Notes from the classroom: Supporting Healthy Minds during the Summer Break
Did you know that poor diets lead to behaviour problems?
Julie Holdsworth
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Notes from the classroom: Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration
Top tips to make the next set of study time effective and rewarding.
Notes from the classroom: Making the Most of the Summer 2021
How to make the most of the summer to prepare adequately? what is a good and meaningful plan?
Developing the Art of Writing
Many students have an aversion to any kind of writing and many do not understand why they need to learn how to write.
Supporting Healthy Minds
Children have the greatest opportunity of learning from the very beginning how to look after themselves by eating well.
Making the best use of the Internet
The lure of social media and video games may be hard for teenagers to resist, so setting limits may be helpful.
Notes from the Classroom: a new lesson
Functional skill qualifications have been developed by the UK government as part of an initiative to improve the country’s literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
Reading for pleasure puts children ahead in the classroom
Writers, storytellers, parents, teachers and governments should remember that literacy must first and foremost be enjoyed if we are to engage our most reluctant readers.
New ways to learn
Encouraging your child at an early age to develop a love of practical media studies could open up their educational lives from an early stage.
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
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
Notes from the classroom
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.
SPECIAL
Your Bulletin Summer Special
Your ultimate guide to the big events on the island this summer.
Lifestyle
Get the Mallorca Beach App!
The App also has a location map and offers information on toilets, restaurants and disabled access points.
Participate
Do you think that Mallorca will weather the Covid storm?
Lifestyle
Bargains for today!
Looking to combine living and work under the same roof? This house with commercial licence may just the thing for you.
News
The 41st Edition of the Valldemossa's Chopin Festival at the Cartoixa kick's off next month
The festival will be held on Sunday's from August 8 and 29.
Participate
Do you think that the Balearics should be placed on the "amber plus" list?
Weather
Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 29
Whether you're heading out to work, meeting friends for lunch or tackling the garden, check the weather forecast by clicking here.
What's on
What's On Friday 30 to Saturday July 31
Find out who is on stage this weekend and check out the summer fiestas in Villafranca and Pollensa.
What's on
Films in English for Friday 29 to Thursday 5 August
Take a look at the new releases and also check the line up of films being screened in English at the Atlàntida Film Festival that ends this weekend.
Lifestyle
Es Racó d’Artà: A dream between mountains
The Mallorcans Jaume Danús and Antoni Esteva recover the large finca Es Racó d’Artà and turn it into a unique retreat.
News
Summer Blog: A flight of fancy around Mallorca
"The joy of Mallorca is that I will always find something to surprise me"
Lifestyle
Shedding light on the stars of the sea
Although quiet and peaceful at first sight, these invertebrates hide many surprises and have exceptional abilities.
Lifestyle
Majorca Mallorca: Question, question…
Do you have questions on travel quarantine, PCR, antigen, where to go to get the test, what to expect to pay, and what to do if they test positive, what to do when they get back to the UK after their holiday? If the answer is yes, find out more with Vicki McLeod who has the latest information here.
News
Inside Sport: The Silent Olympics
"The IOC are hoping that now the action is underway and the medals start rolling in, the mood in Japan and around the world will lift."
Lifestyle
Wanted: Animal Lover(s) with 80k
Nicole and her animal friends need to find a new home because they are being forced to move out - She needs your help now!
Lifestyle
Where to go out to eat on Mallorca
Going out to eat this weekend but don't know where? Take a look at our restaurant guide for some ideas.
Lifestyle
Nan’s Day Out to Secar de Real and the Monastery
Our contributor Shirley visits the enormous Monestir de la Real, hidden in plain sight.
Kids Zone
News from Queen’s College
This adventure only added to their enjoyment; who needs a water squirter anyway?!
Lifestyle
Spotlight on Soller: The Countdown to August begins
Come and join us in our world – you are very welcome in the Soller Valley!
Lifestyle
Food and Wine: Scamorza - Have you ever tasted this cheese?
Have you tried them all? - The best Spanish cheeses you can find in Mallorca.
News
My column, Donald Trelford: Spectator fails to score against Marcus
Donald Trelford's thoughts on The Spectator v Marcus Rashford and other stories of the week.
Lifestyle
Food and Wine: Tapénade - You’ll have to do it yourself in Mallorca
Surprise your friends this summer with this incredibly simple recipe from Provence!
News
Viewpoint: Employment shame
More people may be in work in the Balearics but for how long?
Kids Zone
Learning can be such fun!
Cutting, counting, experimenting, building, problem solving and investigating real problems to find appropriate solutions helps to make learning meaningful.
News
Summer Blog: My gym shame and other embarrassments!
Find out what happened during Frank Leavers' first experience in a gym.