April Fools Day
Apr 01, 2026
The tradition of playing tricks on 1st April goes back hundreds of years, but the meaning behind it is unknown.
So, pinch and a punch for first day of the month - from us, whatever it means.
Image: Who else but the master of trickery, Tim Ellis. In These Are A Few of My Favourite Tricks, Vic incursion Yrs 1- 7.
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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