Specialists recommend you consider the following when shopping for school shoes especially for your child: Shoes with arch support and cushioning will protect the joints and ligaments throughout a range of activities, by distributing pressure across the foot. Adjustable fastening mechanisms (such as velcro or...
Suzan Morgan is in a dilemma over school fundraising. The Unrelenting Pressure of School Fundraising Events It’s lovely to see my six year old bounding out of school, a happy smile on her face. What a pleasure to see education having that effect on her demeanour, I...
Try asking them what they are looking forward to, writes Samantha Vlcek By next week, most schools will start to return for term 1. This can be a nervous time for some students, who might be anxious about new teachers, classes and routines. Returning to school after...
Kylie Ridder looks at how to handle it when your child doesn’t want you to go You’re doing daycare or school drop-off, you’re already late for work, and your child’s lip starts to quiver. A tremble turns into a wail, a wail into heart-rending cries as...
Emma Rowe looks at how families can end up paying hundreds of dollars in voluntary fees. As Australian families prepare for term 1, many will receive letters from their public schools asking them to pay fees. While public schools are supposed to be “free”, parents are regularly...
As the new school year is about to start, parents might need to monitor and support their children through social challenges at school. Parents worry about many things when their children first start school, but one concern often looms larger than all others: Will my child...
Officeworks' 2025 Back to School Appeal is set to make a significant impact by raising funds to support thousands of Australian students in need, ensuring they have the essential resources to thrive in their education through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. As the new...
Ask their teacher these questions instead, writes Jonathan Heard, Australian Council for Educational Research As school wraps up, families around Australia will be receiving their children’s school reports for the second half of 2024. This is the key way schools communicate with parents about how students are...
Pupil-free days may be tricky for parents, write Ellen Larsen and Mia O'Brien, but they are vital for teachers and schools. Pupil-free or student-free days may seem like an extra holiday for students and an inconvenience for parents who are juggling work and family. This week, some...
With reports of students abusing peers in primary schools, what can a parent do? Ask Daryl Higgins and Gabrielle Hunt An ABC report recently revealed a concerning rise in peer-on-peer sexual abuse within Australian primary schools. Data on Victorian schools shows hundreds of such incidents were reported in...
