The School Tracker Blog

Calm, practical advice for South African parents - on marks, study habits, CAPS subjects, and staying close to your child's school journey.

Latest articles

Study habits

Turning a slipped mark into a calm conversation

How to talk about a disappointing test without it becoming a fight - and what to look at together first.

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Exam season

Building a study plan that actually gets used

A simple, low-pressure way to plan revision around tests, sport and everything else in the week.

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CAPS & subjects

Grade 9 subject choices: a plain-language guide

What the streams really mean, where different paths can lead, and how to decide as a family.

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Parenting

Staying in your child's corner without hovering

The difference between supporting and nagging - and how to stay informed while your child stays in charge.

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Wellbeing

When marks matter less than the child behind them

Keeping perspective through a tough term, and spotting when a dip is about more than schoolwork.

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Using School Tracker

Setting goals your child actually believes in

How to agree targets together so they mean something - and how to read the weekly summary well.

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