Even though holidays are specifically there for us to rest, to spend the whole holiday watching television or playing on our phones won’t ensure that we are rested out and ready for the last school term of the year. In this week’s blog we want to share with 3 ways to recharge your mind without becoming lazy....

Emily Post, American author famous for writing about etiquette, once said, “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” In this week’s blog article we discuss how to raise polite children with good manners....

Bullying has been taking place from generation to generation. Bullying isn’t something new and in the digital age bullying has evolved even further, making it easier for bullies to manipulate their victims. As parents we always want our children to be happy and safe, especially in educational environments like their school. However, sometimes bully...

Finding the right friends when you are in school can be difficult and a little frightening. In school you are assigned to a specific classroom and this can have a huge impact on your social circle. Sometimes you might become friends with people and sooner or later you realize you feel down or your self-esteem gets a knock. This means you aren’t sur...

During the third term in a school year, there is a tendency to become a little more relaxed and forgetful of academic goals. Now is the time to dedicate yourself to the goals you set in the beginning of the year. Now is not the time to give up on your education. There’s a powerful quote by Jim Rohn that says: “There are two types of pain you will g...

Life can sometimes feel like one big competition! Having a perfect life to display for others seems like the end-all and be-all for many people. Especially in a world that is constantly obsessed with flaunting themselves in photos on social media. Being smart, attractive, wealthy and popular may become a list of tick boxes for children of all ages....

There is pressure all around us to perform. How do we balance school, sport, culture and leisure? Where do we find the time? Zig Ziglar once said “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” We believe that balancing schoolwork and extra mural activities comes down to time management. In this week’s blog...

Visual art in all its forms makes life more beautiful, interesting, entertaining and enjoyable. Being creative, inventive and innovative in our society means that you will be able to find solutions to problems in ways that are unique and more effective than just following traditions and directions. These qualities allow you the ability to improve a...

German-born theoretical physicist Albert Einstein once said: “Life without playing music is inconceivable to me. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music... I get most joy in life out of music”. Is it possible that music did not only serve as a delightful pastime activity for Einstein, but also contributed to his intellect? His...

It is important for children to have a sharp mind and a healthy body in order to keep up with the challenges they face every day. Some of the greatest ways to ensure physical health is through exercise and playing sports. Regular physical exercise will also benefit your brain, mind and lifestyle – including your productivity, creativity, academics ...