By Good School Learning Hub Sec 2 results often feel heavier than results in earlier years. Parents know streaming decisions are approaching, and students sense that their performance now “counts more.” After more than 15 years of working with Sec 2 students, I’ve found that the biggest challenge is not the results themselves, but how they are interpreted in the weeks that follow. Problem : When results are released, it’s natural for parents to react quickly. A weaker result

By Good School Learning Hub Homework often becomes a daily source of tension in the upper primary years. Parents want homework completed properly, while students feel tired after a long school day and struggle to stay focused. After more than 15 years of working with primary students, I have seen that homework itself is rarely the main issue. More often, it is how homework is approached that determines whether it supports learning or creates unnecessary stress. Problem : Many

By Good School Learning Hub Daily study routines often become a source of stress in the upper primary years. Parents want consistency, while students feel tired, resistant, or overwhelmed as expectations increase. After more than 15 years of teaching primary students, I have seen that routines themselves are rarely the problem. It is usually how routines are designed and enforced that determines whether they help or hinder learning. Problem : Many parents struggle to establis

By Good School Learning Hub Many students enter Junior College (JC) expecting it to feel like an extension of secondary school—just with harder content. In reality, JC represents a clear shift in expectations, pace, and independence. After years of supporting students through this transition, I’ve found that understanding how  JC differs helps students adjust more smoothly and reduces unnecessary stress early on. Problem : Students who treat JC like upper secondary often feel