Exam Study
As end-of-year exams approach, the BSU thought it would be useful to include a series on the BSU website on different study tips and tricks. The BSU runs Study Skills Workshops during the term, and you can read more about them here: For...
October is ADHD Awareness month
October is recognised as ADHD Awareness Month, to cast light on the signs and symptoms that may help to lead to a better understanding of difficulties and supportive measures. In June of this year, I wrote about ADHD on our website, complete with many links to...
Suicide Prevention
10 September marks World Suicide Prevention Day. In South Africa there are 23 suicides a day recorded and 230 serious attempts. If you or somebody you know experiences or displays the following symptoms, it is important to reach out for help: Withdrawing from social...
Support Classes Timetable
Bishops offers additional academic support in a number of subjects. This opportunity provides more individualised support to boys who have specific concerns/lack of understanding that they would like clarified. While it is always best to deal with problems as they...
Gaming addiction
Dear Parent of a Teenage Gamer You’ve asked about how many hours of online game playing is too much. Also, how to know if your teenager is addicted? Firstly, families have different rules and standards when it comes to this. But a quick guideline is that more than 3...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
New research and debate regarding Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) pops up in scientific circles as well as pop psychology on a regular basis, and it can be difficult to determine which information paints a true picture of this complex disorder. The...
Learners’ Voices – Reflections on exam concessions
To follow on from the previous post on learning disabilities and other barriers to learning, we spoke to some of our Grade 11 learners who have had the support of various concessions during their exams - some for as long as from Grade 8 at Bishops. All of the...
Learning disabilities and other barriers to learning
Article (adapted) from Learning Disabilities Association of America - https://ldaamerica.org. Learning disabilities [typically referred to as learning disorders in SA] are neurologically-based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with...
Study Skills Courses in the July holidays
Parents of learners from Grade 4 to Grade 12 please note that there will be two Study Skills courses running in the July Holidays. Gill Molteno, an Educational Psychologist based in Rondebosch, will be offering her 5-session Study Skills group to a group of 16...
Some help for depressed teens – and their parents
Many parents worry about whether the mood swings of their teenage son or daughter are “normal” or whether they could be a sign of an underlying mood disorder that warrants treatment. At times of heightened stress, such as the current exam period, your teen may be...