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Education Advice

Stuttering: the elephant in the classroom

Everyone stumbles with their words on occasion. While many aren’t always fluent, most simply feel a little embarrassed and quickly […]

What makes children thrive in schools?

While reading over the summer holidays, Abbotsleigh Head of Junior School, Sally Ruston, came across the quaint phrase, “failed to […]

A parent’s perspective

How many children do you have?   We have two boys, aged 11 and 13 years old. Our eldest son […]

It’s report time — again …

Report time comes around like clockwork each year. While some schools differ in their approach to reporting, most issue reports […]

Inspirational principals

Dr Julie Townsend, St Catherine’s School As headmistress of St Catherine’s School, Dr Julie Townsend has achieved many things in her […]

Developing learners of independence and inquiry

For more than 40 years, the International Baccalaureate (IB) has developed and delivered its programs with the participation and involvement […]

Education options in NSW – Home schooling

Home education, home schooling, “unschooling”, natural learning, home-based learning — however you describe it, home schooling essentially means education by […]

Education options in NSW – Non-government schools

Today, the number of non-government schools is almost as numerous as the number of religious affiliations that abound. You can […]

Education options in NSW – Senior high schools, Trade Schools and TAFE

Senior high schools are comprehensive high schools that cater exclusively for senior students from Years 10 or 11 to 12. […]

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