Secondary school and ADHD
ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (see our topic It is best if teachers know that you have ADHD, so that they help by making sure: If your teachers know about your ADHD, they will be pleased when you have done well, because they ... [... more]
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Katharine McMahon
Katharine McMahon is the author of four novels published in the United Kingdom. She has taught in secondary schools, performed in local theater, and worked as a Royal Literary Fund fellow teaching writing skills at the Universities of ... [... more]
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William J. Bennett
WilliamJ. Bennett is codirector of Empower America, and founder and chairman of K12, an Internet-based elementary and secondary school. He is the editor of Bestselling author William Bennett addresses the central social issue of our time-the ... [... more]
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Have you had your other immunisations?
Immunisation is one of those health areas that teenagers might like to forget about. Maybe you thought it was all over and done with by the time you hit secondary school. Wrong! There are some immunisations that are recommended for all teenagers, ... [... more]
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âEURoeGay or lesbian sons or daughtersâEUR?
Many young people come to realise, often during their secondary school years, that they are gay, or lesbian or bisexual. âEUR~Coming outâEUR means becoming aware of your sexuality, and telling other people about it. It is still often very ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
School students and chronic illness
Beginning primary school, or moving to secondary school, can be a challenging time for any student and family. This can be even harder when the student has a chronic (ongoing) health condition. To get the most out of their schooling, students ... [... more]
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