school closures
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In the News
Over 865 schools close to prepare for Cyclone Alfred
The NSW and Qld premiers have confirmed more than 800 schools have been closed in South-East Queensland and the Northern…
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Firefighter creates programs with teachers in mind
As another bushfire season comes to a close, emergency services are urging schools not to neglect their fire safety knowledge.…
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In the News
Pandemic review says schools should remain open, expert disagrees
A new report calling for Australia’s schools and universities to remain open during future Covid-19 outbreaks has been critiqued for…
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In the News
NSW schools shut down amid Covid surge, isolation rules could be relaxed
Schools across NSW are either closed or operating with minimal staff due to the spread of Covid-19, forcing teachers and students…
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In the News
Schools close as Queensland flooding continues
Almost 1000 schools across south-east Queensland were closed from Monday, and people urged to work from home, as severe flooding shows…
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Health and Wellbeing
ReachOut survey reveals more than half of students reported poor mental health or wellbeing in 2021
Mental health organisation ReachOut has released disturbing new findings that show approximately one-third of Australian students are reporting that study…
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Health and Wellbeing
Educational leader urges parents to worry less, but questions the ongoing obsession with the HSC and current education model
An educational leader is not only recommending parents try to worry a little less during homeschooling periods, but is also…
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Melbourne primary school forced to close, two more put on Covid alert as Victoria’s Covid-19 outbreak worsens
Health authorities have revealed three Melbourne schools are on high virus alert as the state’s Covid-19 outbreak worsens. Department of Health…
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In The Classroom
Report finds 1.25 million students fell behind during school closures
Research conducted by the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) has concluded that 1.25 million Australian children fell behind in learning…
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Health and Wellbeing
Teachers urged to avoid rushing students through maths curriculum they’ve “lost”
Maths experts have warned that, as students return to school after COVID-19 closures, rushing through content to catch up will…
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