Teacher’s Desk

Rosie ClarkeWednesday, August 26, 2020
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Vale, Sir Ken Robinson, “teaching is an art form”

We look back on our conversation with Sir Ken Robinson, a hero and advocate for educators, learners, and creative minds…
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NSW Department of EducationWednesday, August 19, 2020
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Lifelong learning opportunities for teachers

Approved teachers can now be supported to retrain as a teacher of a high-demand or specialist teaching area. There are…
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Daniela FaleckiWednesday, August 19, 2020
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First aid for teacher wellbeing

What if we could use the DRABC model alongside psychological strategies to act as first-responders to our wellbeing? These five…
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Amazing People SchoolsWednesday, August 12, 2020
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Op-Ed: How improving character improves wellbeing

By conducting a self-analysis, students are given the rare opportunity for introspection. Considering how little space exists for such activities…
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NSW Department of EducationWednesday, August 5, 2020
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From troubled teen to teacher

When Ken Barwick was in Year 7, he told his teacher his goal was to one day return to Bathurst…
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School NewsWednesday, August 5, 2020
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Secondary school textbooks teach our kids the myth that Aboriginal Australians were nomadic hunter-gatherers

It’s difficult to understand why a contemporary publisher of school textbooks would publish misleading or incorrect material. However, we do…
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NSW Department of EducationWednesday, July 29, 2020
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Two school leaders on facing a summer of bushfires and COVID-19

Michelle Wainwright, principal of Batlow Technology School, lives on a farm and lost everything in the fires that hit the…
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School NewsTuesday, July 21, 2020
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Gov confirms 90% of teaching students met literacy and numeracy standard benchmarks in 2019

The Federal Government is consulting through Education Council to secure state and territory government support for the release of more…
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School NewsTuesday, July 21, 2020
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Reading during coronavirus: books can be triggering, but difficult texts teach us resilience, too

Research has shown reading difficult texts with students requires care, and an awareness of how to approach content and trigger…
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School NewsTuesday, July 21, 2020
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Defunding arts degrees is the latest battle in a 40-year culture war

Since the 1980s, the humanities have been particularly vulnerable to funding cuts. This was driven by the hostility of conservative…
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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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100% Australian Made Indoor Sports Flooring

With Australia’s weather becoming increasingly volatile and unpredictable, having a safe, multi-purpose indoor gym is becoming an increasingly valuable resource for schools.
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