Halfway or more through Term 2 and end of Autumn
May 30, 2025
Halfway or more, through what a lot of teachers call the most productive term and it's the end of Autumn tomorrow - it's notable the year is speeding past.
Term 3 and 4 will be upon us soon, so start booking your events now. Just search our extensive show lists.
For those in areas with deciduous trees - we'll miss the autumn colour.
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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