Archive for December 2016
Success creates power and power is achieved through organised efforts
Abraham Lincoln said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I’ll spend the first four sharpening the axe.” It may not be so readily apparent how the quote by this great man applies to certain fields of endeavour, but, for education, it is perfectly fitting. If you think about it, taking a…
Read MoreMoney is not the costliest of investments – guess what is?
It is wrong to assume that the more we spend, the more value we get. This applies to everything, and gifts and presents are an essential part of that. It is incorrect to assume that the more expensive the gift, the more the receiver appreciates it. This is something about which we parents need to…
Read MoreThe Christmas break – getting more out of the Festive period
The school Christmas holiday period is a critical time for parents and their children – particular teenagers who are at a key stage of their education. Teenagers may not be as excited about Christmas as they were when they were younger children, but, nevertheless, there are still plenty of emotions flying around. Whilst it is…
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