Get Ready for the New Academic Year

Maths tuition after the summer holidays can offer several benefits. It can help students to refresh their knowledge and skills, especially if they have forgotten some of the concepts over the break. It can also provide an opportunity for students to get ahead in their studies and build a strong foundation for the upcoming academic year. This is particularly helpful when a child is moving to a new school, either at intermediate or high school level. Additionally, maths tuition can help students gain confidence in the subject and improve their problem-solving abilities. Overall, it can create a positive and proactive start to the new school year.

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Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

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Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

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