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January holiday programs: literacy, numeracy and self-esteem boost By Julia Gilmore (M.Ed., B.Ed., Dip.Tch.,TAE) Literacy and Numeracy Specialist
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ithout academic stimulation, children can regress rapidly over the long summer break. Extra help in the two weeks before Term 1 starts can make a huge difference and boost self-esteem. This applies to students from pre-primary to high school. For many years, students from all over Western Australia, have been attending A1 Learning Academy or have individual home tuition for a range of interesting, entertaining and educational holiday programs including: • Reading, writing, spelling and maths • Self-esteem and confidence boosting study skills • Remediation and extension • Special programs for Dyslexic students • Essay writing and editing: how to master the art of written expression for all ages • Handwriting • Preparation for Scholarship, GATE and NAPLAN testing
Feedback received from parents and students shows just how effective the holiday programs have been: “We were worried about Adam going into high school in Year 7 but he got so much value out of the holiday program and has done really well in Year 7 (Chloe and Damien M. from Edgewater). The Pre Primary and Year 1 students who attended the transition program in 2014 were off to a flying start in Term 1. They had covered reading, writing, spelling, phonics and maths, as well as having a massive boost to their self-esteem. They didn’t want to go home at the end of each session!
Holiday brain drain by Victoria Carlton, International Centre for Excellence
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id you know your child’s IQ decreases in January? The old adage “use it or lose it” applies to school children over the long January break. More than two weeks away from basic spelling, reading, comprehension, maths and just plain mental stimulation will cause their brains to switch off and valuable learning ground will be lost. The long Christmas holidays are often over six weeks and this presents serious difficulties for all children, particularly those who have struggled during the previous year. Teachers often remark that when children return to school in February, it takes nearly a term to get most children to switch back on to effective learning mode.
The Years 7 to 10 students responded very well to the Study Skills program as it helps them with organisation, essay writing, research skills and many other skills necessary for success in high school. The maths programs show amazing results.
Why not give your child the advantage of revision and preparation for the new academic year? Specially trained educators at the International Centre for Excellence, run academic and creative courses throughout January to help all children be poised for success in the new school year.
For enquiries, bookings, or just a chat, please contact Julia on 0411 420 218. www.a1learningacademy.com.au
They have a special academic boost course that revises the most important maths and language concepts from the
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previous year, and then gives sneak previews of the hardest maths and language concepts to come during 2012. Parents can choose from the many dates offered and generally six to eight sessions will make a significant impact on their academic progress. Feedback from teachers and parents has demonstrated the effectiveness of this program and all children would benefit from attendance. Ice also offers writing through art, comprehension through art and EQ4KIDZ (a research based and transformative social and emotional skills course) during the January break. They also have a very enjoyable art course: Aussie Art where children study great Aussie artists and try out their styles. Children entering Grade 1 in 2012 are offered the Transition to Grade 1 course to help them begin reading, writing and improve phonics understanding. This course has had outstanding and long-lasting effects on academic learning. High school children are catered for... Continued page 09
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