How to pack your school bag so you’re ready for anything
There are so many things you need for high school that it’s hard to keep on top of everything. The thing is, the more care you take to pack your …
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10 things to do now to get ready to go back to high school
It’s hard to believe, but it’s just a couple of weeks before the summer holiday is over (even less in some states!). Every year we think six weeks of holidays …
It’s time to replace stressful exams with more meaningful education
Year 12 students around Australia are preparing to sit their final exams. For many young people this is one of the most stressful parts of school, with their future supposedly …
After 13 years, school ends with both a bang and a whimper
Max is in his final week at school and I keep forgetting. It doesn’t feel like 13 years of school should end right here. With a baby-boy-man combo and a …
Starting year 12? Here’s how to turn ‘oh sh*t!’ into ‘sh*t yeah!’
Anyone else almost done with Year 11 exams and just realised what that means? Yep, we are starting year 12! In fact, I’m going to be in year 12 in …
3 strategies to help kids develop critical thinking skills
Critical thinking skills for kids are considered crucial for problem solving and effective decision making. In fact, critical thinking may be the most important skill our kids can develop. It’s …