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NAPLAN 2018 review: Top performing schools in Glen Eira (City)

NAPLAN 2018 review: Top performing schools in Glen Eira (City)

We take a look at the top schools by average 2018 NAPLAN score in Glen Eira (City).

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Tips for a positive start to primary school

Tips for a positive start to primary school

Starting primary school can be an exciting and emotional time for both you and your child. 

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The benefits of a good night's sleep

The benefits of a good night's sleep

Sleep is a crucial and often underappreciated part of a student’s lives, from primary school through to senior secondary.

 

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6 educational apps for primary-aged children

6 educational apps for primary-aged children

One-third of schools in Australia have their own ‘Bring your own device’ (BYOD) policy. The BYOD programme was first introduced in Australian schools as a replacement for government's Digital Education Revolution scheme.

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Does homework still make sense?

Does homework still make sense?

Some experts insist that it simply stresses students and their families, but others believe homework that is relevant, age-appropriate and engaging can instil good habits and enhance learning.

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6 great educational apps for early learning

6 great educational apps for early learning

Technology has revolutionised the way children are learning and how teachers are teaching. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) schemes are a regular fixture in Australian schools, allowing students to use smartphones, laptops and tablets in the classroom.

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The importance of reading to children

The importance of reading to children

Many of us are fortunate enough to have fond childhood memories of reading time with our parents. 

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The positives of social media

The positives of social media

What good can come out of students using social networking sites?

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NSW Attendance plummets, Sydney to host global maths congress and other top news.

NSW Attendance plummets, Sydney to host global maths congress and other top news.

20th July 2019 - What's happening to the attendance rates at schools and Woolaware Public School shares a cute story.

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What to do if your child is being cyberbullied

What to do if your child is being cyberbullied

There are plenty of studies investigating the relationship between cyberbullying and low self-esteem among young people in Australia. 

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Teaching kids life skills

Teaching kids life skills

While academics are important, teaching children useful life skills could potentially help them get around in the future.

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What is getting your ATAR really like?

What is getting your ATAR really like?

Our Student Ambassador Sean shares his ATAR experience. 

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Pros and cons of homework

Pros and cons of homework

Where do you stand on homework?

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Is homework still important?

Is homework still important?

We take a look at the pros and cons for students, teachers and even parents.

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Gonski 2.0: A quick guide to what you need to know

Gonski 2.0: A quick guide to what you need to know

The priorities, recommendations and findings of David Gonski's review into Australian schools. 
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