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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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

‘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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

NT moves toward solar-powered schools

It is expected to save 25 schools up to 40 percent of their energy costs.

4 years ago

Five new QLD state schools coming in 2021

Two primary schools, two high schools and one special school are now underway, with a $320m investment.

4 years ago

Students turn toilets into art spaces for wellbeing

Cessnock students have turned their school bathrooms into works of art and havens of mental health as part of a…

4 years ago

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