International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Sep 26, 2024
This was the very first resolution of the United Nations in 1946. The UN has actively sought to achieve nuclear disarmament since.
Despite the urging of every United Nations Secretary-General today around 12,100 nuclear weapons remain, threatening our entire world. Australia was the site of nuclear testing by the British. Why didn't they do it in the UK? I think we know why. Why on earth did the Australian Government approve this?
(image: Nuclear Testing in Maralinga by the British from 1952 -1963)
Rich Schools, Poor Schools
Australia’s schooling system is among the most highly segregated in the OECD. Public schools educate the majority of disadvantaged students, while there is concentrated advantage in private schools.
This situation can be attributed, in large part, to our school funding arrangements. Recent research
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Hurry if you haven't sorted Book Week
As Term 3 is almost upon us, if you haven't sorted a Book Week incursion, hurry! If you're flexible with dates, you might be able to swing one of our great shows.
See our Book Week Shows here.
Image: Something Special Live - Available NSW, QLD, ACT,VIC,SA & WA
Livestream version available nationally
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Naidoc Week in 2026
The next cultural day to celebrate nationally is NAIDOC week. This year on 5-12 July, when all Australian schools are on holiday. The likely time schools could celebrate is the first week of July, when some states are still at school.
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