education
Why World Teachers’ Day Is So Important This Year
05 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The lengths that teachers have gone to during the pandemic, to educate and inspire their students, makes celebrating World Teachers’ Day more important than ever.
These Tech-Enabled Campuses Could Be The Future Of Schooling
10 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The ‘new normal’ brought on by the pandemic has shown us that we need alternate ways for children to learn, including online institutions that can ensure a well-rounded education.
These SA Universities Cracked The World’s Top 500
03 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In a study evaluating more than 1 500 universities across 93 countries, with the largest and most diverse assessment of universities worldwide, one SA university stands out from the crowd.
Selborne’s Principal Is Tired Of His Partying Pupils
29 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst teachers and those associated with the day to day running of schools are adhering to strict protocols, pupils are living it up.
Dark Humour And Good Laughs In ‘The Simpsons’ 2020 Graduation Address [Video]
09 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As part of the live-streamed YouTube Originals event, ‘Dear Class of 2020’, Bart, Homer, Lisa, and Marge decided to send their best wishes. Well, sort of.
Inside SA’s First Boutique Tech-Enabled Private High Schools
25 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
New private, tech-enabled high school campuses coming to Joburg and Cape Town, are set to revolutionise learning in South Africa.
New COVID-19 Rules For Schools Makes Chewing Gum In Class Too Easy
22 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new document sent to schools outlines the measures that must be in place to ensure the safety of staff and students.
Update On When We Can Expect Schools To Reopen
11 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Parents hoping for clarity with regards when schools will reopen may have to wait a little longer, with the South African Teachers’ Union raising concerns.
Should You Pay Your Private School Fees During Lockdown?
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Parents educating their children at home have some pressing questions about whether or not they should continue paying school fees.
UPDATED: Schools To Reopen Next Week – What You Need To Know
29 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The department of basic education has outlined its plan to gradually reopen schools from next week.
Online Learning Versus Remote Learning – Here’s The Difference
17 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Your child may have been learning online during the lockdown, but they aren’t necessarily engaged in ‘online learning’.
Parents Should Listen To This Podcast On COVID-19 And Education
02 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On the podcast ‘Think Outside The Classroom’, Harvard Professor Robert Lue weighs in on education and COVID-19.
Public Versus Private School – Do High Fees Really Guarantee A Quality Education?
20 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s widely believed that the more something costs, the better it is. When it comes to education, that’s not always the case.
How To Keep Your Child’s Education On Track During A Pandemic
12 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
With schools closing all over the world due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you don’t let your child’s education fall by the wayside.
Can’t Find The Clitoris? The Vagina Museum Is Here To Help [Video]
19 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Despite the fact that we’re almost 20 years into the 2000s, people are still confused about female anatomy. That’s where the Vagina Museum comes in.
Annoying Genius Child Gets Electrical Engineering Degree Aged Nine
15 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Most parents think their child is a little genius, but with an IQ of 145, Laurent Simons’ parents have genuine bragging rights.
KZN Parent Disgusted By Matric’s ‘Satanic’ Artwork Goes On Rant [Video]
22 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At a private school with a “Christian ethos” in KZN, one pupil’s artwork has come under fire. This parent, in particular, is less than impressed.
GetSmarter Co-Founder Launches Virtual High School
27 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rob Paddock, one half of the team that founded the hugely successful GetSmarter, is now looking to revolutionise high school education in South Africa.
Organisation Uses Racist SA Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoed As Face Of Ad Campaign
01 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A recent education-related campaign is using the face of Hendrik Verwoerd to really drive home its message.
Why Kids In The Cape Flats Take Guns And Knives To School
01 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A study has revealed why so many kids who live in the Cape Flats feel the need to take a gun or a knife to school.
19 Kids Kill Themselves Over Mistake Exam Results
02 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
19 students have taken their own lives in India since mid-April, following the release of intermediate examination results.
Wanna Make Big Bucks? This Is What You Should Be Studying
07 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Your chances of getting a job are significantly better if you hold a tertiary degree. Your chances of getting a high paying job are significantly better if you hold one of these degrees.
Proof That Having A Tertiary Education In South Africa Goes A Long Way
22 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The Department of Labour has released its report on job opportunities in South Africa, highlighting the importance of a university degree.
A Quick Look At The Academic Qualifications Of South Africa’s Post-1994 Presidents
18 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Everybody knows that Jacob Zuma wasn’t exactly swimming in academic excellence, but how do our other post-1994 presidents compare?
Trouble Brewing In Fish Hoek As Mother And Principal Square Off
30 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Parents at Sun Valley Primary School seem to have a few issues with the principal. As the dispute spills over into the public domain, things are heating up.
Private School Freaking Out Over Explicit Music Video, After Hiring Out Grounds [Video]
23 Aug 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
A posh private school in England rented out its grounds to rapper Stefflon Don. The music video she filmed has caused quite a backlash,
“Inappropriate Relationship” With Pupil Sees Michaelhouse Teacher Resign
17 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The prestigious KZN school is in the news again, with parents being sent a letter outlining an “inappropriate relationship” that took place.
Posh Jozi School Has A Bit Of A Crime Problem
06 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Apparently parents of girls at Roedean School are in shock, after news that a 22-year-old man was arrested for breaking into the hostel did the rounds.
Hang On, What Is South Africa’s Oldest School?
13 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Being known as one of South Africa’s oldest schools comes with a certain prestige factor, but maybe you’ve been wrong all along.
Apple Is Hosting An Education-Focused Event, But No One Knows Why
23 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As secretive as ever, Apple will be hosting an event on Tuesday focused on education. And, as predictable as ever, some forecasts have been made.
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