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Students with ADHD may face challenges with concentration, organisation, time management, and getting started on tasks. These difficulties can make studying frustrating, particularly when traditional approaches to learning don’t suit the way they think and...

A consistent night-time routine helps students get the sleep they need to concentrate in class and retain what they learn. When children stay up late or struggle to settle, they may find it harder to follow lessons and manage the demands of the school...

NAIDOC Week is an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, recognising their histories, cultures and achievements. The name NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins date back to...

School stress can affect students when academic pressure and busy schedules become difficult to manage. Deadlines, expectations and the demands of school can leave students feeling overwhelmed, particularly when pressure builds over time. For parents,...

Procrastination is something many tutors encounter. It's easy to assume a student is lazy or unmotivated, but procrastination is usually a way of avoiding a task that feels boring or overwhelming.  Left unchecked, it becomes a pattern that negatively...

Proofreading helps students communicate their ideas clearly and feel more confident about the work they hand in. Spelling mistakes, missing punctuation, unclear sentences, and rushed formatting can all affect how a teacher reads an assignment.  For...

Roald Dahl had a remarkable ability to make young readers want to keep turning the pages. His stories are full of humour, imagination and a touch of mischief, with characters and situations that grab your attention from the very first page. He understood that...

The HSC can be a stressful time for the whole family. Students are under considerable pressure as they work towards exams and think about what their results might mean for their future. Many are already carrying anxiety about meeting expectations, whether...

Winter school holidays give kids a valuable chance to step away from the usual school routine, while continuing to build their focus and learning skills. The right activities at home can keep young minds engaged and help students practise skills they use in...

Reading confidence shapes how students approach learning. When students feel capable of understanding written information, they engage with schoolwork and persist when tasks get difficult. Without that confidence, reading can become frustrating, and some...