Monthly Archives: September 2022

A range of flexible options to suit you

Find information on our day and boarding school costs here. Whether you’re looking for full, weekly, flexi or day boarding, we offer a range of options suited to modern, busy family life.

Queen Margaret’s School Fees

You’ll find information on our independent school fees for full, weekly, flexi and day boarding below. In addition to our core fees we endeavour to support all girls in their individual talents and as such offer a range of Scholarships and Bursaries. read more

How to Be a Good Manager

There’s a difference between a manager and a leader. A manager’s responsibilities might include task delegation and timecard, but a leader focuses on the growth and well-being of your team members. The best managers know how to do both roles, and can strategically incorporate the strengths of each employee to build a successful organization. According to Deborah Sweeney, vice president and general manager of business acquisitions at Deluxe Corp., good managers use emotional intelligence and soft skills to achieve this. read more

How to communicate with others: The effective communication skills

Developing your communication skills can help all aspects of your life, from your professional life to social gatherings and everything in between. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked. It’s never too late to work on your communication skills and by doing so improve your quality of life. read more

10 Things to Check Before Launching a Website

Successfully launching a website is no easy feat. Almost inevitably, just when it looks as though yours is ready to go live, it turns out that eagerness got the better of you and you almost published something incomplete. Even a small mistake can alter the way people view a website and the products associated with it. And sure, you can correct it later if the site is for yourself, but if you’re producing one for a client, you need to make sure everything runs smoothly from day one — that even the smallest mistakes are addressed before they become major problems. read more

How Many Work Hours Are in a Year? (How To Calculate and FAQs)

Depending on your position, your contract may state your working hours daily, weekly, monthly or annually. Being able to calculate how many hours you work in a year, in addition to your paid leave and other considerations, can help you assess how much time you’re dedicating to work. This can be important for assessing your work-life balance or negotiating a higher salary based on your total contributions, especially if your working hours differ from normal full-time work. In this article, we explain the process for determining how many work hours there are in a year and some related FAQs. read more

Write.

Share your knowledge with the world by writing articles to publish on a website. It’s so easy to start a website these days, taking just minutes to get up and running (Medium.com is a good place to start).

You can write about whatever you like. Write about a passion – sports, politics, gardening perhaps. Write instructions for how to do something. Share your opinions on things. Don’t focus on how many people read the articles; just write them for you and consider any readers as a bonus. read more