There are many times when I come to class with all my lessons carefully planned. Of course, it’s important that we have clear objectives, know what we’re trying to achieve by the end of the lesson or the term, how many worksheets we need to go through, and how many correct answers we’d like our […]
As a parent raising two children, one in primary school and one in high school, and having worked with hundreds of students over the past 10 years, I’ve observed some of the biggest challenges we face in raising and educating our children today. 1. Screen time and digital development We know we can’t blame everything
The other night, as I drove home from work after a very busy day with a flood of new students, I found myself thinking about how grateful I am for the wonderful team of teachers and tutors at our centre. Running a tuition centre can be incredibly rewarding, but there are also days when I
At Lilydale Tuition Centre, we spend a lot of time helping children improve their academic skills. Maths matters. English matters. Being able to read, write, think logically and solve problems will certainly help our children at school and can open doors to future study and careers. And that’s why we’re here, to help students improve
Hearing this from one of our students made us incredibly happy. It reminded us why we do what we do. Because we know that we are not here simply to lift grades. We want to see our students enjoy learning, especially a subject they once said they hated, a subject that made them feel discouraged
For many years of working with children, I’ve realised that each one of them has their own obsession. Of course, I’m not talking about the phones and social media…:D Having obsession about a thing, an activity makes them excited, alive and joyful. We’ve listened to kids talking about their electric bike and how to fix
One of the best moments of being an educator is watching a student who’s always been behind come in beaming, telling you they passed their test with a higher grade than they ever expected. But one time, a student came to me with a good result and asked, “Are you proud of me?” That question
One of our students and his dad came to us with a goal that mattered more than most: pass the GED Maths test so he could go abroad to America and finally study the course he’d always dreamed about. For him, this wasn’t just an exam. It was the one thing standing between where he
When we teach our students persuasive writing, there’s a popular topic: should students have homework? And what we’ve seen is very interesting. Around 70% say no, they’d argue homework adds pressure, eats into playtime and family time, and honestly, it’s boring. Only about 30% of more studious students argue it’s important. And that 30% number
Every child is unique. They arrive in our classrooms and homes with their own strengths, their own way of seeing the world, their special talents waiting to be discovered. And it is essential for educators and parents to honour and hone that individuality. When we recognise and nurture each child’s strength, we bring out their
