Suzy Barry

Suzy Barry is a freelance education writer and the former editor of School News, Australia.

Education

Suzy BarryTuesday, April 24, 2018
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What ‘depth studies’ mean for student learning.

The best depth studies include fieldwork and exposing students to real-world investigations. School News finds out more from Jenny Murphy…
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Education

Suzy BarryTuesday, April 24, 2018
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It’s no drama! How to stage a school theatre production.

Licensing, costumes, equipment and more: There's a lot involved in putting on a school theatre production but these pointers will…
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Education

Suzy BarryWednesday, April 18, 2018
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Make yourself heard: Tips to get the most out of your school’s new PA system.

Using the school public address system is not as difficult as you think if you follow a few simple guidelines.…
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Education

Suzy BarryWednesday, April 11, 2018
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How 3D printers are adding another dimension to student learning

Teachers can spice up classroom learning by using 3D printers. School News speaks to industry expert Jason Sparks about the…
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Education

Suzy BarryWednesday, April 4, 2018
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Changing modular rooms: how schools are transforming learning spaces

Traditional classrooms are getting a makeover as schools experiment with new designs, funky furniture and even outdoor learning spaces. Modular…
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News

Suzy BarryWednesday, March 21, 2018
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Combined PA system: an all-purpose solution

PA systems have come a long way since the days of screeching feedback that had students in fits of unauthorised…
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Education

Suzy BarryFriday, March 9, 2018
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The future of schools: Sir Ken Robinson explains what “was never true”

Sir Ken has often said, “teaching is an art form, not a delivery system” and with more Australian educators turning…
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Property

Suzy BarryWednesday, March 7, 2018
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Designing a nature play space for school

Dr Elizabeth K Nesbit of Trent University in Canada has been researching the effects of ‘nature connectedness’ and has found…
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News

Suzy BarryWednesday, February 28, 2018
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Online literacy tools help decode reading

The 'literacy wars' continue, yet phonics is emerging as a potential solution - we asked experts from the field for…
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Health & Safety

Suzy BarrySaturday, February 24, 2018
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St Stephen’s seven: drug overdose at elite Qld school

Six students have been released from hospital, while one remained in intensive care on Saturday after a drug overdose at…
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Many teachers are now looking to incorporate the latest scientific research on how to most effectively teach reading into their professional practice, to get students off to a great start on their literacy journey. Leading Australasian literacy provider, MultiLit, publishes a range of evidence-based literacy support and intervention programs for use by primary and secondary schools. As a research initiative of Macquarie University, MultiLit’s publications and associated professional development are continually informed by an ongoing program of research, led by Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM. Established 25 years ago, MultiLit’s mission is to bring about major educational change so that far fewer children are left to struggle in school with inadequate reading and related skills, the skills essential for academic success in all areas. The most recent addition to MultiLit’s suite of programs is InitiaLit, a three-year whole-class initial instruction program, for students from Foundation to Year 2. In the context of a Response to Intervention framework, InitiaLit is a Tier 1 program, and provides the essential core knowledge and strong foundations for students to become successful readers and writers. Since its release in 2017, InitiaLit has been implemented by more than 500 schools throughout Australia. In 2020, InitiaLit–Foundation, InitiaLit–1 …
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ELTHAM College leverages the powerful integration capabilities of SALTO smart access control

ELTHAM College is an independent, non-denominational, coeducational day school that caters for around 700 students from kindergarten to year 12. Its main campus is in the outer Melbourne suburb of Research (so named during the 19th century gold rush, when a ‘re-search’ of the area found rich deposits) with Year 9 taught from its site in Melbourne’s CBD.
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Bring the science of reading into your classroom with literacy programs and resources from MultiLit

Many teachers are now looking to incorporate the latest scientific research on how to most effectively teach reading into their professional practice, to get students off to a great start on their literacy journey.
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Galvin Specialised product selection guide for education solutions

Well-designed schools can improve learning outcomes, health, and wellbeing. Government Architects NSW outlines the following design objectives as key considerations for new school developments and upgrades.
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Premier leaders in leave-it and lock-it technology

Premier Lockers is an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of quality metal, laminate, and plastic school lockers Australia-wide.
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How schools are meeting the demand for expanded reading options

Students who can use texts from both school and other sources achieve stronger academic performance, according to National Assessment of Educational Progress data. Half of students with access to more than 100 books scored “proficient” in reading, compared with less than 15% of students with access to fewer books.
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