There’s a quiet crisis growing in Australian schools and it’s something worth reading about. Recent data has revealed a concerning drop in literacy levels amongst Aussie students. In fact, as reported by ABC, some year 9 students are writing at a year 4 level. That’s not a typo, though I wish it was. Students are … Read more
One of the perks of being an educator in a country like Australia is having the privilege of learning from the diversity in our classrooms. After all, it is estimated that one in five Australians speak a language other than English at home. Our students have a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and … 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
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
Reading is one of the most critical skills a child will learn in primary school. It forms the foundation for learning across all subjects and plays a pivotal role in language development, cognitive growth, and emotional intelligence. As educators, it’s essential to encourage regular reading habits from an early age. One highly effective tool … Read more
Sacrifice involves denying ourselves in both small and significant ways for a greater purpose. It means giving time, energy, and resources to help those in need, spending time assisting others and putting others’ needs before our own. Sacrifice is often portrayed as a grand gesture in blockbuster movies, where characters give up something significant—often their … Read more
Early Years educators know all too well about the importance of the safety of children in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. Recent updates to the National Quality Framework (NQF) aim to reinforce safety standards across Australia. The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) released a comprehensive review in December 2023 focusing … Read more
Many schools have just started the third term of the year prompting the question: how do teachers begin the term in a way that will increase their sense of wellbeing? Research shows the way teachers relate to their students at the beginning of the term is a determining factor on their sense of wellbeing over … Read more
A social movement to limit teen sign-ups to social media sites launched in May by Nova Sydney radio presenter Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli and FINCH founder Rob Galluzo, has sparked national interest. 36 Months is a movement that aims to raise the minimum age for social media registration from 13 to 16 years of age, with … Read more
28 July – 8 August Class activity for upper primary and secondary students The Commonwealth Games are an excellent display of commitment, perseverance and sacrifice. The time and effort that athletes put into perfecting their craft is admirable, and we can learn a lot from our favourite sportsperson or team. Upper primary: Research your favourite … Read more
