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Easing the transition into high school
Moving from primary school to high school is a big change and it can be a challenge to most kids.
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.
Student Stories: Reflections on Year 12, one year on
This time last year I was finishing high school. In one way, it feels like yesterday I was celebrating with friends, bracing for end-of-year exams and feeling sad about the end of it all.
Education for all: A look at inclusive schools
Inclusive schools welcome children of all abilities. Find out more about the different inclusive schools across Australia.
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.
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.
Student Stories: How sports kept me sane in year 12
I’ve been involved in sports for as long as I can remember, and I would go as far to say that it defined my childhood.
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.
Student Stories: Rebekah's experience with boarding life at PLC
Rebekah in Year 12 has embraced all that boarding life has to offer at Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) as she prepares for her final year at the College.
What's happening in schools around Tasmania
With Term 3 coming to an end, we wanted to look back at some of the exciting things happening in Australian schools — this time, in Tassie.
Viewbank College’s STEAM Futures Conference
Viewbank College in Melbourne’s north-east held its inaugural STEAM Futures Conference on 23 August — a full-day event that saw educators, academics and industry experts from Victoria gather to participate in workshops, networking and ideas
John Monash Science School's Little Scientists and Mini Mathematicians program
Melbourne’s John Monash Science School (JMSS) offered its inaugural Little Scientists Big Science initiative for the first time in 2011.
The positives of social media
What good can come out of students using social networking sites?
What's happening at John Paul College, Queensland
Located in Daisy Hill Queensland, John Paul College is one of Queensland’s largest independent, co-educational schools.
Is mental health taken seriously in schools?
Mental health is a serious issue in Australian schools, and it shouldn't be ignored.