Starting high school can be an exciting time. Students meet new people, study new subjects and gain more independence. But for many, high school can also feel harder to manage....
National NAPLAN results for 2026 are released recently. This is the test of Australian students’ literacy and numeracy skills in years 3, 5, 7 and 9....
The book, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is a wordless visual narrative about a man who leaves his wife and child to build a new future for his family. He arrives in a strange new city, a stranger in a strange land. Its story is...
Research tells us firstborn children, on average, tend to do better on a range of outcomes. This includes doing better at school and being more likely to be top managers when compared to those born later....
I might be biased, having studied fine art and practised as an exhibiting artist, as well as working in the arts, but I find that art, drama and music all offer great opportunities for children to learn as well as to have fun....
Looking for Father's Day food ideas? Try a relaxed brunch, shared lunch or special dinner to make Sunday 6 September a memorable family celebration....
Most adults are well aware of the benefits that come with reading with children, reports Helen Joanne Adam. Storytime with kids can improve their literacy and develop their communication skills....
As the cold season ends and we fold away our favourite wool jumpers and silk scarves, some fascinating material science is about to unfold quietly in our wardrobes....
As she and her family come to terms with the death of her mother, Carol Raymen watches her young daughter struggle with the loss of a much-loved Nan — and wonders whether she could have done anything differently....
As Year 12 students head towards final exams, Professor Ken Purnell writes that it can be tempting for parents to push harder on study. But protecting sleep, keeping pressure in check and offering steady support may be far more useful. For many Australian Year 12 students,...
