Jul 24, 2015
Transition to Secondary School
Interesting article on transition from ACER on Transition from Primary to Secondary School. Research from 20 Catholic primaries in Perth, found g...
Jul 23, 2015
Discipline problems? Relate
As teachers well know, corporal punishment has detrimental effects on children. Research suggests the most effective way to create desireable behaviou...
Jul 22, 2015
All back at school nationwide
We hope you've all had a great break. We're halfway!! Lots of great events to inspire your students on SFS.
Now's a great time to book events for you...
Jul 21, 2015
Good news for Teachers
Walk fast, live longer. Apparently how fast you walk is an indicator of your health and vitality. Teachers are noted for their speed between classroom...
Jul 13, 2015
Term 3 starts for most this week.
Back to school today for Qld and Vic. NSW goes back Tuesday. Another week for everyone else.
Now's the perfect time to plan for the rest of the...
Jul 09, 2015
School Funding - How much and how it's spent
Very interesting article covering the complex area of school funding in our favourite source, The Conversation. Read it here
Jul 07, 2015
First Black American Prima Ballerina
How fantastic to read the story of Misty Copeland in the New York Times - not only is she the first black american prima ballerina with the American B...
Jul 03, 2015
All on holidays from today!
One of the few times in the year all Australian schools are on holidays.
Have a great break everyone!
Jul 02, 2015
Changes to Federal Arts Funding a disaster for Schools and Arts Companies
As we've already reported, the change in arts funding for companies touring Australia is potentially diabolical.
This year, we've seen touring theatr...
Jul 01, 2015
July 1
New financial year. Halfway through calendar year. Most schools on break or about to be. An ideal time to reflect, relax and plan for the next s...
Jun 30, 2015
Enjoy the end of the financial year!
Any left over money? Spend it on the arts!
Jun 26, 2015
Happy Mid Year Break NSW, Qld and Vic!
A few days to go ACT, SA, Tas and WA.
Jun 26, 2015
Does your accent help or hinder you?
Interesting article in The Conversation about how accent in Australia is not as important as in Britain in getting into better jobs. No surprise there...
Jun 24, 2015
Holidays Coming...
Nearly there...NSW, Vic and Qld schools break up this week, for the mid-year break, if they haven't already. NT schools paved the way, finishing up la...
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