Having managed to survive 15 years of schooling each for two children, as well as having taught Grade R for many years, I can hopefully offer a few titbits of advice for parents of children starting school this year.
Author: Kayla Roux
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The start of your child’s school career is a milestone and an exciting time. But it can also be a bit unsettling and leaves parents unsure about what to expect.
The start of your child’s Grade R or Grade 1 school year heralds a new era in their development. The following checklist may help to ensure a stress-free approach to the first day and thereby help your child take those first steps through the school gate with confidence:
Drop by the Grocott’s Mail offices at 40 High Street or ABM Office National in Scott Avenue, which will become collection points over the next month for anyone wishing to donate stationery to those who can’t buy their own.
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The SA National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) in a recent statement condemned the attack by striking farmworkers on Cape Times’ journalists covering an unprotected strike at De Doorns in the Western Cape on January 9.
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A video investigating the issues surrounding teacher shortages in South Africa, and especially in Grahamstown. Various experts and civic leaders offer insight into the complexities of the shortage as they struggle to secure a viable education for our country's children.
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