Yearly Archives: 2015

Understanding Tertiary Acceptance

2015-12-17T08:29:24+00:00

Imagine you are on a walk through lots of fenced fields with gates.  You have to go through each gate to get to the next field.  Tertiary acceptance is a lot like this.  It is important to understand the gates, even from as early as grade 9, so that you can make sure you are on the path that is right for you. Getting on the path:  Generally, to even be on the path to tertiary acceptance, you must gain a Bachelor Pass (code 4/ 50% in FOUR approved subjects).  However there are a few certificate courses that you can do [...]

Understanding Tertiary Acceptance2015-12-17T08:29:24+00:00

September News

2015-09-16T09:22:34+00:00

September News, click for link! - SAILI signs scholarship contracts with 28 new students and just as our recruitment finishes, we being a new cycle looking for 2017 Gr 8s!  Also see what our Grade 8s got up to at their recent outing and find out about school fees, the law and you.

September News2015-09-16T09:22:34+00:00

NSFAS Bursaries – Government Funding for Tertiary Education

2015-09-15T09:41:10+00:00

Contact NSFAS:  Facebook message    Tel No.: 0860 067 327   Email: info@nsfas.org.za Our previous NSFAS blog focused on how to apply to NSFAS and maximize the chance of a successful application.  This blog explains how to get NSFAS bursaries.  Similarly to the NSFAS loan, you must apply on time and with all the required paperwork attached.  Although you may be asked for proof of family income, there is no cut-off after which you will not be successful.  The intention of the NSFAS bursaries is to build interest in scarce skills sectors by attracting academically able and interested young people.  Financial need is considered as [...]

NSFAS Bursaries – Government Funding for Tertiary Education2015-09-15T09:41:10+00:00

NSFAS- Show me the money!

2015-09-09T14:39:19+00:00

Contact NSFAS:  Facebook message    Tel No.: 0860 067 327   Email: info@nsfas.org.za The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS, offer financial support for tertiary study in the form of loans and bursaries.  How do you get your hands on some of this money?  Read on to find out! […]

NSFAS- Show me the money!2015-09-09T14:39:19+00:00

HELP! I Can’t Pay My School Fees! What Does the Law Say?

2015-08-17T10:58:41+00:00

School fees are in important consideration for both parents and schools.  Schools rely on fees to fulfill their budget requirements (AKA pay teachers etc).  Parents are not all equally able to meet the school fees set.  What can schools do about non-payment? What can parents do if they are really not able to afford to pay? […]

HELP! I Can’t Pay My School Fees! What Does the Law Say?2015-08-17T10:58:41+00:00

Teacher Troubles – Survival Strategies

2015-08-05T09:04:42+00:00

With the very many subject teachers involved in teaching the high school curriculum, it is likely that all students will face teacher troubles at some time.  Our first blog  gave practical steps to help you identify and resolve teacher troubles.  However this process may take some time during which your marks may well start to suffer.   Whilst you are trying to figure things out with your teacher, you will still need to pass your class.  At no point is it OK to point at a terrible mark and blame your teacher.  Your marks are YOUR responsibility.   So here are some bad teacher [...]

Teacher Troubles – Survival Strategies2015-08-05T09:04:42+00:00

Teacher Troubles – My Teacher Can’t Teach!

2015-07-29T08:38:11+00:00

As a scholarship organisation with 110 kids in 12 schools, we get to hear about teacher troubles a lot.  The reality is that over the course of your high school life, you are going to have around 30 teachers and whilst some will be great and others will not.  What can you do? Step 1:  Is this just me? Start by evaluating your own behaviour.  Are you turning up to class on time?  Are you neat and respectful?  Are you participating in class, asking and answering questions?  Do you put your best effort into your homework?   If your behaviour and attitude are [...]

Teacher Troubles – My Teacher Can’t Teach!2015-07-29T08:38:11+00:00

Brain Health – Back to Basics

2015-04-21T12:04:49+00:00

Feeling tired?  Having trouble concentrating?  Memory seems to have holes in it?  Can’t think of the answer to things you thought you knew?  May be it’s time for a brain health check! Our brains are truly amazing thinking organs, able to adapt and grow, process multiple pieces of information at any one time.  Over 100 billion neurons act as virtually instant message carriers, if you piled up that many pieces of paper, the pile would be over 8000 kilometers high!  To keep your brain working in optimal condition, it requires looking after.  Here are some back to basics – brain health tips. [...]

Brain Health – Back to Basics2015-04-21T12:04:49+00:00

Memory Works – Part 2

2015-04-01T10:21:36+00:00

Our previous blog explained how working memory enables us to process information moment by moment.  This blog will go deeper into the filing drawers of long term memory. Long term memory is where permanent memories are stored.  These memories can last a lifetime.  Nothing gets into long term memory without first passing through our senses into working memory.   When it comes to recalling information for an exam, this is the part of your brain that you really want to be supercharged.  So how do you get things into long term memory? Here are some hints for laying down long term memories: [...]

Memory Works – Part 22015-04-01T10:21:36+00:00

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