Sheetal Singh

Sheetal is a freelance journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Read more of her terrific work in School News magazine.

Education

Sheetal SinghTuesday, November 2, 2021
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Unexpected Contributor to Aboriginal High School Completions

“Cultural recognition was identified as a unique driver behind students’ aspirations. Aboriginal students in Years 7 to 9 who 'feel…
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Property

Sheetal SinghTuesday, November 2, 2021
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QLD Gov to Build New ‘Game-Changing’ Facilities at Smithfield High

The Centre has two multipurpose courts, a performance stage, kiosk and box office, foyer, a sports science laboratory, five classrooms,…
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News

Sheetal SinghTuesday, October 12, 2021
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Vaccination Blitz for Education Staff and Students

The rolling program will be for students 12 years and over and education staff and will be an addition to…
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News

Sheetal SinghTuesday, October 12, 2021
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QLD Police School Program Rollout to Help Youth Choose Better Life

Queensland Government is rolling out a state-wide Project Booyah inspired School RESPECT Program, which will allow Queensland Police Service to…
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Food & Beverage

Sheetal SinghTuesday, October 12, 2021
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Vegan Preschool Takes an ‘I Wonder’ to Promote Healthy Green Habits

Kirsty Parker said the school’s teaching philosophy utilises play-based learning and an ‘I wonder’ approach, encouraging STEM activities and the…
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News

Sheetal SinghTuesday, October 12, 2021
436

WA Government to Support Science Program in State Primary Schools

More than 400 public schools in Western Australia will benefit from the new AU$18.2 million primary school science program, which…
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Education

Sheetal SinghMonday, August 23, 2021
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PRINCIPAL SPEAKS: Blue Mountains principal awarded Harvard scholarship

“Our school has a beautiful story. You hear of examples of distributive leadership, and this is an example that shows…
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Education

Sheetal SinghTuesday, July 27, 2021
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Regional coal mining school combines music with STEM

The tune of a coal mining region of NSW country has changed as a regional primary school starts its day…
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Health & Safety

Sheetal SinghWednesday, June 9, 2021
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EXCLUSIVE: Survivors and experts blame negligence in sex-ed for assault

Sexuality education in Australian schools is inconsistent across states and even though sex-ed is compulsory in schools, there is no…
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Administration

Sheetal SinghWednesday, March 10, 2021
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EXCLUSIVE: Teachers battle toxic culture, bullied in team meetings

Benny, a secondary college teacher and Bianca, a Victorian primary school teacher, recounted the toxic culture they have faced in…
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Money Confident Kids

Teaching young people real-life money management skills is key to ensuring the financial wellbeing of individuals and society more widely. But when you’re young, setting financial goals and planning how to get there can seem remote and unachievable…
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Meaningful and lasting behaviour change for your whole school

Emphasising the importance of a proactive, school-wide approach to positive behaviour management, a new professional development workshop series from MultiLit is empowering school leaders and teachers to create a positive learning environment for all students.
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ViewSonic Invites Aussie and Kiwi Teachers to join its new Online Community and Win Prizes

Teachers are among those who have been terribly affected during the pandemic. They had to adjust to unfamiliar teaching settings mostly on their own – learning new technology in a short period, digitising their lessons resulting in doubling their workload, and more.
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Pierlite’s air-purifying light fitting Aether is improving COVID safety at Australia’s schools

As the battle against COVID-19 continues into its third year, Australian lighting leader Pierlite is keeping students and teachers safer in the classroom.
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ACCO Brands is classroom ready with TruSens Air Purification

With face-to-face learning continuing in Australian Schools, the TruSens Air Purification range ensures cleaner air is essential on your school checklist.
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SALTO leads the way in electronic access control

Security is a high priority for schools. They have a duty of care to provide a safe working and learning environment for staff and students and need to protect valuable school assets, such as IT and sports equipment. Schools have to be able to control who can access their campus, their buildings and individual classrooms.
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