NZ school zoning explained (and how to get into a school from out of zone)
Kiwi kids who live within a school’s area are guaranteed a place at their local school. Let’s explain the ins and outs of school zoning and out-of-zone enrolments.
11 fun things to do at home with the kids these school holidays
Whether it’s the weather or that pesky pandemic keeping you at home these school holidays, we’ll help you make it through with our fun and stimulating at-home activities for kids of all ages—no ...
How do children learn?
Learning is a deeply complex neurological process that is widely studied across the world. We discover more about it every day, but we’ve got a very long way to go before we understand it confidentl...
NCEA explained: your guide to how it works
Confused with NCEA? The courses your child chooses at secondary school can affect what they’ll do in the future, so it’s good to know how it works.
Truancy: How to get your child to stop wagging/bunking school
If your child is falling into a pattern of ditching school, it’s time to get involved. It may not seem like a big deal, but it could be a sign that something’s wrong.
How to manage school refusal
Read our advice on how to recognise school refusal and discover ways to help your child overcome their reasons for refusing to go to school.
Turning your child into a strong reader and writer
Rick Molineux and Olivia Monro in Cluey’s Primary and Secondary English department share their tips for parents wanting to help sharpen their child’s skills and passion for reading and writing
How to get the most out of your child’s teacher this year
Cluey’s Tutor Development Manager and former deputy school principal, David Erwin, shares his advice to parents on communicating with their child’s teacher
New year, new teacher, new school: How to help your child cope with these inevitable changes
Cluey educators Rick Molineux and Lucy Macken share their insights and advice
Four tips to a more confident kid
At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, confidence is one of the single most important qualities for a child to have. But why does it matter so much? And can it be grown? Our Chief Learning Officer, ...