May Day
May 01, 2025
First of May, in many northern hemisphere countries, marked the beginning of Summer and was celebrated from ancient times.
More recently, it was the day that celebrated the winning of rights for workers. Labour Day in Australia is celebrated on different dates in different states in March and October, but not on May 1.
Image: Immigration- A better life in Australia, incursion, Vic, Yrs 3-6. We chose this pic because many immigrants do so in order to work....
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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