Academics
Novaneers
Celebrating Academic Excellence
I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our top academic achievers (Grade 8 -10) for 2021. I wish to congratulate these students for managing to produce these excellent results in what was, again, an unusual year. We are very proud of them. They exemplify our Culture Principles of
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Preventing Bullying at School
The sad reality that is slowly starting to sink in about our childrens’ day to day experiences is that they are not only living through one pandemic that is shaping their futures, but they are also dealing with mental issues such as depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, often brought to
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Mindfulness in the Classroom
Mindfulness refers to a state of mind where a person has a heightened awareness of the internal and external experiences that are occurring at the present moment. It is a practice where your mind and all its thoughts are quietened bringing a feeling of calmness and increased awareness and focus.
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5 Things to Consider When Looking for a High School
High school is the final phase of basic education, and the seeds planted in high school will be the fruits that will grow in tertiary. Looking for a high school for your child is no small feat. Parents want to know that their children are well prepared in high school
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Why Parents Should Consider a Cambridge Curriculum for their Children
We live in an ever-changing and demanding world and children will be presented with opportunities and challenges, many of which will be new to their parents. The Cambridge curriculum was adopted by Nova Pioneer with the aim to equip students with the skills required to not only cope in the 21st
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Five Skills Your Child Will Develop in Pre-Primary School
As children grow in their early childhood years and enter pre-primary school, their world begins to open up. They want to explore and frequently ask about the things around them. Eventually, their interactions with others help to shape their ways of thinking and moving. Early childhood development progresses gradually and
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Developmental Milestones in a Child’s First Year
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (like crawling, walking, or jumping). In a
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Reggio Emilia and Infant Care
Quality infant care is one of the best ways to promote your child’s development. At Nova Pioneer, we have a curriculum that provides a framework of our infant care and tots classroom. The curriculum is founded upon the world-renowned Reggio Emilia approach to early education. At the heart of the
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How to Manage Your Child’s Anxiety When Entering Grade 8
There is so much pressure on students to succeed when they first enter Grade 8, so much so that they can miss the opportunity to actually enjoy the journey and the experience of being in high school. At Nova Pioneer we want our students to have a well-rounded high school