Some factors for parents to consider - With so many options available for secondary schooling, including single-sex and co-educational schooling, determining the ‘best fit’ for your child can be a little daunting.
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Research into early childhood reading shows that parents or caregivers reading books with infant children is the best way to help develop listening, speaking and eventual reading skills.
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There have been numerous calls in recent years from politicians on both sides of politics for a ‘back to basics’ approach to schooling. What exactly is a back to basics approach, and will it benefit students in a 21st century world?
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No child enjoys making mistakes or failing, but many child development and education experts say failure is a crucial part of learning.
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Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta provides an extensive range of support services to meet the needs of students and their families including support for students.
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For today’s students a classroom is much more than four walls, as a learning space it can be a valuable tool in enhancing learning and teaching.
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Students of all ages and abilities are getting involved with CAPTIVATE – the Parramatta diocese’s creative and performing arts initiative – as part of their overall educational experience and are reaping the rewards.
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In 2008 all Australian governments agreed that a national curriculum would play a key role in delivering quality education and committed to the development of a K-12 Australian curriculum.
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In a world of increasing diversity, how do schools respond to the challenge of meeting the individual needs of students to deliver personalised, relevant and meaningful learning?
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While it is beneficial for children to be involved in a wide range of activities, there is increasing concern that children are being overscheduled. So how do you help your child find the right balance?
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