Students chucking a sickie to attend a national climate rally have been offered a mock doctor’s certificate – signed by two top scientists – that cites a “major climate health concern” preventing kids from being in the classroom. Environmental activist ...
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Football Australia has taken the lead as the accredited Sporting Schools provider for football in the country, presenting an exciting opportunity for schools to integrate the sport into their curriculum. The program, crafted by the Football Australia technical and youth ...
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The founder of a Sydney Islamic home school centre has been charged with rape, non-consensual choking and assault. Mohamed El Bizry, founder and principal of Sunnah Life Academy (SLA) in Bankstown, was charged with one count of sexual intercourse without ...
More »Chaos amid latest bungled Yr 12 exam
At least nine mistakes have been found in the VCE exams this year, putting “undue stress” upon thousands of Year 12 students across a number of subjects. The latest has affected at least six students across at least three Victorian ...
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This year’s NAPLAN results drew the usual critique, followed closely by the customary hand wringing. Why the angst? They revealed that about a third of Australian students in years 5, 7 and 9 are performing below proficiency in writing, with ...
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In a world where flexibility and innovation in education have become paramount, a transformative approach has emerged to shape the way we learn and teach. Welcome to the era of hybrid learning - an educational approach that seeks to seamlessly ...
More »Qld paves the way for flexible schooling
The Queensland government has paved the way for all public primary and secondary schools to introduce flexible class schedules from next year – including four-day weeks and shorter days. The radical shake-up – effective from the first day of term ...
More »SA teachers walk off the job
South Australian public school teachers have voted to proceed with a full day strike today after pay and condition negotiations between the union and the government failed to reach an agreement. Thousands of SA teachers will walk off the job ...
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For over 30 years, PAA has been at the forefront of educational excellence, providing robust support to schools and specialist education staff to enhance student learning outcomes. Our dedication to professional growth and student success has made us a pillar ...
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Teachers will soon get access to three free short courses on classroom management and teaching strategies developed by the University of Adelaide. The short courses will be developed by the University of Adelaide Profesional and Continuing Education (PACE) and will ...
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