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How Wingu Academy changes lives – one Wingulian at a time!
At Wingu Academy we pride ourselves in doing school differently. Schooling is no longer one-size-fits-all and therefore we believe the fundamental purpose of education is to unlock potential. We also have the privilege of schooling learners with different needs and...
Future-proof your child’s employability from an early age with 4IR Skills
The world of work has been changing over the past decade. There were talks of the 4th industrial revolution by many forward thinking individuals, but the trends towards the revolution has become very clear in the workspace. Trends such as remote work which seemed an...
The changing landscape of home schooling in South Africa
More and more families are starting to realise the numerous benefits associated with home schooling. It is no longer a stigmatized, isolated learning experience. Due to the global pandemic and the rise of online curriculum service providers, home schooling has evolved...
Wingu Wellness webinar addresses how to find work/school life harmony in an online world
On 27 October, Wingu Wellness hosted a webinar with Dr Serahni Symington, counsellor and and Play Therapist on the subject: “Finding Work/School Life Harmony in an Online World”. This tied in with Mental Health Awareness Month. Topics discussed included burnout,...
Neurodiversity – We don’t all think the same
In the same way that every person has their own unique set of fingerprints, each person has a unique brain. We all process information and think about things differently. If we didn’t, we’d be robots who all acted the same and were interested in the same things. What...
Wingu Academy to open its first Learning Hub in Centurion – enrolments now open!
Wingu Academy has ventured into establishing its first Wingu powered Learning Hub in Centurion to provide a future focused, safe, reliable, and social environment for learners from different backgrounds to learn. The first Learning Hub is currently open for January...
Our top 10 study hacks to keep your child motivated
It’s tough staying motivated during the long gruelling study sessions of finals, especially as it nears the end of exam time: brains are burnt out, anxiety levels are high, physical and emotional exhaustion can take its toll. But as the saying goes, the final 20% of...
How to have fun during exam time
Take a break from exam studies and get active! Work and play are two indispensable components of life, and while a long summer of play awaits, the final exam stretch is looming! To get through, it’s not only important to add a dash of play to the study regime, but...
Five science-backed methods to beat exam stress and anxiety
According to the NHS, childhood stress increases during exam time. It’s important to notice symptoms of stress in your child, for example: IrritabilityHeadaches or muscle crampsTrouble sleepingLoss of interest in their favourite foods, or eating more than...
Surviving year-end academic burnout
Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt less motivated to get going? Maybe even irritable and just plain exhausted, or even frustrated for no reason? You may very well be experiencing academic burnout. Academic Burnout is something that affects most learners,...
Exam preparation: 5 proven ways to help your child ace their finals
At Wingu Academy, we’re all about delivering innovate teaching methods, and helping your child on their learning path to success – and it all culminates in the dreaded ‘exam’ word! You can probably remember exams as a child. The reclusive hours of study, the...
Wingu Academy’s online art auction raises R30 000 for Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Canine Conservation Unit
Image: Winning art piece by Michaela Lee Pretorius Wingu Academy raised an amazing R30 000 during a nail-biting one-hour live art auction on Thursday night, 7 October via Zoom. All the money raised will be donated by Wingu Academy towards Endangered Wildlife Trust’s...
Wingu Academy’s Wellness Hub takes the lead in providing a safe online learning environment
Student well-being is a core focus area for Wingu Academy, especially due to the increase in mental health awareness in the online environment. In fact, Wingu Academy takes this so seriously that they have a dedicated wellness hub, called Wingu Wellness. The...
Take a walk on the wild side with Wingu Academy and Endangered Wildlife Trust this Heritage Month
This Heritage Month Wingu Academy will take a walk on the wild side, raising funds by means of an online art auction event to raise funds in aid of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) (https://www.ewt.org.za/) Conservation Canine Project. This initiative by EWT...
Wingu Academy – challenging expectations about schooling from home through excellence and innovation.
Due to the global pandemic and the subsequent disruptions in the traditional schooling environment, home-schooling, and specifically online schooling, has seen a significant rise. With the concern for their children’s health, coupled with the flexibility and...
Don’t worry, be happy – avoiding anxiety!
We all experience moments of feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Teenagers, especially, feel under pressure which could be caused by deadlines, exams or conflict with fellow students and parents. That’s normal. Anxiety though, is a whole different matter all-together. ...
Self-care tips for teens and young adults
Stress, anxiousness, depression and loneliness are now even more prevalent under teens and young adults than ever before. No one really knows the root cause, but it seems to be a perfect storm of several factors. Some experts believe teens now are being raised with...
How do you build a safe and positive environment for learning at home?
Safety can take many forms – from physical and emotional to psychological. Your child’s perception of safety, or the lack thereof, can greatly affect how and what your child learns. Therefor it’s pivotal to create a safe and positive environment for learning at home,...
How to stay entertained this holiday during lockdown
It’s not necessary for our national lockdown to put a damper on the school holiday spirit, in fact there’s quite a few things you can do that’s both fun, entertaining and educational. Payflex.co.za and futurelearn.com have some awesome ideas of how you can take the...
Wingu Academy – changing the face of online home schooling in South Africa
The on-going Covid pandemic has changed the schooling landscape in South Africa completely, especially the traditional schooling environment. With very little notice, parents had to become teachers while still maintaining a full-time job. Learners’ routines were...
How to raise a confident teen with a positive identity
Helping your teen to navigate through difficult challenges and still come out resilient, knowing they will recover after a set-back, is an important part of parenting. When a teen has confidence, they are equipped to make decisions. When they have a better...
How can parents encourage entrepreneurship at home?
It has become increasingly important for children to hone their entrepreneurship skills, not just in the classroom, but especially at home. It’s important for parents to encourage their children to succeed and by applying the following guidelines by Sue Scheff,...
Mandela Month initiative to change the lives of 1000 people in need
Winston Churchill once said: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Never did these words ring true more than today. In celebration of Mandela Month Wingu Academy has taken hands with...
The devastating effects of cyberbullying in South Africa
The devastating effects of Cyberbullying in South Africa and how Wingu Academy protects and supports Wingu students. Did you know that South Africa has the fourth highest rate of cyberbullying worldwide according to a global survey by YouGov? The survey found that one...
How do I help my child cope with exam stress?
Exam time is usually a dreaded and stressful period for parents and children alike, but a little support and motivation can go a long way in reducing stress levels. Here are some guidelines of what you can do to make life a bit easier on your child (and in effect you...
How Wingu Academy entered the online education arena
https://edtechreview.in/news/4299-african-edtech-start-ups-innovating-learning-methods Saniya Khan 09 October 2020 We already know, the global tech revolution is greatly changing the way we work in every sector. Education technology has made education more accessible...
Benefits and disadvantages of homeschooling
More and more families are starting to realize the numerous benefits associated with homeschooling. Homeschooling is no longer a stigmatized, isolated learning experience. Through the power of the internet and the rise of online curriculum service providers,...
How to achieve deeper learning
Deeper learning is an educational outcome where students develop the ability to apply their knowledge in new contexts, to extend their ideas and to critically and creatively solve problems. Deeper learning should encourage self-directed learning, academic mastery,...
The fourth industrial revolution is here
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is more than just a catchy buzzword. To understand this term, it is necessary to look at the origins and outcomes of the preceding industrial revolutions, as these set the foundation for the advent of the fourth industrial...
Problem based learning: Why do we need this in schools today?
Published on Parentinghub on 6 August: https://parentinghub.co.za/problem-based-learning-why-do-we-need-this-in-schools-today/ Researchers have been hypothesizing and theorizing about Problem Based Learning (PBL) for decades. It came to life in the mid 60s when a...
UP’s TuksNovation launches Wingu Academy into Africa
Published on Yiba on 4 August 2020 https://yiba.co.za/ups-tuksnovation-incubator-helps-launch-remote-learning-platform-tailored-for-africa/ The University of Pretoria (UP) has seen another edtech start-up emerge out of its TuksNovation programme, the institution’s...
Wingu Academy’s online platform tailored for Africa and the world!
Published on IT-online on 3 August 2020 https://it-online.co.za/2020/08/03/remote-learning-platform-is-tailored-for-africa/ The University of Pretoria (UP) has seen another edtech start-up emerge out of its TuksNovation programme, the institution’s high-tech incubator...
International Examination boards from the United Kingdom
Examination boards in the United Kingdom (sometimes called awarding bodies or awarding organisations) are the examination boards responsible for setting and awarding secondary education level qualifications, such as GCSEs, and A Levels qualifications, to students in...
Mythbusters: Homeschooling edition
In the last decade, homeschooling has globally become an increasingly popular option in the field of teaching and learning. Even with this popularity, homeschooling is surrounded by certain stigmas that cloud its viability as a perfectly suitable and credible...
Motivating your high school student – 5 tips to navigate the minefield
Concerned about your child’s lack of motivation when it comes to their schoolwork? Perhaps you’ve spent many a minute pondering how you can get your child to put as much effort into learning as they do into texting on their phones. You’re not alone. I’d venture a...
A guide to choosing your virtual school
What is blended learning? There is no single definition, but there is a general consensus that blended learning involves a combination of face-to-face (either onsite or online) with online experiences to produce effective, efficient and flexible learning. ...