Health+Wellbeing
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Attendance levels drop 15 per cent in five years
School attendance levels have dipped for another year, with the number of students attending classes falling below pre-Covid-19 levels. Across…
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Adolescence has sparked fears over teen slang – but emoji don’t cause radicalisation
Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s crime drama Adolescence has earned widespread praise for its portrayal of incel culture and male…
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There’s a new ‘rapid review’ into school bullying. Research shows we need to involve the whole school to stop it
About one in four students report being regularly bullied in Australian schools. Children who are bullied can feel anxious and…
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Helping boys find their own masculinity: Opinion
Today’s students are exposed to a world where a man found liable for sexual abuse has become the President of the…
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‘I was scared’: many student teachers had bad maths experiences at school. Here’s how they can do better
What do you remember about maths at school? Did you whizz through the problems and enjoy getting the answers right?…
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7 no-time self-care practices to avoid burnout this year
It's well established that teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers, and after returning to the classroom last year,…
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New research: See what books students are reading
A survey of 62,000 students from 440 schools across Australia has revealed the most popular books for each student by age group.…
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How to help students create new friendships, and revive old ones
According to the latest State of the Nation Report, more than 27 per cent of primary school students and 36…
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What to ask after “Are you OK?”
The close interaction between educators and students means they may notice changes in behavior, appearance, mood, or performance in students…
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Six feel-good classroom activities for primary school students
Looking for some simple and fun wellbeing activities for primary school students? Student wellbeing program provider Peer Support Australia created…
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