Understanding Class Sizes in NSW: A Guide for Teachers and Parents

Class size has always been a point of discussion. The number of students in a classroom can significantly affect the teaching and learning process.

A woman is sitting at a desk and talking on the phone in a classroom.

Calling Your Students’ Parents – A Uniquely Powerful Teaching Strategy.

I mean, sure, sending an email or a message on an app might seem like the easier option, but sometimes you can’t beat a good old-fashioned phone call.

A frazzled looking young male teacher is helping two young students with their work.

Do You Need to Be a Parent to Be a Good Teacher?

I’m not a parent, and I don’t want to be. That can be a controversial statement for any young woman, but it seems that it’s even more so for a teacher. 

A teacher is sitting at their desk sifting through a pile of student reports.

School Reports Have Changed – And it Will Have Consequences.

They often need to be done more frequently and they are becoming more structured; there are more and more rules about what teachers can and cannot say.

A young student is staring at her laptop screen with her head in her hands. She is struggling with online learning.

How Do I Know if Online Schooling is Right for My Child?

Online education can be very difficult for the students and can actually be detrimental for their mental health if they are not properly supported.

A teacher helping a group of students in a classroom.

Are Private schools really better than Public schools?

The common perception is certainly that private schools are better than public schools. The truth is that in a lot of ways, they are. This does depend…

A room full of private school students listening to their teacher.

What Are The Benefits Of Boarding School?

Parents choose boarding schools for academic, social, and personal reasons. If you want to send your child to a boarding school, you have a variety of options.

A group of young boarding school students who are not looking very happy.

Should You Send Your Child to Boarding School?

The best choice for your family will depend on your situation. The impact and benefits of boarding school vary significantly from student to student, so you…

A teacher is sitting down in her classroom and smiling broadly as a very young student hands her a gift.

Why teachers should NEVER accept gifts from students and parents.

While many students get their teachers gifts for pure reasons, this is not always the case. There are many parents who are trying to get special treatment.