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School NewsTuesday, November 16, 2021
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Being in a class with high achievers improves students’ test scores. We tried to find out why

There is a large body of research showing better peers can help increase a child’s test scores. But much less…
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School NewsTuesday, November 9, 2021
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School psychologists suffer burnout, ongoing job insecurity amid youth mental health crisis

The need for better conditions comes as the Federal Government considers a recommendation to introduce a ratio of one psychologist…
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School NewsTuesday, November 9, 2021
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Year 10 STEM champions design winning product

A waterproof wristband to track a swimmer’s heart rate, location and oxygen levels, the prototype was developed by the Science, Technology, Engineering…
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School NewsTuesday, November 2, 2021
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Put teachers at the heart of education recovery

More than 80 percent of teachers agree that wellbeing and morale has declined over the past 18 months, 67 percent…
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Heather Barker VermeerTuesday, October 26, 2021
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Tools to make classrooms more inclusive

As a concept, inclusion is often associated with minority groups such as people who experience disability, but inclusion is about…
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Rosie ClarkeTuesday, October 26, 2021
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Brain Bee Challenge to get students’ brains buzzing

The Australian and the New Zealand Brain Bee Challenges (ABBC and NZBBC), aimed at high school students in Years 10…
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Rosie ClarkeTuesday, October 26, 2021
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Refugee students struggle with displacement and trauma. Here are 3 ways schools can help them belong

Overall, there are more than 11,000 students from refugee backgrounds attending government schools in New South Wales and about 1,800…
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School NewsTuesday, October 26, 2021
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40% of year 12s suffer high anxiety. At exam time, here’s what parents can do to help

“Name it to tame it” is a parenting strategy developed by psychiatrist Dan Siegel. This approach is about helping children…
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NSW Department of EducationTuesday, October 19, 2021
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NSW Teachers excited to join their students in class

While it might be obvious that lessons involving movement, science experiments, drama and many arts subjects are very difficult to…
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National Captital Educational Tourism ProjectTuesday, October 19, 2021
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Federal government failure sees every Brisbane state student miss out $2162 school funding

With proper and fair funding from the Federal Government, every state school in Brisbane could employ an average of 17…
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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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