Education

School NewsTuesday, August 16, 2022
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Push for Co-Ed is setting back girls in STEM, says all-girls’ school principal

The shift to co-ed schools could leave a generation of girls as collateral damage and set back efforts to increase…
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Shannon MeyerkortTuesday, June 28, 2022
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Celebrate First Nations Scientists with these books for NAIDOC WEEK

As the oldest, continuous living culture on earth, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are among the earliest astronomers, chemists,…
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School NewsTuesday, June 28, 2022
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Scholarships open for “high potential” Year 8 girls around Australia

The Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship Program provides high-potential Year 9 girls experiencing socio-economic disadvantage with tools and support, and…
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School NewsTuesday, June 14, 2022
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Every teacher needs to be a literacy teacher – but that’s not happening in most Australian schools

Few Australian schools have whole-school literacy policies that include practical plans for building student literacy across learning areas. That’s the…
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School NewsWednesday, June 1, 2022
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Dumbed-down curriculum means primary students will learn less about the world and nothing about climate

The only world knowledge retained in the revision is the study of Australia’s neighbouring countries in year 3 and Asia…
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School NewsTuesday, May 24, 2022
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‘Stop measuring black kids with a white stick’: how to make school assessments fairer for all

Some might argue that if assessment includes languages other than English, the teacher will not be able to understand and…
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School NewsWednesday, April 27, 2022
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All teachers need to teach language and literacy, not just English teachers

Linking language and literacy outcomes to the English syllabus in an attempt to improve students’ writing across all subjects is…
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School NewsTuesday, April 26, 2022
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‘Is this really fair?’ How high school students feel about being streamed into different classes based on ‘ability’

Some students in higher-ability classes said they felt more confident and motivated, but students in lower streams reported conforming to…
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Mark HarrisTuesday, April 5, 2022
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ambassador School’ Principal Speaks: Our high-impact practices that lead student learning

Principal of one of the country's highest performing schools, Mark Harris talks us through some of his school's most effective…
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School NewsTuesday, April 5, 2022
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How to assist learners with dyslexia

Before they are diagnosed, many children develop coping strategies to try to disguise their dyslexia. Negative coping mechanisms include students…
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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. While some worry about the impact tools like chatbots might have on student learning, AI can be used to enhance the classroom experience for both students and teachers. Instead of fearing AI, educators should look for ways to incorporate AI and technology into their classrooms, to ease workloads, streamline processes, and make material more accessible to all students. The Federal Government’s Framework for Generative AI in Schools says that AI technology has “great potential to assist teaching and learning and reduce administrative workload.” Increasingly accessible and sophisticated, AI provides opportunities not previously possible. Chances are, you’re already using AI apps in your classroom, and you might not even realise. A 2023 report found that just over 70 percent of primary teachers and up to 80 percent of secondary teachers were using AI tools in their work. Teachers said AI tools saved them time, allowing them to quickly develop learning tasks for students. Reduced administrative stress, quick lesson alterations to suit different learning needs and making …
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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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