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School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

Recess and lunch are generally regarded as “breaks” from learning – where children can play or have free time.

Father’s death leads Melbourne brothers Ryan and Dhanush to seek community help to continue schooling

In the weeks after his death, the boys’ mother was hospitalised for acute mental health care and later travelled to India to be supported by her sisters, leaving the brothers without a parent able to care for them in Australia.

Here’s your chance to let students fly with aviation STEM

Applications have opened for Aviators in Schools, an initiative led by the CSIRO in partnership with Aviation/Aerospace Australia that connects teachers with industry experts to bring real-world aviation experience into primary and secondary schools.

Rottnest Island school camp subsidy opens to give WA students unforgettable experiences

Now in its third year, the initiative makes overnight school camps on the island more accessible, offering eligible families savings of more than $150 per child for a three-night stay.

Did the kids stay up late in the holidays? 3 ways to get sleep routines back

With a little planning and patience, you can bring sleep back into your routine without turning bedtime into a nightmare.

Australia needs a school lunch program – like many other high-income countries

School meal programs may provide breakfast, lunch, snacks or food to take home, but in many countries they include a school lunch.

The key academic skill you’ve probably never heard of – and 4 ways to encourage it

When parents think about their child’s education, they probably focus on basic skills and exam results, the amount a child is trying and their wellbeing.

$13m funding aims to help young Australians learn new languages

The Community Language Schools Grants Program will help these schools modernise digital learning tools, reach more school-aged children, and continue providing high-quality language education across all year levels.

12-year-old Aarav expelled from Sydney school for playing in national tennis competition

His parents, Lavanya and Hari, said they were shocked by the school’s decision, pointing out that Aarav had only missed two days of school this year for tennis.

Pakistani national charged over alleged visa breach in Sydney

AFP alleges that the 37-year-old failed to comply with his visa-mandated curfew by going within a prohibited distance of a school.

Must-read

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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