australian education

Biggest overhaul of NSW year 12 syllabus in 20 years

New syllabuses for HSC English, maths, science and history were released on February 20, updating the knowledge and skills students…

7 years ago

Principals’ health survey sparks concern

A statement released February 15 by the Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) has expressed concern following the release…

7 years ago

Rethinking how we assess learning in schools

There is a major flaw in the way we currently assess school students. By labelling them as either “good” or…

7 years ago

Educational adventures without the headaches

School News sourced some opinions from experts in the field about current trends in educational tourism, discovering that educational tourism…

7 years ago

Last chance to enter School News writing competition

Last chance for students to enter the inspirational teacher competition. The winning student receives $500 worth of books for their…

7 years ago

Stop focusing on ‘the problem’ in Indigenous education

Much attention in Australian Indigenous education is paid to the “achievement gap” and not nearly enough is paid to the…

7 years ago

More to floor safety than preventing slips and spills

There's more to floor safety than the ‘archetypal accident’; the slip or fall. Other factors relating Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)…

7 years ago

School apps keep parents in touch

The frantic scramble for 30 swimming notes, hunting in lost property for spare goggles, towels, or a size six pair…

7 years ago

Why do we need a phonics test for six-year-olds?

Education minister Simon Birmingham has announced that all Australian six-year-olds will soon be required to do a phonics test and…

7 years ago

Expert panel to progress year one phonics test

The Turnbull Government has announced an expert group of principals, teachers, speech specialists, academics and researchers will progress the staged…

7 years ago

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