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Term 1 Holidays start today for NT, QLD & VIC

Apr 04, 2025

Have a fun, relaxing break

All other states and territories finish next Friday 11 April.

Easter is incorporated into all the holidays but those that finish on 11th also include ANZAC day in their holidays. A pity for schools to miss those public holidays!

Image: Immigration: A Better Life in Australia, ironically, a Vic/Southern NSW incursion.




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Jun 12, 2026

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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Jun 11, 2026

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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Jun 10, 2026

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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