What Are Successful Students Doing Well?
Why do some very bright children fail to be successful students? A good brain alone is not enough to achieve academic success. Here are 10 characteristics of successful students
8 New Insights Into Our Teen Girls’ Phone Use
The way our tweens and teens are using their phones is evolving. What has changed and what might surprise you?
The Question That Will Help Teenagers Find Their Tribe
What are the right questions to ask kids in guiding them towards finding a group of friends who will make them feel relaxed and their best selves?
The Question That Will Help Teenagers Find Their Tribe
What are the right questions to ask kids in guiding them towards finding a group of friends who will make them feel relaxed and their best selves?
Talking About Kids’ Friendships
Santa Maria College's Research Officer, Linda Stade and Pyschologist, Jane Carmignani took part in a discussion about kids' friendships on ABC radio this week. Listen here.
A Home Library Can Add Years To A Child’s Education
Research shows surrounding adolescents with books can add the equivalent of years to their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
How To Help Kids Transition Smoothly To High School
The transition from primary to high school can be daunting for children. What can we do to make sure they are prepared and the transition is easy?
How To Help Kids Transition Smoothly To High School
The transition from primary to high school can be daunting for children. What can we do to make sure they are prepared and the transition is easy?
The Best Role Model A Child Can Have, Is One Who Fails
We usually think of role models as people who are well behaved and have achieved excellence. Maybe, what our kids need more are role models who fail and then recover.
The Best Role Model A Child Can Have, Is One Who Fails
We usually think of role models as people who are perfectly behaved and have achieved excellence. Maybe, what our kids need more are role models who fail and then recover.
By Age 6 Girls Start To Believe Men Are Smarter Than Women
Research shows that by age 6 girls believe that men can be very very smart but women can't. Why? And what can we do about it?
What Our School Learnt About Children’s Grief
Guiding and comforting a child as they experience grief is difficult, especially when you are often grieving yourself. Here is what our school has learnt about caring for grieving children.
Surviving Exams: 13 Practical Tips for Parents
If you have a child who is starting their final exams in the next couple of weeks, you might be feeling a bit stressed. You have supported your child through their whole school life and now they [...]
Preparing Your Child For Boarding School
Boarding school is a big adjustment for children and their families. How do you best prepare your child so that they thrive?
Preparing Your Child For Boarding School
Boarding school is a big adjustment for children and their families. How do you best prepare your child so that they thrive?
Preparing Your Child For Boarding School
Boarding school is a big adjustment for children and their families. How do you best prepare your child so that they thrive?
Paul Dillon’s Powerful Message For Parents
Drug and alcohol educator Paul Dillon has a very powerful message for parents and three key pieces of advice.
Kids Are Hardwired To Be Negative But You Can Do Something About It
Kids are hard-wired to be negative. We all are. Scientists call it the negativity bias. However, we can overcome this bias and make our lives more positive.
Read Fiction and Give the Devices a Rest
An articulate and thoughtful message from SMC's Head of English, Anthony Phillips. He advocates the reading of fiction for students for neural and social development.