The word ‘Bravery’ has topped the list in the Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand (OUP ANZ) 2019 Children’s Word of the Year, following over 400 writing submissions from Australian primary school students.
OzHarvest brings a FEAST to Australian primary schools
FEAST, a new curriculum aligned education program from OzHarvest that inspires kids to eat healthy food, waste less and become change-makers in their local communities will be rolled out across Australia.
Victorian Government announces VCAL Review
The Victorian Government will undertake a major review of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) in schools to make reform recommendations that seek to improve transitions for students between school, further training or education and work.
The shortage of male teachers in primary schools
There are some common misconceptions about why we should be concerned about the shortage of male teachers in Australian primary schools. New research suggests the reasons more males are needed in the teaching profession are different to what many think.
World’s Greatest Shave 2020 School Challenge
The Leukaemia Foundation is calling on schools across the nation to register for its World’s Greatest Shave 2020 School Challenge, giving students the opportunity to come together and raise funds to support those living with blood cancer.
Remote schools benefit from Earn & Learn initiative
Over 150 remote schools across Australia will benefit from Woolworths’ Remote Schools Program, launched this year as part of the supermarket’s popular Earn & Learn initiative.