School locked down after 13y.o. jumps fence, assaults four students
A Top End school has been locked down after an “unknown minor” aged 13 jumped the fence at recess and physically assaulted four students. The principal has issued a statement.
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A tiny grocer has breathed new life into one Darwin school’s dreams, with students excited to get a hands-on learning experience.
Educational ‘gatekeeping’ to end if specialist schools close, OT says
An inclusive education researcher says designing a new, inclusive school system – and removing the dual mainstream-specialist structure – will bring educational ‘gatekeeping’ to its knees.
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Degree of difficulty ‘good for students’
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Should your child start school early?
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