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How Students With ADHD Can Turn Their Strengths Into Study Strategies

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...

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Building a Night-Time Routine That Supports Focus and Learning

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...

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NAIDOC Week Explained: What It Means and Why Schools Teach It

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...

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Mindful Habits That Help Students Stay Calm When School Stress Builds Up

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,...

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The Real Reason Students Procrastinate (and How to Help Manage It)

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...

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A Simple Proofreading Checklist Students Can Actually Use

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...

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Roald Dahl Day: Books That Make Kids Fall in Love With Reading

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...

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How to Support HSC Students Without Adding Pressure

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...

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Fun Winter Activities That Build Focus and Learning Skills at Home

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...

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How Reading Confidence Impacts Overall Academic Performance

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...

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