Kellie Haratsis comes to understand that multiculturalism is normal to a five year old. Some changes in life are easy; others challenge our thoughts and actions. Recently, our family moved from the country to Australia’s largest capital city. We had no time to explore options for...
‘It’s about making our children feel proud’, report researchers Marnee Shay, Fred Cobbo, Grace Sarra and Margaret Kettle One of the priorities of the Closing the Gap reporting is that Indigenous cultures and languages are “strong, supported and flourishing”. It also calls for Indigenous students to “achieve...
From March 13, NAPLAN testing for 2024 will begin, writes Rachel Leslie. Over the following two weeks, all Australian students in years 3,5,7 and 9 are expected to sit tests in literacy and numeracy. Results are then aggregated for schools and other demographics and made public....
And what makes a good one? Asks Chris Speldewinde In Australia we have a long history of taking children outdoors to learn about the natural environment. But thanks to computer games, tablets and busy lifestyles, children aren’t getting as much exposure to nature as they used...
Kids have a tendency to give our language a whole new meaning, writes Donna Reis. At my children’s primary school back in 2011, maths lessons are gay. Salami sandwiches are gay. Ironically, boys playing with girls in the playground is gay. In the late seventies, when I...
5 questions your child’s school should be able to answer about bullying, write researchers Nina Van Dyke and Fiona MacDonald As children returned to classrooms in 2024, school communities confronted bullying in person and via technology. In-person bullying and cyberbullying affect significant numbers of children and young people...
As a new school year starts, reports Sai Praneeth Jasti, many families should be making sure they have the right backpack for their child. While children can have firm ideas about how their school bags look – and schools have practical requirements about what students need...
Lauren Ball, looks at what are some healthier alternatives for kids’ lunches? Western Australia has introduced a limit on ham in school canteens. Parents are reportedly confused and frustrated. So what has changed and what evidence is it based on? Shutterstock/Joe Gough Reclassifying processed meats The WA Department of...
A new study into classroom practices, led by Dr Steve Murphy, has found extensive research fails to uncover how teachers can remedy poor student engagement and perform well in maths. His study shows valuable insights into the role of both teachers and parents in shaping a...
As the new school year starts, parents are often busy with new school shoes, covering schoolbooks and hunting out the right lunchboxes and pencil cases to get their children through. by Associate Professor Dani Tomlin, Dr Christine Nearchou, Dr Miya St John, Dr Peter Carew and...
