Primary school
Why talking to a 90-year-old should be part of every school’s curriculum
Twice a week, pupils from Glenwood Public School walk over to a nearby nursing home to visit their “grand buddies”.
- Emily Kowal
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Education minister promises to reduce WA teachers’ workload in first major speech
Sabine Winton spoke at the State School Teachers’ Union WA state council conference following the release of a survey which revealed the key reasons teachers had considered quitting.
- Holly Thompson
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- The Age Schools Summit
‘Reclaim the classroom’: Catholic school discipline goes back to basics
Students at 290 Melbourne schools will be expected to meet higher standards of respect and behaviour under a new regime based on the principles of explicit instruction.
- Noel Towell
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- Phones
Gaming, smartphone addiction starts in primary school as daily screen times soar
The study of students in years four to eight found the average daily screen time for junior high schoolers was nine hours a day.
- Jordan Baker
Sydney student wins $276,000 in damages over ‘fateful’ school long jump
A north shore primary school student was left with serious injuries during a long-jumping session at the school’s sandpit.
- David Barwell
The tiny Victorian schools where every voice is heard and excursions fit in a car
Some Victorian parents worry about bulging class sizes, but that’s not an issue at these schools.
- Nicole Precel
Revealed: The plans for Australia’s first Hindu school
On a block of land in western Sydney, Australia’s fastest-growing religious group is planning its first foray into mainstream education.
- Mostafa Rachwani
‘Cut the fluff’: Fixing primary school maths one problem at a time
Australia has a problem with maths teaching. Now, using explicit and systematic new tools, schools are helping each other come up with the solution.
- Nicole Precel
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- Education
Right language to ensure these schools thrive is not being spoken, say parents and teachers
Demand for bilingual state schools is growing, but there are concerns pupils are missing out because of a fractured and inequitable system.
- Bridie Smith
Jaxson, 8, raps and loves the theatre. A dazzling show is letting him enjoy it
A performance that engages even the hardest to reach young people is “transformative” for students who often miss the wonder and joy of live theatre.
- Nicole Precel
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