Why Are Summer Camps Important?
If you are lucky enough to have childhood memories of taking part in outdoor adventures, it is very likely that you have experienced the rush that comes with taking a risk, pushing yourself and discovering your capabilities. There is a transformational thrill that lies at the heart of every great adventure; one that comes from […]
COVID-19 Effects: How to Continue Engaging in Community Service
Volunteering and community service are more important during a crisis than at any other time. The COVID–19 pandemic has devastated communities but has created a shared sense of togetherness as we battle this virus. If your child was deliberating about getting more involved in the community, there is no better time for them to engage […]
COVID-19 Effects: How to Use Your Time Productively… Online! (Updating)
Summer is just around the corner and every year, students take advantage of this time to build their profile. Students do this by enrolling in summer programmes, travelling, engaging in passion projects, assisting in community projects and more. However, this year, we are faced with a pandemic, which requires us to rethink our plans. While […]
COVID-19 Effects: Grade 11 Focus on These 6 Activities
For students in grade 11, the current situation can be very daunting. Standardised tests are being cancelled, nobody knows when schools will reopen and there are so many uncertainties regarding college admissions. This is certainly very stressful, but you can also use this time wisely and productively to get a head start and strategise your […]
Advanced Placement Exams: What Are They and Who Should Take Them
In the current Indian education system, students can choose from a plethora of boards and curricula, making it challenging to choose which system is best for your child. Added to this, students from several other curricula are also appearing for Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Here is a breakdown of the AP exams: What are the […]
How Can My Child Engage With Community Service?
Community service is a term that everyone has heard of at some point. Apart from aiding society in general, volunteer work can help children develop valuable skills such as empathy, dedication and passion. Acknowledging the importance and value of community service, certain international curricula, such as the MYP and the IBDP, have included this as […]
Speech & Debate: A Life Changing Journey
As a back-to-back State Championship Debater growing up in the US, taking part in speech and debate truly changed my life. A powerful academic journey that can open opportunities, speech and debate is also valued by highly selective colleges. I believe that it was my involvement with speech and debate helped me gain admissions at […]
How Can My Child Engage in Extracurricular Activities?
Today, most children spend hours and hours on social media or playing video games. Excessive amounts of time spent in the digital world can negatively impact their overall development and lead to unhealthy lifestyles. However, if children spent some of their time engaged in constructive and creative extracurricular activities, such as sports, dance, music and […]
Why Does My Child Need to Develop Their Interests?
Gone are the days when grades were all that mattered. Today, schools, colleges and even employers are looking at applicants holistically. They prefer students who have gone above and beyond academics and demonstrated additional interest in a subject about which they are passionate. Along with this, they want students who have showcased additional abilities such […]
Why Does My Child Need a Mentorship Programme?
In an era of social media, random distractions, mounting schoolwork and a plethora of activities on offer, children need some assistance to help them focus on achievable goals and use their time productively. Added to this, college admissions rates have been shrinking, making it harder for students to stand out. For example, for the Class […]
