Inspired by the symbol of a rainbow—representing diversity, hope, and connection—Teach A Rainbow fosters an atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported. As parents, one of the most important decisions we make is choosing the right early learning centre for our children. With so many...
Elise Waghorn, asks if it's a good idea. It’s almost the end of the school year. And that means it’s “awards season” for school students. Before the holidays, students, teachers and families will gather for speech days where awards will be handed out for academic performance, citizenship,...
Financial Basics Foundation Launches Cashed Up, supported by Australian Retirement Trust New Courses Teach Kids Smart Money Skills for the Future As the school year kicks off, the Financial Basics Foundation is launching Cashed Up, a free financial literacy program designed to equip Australian high school students...
Different views about how reading should be taught have been competing for at least 100 years, and an enormous amount of research has sought to answer this question. The Great Reading Debate: Phonics vs. Whole Language For over a century, educators and researchers have debated the best...
BMX bike riding goes beyond physical fitness, enhancing mental health, social connectedness and personal growth, writes Dave Camilleri BMX riding (short for bicycle motorcross) is more than just a sport. I first started riding BMX in 1995. What was meant to be a mode of transportation...
Board games are valued for their interaction, components, challenge and variety – and they don’t have to be about winning or losing, report researchers Ben Deery, Matthew Harrison and Jess Rowlings Are you tempted to just let your kids win on board game night? Don’t be....
School holidays and school ovals and playgrounds have been sitting unused. Why aren’t more available to the community? Asks Paul Kidson Schools are full of extremely useful and valuable facilities. These include playing fields, play equipment, sandpits, netball courts, concert halls, libraries and even pools. But these...
Despite facing significant challenges, there is a growing movement to revitalize and preserve Indigenous languages globally, with increased efforts in education, community initiatives, and technological advancements contributing to a positive trend in the number of speakers and language usage, particularly through initiatives focused on intergenerational transmission...
Karley Beckman and Tiffani Apps report on why this is important and 3 questions you should ask before you say yes If you are a parent of a school student, you may have received a form seeking permission to use your child’s image on school social...
Megan Boyd offers practical strategies and key tips to help parents ease the back-to-school transition. The first weeks back at school after the holidays can be a challenging adjustment for students as they transition from relaxed routines to structured school days. Parents play an important role...
