Property
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Getting to grips with outdoor furniture options
Furniture has moved on from the simple wooden bench. Even the ‘Buddy Bench’, previously extolled for its inclusive, relationship-building benefits,…
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Children need playgrounds now, more than ever. We can reduce COVID risk and keep them open
As a result of pandemic restrictions, children all over the world are doing significantly less physical activity, and spending more…
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Riskier play, safer surfacing for school playgrounds
A little bit of risk is good for kids, according to researchers, because it helps promote resilience, more advanced social…
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Nature’s best teacher is a playscape
Schools connecting students with the land: one playscape build began with giant trees, now featuring boulders, mud kitchens, a riverbed…
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‘Got no friends? Sit on the buddy bench.’ Untested anti-bullying programs may be missing the mark
Efforts to reduce bullying are commendable. However, schools need to be aware of the possibility some bullying programs may inadvertently…
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Empower students with flexible seating
With growing evidence indicating learning environments have a direct impact on student achievement, increasing numbers of Australian schools and teachers…
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2020 a record year for building schools
Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said she was thrilled the next phase of school building is well underway with planners, architects…
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I redesigned a school playground for my PhD – and the children got better marks learning outside
My research showed that the children’s attainment in maths and science improved after teaching and learning outdoors. The Grade IV…
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Fire-ravaged school gets the best garden on The Block
Following a catastrophic bushfire threat, Year 4 student Skye Nye said she enjoyed having Tess and Luke at the school…
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NT moves toward solar-powered schools
It is expected to save 25 schools up to 40 percent of their energy costs.
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