Independent Learning - Taking Responsibility. The time is now!
“If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.” – Les Brown
Julie Holdsworth
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Supporting Healthy Minds
Studies find that improving the quality of students’ diets leads to an increased attendance.
Reading is for life not just Christmas
Julie Holdsworth on the importance of resting to recharge batteries and a bit of academic activity for this Christmas holiday.
Tutoring – What’s all the fuss?
At MTA we believe independent tutoring have benefits for everyone, allowing students to help themselves and increase their academic performance.
Awareness is key: United Against Bullying
United Against Bullying is the new theme of the anti-bullying association, presenting activities and talks this week in schools across the country.
Notes from the classroom
A Gift that Money can’t Buy
To give our children the bilingual gift in this globalised world gives them independence, choice and freedom.
Notes from the classroom
The art of writing – A dying skill?
Even though some see the rise of digital media as the death of writing, the Internet actually makes unprecedented use of text, we write a lot!
Notes From the Classrooom
Literacy – the key to success
Competence and confidence in literacy, including competence in grammar, spelling and the spoken word, are essential for progress in all areas of the curriculum.
Notes From the Classrooom
Procrastination – A Student’s worst enemy?
It is a fantastic stepping stone for independent learning and the development a student needs for future university life.
Notes From the Classrooom
Talk’s not Cheap! - Learning is not just about what happens in school.
At MTA, as many of you know, we are passionate about reading in whatever language a student needs to maintain or develop.
Notes from the classroom
Making the most of your academic year
I have first-hand evidence that working effectively within your learning style gives a good base to success.
Notes from the Classroom
Making a Difference for the Academic Year: Why the right tutor matters
My advice is to fully understand what you are getting for your money. Consider what you are expecting, what is being delivered and the overall effect on the academic achievements of your child.
Notes from the classroom
Getting off to a Fast Start
Success doesn’t come to you. You go to it. - Marva Collins
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Making the Most of the Summer 2020
Learning from the past – Preparing for the future’
Notes from the classroom
Summer Activities
This year of course has been so different, making the need for summer activities probably greater than ever.
Notes from the classroom
Making the most of the summer 2020 style: If a child can’t learn the way we teach maybe we should teach the way they learn
Many educators advocate teaching methods that take advantage of the differences in the way in which students learn.
Notes from the classroom
A Gift that Money can’t Buy
The good news here on the island is that we still have many educational choices, even after the recent restrictions, available to fit all requirements.
Notes from the classroom
Making it Happen from June to September
Accordingly a genius is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework. Thomas Edison (1847 – 1931)
Notes from the classroom
Successful relationships - with teenagers
The mental health and stability of our young has never been more important; communication is the best base to try and understand each other.
Notes from the classroom
Making the most of being at home
Reading for pleasure puts children ahead in the classroom.
Lifestyle
Fastighetsbyrån Sunny Friday - Digital viewing!
If you can't come to us we will come to you: This week we show a new production in an upcoming area!
Participate
Do you think that closing shopping centres, bars and restaurants will stop the spread of Covid-19?
News
Check today's classifieds
Whatever you are looking for we have it covered
News
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Thursday
It's a beautiful day in Mallorca with highs of 18 degrees, lots of lovely sunshine and strong winds in some places. Check out the forecast for the weekend.
To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.
Community
Brexit – For thousands of UK nationals in Spain there is still time to act
This means for UK nationals, who were unable to begin or complete the process of applying for residency in Spain and the new TIE card, there is still time to act.
Lifestyle
Baby spinach smoothie and Lasagna
Marc Fosh reveals another two delicious recipes made from spinach to help maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Lifestyle
The eerie world of the Soller Valley
Take a look at what has been happening in the Sóller Valley lately and how its residents are living under the new restrictions.
Lifestyle
The last of the lockdowns?
So, what to do? Although the regulations aren’t currently as limiting as they were back in March 2020 when we were completely confined to the homestead, we are once again being encouraged to ‘STAY HOME’.
Lifestyle
The fire and cross of Sant Antoni
Next year, we can but hope that the tunic with the cross of the T doesn’t remain in the wardrobe.
Community
Scandinavian news and views in Mallorca
The most unexpected thing in Mallorca for Scandinavians that decide to move here is the humid air and indoor environment.
Lifestyle
How to get through the winter months in our garden
For the garden, you have to remember that plants won't like cold nights and strong winds.
Sports
Messi escapes with two match ban
It was the first time in 754 matches that Messi had been sent off for Barcelona.
Lifestyle
Spanish winter warmer for two
Chorizos are relatively cheap and there are several varieties to choose from.
Sports
No-game weekend for Real Mallorca
A recent survey showed that Espanyol and Real Mallorca will be promoted in May.
Comment
The Longest day
"I really feel for those young people who are expected to behave in a restricted way that no other generation has had to endure since the middle of last century."
Lifestyle
Minorca joins the fight against hunger
The various food banks across Mallorca continue to report a huge demand, if you are able to make a donation to your local food bank and are not sure which is most local to you get in touch with the Majorca Daily Bulletin office.
Comment
My column
Donald Trelford's column on Trump's pardon and Katharine Whitehorn.
Community
Out and about with Queen's College
Physical activities help to develop children’s self esteem and the outdoors is the perfect place for science activities to flourish.
Comment
Mallorca is selling
Determined UK holiday makers are booking and Majorca has dropped its prices.
Comment
Back to square one
In today's Blog: "Not everywhere is the same, of course not, but the Balearics can be considered in a somewhat similar way to the Canaries."