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We first met the Cheema family when they came in for a face-to-face consultation at our Kogarah campus. They were very keen to have their son Zaviar prepped with us to sit a scholarship test. The family, who originate from Sydney now reside in Parkes, a small town in...

Although it is always good to hear directly from your child how they are coping with school, their response alone does not paint a full picture. Cue report cards. They give an essential insight into your child’s experience at school from a professional and subjective...

When restrictions were in place and children were doing school from home, many parents were faced with the task of being ‘teacher’ and helping their child navigate this new style of learning. Not only did this present an obvious difficulty, as many parents were...

Opportunity Classes (OC) are offered in 75 selected government schools across NSW and cater for children in Years 5 and 6 who are academically gifted and talented. They provide a rich and intellectually stimulating educational environment. Students who wish to be...

Due to the Covid-19 disruption to schools, the annual National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) exams were cancelled by consensus by the COAG Education Council. This means that all students, from both non-government and government schools, that are...

The sudden school closures gave parents and schools hardly any time to prepare for a massive shift in their lives. Parents were forced to become teachers, with most doing so while attempting to continue their regular employment from home. The adjustment for their...

Many parents have been pulling their hair out since they have, without choice or preparation, found themselves in the role of teacher to their children. This is not ideal even for parents who are teachers by trade. I do remember when my own children needed help with...

Telstra Small Business Award Never underestimate a woman with a vision coupled with determination. What an honour to be receiving this award on the 25th anniversary of Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Thank you, Telstra, for this amazing opportunity. I am grateful to...

Yesterday the NSW Department of Education announced that due to COVID-19 there will be changes to the key dates of the Opportunity Class Placement Test this year. The announcement reads “To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the decision has been made to delay the OC...

Minimum entry scores for entry into selective high schools have plummeted, with Girraween high school recording the lowest decline by dropping by a staggering 21 points. Regardless of the drop in entry scores, selective schools are still the top-ranking schools based...