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Mandy ClarkeWednesday, October 16, 2019
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Zoos have quantifiable learning benefits
A visit to the zoo in 2019 is not about getting up-close-and-personal with a wild animal, although children will certainly…
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Rosie ClarkeWednesday, September 25, 2019
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Discover WA: cross-curricular learning by numbers
WA presents teachers with many opportunities to bring their students’ classroom projects to life.
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School NewsMonday, August 12, 2019
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Outback fossil dig opens student eyes
A Year 10 student at St Michael’s College has pursued his dream of participating in a fossil expedition...
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Mandy ClarkeWednesday, July 31, 2019
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Excursion gold & hidden gems in Sydney surrounds
Most head straight forthe Sydney Opera House, the bridge, the harbours and the beaches but we decided to focus on…
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Nurturing Brilliance: STEM education for First Nations students

Learning is lifelong. So, let’s help spark an interest in First Nations students looking to take their first (or next) step.
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Free education resources to support health and well-being in children with Eczema

A grassroots charity is offering every Australian teacher and parent access to free eczema resources as part of a passionate campaign to support the health and wellbeing of children battling this devastating skin condition. With one in three children under age 6 struggling with eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis), Eczema Support Australia is supporting schools to better support students living with the extremely itchy and painful condition that has a huge impact on quality of life, and which is often misunderstood. “School-age children with eczema often experience physical, emotional and educational struggles, which jeopardise their long-term well-being,” says Ms Funk, whose twin sons have battled chronic eczema since birth. “The condition can lead to low confidence, absenteeism from school and isolation, while younger children in early learning are also at risk of adverse health and well-being when their needs are not met,” according to Ms Funk. Eczema Support Australia has developed two free tools for educators to support the health and wellbeing of children with eczema: The Eczema Awareness Course for Educators is a 45-minute e-learning course which promotes greater awareness of the complexities surrounding eczema and the impact it has on a child’s life and education. Access HERE. …
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Set your laptop free!

CommBox focuses on revolutionizing Australian classrooms with its Classic S4 interactive screen. Addressing teachers’ needs for flexibility and convenience, harnessing it’s education technology to reducing laptop dependency.
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BenQ Launches First EDLA-Certified Interactive Displays

BenQ, a global leader in Display Solutions for Education, has announced its next generation of interactive displays.
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Thrive: Practical strategies to nourish teacher wellbeing

In this empathetic and practical guide, Daniela Falecki answers the encompassing question, ‘How can I thrive at work?’
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Improved COLA functionality at Carlton Public School

The addition of a PA system to a covered outdoor learning area can greatly improve the functionality of the space. This was the experience at Carlton Public School.
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