Top 10 Effective De-Escalation Tips for Students
When dealing with an anxious or aggressive student, teachers and tutors should employ strategies to...
The Week Before Trials: Your 7 Day Countdown
In the leadup to trials, students should be following a reasonable study timetable. This helps...
The Merits of a Study Buddy
A ‘study buddy’ can be a fantastic resource, and provide you with motivation and fresh...
The International Baccalaureate: How Does It Work?
If you or your child is considering completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) for their matriculation...
The Difference Between The HSC And The IB
Many schools offer both the High School Certificate (HSC) and International Baccalaureate (IB). The decision...
The Benefits Of Tutoring
There are countless benefits to home tutoring and online tutoring , the most obvious being...
Struggles Of A Gifted Student
What is a ‘gifted’ student? Gifted students, excel in, or are capable of excelling in...
Strategies For Teaching Gifted Students
Statistics show that approximately 10% of our students are gifted. How do we identify a...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Top 12 Poetic Devices
Are you struggling with poetry analysis in English? To get those top marks on a...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Summer Reading List for Every Age Group
So many students fall prey to the ‘summer slide’ and come back to school at...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Guide To University Interviews
Applying to university can be such a daunting task. You have so many decisions to...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Extensive Guide To Literary Techniques
Knowledge and understanding of literary techniques are essential to every English essay and/or creative writing...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Extensive Guide to Film Techniques
When we go to the Movies we often focus on the storyline or the characters...
Sophie Sparks Education’s Exam Equipment Checklist
Going into an exam is a stressful endeavour and it is so easy to forget...
Sophie Sparks Education School Guide: How To Support Transition Between School Years
As a parent, it is often challenging to predict what your child will be facing...
Sophie Sparks Educational Consultants Are Available For Returning Expats To Australia
A move back to Australia with children can be overwhelming. Parents often ask the following...
Signs That Your Child Should Move Schools
As a parent, it can be very difficult to observe that your child is unhappy...
Screen Time For Kids: How Much Is Too Much?
Balancing screen time for children with other activities is a struggle for every parent. The...
Need Some Questions Answered About The ATAR?
What is an ATAR? ATAR stands for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank and it is...
Maths Tutoring
Maths tutoring removes the pressure of the classroom and gives your child a one-on-one environment...