Helping Your Child Manage School & Exam Pressure
Is your child feeling overwhelmed by tests or school pressure? From NAPLAN to Year 12 exams, students face rising stress. This article offers six expert tips to help your child build resilience, reduc...
The Importance of Mental Health in High School: Coping with Stress and Anxiety
In high school, where academic demands and personal growth intersect, prioritizing mental health becomes paramount. Clinical Educational & Developmental Psychologist Erin Galt explores the pivotal rol...
Transitioning to High School: Organisational Skills 101
High school brings as many organisational challenges as academic ones. Learning how to organise yourself, manage your time and how to study are key to high school (and life!) success. We have some sim...
Transitioning to High School: How to navigate changed academic expectations
For many students, it can be a long jump leap from primary to high school. And one of the most important shifts is the increase in academic workload and expectations. Dr Selina Samuels shares her tips...
The Power of Fostering a Growth Mindset in your Child
How to encourage a positive learning attitude in your child.
The Role of Parents in Supporting Learning at Home
Tips to help parents be a supporter of learning at home rather than taking on the role of main teacher.
Snack Smarter: A guide to after-school eating and homework routines
We know that a nutritious breakfast and lunch are key to keeping your kids full and focused throughout the school day. But what happens when they get home, drained and drowsy after a long day of learn...
Rethinking NAPLAN: Why date changes may be a step towards more effective learning
Everyone’s favourite (or not) standardised test has shifted to March 15, two months earlier than previous years. But what does this mean for our kids? Dr Selina Samuels has the answers.
Cluey school guide: What to expect in each school year
What should you expect this school year? How big is the transition from one grade to the next?
What to expect this year from a decluttered school curriculum:
With millions of Aussie kids about to head back into the classrooms, students will benefit this year from a pared-back Australian curriculum. Here’s what you can expect for each year level in 2023.