If you’ve ever worn a bright colour on a grey Monday morning and felt a tiny spark of joy flicker through the staffroom, you might have already experienced the power of dopamine dressing, without even realising it. It’s a trending term made popular by TikTok but believe it or not, it’s backed by real science. … Read more
Everyone you meet knows something you don’t know but need to know. Learn from them. ― C.G. Jung Think back to all the movies and stories where everything is resolved through the power of friendship. It’s a theme we see so often that it has become a cliché. But clichés usually stem from consistent outcomes. In … Read more
We understand the responsibility you have to your students, and we’ve seen just how tough it can be sometimes to show up and give 100% every day. While we can’t control things like your students’ behaviour or school bureaucracy, we can give you some tools to be able to control how you handle hurdles and … Read more
As a modern society, I think it is fair to say that we are all guilty of spending just a little too much time on our phones. Scrolling on social media really does seem like a great way to decompress after a long day in the classroom. Plus, that’s where most of us get our … Read more
We absolutely love hearing about your teaching experiences in the classroom, and therefore wanted to create a space where you can share your Term One highlights! Please comment below with any anecdotes, tips, or motivational tricks that might help other educators make the best of the terms to come! Want to maximise your relaxation time … Read more
Has your school been losing students to homeschooling? Since 2022, there has been a notable increase in families opting for homeschooling, with an estimated 42,452 students registered for home education across Australia. This trend has sparked discussions about the reasons behind this shift, the regulations surrounding registration and the welfare of students, the closely guarded … Read more
In today’s highly divided culture, it’s common to form strong emotional attachments to the issues or topics we believe in. While these passionate attachments may fuel our commitment and drive, they can also cloud our judgment, reinforcing our biases and making us more vulnerable to misinformation and less open to differing perspectives. This experience is … Read more
Did you know that more than half (51.5%) of Australian residents were born overseas, or have at least one parent who was? Australia is one of the most successful multicultural societies in the world. Harmony Week is a great opportunity to celebrate that, and it is also the perfect time to focus on inclusiveness, belonging, … Read more
Everyone belongs. What does this mean to you? Belonging has become something of a buzzword in the education community. It’s a term often discussed during school meetings; it’s even embedded in the Australian curriculum from early childhood all the way up to high school. Belonging itself is fundamental to our identity and overall wellbeing. Research … Read more
While the 2025 Australian Federal Election is yet to be called, the race to the polls has well and truly begun. It is likely that students and their families are seeing campaign material and speaking about what the upcoming election could mean. It is also likely that they are not, and students don’t understand the … Read more
