Category: Reflections

Reflections on the homeschool life

  • Our Journey into Nursing

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    In Year 10, when preparing for the final years of high school, my daughter opted not to do ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) and decided she would do nursing. I had read that many homeschooled students go on to university level study and successful careers, so my question was: How do you become a nurse…

  • Ways to add volunteering to your homeschool

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    Why Volunteer? A big part of being homeschooled in our family involves volunteering within the Bunbury community at large. Besides building social skills, volunteering has many benefits, beyond academic prowess or personal achievement. My kids have learnt responsibility outside the home and gained new workplace-style skills like customer service and how to manage a community…

    Gloved volunteer holding out a translucent white garbage bag while standing at the beach in white shorts and t-shirt.