How to talk to your child about NAPLAN
Posted on 22 August 2019
Regardless of whether or not your child is taking NAPLAN this year, something all Australian parents face at some point is how to talk...
Will he catch up or fall further and further behind?
Posted on 17 July 2019
Last week the phone at the office rang, as it does many times every day. “Welcome to Sonic Learning, my name is Claire, how...
Prevent learning regression these school holidays
Posted on 19 November 2018
The summer holidays are nearly here! After a long school year, kids need a break. But it’s also important that they stay healthy –...
Understanding your child’s NAPLAN report (video)
Posted on 11 September 2017
Watch this video for 3 simple steps to understanding your child’s NAPLAN report. Step 1: stay calm! The NAPLAN test is just a small...
How to get the most out of parent-teacher meetings
Posted on 15 March 2016
Even if you don’t have any particular concerns, parent-teacher meetings early in the year give you a great opportunity to get to know your...
Fast ForWord wins e-School News Readers’ Choice Award
Posted on 11 January 2016
The Fast ForWord online learning and reading intervention from Scientific Learning is recognized by primary and high school educators for making the greatest impact...
5 steps to a healthy school holiday routine
Posted on 25 November 2015
The summer holidays are nearly here! After a long school year, kids need a break. But it’s also important that they stay healthy –...
Why do some students find writing and spelling so difficult?
Posted on 29 September 2015
If a student can learn to read well, we expect that they will also be able to spell and write effectively. For many students, this...
2015 NAPLAN results: how to improve classroom achievement
Posted on 3 September 2015
The 2015 NAPLAN summary results have been released. Around 94% of Australian students are performing above the national minimum standard. If your child performed...
Why some students struggle with writing
Posted on 30 April 2015
Cognitive skills are the building blocks on which writing depends. Memory – we need to hold our plans in mind and simulaneously form each...
