Every parent wants their child to grow into a confident, capable thinker. Someone who can weigh evidence, ask the right questions, and solve problems with creativity and calm. These are the hallmarks of critical thinking, and they don’t develop overnight. …
When Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Maitland–Newcastle received an ICAS Academic Enrichment Grant in 2025, they used it to launch their first-ever holiday workshop for high-potential students across 58 schools. The program filled to capacity within 24 hours. The …
Despite the arrival of powerful AI tools, writing remains a crucial skill for everyone – especially young people. It’s one of the main ways we communicate with each other in every walk of life – academically, professionally, and personally – …
Science allows us to light up our cities, cure diseases, and send rockets into space. It helps us predict the movement of cyclones, purify water for drinking, and chat to family members on the other side of the planet. There …
When it comes to learning and picking up new skills, some kids are like super-absorbent sponges. They seem to understand concepts, identify patterns, and solve problems faster than their classmates, and so we call them gifted. With stronger natural abilities, …
Spelling Bee might conjure up images of adorable kids standing on stage and reciting tricky words like “elephant.” And while it’s undoubtedly one of the cutest academic competitions, it carries some seriously important benefits for participants. These are seven of …
In a system where teachers often manage classes of 20+ students, one of their greatest challenges is meeting the unique needs of each individual. At Te Aratai College in Christchurch, Garth Lewis is well aware of this fact. As Assistant …
Do you remember what you wanted to be when you were a 10-year old? At that delicate age, where childhood has only just started to recede into the background, you might have wanted to be something wildly aspirational like an …
If your child’s school is participating in the ICAS competition, you may be wondering how it differs from NAPLAN. ICAS and NAPLAN have entirely unique purposes, and in this article, we provide a simple breakdown of the key differences between …
Literacy and numeracy are hot topics in Australian education. A 2023 Government report found that students outside major cities are, on average, 1.75 years behind in literacy and 2 years behind in numeracy.1 And because these skills underpin everything in …
