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End of year exam revision tips
For many students, the beginning of Term 4 is the build-up to end of year exams. Whether your child is approaching full exams for the first time, or is a seasoned student, this is the time of year where their hard work comes to fruition. We often find that students need support from their parents…
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September school holiday program
For the upcoming school holidays, Focus Education is running our new and improved holiday program. Find out more below! Dates and Times Week 1: Monday 22nd to Friday 26th September; Week 2: Monday 29th September to Friday 3rd October Each day runs from 9am to 3:45pm Costs To register for the holiday program, or if…
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What’s next after ICAS results?
Results for ICAS 2025 have started to become available. At the time of writing, Digital Technologies, English, Science, Spelling Bee and Maths results are now out, with Writing due soon. All students receive an in-depth report of their performance across major subject criteria, as well as a certificate of participation. Students who achieved high marks…
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NCEA Literacy and Numeracy Standards
For high school students studying the NCEA curriculum, the literacy and numeracy standards are a requirement to achieve NCEA qualifications. But what are they, and how can your child best prepare for success? The CAA assessments The Common Assessment Activities (CAAs) are the external tests that students sit to pass the literacy and numeracy standards.…
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ICAS Prep: Maths
In our last post on preparing for ICAS 2025, we look at how to prepare for the Maths paper. Maths is available for NZ students in years 3 to 13, with sitting dates between 24 to 29 August. What’s involved in the assessment? Maths focuses on a student’s ability to apply mathematical skills to solve…
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