A Note For Parents “People often ask me what I think about private schools like Abbotsleigh, Pymble Ladies’, and others. Pymble used to be a great school, and it still is a really good school. However, I would say the inner city comes first, then I’d put North Shore, and then the inner […]
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Proficiency in English is one of the most crucial skills that students need to secure scholarships at top NSW private schools. To boost English skills, students should focus on a diverse reading regimen – including fiction, poetry essays and short stories. This blog includes a curated reading list for Year 5 students applying to NSW
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The New South Wales Department of Education is introducing changes to increase the number of public schools offering opportunity classes across the state. Starting Term 1 of 2025, the following primary schools will host opportunity classes (OC) for the first time: Blacktown West Public School Brookvale Public School Lindfield East Public School Maroubra Junction
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We have compiled 15 free Selective Practice Test Questions designed to more accurately evaluate each student’s strengths and areas for improvement for the NSW Selective School Test. The subjects below are English, Maths and Thinking Skills. /*! elementor-pro – v3.19.0 – 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-table-of-contents .elementor-toc__header-title{color:var(–header-color)}.elementor-widget-table-of-contents.elementor-toc–collapsed .elementor-toc__toggle-button–collapse,.elementor-widget-table-of-contents:not(.elementor-toc–collapsed) .elementor-toc__toggle-button–expand{display:none}.elementor-widget-table-of-contents .elementor-widget-container{min-height:var(–box-min-height);border:var(–box-border-width,1px) solid var(–box-border-color,#9da5ae);border-radius:var(–box-border-radius,3px);background-color:var(–box-background-color);transition:min-height .4s;overflow:hidden}.elementor-toc__header{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:var(–box-padding,20px);background-color:var(–header-background-color);border-bottom:var(–separator-width,1px) solid var(–box-border-color,#9da5ae)}.elementor-toc__header-title{font-size:18px;margin:0;color:var(–header-color)}.elementor-toc__toggle-button{cursor:pointer;display:inline-flex}.elementor-toc__toggle-button i{color:var(–toggle-button-color)}.elementor-toc__toggle-button
What Are The Core Question Types Specified by The Department of Education? The term “core question types” refers to the fundamental categories or varieties of questions that are commonly used to evaluate thinking skills. These question types are designed to test different aspects of a student’s ability to think critically, logically, and analytically. The New South
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Studies have shown that the role of teacher motivation is crucial in creating an effective learning environment. For instance, research by NYU Steinhardt highlighted how approaches to student engagement, feedback, and diverse teaching strategies can significantly impact students’ motivation and learning outcomes. Additionally, another study emphasised the importance of positive teacher-student relationships for academic achievement, indicating
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The best way to teach kids is to be involved. But, when parents have to juggle the roles of educators, motivators and coach things can get overwhelming. So what is the best way to train kids for competitive tests like the NSW Selective School Test 2024? We figured out a way and want to share it
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“Interviewers want to see a child that has very genuine interests and true passions, not just saying what you think the interviewer wants to hear.” These words from Steven Xu, the founder of Scholarly, shed light on the evolving landscape of scholarship interviews for NSW private schools. So based on the latest trends what can
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