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Interactive healthy living

Aimed at inspiring the next generation to love their fruit and vegetables, Woolworths has launched free Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours within its stores for early learning centre and primary school students. Read More

Rural vs the city

Skilling, attracting and retaining teachers in rural, regional and remote schools is an ongoing challenge faced by many Australian communities. As Dr Philip Roberts from the University of Canberra explains, in order to overcome this issue, we must first change our preconceived ideas. Read More

Victoria to ban mobile phones in schools

Mobile phones will be banned in all Victorian state primary and secondary schools from 2020, in a bid to tackle cyberbullying and reduce distraction in the classroom. Read More

Webinar: Renewable power for schools

In a webinar by Flow Power, presenters Stephen Au who manages Flow Power’s renewable portfolio, and Flow Power Business Development Manager Tricia Lorenzo, discuss how schools can go 100% renewable by accessing Corporate Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Read More
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Edval’s timetabling experts enhance efficiency

Edval's new Timetabler-in-Residence service provides a new model for school timetabling by pairing decision-makers with timetabling experts to deliver efficiency and long-term cost benefits, writes David Elliot-Jones.
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