Long, long ago, the Chinese Emperor declared that he wanted a new way to measure time; a different sort of New Year. After thinking…

If your child wishes to attend a school which has an entrance exam, this is often referred to as the 11+ exam. All schools…

The season of Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Christians light candles on Advent wreaths and children open Advent calendars to count…

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, which symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is…

The International Day of Peace, also known as ‘Peace Day’, is commemorated every year on September 21. It is a United Nations holiday that promotes…

‘Twas the night before school started and all through the town, The parents were cheering – a ferocious sound! By nine the kids were…

July – what a wonderful month: sunshine, holidays, ice lollies… As the exact middle of the year occurs on 2ndof July, it is a…

Since the middle ages, being left-handed has been a struggle. Granted, back then it meant that you were accused of witchcraft and burnt at…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is appropriate, when you consider the number of students whose exams begin in May every year. As…