education
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.
Fights, Stun Grenades As Hoërskool Overvaal Turns Into Afriforum / EFF Showdown [Videos]
17 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following last week’s court ruling, and in the wake of threats by some parents that the school would be burnt to the ground, day one of Hoërskool Overvaal’s year has been intense.
Wednesday Morning Spice
06 Dec 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Reading stats shock SA. Listeriosis kills 36. Naspers’ giant mess. Trump’s bank account handed over. Attenborough calls oceans ‘toxic soup’. Russia Olympic ban. Hitler’s neighbour. Schumi still fighting. Meghan vs Ivanka.
Have You Heard About ‘Ad Astra’, The Super Secretive School Started By Elon Musk?
15 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Fed up with the “assembly line” format of schooling, Elon Musk started his own school for kids called Ad Astra. Not much is known about it, except for a few deets.
Retiring Selborne Primary Headmaster Loves Hiring “Sexy Blondes”
20 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
After 30 years of service to the school, including 20 years as the headmaster, it’s time for Doug to hang up his boots. About his final interview, though.
SA Students Are Now Learning French As An African Language
09 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As an increasing amount of Francophiles move to South Africa, local perceptions of the once Eurocentric language have shifted. So has the way its being taught in the classroom.
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