External Learning

Rosie ClarkeWednesday, September 25, 2019
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Discover WA: cross-curricular learning by numbers

WA presents teachers with many opportunities to bring their students’ classroom projects to life.
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School NewsTuesday, August 20, 2019
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The Imagination Declaration: young Indigenous Australians want to be heard – but will we listen?

A group of school students from across Australia have just shown what real leadership on Indigenous issues looks like.
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School NewsMonday, August 12, 2019
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Outback fossil dig opens student eyes

A Year 10 student at St Michael’s College has pursued his dream of participating in a fossil expedition...
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Mandy ClarkeWednesday, July 31, 2019
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Excursion gold & hidden gems in Sydney surrounds

Most head straight forthe Sydney Opera House, the bridge, the harbours and the beaches but we decided to focus on…
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NSW Department of EducationTuesday, July 23, 2019
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School project maps Aboriginal heritage site

Students from Brewarrina Central School are piloting the project, working with Aboriginal Elders to identify landmarks significant to the local…
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Rosie ClarkeTuesday, June 18, 2019
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Developing learning experiences on camp

This can really make or break a school camp.
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NSW Department of EducationTuesday, June 18, 2019
1,589

Small school’s big gesture does it for farmers

Principal Krystal Magann said it was an opportunity for students to learn about the challenges their community, about 40 kilometres…
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School NewsWednesday, May 22, 2019
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Education union slates NAPLAN after online debacle

Ms Haythorpe said that a teacher’s assessment of their student was preferable to any standardised NAPLAN assessment.
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School NewsWednesday, May 22, 2019
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Not every school’s anti-bullying program works – some may actually make bullying worse

But a 2010 synthesis of many studies found programs encouraging students to help actually made bullying worse. This study was…
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National Captital Educational Tourism ProjectWednesday, May 1, 2019
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The Canberra experience: delivering the Australian curriculum

It has a rich collection of attractions providing curriculum-linked education programs immersing students in hands-on learning in spaces, where real-life…
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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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