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Shannon MeyerkortWednesday, September 7, 2022
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Shakespearean Insults to Teach Your Class Grammar

Plenty of Shakespearan quotes and insults might sound too bawdy for kids, but there are also plenty of G-rated phrases…
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School NewsMonday, August 22, 2022
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Book Week: it’s not the costume that matters, but falling in love with reading

Too often kids experience what author and teacher Kelly Gallagher calls “readicide”: the “systematic killing of the love of reading,…
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Shannon MeyerkortTuesday, June 21, 2022
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Outback Teacher: Book Review

Book Review: A memoir by Sally Gare is an extraordinary glimpse into teaching in a different time and place with…
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Shannon MeyerkortWednesday, May 25, 2022
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8 Reasons to Use Listicles in Your Classroom

Listicles are a mashup of list and article: punchy, concise ways to digest lots of information, with plenty of scope…
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Shannon MeyerkortWednesday, May 4, 2022
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How to Organise an Author Talk for Book Week

Author talks and engaging authors and illustrators to speak to students can foster a sense of excitement about reading and…
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Rosie ClarkeWednesday, September 23, 2020
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Ipswich maths teacher wins School News holiday prize!

We are excited to announce the well-deserved winner of our Term 3 web exclusive competition!
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l.deanWednesday, August 12, 2020
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Zoom formals, virtual assemblies, peer care packages: Year 12 socials during COVID

When we caught up with Victorian school principals and senior school students, keeping social activities and milestones alive during lockdown…
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School NewsTuesday, June 23, 2020
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Children’s storytelling data reveals impact of COVID on literacy

Analysis from the largest children's story-writing event in Australia, reveals the impact COVID-19 has had on children’s vocabulary, interests and…
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School NewsWednesday, March 18, 2020
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What my students taught me about reading: old books hold new insights for the digital generation

Last year, 2019, saw the first cohort of students who were born in or beyond 2000 – the so-called digital…
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School NewsTuesday, March 3, 2020
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Young women won’t be told how to behave, but is #girlboss just deportment by another name?

It’s important to remember that girlbossing isn’t feminism, it’s capitalism.
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Create a Safer, Kinder, and More Resilient School Culture with Bullyproof Australia

Across Australia, teachers and school staff are being stretched beyond traditional roles—often without the tools or training they need. That’s where Bullyproof Australia steps in.
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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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