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Exams: Pressure or Progress?
Examinations come to us in many formats: orals, online exams, practical tests, and, of course, written exams. No matter what form, they all serve a similar purpose. As the familiar saying goes, “Exams test your memory, not your intelligence.” The purpose of school examinations is to measure student knowledge and skills, identify strengths and weaknesses, and encourage consistent learning. They provide feedback to students and teachers, help learners develop important skills l

Zhané Truter
7 days ago


The Head's Perspective
Preparing Learners for Life Beyond the Classroom One of the most pressing questions in education today is: Are we preparing our young...

Johan Meyer
Sep 4


The Head's Perspective
Rekindling a Love of Reading at Roots I recently started a new book, and while reading a few pages last night, I realised that this was...

Johan Meyer
Aug 13


Consumer Studies Combines Craft, Business, and Sustainability
At Roots Gymnasium, we believe that education should go beyond textbooks. It should inspire creativity, practical skills, and an...

Nerine Blankestijn
Aug 12


The Head’s Perspective
Bridging the Wisdom Gap: Helping Our Children Think Critically in a Tech-Fuelled World

Johan Meyer
Jul 25
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