teenagers

Cyber-bullying is pervasive, but that doesn’t mean we should accept it

Bullying has long been a problem within schools, and it has been sad to watch bullying morph into a new…

7 years ago

Why teens and teachers could benefit from a later start

As PISA results continue to plummet, and dissatisfaction with the school system grows from all stakeholders, researchers worldwide are looking…

7 years ago

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

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

Body image: taming the beast with media literacy

In 2008, a Victorian government document titled Because Mental Health Matters Consultation Paper argued for ‘further development of positive body…

7 years ago

Storage lockers for healthy spines and security

While private schools in Australia generally have lockers for high school students to store their heavy bags, many state schools…

7 years ago

Principal: school doesn’t work for most kids

“Secondary school, at least, only really works for about a third of students,” according to Templestowe College principal Peter Hutton.…

7 years ago

High school students pilot Mars mission by sending code into space

Thanks to recent advances in science and technology, humans are closer than ever to putting boots on Mars. The University…

7 years ago

Special Report: Is the quest for success harming our kids?

Lucy Clark, author of Beautiful Failures on pressure, parent-teacher relations and the pitfalls of “the quest for success”.

7 years ago

Schoolies to take pledge against violence

As the year draws to a close, the dreaded schoolies week will soon be upon us, and in Queensland at…

7 years ago

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