How does BrightSparkz decide on the best tutor match? It’s a new year and you may be wondering how to best help your child find the academic support they need. It is inevitable that most children will face some academic challenges at some point in their school career, so why not pre-empt it? With so […]
Petit à petit: A little French goes a long way Parents often ask themselves whether their child should learn a second language, and if so, which one? French is usually a popular choice! Why is that? The most obvious reason is that French is a world language; it is one of the most widely learned […]
Chona S. is our February 2022 Tutor of the Month! Chona joined BrightSparkz in August 2021, and has already completed over 100 hours of tutoring. Chona matriculated in 2016 with impressive results in her final year, obtaining four distinctions in subjects including Accounting and Life Sciences. She then went on to complete a Bachelor’s of […]
How to incorporate Little Sparkz into summer-time outdoor fun Is your child more interested in playing outside than doing arts and crafts inside? We share some insight into how to get your child to complete their educational activities, all while having FUN outside during the summer months! During the cold, wintery months it is easy […]
Learning Valuable Skills in the Professional Post-Pandemic World Whether you’re part of the class of 2021, or still figuring out which degree to pursue, you form part of the unique group of post-covid young professionals. With this comes the responsibility of figuring out how to set yourself up for success amid this ‘new normal’ – […]
Moretlo M. is our January 2022 Tutor of the Month! Moretlo joined BrightSparkz in April 2020, and has completed over 120 hours of concessions facilitation. Moretlo matriculated in 2011 with excellent results, which led her to complete a Higher Certificate in Business Principles at Varsity College, majoring in Business Management & Entrepreneurship. After this, Moretlo […]
Mushfiq M. is our November 2021 Tutor of the Month! Mushfiq joined BrightSparkz in July 2020, and has completed over 80 hours of concessions facilitation. Mushfiq matriculated in 2017 with excellent results. He then went on to study towards a Bachelor of Education at the University of Johannesburg, majoring in History and English. Mushfiq is […]
Implementing study & Organisational Skills: Achieving Learner Success Organisational skills are a consistent work in progress that affect both adults and children alike throughout their academic and professional careers. The lack thereof creates barriers that influence an individual’s productivity and time management development. Therefore, remaining organised is one of the most vital aspects of student […]
Mandisa G. is our October 2021 Tutor of the Month! Mandisa has been a BrightSparkz tutor since November 2019. She has completed 114 hours of tutoring to date! Mandisa (English, Zulu, History & Geography) Mandisa matriculated in 2013 with studious results including having passed with an 82% distinction in Zulu in her final year. She […]
Building resilience in children: why adaptability is crucial Resilience is crucial for facing life’s challenges, dealing with setbacks, losses and changes. Over the last two years children have been challenged hugely, experiencing the trauma of lockdown and a global pandemic, as well as massive changes to their daily routine and structure. Building your child’s resilience […]