Sequel dropped for popular Top End children’s book
Marty the Mallard is returning to book shelves in a new adventure that features cyclones, Darwin Waterfront and a new best friend.
Early Education
Assaults, threats: Two in three principals targeted in NT schools
Two in three NT principals were victims of threats or assault in 2023, with a local education leader sounding the call for help before an “exodus” within the profession occurs. Read the report.
Bookworms rejoice: Reading challenge launched for NT kids
Chief Minister Eva Lawler says she wants to break records with the 2024 Reading Challenge, fostering literacy, engagement, and lifelong learning across the Territory’s schools.
Childcare could cost just $10 a day: See if you will be eligible
Relief is on the way for Aussie parents with changes planned to childcare fees and paid parental leave. See how they affect you.
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2300+ Transitions: All the My First Year class photos
IT’S finally here! Check out all the photos from our My First Year 2020 feature online now. SEE ALL 2366 TRANSITION STUDENTS’ smiling face here
SNEAK PEEK: Transition kids get silly during My First Year photos
It’s not all serious stances when school photos are taken. Sometimes you’ve got to be a bit silly too. WATCH THE SNEAK PEAK VIDEO NOW
Sneak peek at Transition photos
THERE’S something magical about the beaming faces of our young school students as they begin their first year.
‘Hazardous’ children’s masks selling online
“Ridiculous” face masks designs with attached dummies are being marketed online for young children, but the creations have raised serious concerns.
Childcare attendance dwindles as outbreaks grow
There are fears the childcare sector could crash as attendance dwindles “far below” a sustainable threshold and outbreaks in centres grow.
Why quality of childcare depends on where you live
A damning report by Australia’s childcare watchdog reveals the quality of care and education children get depends very much on where they live. Search most and least advantaged areas in your state.
Childcare crisis to hit class of 2021
The end of free childcare has prompted experts to raise concerns about preschoolers who have had their early education interrupted and in some cases may have to pull out of care.
Fears for kids in anti-vax childcare
Vaccination advocates say research shows vaccination uptake in early childhood education centre staff is low and needs urgent government intervention.
Smart ways to keep kids learning while stuck at home
Kids being kept away from school because of the coronavirus outbreak now have curriculum-based activities at their fingertips for free.
The Wiggles under fire for going on TikTok
Cyber safety experts are alarmed after much loved children’s group The Wiggles opened an account on the video sharing app TikTok, which has an age limit of 13 and over.
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