University application season is upon us and for those with children in these critical university choice years, it is an important time. Thank you to Monica Lorick, founder of The Application Coach for these top tips. Monica is originally from the US and has been based in Switzerland for over 20 years. Does your […]
Understand the challenges of writing for children in their primary years.
Following on from the topic of handwriting in the digital age, let’s explore further with Oak Hill into why writing can be such a challenge for so many primary school age children. Starting school can bring up lots of different emotions within children; excitement, nervousness, unease. These are all normal feelings but when is it […]
Handwriting in a Digital Age – why it still matters and how adults can help.
Monday 23rd January 2023 was National Handwriting Day in the US. Established in 1977 on the birthday of America’s famous writer, John Hancock. A fitting time then for Oak Hill in Nyon to hold the first in their speaker series for 2023 on this topical subject. Handwriting in a Digital Age – why it still […]
The Geneva Chronicles tells the tales of Geneva history for children.
The Geneva Chronicles. An Illustrated History as told by Allo the Allobrogian and his Horse. Anita Lehmann is the author of this fun and accessible children’s history book. When Anita first moved to the area, her son struggled to settle in and adjust. In an attempt to help, Anita tried finding a children’s book about […]
Concerned about your child’s reading skills? Oak Hill help you find the right support.
Headteacher Patricia Spencer of (Oak Hill, Nyon) and Dr Jennie Guise (Dysguise, UK) answer questions about reading and how to identify the signs that your child may need additional support. What do we know? Learning to read is often an enjoyable skill that many children develop with little inconvenience. Unlike learning to talk, learning to […]
