and hobbies grow more complex, and career demands increase, […]

  • Help Your Year 12 Child Recharge

    Education by Kristen Molloy March 31. 2023

    Take a break and make the most of your Year 12 holidays! It’s important to relax, catch up on missed work, recalibrate and plan for next term. Here are some tips to help support your child.

  • Connecting through reading

    Education by Kristen Molloy August 27. 2022

    Boys often read less as they get older, so here are some ideas to keep them reading.

  • What mothers really want for Mothers’ Day

    Education by Kristen Molloy May 06. 2022

    What mums want is pretty simple. Here are some ideas, direct from the mouths of mums.

  • How to get teens to read

    Education by Kristen Molloy April 28. 2022

    Boys often read less as they get older, so here are some ideas to keep them reading.

  • How to raise a reader

    Education by Joanne Davies March 11. 2022

    There are a number of simple but effective ways you can help your Prep-Year 2 son at home with his reading and writing.

  • Help your child build maths skills

    Education by Brent Brickhill November 23. 2021

    Support your growing son’s learning by giving him opportunities to talk about and use mathematics.

  • Play: why your son’s learning is all fun and games

    Education by Amelia Barrow June 07. 2021

    Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. However, ELC director Amelia Barrow believes that play has a huge impact on a boy’s cognitive, social and emotional development.

  • How to help your son with his handwriting

    Education by Kate Casey November 12. 2020

    Parents have experienced the challenge of supervising their boys’ remote learning from home, as well as the triumphs and difficulties that come with it.

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