As a school nutritionist, I see students and staff juggling busy schedules, early mornings, back-to-back classes or meetings, and constant screen time. It’s easy to skip meals or grab whatever is convenient, but over time, this can leave you feeling drained and distracted. Good health doesn’t require strict diets or giving up favourite foods—it starts …
Screens are smart — but balance is smarter! From online learning and chatting with friends to watching shows and gaming, screens are part of daily life. Technology helps us learn, connect, and explore — but too much screen time can strain our eyes, affect posture, disrupt sleep, and even impact mood. The good news? We …
As a career counsellor, one of the biggest shifts I’ve experienced over the past few years has been learning to navigate the world of digital natives — Generation Z. This is a group that has grown up entirely in the digital age. They’re used to instant access to information, incredibly adept with technology, and deeply …
The Data Science students of grade 12 enthusiastically participated in a flipped classroom session that focused on the employability skill topics of Green Jobs and Entrepreneurship Skills. In this innovative learning method, students took charge of exploring the topics beforehand and transformed classroom learning into an interactive and engaging experience. They created visually rich presentations …
When I introduced the chapter on agriculture in class, I hoped it would spark something beyond just academic interest. What I didn’t expect was how beautifully it would unfold into a real-world journey—one that brought out my students’ curiosity, creativity, and care for the planet. As we explored the topic together, I watched them dive …
In the rapidly evolving digital era, technology has become an indispensable tool in making learning more engaging, interactive, and meaningful. As a Social Science teacher, I have always believed in creating classroom experiences that extend beyond textbooks. With this vision, I introduced the use of Google Earth as a teaching aid to enhance students’ understanding …
Teaching the concept of Binary Files to Grade 12 Data Science students often feel abstract — filled with technicalities about reading, writing, and manipulating data in binary form. To make the topic more engaging and relatable, I introduced a creative classroom strategy called “Code-as-Story”, where students narrate the logic of a program as a real-life …
It began one ordinary afternoon after school. My daughter came home, bubbling with excitement, and said, “Papa, I want to teach you Arabic!” I thought it was just a game, but before I could respond, she had already opened her Arabic notebook and begun writing letters neatly on the whiteboard — Alif, Ba, Ta. She …
Parenting is an incredibly enriching yet terribly bewildering journey; it is an experience as rewarding as it is challenging. Of the many approaches towards child rearing, gentle parenting is distinguished by its focus on nurturing the parent–child relationship. By nature, gentle parenting is an empathetic method that fosters respect, validation, and compassion. Instead of punitive …
They say Hindsight is 20/20, our mistakes become clear when looking back especially in parenting situation. So, when we got another chance at parenting after more than 8 years, I decided I am not going to repeat my mistakes. An experienced, more patient parent armed with all the social media parenting groups and reels to …
