Why Your Child Blanks Out During Exams – And How to Help Your child studied hard. They knew the work. Then they sat down for the exam, looked at the first question, and their mind went blank. This is one of the most common signs of exam anxiety in children and teenagers. It happens when […]
It’s tempting to treat Grade 11 as a dress rehearsal – the “real” pressure only kicks in once Matric starts. But that thinking gets the order backwards. By the time Grade 12 begins, much of your future has already started taking shape, and Grade 11 is where that shape gets decided. Here’s why this specific […]
If your child knows the work but seems to fall apart the moment a test or exam starts, you’re not alone – and you’re asking exactly the right question. Many parents don’t realise that struggling under assessment conditions is different from struggling with the actual content. That distinction is often the first clue to what […]
The Adult Matric course gives individuals the opportunity to get their matric certificate at any age over 21. This is specifically ideal for individuals who left school after receiving their Grade 9 certificate and are looking to further their education. What is Adult Matric? Adult Matric is a matric course that helps you work towards your […]
Luke V. is our June 2021 Tutor of the Month! Luke has been a BrightSparkz tutor since January 2020. He has completed 85 hours of tutoring to date! Luke matriculated in 2017 with excellent results, obtaining 5 distinctions and was in the top ten students in his year. Luke is currently in his second […]
A parent’s commitments are never ending. Whether or not you have a 9-5 job, parenting itself is a full time venture! The to do list can be daunting, from piles of laundry (where does it all come from?!), to cooking for fussy eaters, cleaning up constant mess, school runs, grocery shopping, helping with homework, staying […]
Firdaus S. is our May 2021 Tutor of the Month! Firdaus has been a BrightSparkz tutor since March 2020. She has completed 109 hours of tutoring to date! Firdaus matriculated in 2016 with brilliant results including two distinctions. She then went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree double majoring in Accounting and Internal Auditing […]
South Africa is slowly opening up to in-person contact again – things are beginning to normalize (as much as they can) and most of us are returning (somewhat) to our pre-pandemic daily lives. Schools have opened up again, and despite the numerous changes in the school calendar, students are getting back into a normal academic […]
Kelsey C. is our April 2021 Tutor of the Month! Kelsey has been a BrightSparkz tutor since June 2020. She has completed an incredible 177 hours of tutoring to date! Kelsey matriculated in 2015 with an excellent results, obtaining 6 distinctions in Afrikaans, English, Maths, Life Science, Life Orientation and Geography. She is currently a qualified […]
Teaching Your Child The Value Of Education As parents, we know that school is important for our children. It teaches them to learn and, hopefully, to nurture a love for learning. It teaches them to socialize, and it even improves their physical wellbeing. Your child’s schooling is an integral part of their journey towards becoming […]