Community Connections
Students at Al Siraat College in Epping have embraced the Shoebox4Syria campaign, preparing thousands of gifts for Syrian children in refugee camps. Read the...
Best of the Web: Tips for Reading to Kids, Why You Should be a Lazy Parent, and the Sadness of the Empty Nest
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.
Telling the Story of the Third Paradise
Independent Schools Victoria is hosting our second Third Paradise Forum in May, where students will talk about their work towards creating a sustainable world....
Lessons in Resilience
Scott Harris suffered traumatic brain injury in a motorbike accident. Nine years later, he's redefined resilience. He tells his remarkable story, sharing the lessons...
Hey Diddle Diddle: Why Nursery Rhymes Produce Successful Readers
Nursery rhymes might be unpopular with some parents, but as Diane Bourke explains, rhymers become readers.
Get a Job: Tips for Teenagers on Finding Work
Part-time work for teenagers can give them money and independence. In this repost of her popular article, careers expert Helen Green offers some practical...
Besting the Bullies: How Having Many Friends Can Make a Difference
New research shows that having a group of friends can help a child's resilience in the face of bullying.
Best of the Web: Start Classes Later, Dance as Important as Maths, and Getting to Know My Child’s Dyslexia
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.
Kids and Screen Time: Why Parents Should ‘Drop the Guilt’
A new book urges parents to 'embrace the good' that screens can offer. We speak to the author Anya Kamenetz.