Our word for this semester is ‘Adaptability’. While we might know that being able to adapt to new situations and circumstances is a positive trait, research (Martin, Nejad, Colmar, & Liem, 2013) has shown that a student’s ability to adapt predicts both academic and non-academic outcomes. It is not the strongest of the species that survives,… Read more »
This week our Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students are taking part in NAPLAN (The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) tests. This can be a challenging time for you and your children who might be experiencing anxiety and stress. So what is NAPLAN and why are these tests required? NAPLAN is a general… Read more »
Lyn Pewtress, ELC Coordinator, discusses the benefits that a quality kindergarten program offers. Research suggests that a quality early childhood program provides a foundation for learning both socially and academically that will help a young child succeed in school. Here are 7 reasons programs such as ours are beneficial to children: 1. Kindergarten is a place… Read more »
Last year, Kilvington welcomed Hugh van Cuylenburg from The Resilience Project to come and share the project’s philosophy of Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness . Hugh’s presentation had a great impact on staff and students alike, and this year our Junior and Senior School student planners each feature components from the Resilience Project journals, including wellbeing trackers and pages for… Read more »
