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Choosing the right high school

My daughter is really smart, and we have a few options on where we can send her for high school. We want to find somewhere that is a good fit for her socially and emotionally as well as academically as high school can be such a challenging time. This blog has some of the tips that we have picked up from our search for the perfect high school and some of the conversations we've had with teachers and other parents. It's an important choice, and we want to get it right. This blog is for the parents of kids about to go into high school.

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5 Things To Look For In Your Child's High School Curriculum
7 September 2022

As a parent, you will no doubt want your child to …

Why Your Small Business Should Engage In Corporate Sponsorship
10 December 2018

Non-profit organisations are a dime a dozen all ov …

Understanding Non-Permit–Required and Permit-Required Confined Spaces
14 August 2017

Working in confined spaces is a difficult task for …

How To Chain Up Your Rig For Driving In Snowy Conditions
22 February 2017

If you are driving a big rig loaded with hazardous …

Developing leadership skills in school students
30 November 2016

One of the important factors in long-term career s …

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5 Things To Look For In Your Child’s High School Curriculum

7 September 2022
 Categories: , Blog

As a parent, you will no doubt want your child to receive the best education possible. You want them to be challenged, grow as learners, and develop the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond. How can you tell if a high school curriculum has what you are looking for? Here are five signs. 1. There is a clear focus on critical thinking and analysis In an excellent high school curriculum, students will spend time developing their critical thinking and analysis skills. Read More 

Why Your Small Business Should Engage In Corporate Sponsorship

10 December 2018
 Categories: Education & Development, Blog

Non-profit organisations are a dime a dozen all over the world. And while a number of them are well funded, some organisations need a substantial amount of outside help from sponsors that can aid in raising awareness about their cause. Indubitably, some of the most impactful non-profits out there are those that run literacy programs that help children how to read via dogs.  If you run a small business, you may be under the impression that corporate sponsorship is only applicable to large companies that have massive amounts of money to spend, but this is not true. Read More 

Understanding Non-Permit–Required and Permit-Required Confined Spaces

14 August 2017
 Categories: Education & Development, Blog

Working in confined spaces is a difficult task for employees in any workplace. Just to help you get things into perspective, think about the few times you've had problems with the drainage beneath the sink in your kitchen. It is hard to gain access to the problematic areas because of limited space. If you cannot configure your body and find a comfortable posture, then you find that you have to work with many breaks in between the job. Read More 

How To Chain Up Your Rig For Driving In Snowy Conditions

22 February 2017
 Categories: Education & Development, Blog

If you are driving a big rig loaded with hazardous goods and the weather turns bad, you should know how to chain up. Chaining up allows you to drive safely over snowy and icy conditions, enabling you and your dangerous load to reach your destination safely. Here's a guide on how to chain up your big rig. Before you start It's important to note that you must never drive on a road that is clear of snow with your chains still on. Read More 

Developing leadership skills in school students

30 November 2016
 Categories: Education & Development, Blog

One of the important factors in long-term career success is having leadership skills. Many parents are eager to find a school that can help their child develop these leadership skills. However, these skills are not easily measurable and do not show up on league tables. Here are some things to look for when considering different schools for their ability to develop leadership skills.  Strong sports program One of the common places that people get to develop leadership skills and learn how to motivate a team is in sports. Read More