Get ready for school with BIC, and together, we’ll beat 16 million pen donations to students in need!
Join us as we kick off another milestone year and help us to donate another 1 million pens in 2025. BIC makes it easy to make a difference by simply paying it forward – for every pen you buy, one is donated to learners in need. South Africa has far too many children entering the […]
Helping you navigate back-to-school
Can you believe that back-to-school time is already here? It’s a tough time for learners and parents alike, though for different reasons. Parents worry about providing their children with everything they will need for the school year, and there’s a lot to consider: academic considerations, friendships, logistics, stationery lists – and lunch! BIC is always looking for […]
How nature helps SA’s fatherless boys
In Western philosophy the concept of “the healing power of nature” dates to the father of medicine, Hippocrates. However, the conviction in the restorative capacity of being connected to nature is reflected also in indigenous knowledge across the world. While modern science delivers ample evidence that nature is good for body, mind and soul, people […]
FROM PRESCHOOL TO PRIMARY: HELPING YOUR 1ST GRADER TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY
During the December holidays, parents and guardians of 2025’s Grade Ones have a monumental milestone to look forward to – that of their child going to big school for the first time! In the coming weeks, before the school doors open in January, parents have a valuable opportunity to ensure children start their academic journey […]
How Positive Psychology can boost SA teachers’ resilience
Despite decades of democracy and transformation, South Africa continues to have one of the most unequal education systems in the world. While the quality of teaching and learning in a minority of private and former ‘model C’ schools is on par with developed countries, the reality in most government-run schools, places South Africa alongside nations […]
How South African online schools prepare learners for university
While a university education remains a top aspiration for many young South Africans, and their parents, it’s a particularly challenging pathway in the country. Apart from the shortage of places limiting access, a persistently high percentage of students drop out before completion, or don’t manage to achieve their degrees within the allotted time. In looking for solutions […]
ONLINE LEARNING & MENTAL WELLBEING: MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR CHILD
Anxiety is a pervasive issue that can affect students of all ages and from all backgrounds, regardless of whether they are enrolled in traditional brick-and-mortar schools or online educational programmes. However, studying online can present unique challenges that need to be considered when choosing a school. That is why it is important for online schools […]
Making Writing Easier for Children with Dyslexia
With the right pen in hand, children with dyslexia can experience the joy of writing Writing should be a doorway to creativity and learning for children, but for many with dyslexia, writing can be a challenge. BIC, a world leader in stationery, hopes to change the experience of writing from a struggle into a more pleasurable one. […]
Surviving school exams with less stress & more focus
We’re into the last term of the school year, and that means exam time for learners from Grade 4 all the way up to Grade 12. While there’s a lot at stake for children in the upper Grades, even the younger ones going into their first or second exam seasons can feel pressure to perform. […]
FROM PAGES TO POSSIBLITIES: HOW TO INSPIRE A LOVE OF READING IN YOUR CHILD
In South Africa, the ability to read for meaning is a critical skill that remains elusive for many children. According to the Reading Panel 2030 report, a staggering 78% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need to foster a love of reading among students to ensure […]