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School NewsWednesday, March 6, 2024
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Entries open for ResourceSmart Schools Awards

The sustainability initiative this year celebrates 15 years, and all Victorian schools are encouraged to enter.
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School NewsTuesday, February 27, 2024
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How to build positive teacher-student relationships

Christopher Hudson shares two successful strategies for building positive relationships with your students.
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Education

School NewsWednesday, February 14, 2024
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Fostering culturally safe classrooms

Taribelang Bunda woman Harmony Domaille provides a First Nations perspective of how teachers can create culturally inclusive classrooms.
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School NewsWednesday, February 14, 2024
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New partnership to tackle mental health issues

Matterworks has joined forces with ABC to deliver relatable content around mental health to Australia's young people.
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Opinion

School NewsWednesday, February 7, 2024
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Curating Inquiries: Grant Lewis

Grant Lewis interrogates our learning and inquiry periods, and asks, why are they like this, and do they need to…
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Education

School NewsTuesday, January 30, 2024
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The future of the Australian education sector

Fleur Johnston, CEO and Founder of PeopleBench, asks how bad will we let it get, before we implement real and…
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School NewsMonday, January 29, 2024
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Benefits of future-ready school approaches

New research suggests it is time to move away from ATAR as a measure of student success and recognise its…
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School NewsMonday, January 29, 2024
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Back to school wellbeing tools

R U OK? has released new resources designed to develop the capacity of students to support someone who might be…
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School NewsTuesday, December 12, 2023
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ICT challenges schools must contend with in 2024

With technology now deeply embedded in the school system, teachers and administrators must be laser focused on sourcing and managing…
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School NewsMonday, December 4, 2023
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Framework for AI use in schools

Lucinda McKnight and Leon Furze from Deakin University explain why caution is still necessary when using AI in schools.
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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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