top of page

BLOG FEED
Search


the hardest part of grade 12: working hard without seeing results
Every year, somewhere around the middle of the year, I start hearing the same conversations from Grade 12 students. “I’m studying harder than ever, but my marks aren’t improving.” “What’s the point of all this work if I’m still getting 50%?” “Maybe I’m just not good enough.” The frustration is understandable. Grade 12 is often sold to learners as a simple equation: work hard, get good marks, and everything will fall into place. Unfortunately, reality is rarely that straightfo

Werner Richards
Jun 124 min read


newsletter 5 - 8 June 2026
How was the last couple of days we had? Cold!!!! I hope everyone is still doing ok and that you are weathering the change in season. Here's some important information I like to share with you all: June exams and schedule Some students are already writing exams in June. Please note that I will do my best to pull ahead lessons before you go on holiday. You will all receive messages from me to arrange the exam sessions closer to your exam. thank you for your patience I would

Werner Richards
Jun 82 min read


newsletter 4 - 27 APRIL 2026
Can we say winter is finally here? With the amount of rain we had and the colder temperatures we are experiencing, it sure feels like it. Time to get our winter wardrobe ready and get those fires lit. Here's some important information I like to share with you all: Payments for may Invoices have been despatched today. It is a bit later than usual. My apologies for that but I have been away for 2 weeks and only managed to get to admin now. Please ensure payment is made on

Werner Richards
Apr 271 min read


newsletter 3 - 30 march 2026
Yay! Easter is upon us and for many of you, the holidays have started or are about to start. Here's some crucial information for you: Payments for april Please remember, I work on an average subscription service and therefore, even though we will not be having lessons over the holiday break, you still need to pay your invoice in full. Please ensure payment is made on or before 1 April as failure to do so will result in service interruption. april holidays & dates A reminde

Werner Richards
Mar 302 min read


newsletter 2 - 17 february 2026
It is hard to believe that it is mid-February already. I hope that everyone is off to a great start and that you all have reached some stability from January. Here's some crucial information for you: Invoicing and Payments Invoicing will happen on Monday, 23 February 2026. Please ensure you pay on or before 1 March. Please note, lessons will not continue if payment if not settled by this date. mid-term break The mid term break is coming up for most IEB 3 Term schools. Th

Werner Richards
Feb 171 min read


newsletter 1 - 29 january 2026
It's official! January has finally wrapped up, and we're just days away from getting back into the swing of things. Our web-based newsletters are back, and the website redesign is nearly complete. Here's some crucial information for you: Invoicing and Payments Let's start with the most important topic for the year. January invoices were sent out before the school term began. The latest invoices are for February. If you missed January's payment, I'll notify you via WhatsApp. A

Werner Richards
Jan 292 min read
bottom of page