Sports & Recreation
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Bushwalking and bowls in schools: we need to teach kids activities they’ll go on to enjoy
Adults with positive memories of HPE are more likely to be physically active throughout their lives.
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Here’s how Aussie kids can move more at school, Nordic style
Mandating 60+ mins of activity per week, Nordic countries are aiming to only use specialist physical education teachers.
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Students & staff take on 10-week sports challenge
This year #TeamDizdar – led by Deputy Secretary, School Operations and Performance, Murat Dizdar – will face off against another…
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T20 challenge: High schoolers play cricket, drive safe
QLD's Palaszczuk Government is sponsoring the Secondary School T20 Challenge cricket competition for the first time to support young people…
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Nominate your school for $25k reconciliation week prize
The world premiere of a stage play, a school program to boost attendance and learning, and a fun run don’t…
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Watch the clock! Stellar scoreboards motivate teams
Check out the specs on new scoreboard tech: everything you need to know before purchasing!
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How physical activity in Australian schools can help prevent depression in young people
Physical activity programs within schools should also address the health, mental health and stress-reduction motivations for engaging in physical activity…
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Top-of-the-line school gym helps students activate body, mind and soul
St Philip’s Christian College principal Darren Cox is a firm believer that “fitness grows brain cells”.
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Choosing the best sport and play surfaces
No matter the surface or its desired use, there are certain considerations from a maintenance or purchasing position.
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Using the transformative power of theatre to enhance student wellbeing
Ken Robinson, in his seminal Ted Talk Do Schools Kill Creativity?, argues that our schooling systems are "educating people out…
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