Back to School

Preparing you for a successful year with our essential Back to School guides. Find expert tips for flawless preparation and organisation, covering everything from setting up smooth school routines to keeping students ready for success. Our articles include ideas for healthy school lunches, effective homework help and managing first-day anxieties. These valuable resources are designed to help parents of K–12 students set their children up for academic success.

Starting Grade 8 in South Africa now costs over R5,000. Here is a breakdown of uniform and stationery costs and why January hits parents hard.
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What it really costs to start Grade 8 in South Africa

January has barely begun, yet many parents already feel the financial strain. As South Africa’s unified school calendar begins on Wednesday, 14 January,...

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The 5 types of bullying and how to address them

Bullying isn’t just about playground scuffles or stolen lunch money – it’s a shape-shifting menace that can sneak into schools, workplaces, and even...

Ackermans makes back-to-school easy with affordable school uniforms, shoes and early online deals for South African families.
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Ackermans makes back-to-school easy for the whole family

Back-to-school shopping sets the tone for the year ahead, and for families across South Africa, Ackermans remains the trusted choice. As the country’s...

Bellavista S.H.A.R.E. pilots SA’s first dyslexia screener for isiXhosa-speaking children—enabling early, home-language identification and support.
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First-of-its-Kind Dyslexia Screener for isiXhosa-Speaking Kids Launches in SA

Ever felt like your child might be struggling with reading, but couldn’t quite put your finger on why—especially if English isn’t the language...

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Back-to-School Basics: Kroko Shares the ABCs of Foot Hygiene for Kids

As children head back to school, parents understandably focus on essentials like stationery, uniforms, and backpacks. However, a child’s health must be a...

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Back to school traditions around the world

As schools in South Africa prepare to open this Wednesday, 15 January, children around the country are gearing up for their first day...

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