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Grade R is no longer just preparation for ‘big school’

Future Nation Schools calls on parents to rethink the first year of formal education ahead of 2027 academic year. South Africa has spent years asking whether children are ready for…

Morgan Cadle September 21, 2026

Education

Signs Your Child May Need Extra Help with Maths

Mathematics is one of the most important subjects children learn at school, yet it is also one of the most challenging. Many students experience difficulties with maths at some stage…

Morgan Cadle September 8, 2026

Education

Grade 12 results provide a critical reality check on tertiary study plans

With the June examinations behind them, Grade 12 learners are entering one of the most important phases of their academic journey. Preliminary examinations are fast approaching, final examinations are on…

Morgan Cadle August 27, 2026

Education

Why More Schools Are Swapping Classrooms for Outdoor Experiences

As schools increasingly look for meaningful ways to engage learners beyond the classroom, Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre on the KZN South Coast is reporting growing interest in educational outings…

Morgan Cadle August 13, 2026

Education

Grade 11 and 12 learners encouraged to start planning their tertiary journey early

For many Grade 11 and 12 learners, tertiary education feels like a decision that can wait until matric results are released. However, with applications for the 2027 academic year already…

Morgan Cadle August 4, 2026

Opinions

Why the learning process matters more than the answer

By Shaun Fuchs, Founder of Centennial Schools Foundation Phase education is often judged by visible outcomes: Can students read? Can they write? Can they answer correctly? These milestones matter, but…

Morgan Cadle July 14, 2026

Education

Is private education reserved for the rich elite?

In South Africa, private higher education is often assumed to be for wealthy students or those who did not get into public universities. It is also commonly linked to privilege,…

Morgan Cadle May 14, 2026

Education

The secret to raising children who love reading and learn better

A love of reading doesn’t develop by chance. It is built early through everyday habits that shape how children experience books – not as work, but as discovery, imagination, and…

Morgan Cadle April 21, 2026

Education

When screen time for kids is a bridge to learning, not a barrier

By Kate Groch Screen time is bad for children, right? Artificial intelligence is killing critical thinking, correct? I beg to differ. In the rural areas where I’ve worked as an…

Morgan Cadle April 20, 2026

Education

School’s Out for Summer: But Learning Never Ends

The end of the year brings the relief that the busyness of the academic year can come to a halt. Parents and teachers will agree that every year seems busier…

Morgan Cadle February 3, 2026