Creative Holiday Activities at Carclew - Adelaide

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 

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

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.