Special Consideration Requests Increasing
Aug 14, 2015
The number of students applying for special consideration for exams is increasing, particularly for anxiety and depression which comes under the banner of "Severe Health Impairment". More private than state schools apply on behalf of their students, possibly reflecting the fact they have teachers to do testing and have administrative support enabling them to make the applications. It's a concerning situation. Read the article here
Puppetmaking? In Melbourne or Sydney?
Great activities for Term 4- In Sydney - Aussie Puppetry Experience - Sydney/ACT, incursion K-4.
Hands-on Puppet Workshop, Victoria, P-6 (Image above)
Other puppet ideas here
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Flying Bookworm Theatre - primary and secondary incursions
There are very few incursion companies catering both to primary and secondary students. One is Flying Bookworm Theatre, who encourage delight in English and Drama for all audiences, though their focus is more for secondary students.
Touring is to Qld, NSW, ACT and Victor
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Last week of school for NSW/ACT, WA, SA!
They'll join Vic, Qld who had their first holiday sleep-in today.
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