Schools

by Bea Panopio and Logan Fernandez Cancellation of classes was the last thing on the minds of Philippine Science High School–Main Campus (PSHS–MC) students on March 9, 2020 — when the first few cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the Philippines. On March 15, nearly a week later, community quarantine…

Not all praise is good for children There are many parents who regularly praise their children and that’s a good thing. Praise has many benefits, such as encouraging children to behave appropriately, and helping them feel good about themselves. But this doesn’t mean that all praise is necessarily beneficial. So…

Term 3 is shaping up to be a difficult time for schools in South Australia with families, children and school communities all under significant and ongoing pressure. We are hearing predictions that further teacher shortages due to new waves of active COVID-19 cases are to be expected. …

Husky. According to Wikipedia, it’s “a general name for a type of dog used to pull sleds in northern regions,” like Alaska. These canines are described as “energetic and athletic,” able to pull heavy loads through harsh, wintry terrain. “Husky” was also the name of the section in which I…

What Will The Envelope Contain? Before you read any further there’s a disclaimer. I don’t know what the results are, and I won’t know by the end of the article either. This is simply a brief meditation on parenting and how our children live in a cruel world which we…