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24/11/2016
New government-funded app to get busy parents active in their child’s education
EXCLUSIVETIME-poor mums and dads will be able to access a new taxpayer-funded mobile app to help them become more involved in their children’s schooling. source of image: https://www.learningpotential.gov.au/ The free ‘Learning Potential’ app, which is part of a $5 million spend...
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24/11/2016
Scholarship Applications at Wesley College Now Open
Academic Scholarships are now open for students entering Years 5, 7 and 10 based on the results of an examination held early in the previous year, when a student is in Years 4, 6 or 9 and are offered up to...
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17/11/2016
Scholarships at Methodist Ladies’ College Now Open for 2018 Entry
MLC awards a significant number of scholarships each year and may vary the number and amount of scholarships to reflect the quality of applicants and the availability of places. Important information on the academic scholarships for 2018 entry is as...
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03/11/2016
Oxford University releases five sample interview questions and how to answer them
ONE of the world’s most prestigious universities has given aspiring students a few clues as to how to nail their tough entrance examinations by releasing five sample questions. Oxford University revealed a set of sample questions from tutors who conduct...
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03/11/2016
Scholarship Applications at Mentone Grammar Now Open
Mentone Grammar awards a limited number of Academic and General Excellence Scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and success in several fields of endeavour related to school life. The year levels offered and number of scholarships awarded each year...
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27/10/2016
What causes mind blanks during exams?
It’s a pattern many of us have likely experienced in the past. You prep for an exam and all the information seems coherent and simple. Then you sit for an exam and suddenly all the information you learned is gone....
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27/10/2016
Scholarship Applications at Caulfield Grammar School Now Open
Each year at Caulfield Grammar School, a number of scholarships are made available each year at secondary and primary level. Scholarships for Year 5 are offered at Wheelers Hill Campus and Malvern Campus. Scholarships for secondary levels are offered at Caulfield...
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20/10/2016
How to praise your child: why simply saying ‘well done’ is not helpful
How do you react when you hear expressions like “well done”, “another A grade”, “aren’t you clever” and “great work”? Maybe you use them yourself with your children in the belief that it will encourage them to work hard and...
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20/10/2016
Scholarship Applications at Melbourne Grammar School Now Open
Melbourne Grammar School enjoys a proud tradition of academic excellence, and currently offers scholarships for academically gifted students. Academic scholarships offer part remission of tuition fees. To be eligible, students must sit the scholarship entrance examination, and shortlisted applicants may also...
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13/10/2016
Why do parents take such different approaches to their kids’ education?
While some children spend the school holidays studying in tutoring centres, enrolled in sports camps or other structured activities, others are left to do their own thing. So why is it that parents take such different approaches to education and how...
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