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Oscar YildizWednesday, May 17, 2017
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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…
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Education
James WilliamsMonday, March 6, 2017
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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…
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Suzy BarryWednesday, February 22, 2017
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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…
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Suzy BarryMonday, February 6, 2017
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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…
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Suzy BarryMonday, January 30, 2017
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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…
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Administration
Suzy BarryMonday, January 30, 2017
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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…
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Rebecca EnglishMonday, January 30, 2017
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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.…
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School NewsTuesday, January 24, 2017
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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…
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Suzy BarryMonday, November 21, 2016
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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”.
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Suzy BarryTuesday, November 8, 2016
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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…
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Humanforce helps to reduce staff turnover for Story House Early Learning

Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has successfully partnered with Story House Early Learning to elevate their visibility and efficiency of its operations, when it comes to people and workforce management.
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Free 2024 Learning Support Forum Webinar – World Class Presenters

Last year over 6,000 educators and health professionals registered for the 2023 Learning Support Forum. This year we are pleased to announce another great line-up of presenters. Four excellent presentations on highly relevant topics.
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BenQ’s Smart Interactive Boards: Merging User Security, Health Focus, and Advanced Cloud Management

A global leader in display solutions, BenQ’s next generation of large-format interactive displays stands out as the first to offer full support for Google Mobile Services (GMS) while integrating world-first health-related features. This innovative combination revolutionises the user experience by providing seamless access to Google Play and other Google apps. Additionally, BenQ Board users can expect enhanced security, health-focused functionalities, and advanced cloud management capabilities. Powerful BenQ collaboration tools: All BenQ Boards come with EZWrite, a feature-rich whiteboarding software designed for engaging discussions from any location. It also has InstaShare, a wireless screen-sharing solution that gives users more flexible ways to share and present from any device. Hassle-free centralised management: BenQ offers directory service syncing with the BenQ Identity and Access Management (IAM) Schools that manage their user lists on services such as Google Workspace, ClassLink, Microsoft Entra ID, LDAP servers and other SAML-based providers can easily use these to limit access to their Android-based smart boards. Streamlined Onboarding and Management Effortless onboarding is essential for new school tech. BenQ simplifies this with two methods: scan each device’s barcode with your phone for automatic binding or bulk enroll boards via CSV file. Device and network settings can be copied through USB …
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EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools (ANZ)

The EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools, organized by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and set to take place on 31 July – 2 August 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.
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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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