Primary School

Students in the middle of taking the opportunity class tests.

Cool kids: why little brains need air conditioning to learn

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Child Genius contestant 12-year-old Nathan at his home in Brisbane.

What it's really like to be a child genius

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I prioritise socialising over homework. This is why

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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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Engaged children lead successful lives

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Crackdown on families trying to game Sydney school catchments

Principals are asking parents to sign statutory declarations to ensure families are not gaming strict enrolment policies.

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This Year Three student has no time for homework.

Kid's hilarious response to homework is all sass

The school year has begun and with it the dreaded afternoon battles over homework.

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One teacher gave her class a very special welcome.

How one teacher made her students feel extra welcome this year

A Year Four teacher at a Queensland primary school went above and beyond to ensure her students were ready to start their school year - giving them goodie bags full of meaningful items.

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She is still a mother who just always wants the very best for her child.

A note from the mother of 'that' child

Dear mamas in the schoolyard, I want to write you this letter in the hope that it may help you to understand.

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Like-minded peers of similar abilities and interests can provide important support.

Should gifted students go to a separate school?

Grouping students with like-minded peers of similar abilities and interests can provide important emotional and social support.

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Other kids are capable of breaking your child's heart.

'Since when did mean girls behaviour start in kindergarten?'

The first day of school, I'd done everything to ensure my daughter would have a happy time at school. Kindy is only learning to read and having fun with numbers, right? Nothing serious.

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How can you get everyone back into the swing for the first day back at school?

Five tips to get your kids organised for school

If your family is anything like mine, you've really let your routines go over the holidays, but you know the time is coming when it's all going to come back and slap you in the face.

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Foodie Packs - the solution to school lunches this year?

Is this the answer to school lunchbox boredom?

It's the healthy and super convenient school-lunch solution that has everyone paying attention – including Spice Girl Melanie Brown, who's been in Sydney filming X Factor with her kids in tow. In fact, Mel B loved single mother-of-two, Alizah Maryanka's Foodie Packs so much, she jumped on board as a business partner last week.