Primary School

From left, Sophie, Jason, Ben, Suzie and Cam eat plenty of vegetables with dinner.

Vegetables linked to higher NAPLAN scores

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Principals will be encouraged to get the health checks every second year..

Mother convicted, fined $500 after children skip school

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The simple way to connect with your son

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Second-grader stamps out loneliness in the playground with a 'buddy bench'

Christian Bucks, a second-grader from York in America, came up with a heart-warming idea to ensure children in his schoolyard need never feel lonely again.

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What is your child’s learning style?

Just like personalities, people have different learning styles. By understanding how your child learns you can help them get the most out of their schooling.

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Preparing for NAPLAN

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A question of ethics

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Engaged children lead successful lives

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The importance of failure

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Funny notes from teachers

Kids say and do some amusing things, depending on who you talk to - but sometimes teachers can be funnier.

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Devices used at school and for homework are making screen time monitoring harder for parents.

Devices in schools and at home means too much screen time for kids

Continuing to advance our students’ IT skills is an educational priority but does it come at the expense of their health?

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Inclusive education means all children are included in every way, not just in theory

There seems to be a lot of confusion and misinformation about what inclusion actually means.

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Principals scold parents for taking kids on holiday during school time

Principals criticise parents for taking kids on holiday during school time

Parents taking their children on holidays during the school term are sending the wrong message to their kids, educators say.

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How to manage the school pickup war zone

Impatient parents cutting in, double parking, not giving way and honking horns - do any of these sound familiar?

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Most teachers have a wide range of student ability in their classrooms.

Grattan Institute research reveals teachers face wide range in ability within class

Achievement levels in a single year can be so vastly spread that teachers grapple with a five to six-year difference between their most advanced and least advanced students.