They are not just being lazy. Teens and their (need for) sleep. By Lindy Cooke, Educational Psychologist, Bellavista School Parenting teenagers comes with many challenges and often many frustrations too as we try to understand their behaviour. Adolescence is
The Importance of Play in Education “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” – Fred Rogers Reggio-Inspired programs are
In South Africa, the right to education is enshrined in law, compelling all children between the ages of 7 and 15 to attend school. As responsible citizens, parents and guardians play a crucial role in ensuring their children are registered
Self-Regulation – Why is it so important? by Jody Pringle, Educational Psychologist at Bellavista School Self-regulation is “the ability to assert control over what one thinks, feels, and acts upon” (Guderjahn, Stadler & Gawrilow, 2013, p. 397). Several studies
When it comes to rhyming, many people have either learnt a rhyme, sang a rhyme, constructed a rhyme or heard a rhyme. For instance, the classic nursery rhymes (that we had been introduced to when we were very young,
Planning a successful academic year involves more than just scheduling classes and exams. The Department of Basic Education in South Africa meticulously crafts the school calendar to ensure an effective and balanced academic schedule. Let’s take a closer look at
As the educational landscape evolves, the demand for specialised skills in addressing specific learning difficulties continues to grow. In response to this need, Bellavista S.H.A.R.E proudly announces the launch of its Professional Awards Course, which is accredited by the
The ache of trying to find what a child needs to study for their test, amongst hundreds of open tabs, dozens of apps with similar sounding puns about education, and thousands of unopened emails, may make you long for the
Discovering your child’s superpowers: an encouraging outlook on being different By Nisi Cohen, Speech and Language Therapist at Bellavista School Do you have a child who doesn’t quite fit into a box? You may sometimes find yourself wishing they
School’s Digest was established with the aim of providing the public with accurate information including school names, addresses, telephone numbers, EMIS numbers, email addresses and matriculation performance data for schools across South Africa.
