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School NewsTuesday, June 4, 2024
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The unintended consequences of academic leniency

Principal Darren Lawson takes a closer look at the ongoing impacts of academic leniency, rolled out during the COVID pandemic.
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School NewsWednesday, May 15, 2024
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New teacher scholarship program provides resources where needed

Cool.org has launched a new scholarship program to help address long-standing challenges facing teachers and improve student outcomes.
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School NewsWednesday, May 8, 2024
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Early years strategy to ensure best start for Australian children

The Federal Government's Early Years Strategy aims to give all Australian students the best possible start to their educational journey.
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School NewsWednesday, May 8, 2024
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Relationships and sexual wellbeing in the Australian curriculum

Bloom-Ed warns that the sexual wellbeing of young Australians will suffer if the curriculum is not updated.
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School NewsTuesday, April 30, 2024
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AI collaboration and security in the classroom

Sarah Drysdale from Commbox discusses AI and cyber security innovations in 2024 for the education sector, and the impacts for…
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School NewsTuesday, April 9, 2024
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The alarming impact of ‘manfluencer’ culture on schools

Toxic masculinity and a rhetoric of male supremacy is causing concern among educators and prompting some women to leave the…
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School NewsTuesday, April 9, 2024
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Ensuring that students with dyslexia learn effectively

Skye McLennan discusses how with whole of school support, students with dyslexia can thrive, both in and out of the…
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School NewsTuesday, April 2, 2024
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How educators can outsmart AI in the assessment stakes

Deploying some innovative strategies can make it harder for students to pass off polished prose as their own work.
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School NewsTuesday, March 19, 2024
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The transformative power of Trauma-Informed Positive Education

In this term's Principal Speaks column, Peter Langham discusses how trauma-informed positive education transformed Monterey Secondary College.
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School NewsTuesday, March 12, 2024
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NAPLAN results to be released earlier than ever

ACARA has announced that results from this year's tests will be released earlier in the school year than ever before.
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The power of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom

Teachers around the country are embracing AI tools in an effort to ease administrative burdens and improve learning outcomes for students. BenQ sits at the forefront, with a suite of AI software solutions designed to work with existing BenQ smart boards, all with a human first approach. Martin Moelle, Managing Director of BenQ Australia explained: “Technology will never replace the classroom teacher. Our products are designed to support teachers and streamline processes, to make life easier for them. Anything we can do to give back time to teachers, to add time to the way that teachers can best deliver the curriculum is an endorsement of the R&D that we are doing for our constantly improving panel technology. “BenQ’s education technology reflects a core philosophy: to empower teachers, protect students, and deliver long lasting value.” BenQ’s AI tools are aligned with AI trends in Australian and New Zealand education, including a focus on equity, engagement, and instructional efficiency. The company harnesses AI to amplify the impact of educators and enrich the student experience through practical, accessible innovation. “We’ve developed a range of AI tools that are specifically designed for educators to make teaching more efficient and effective,” Martin said. AI tools …
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Peninsula Grammar Unveils World-Class Athletics and Sports Facility

Peninsula Grammar has officially unveiled its new, state-of-the-art athletics and soccer facility—an ambitious project that reflects the school’s commitment to excellence
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A stronger, safer outdoor space

Scully Outdoor Designs is a leading supplier of quality and innovative outdoor space products…
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OzHarvest’s FEAST Program Teaches Kids About Food Waste

Across Australia, students are learning about the issue of food waste and its environmental impact, positive food choices and easy classroom cooking through OzHarvest’s FEAST program. FEAST, which stands for Food Education and Sustainability Training, is a 10-week, teacher-led initiative for Primary School students in Years 5–6 and High School students in Years 7–8.
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Take the boring out of drinking water

Today’s academic environment is fast-paced. Easy access to clean, refreshing drinking water is more important than ever.
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Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous in modern life. Since ChatGPT first entered the mainstream in late 2022, teachers and school leaders have been embracing new ways to integrate AI and technology into the classroom.
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