As a parent of primary school kids, I recently went to my child’s carnival to show my support.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.