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Half a million dollars for more than 500 Aussie schools to grow enviro champions Some 538 Australian schools are set to receive up to $1000 each, around 500k in total, for environmental projects as the recipients of the first round of the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program.

Parents want support for teachers Mental health, school funding and digital literacy are top of mind for parents regarding their children’s education with an overarching concern around support for quality teachers and teaching.

New British School Jakarta Principal introduces IB for Middle Years With over 50 nationalities represented British School Jakarta has a very international student group and a global perspective, the IB program is a good match.

2019 SACE Art Show reveals plenty of new talent The 2019 SACE Art Show four-week exhibition at Light Square Gallery features paintings and drawings, sculptures, jewellery, costumes and multimedia works created by 129 Year 12 students.

Vivid Sydney’s Vivid School introducing creative industry futures Vivid Sydney has launched its inaugural Vivid School giving High School students in Years 9–12 the opportunity to meet artists behind the event’s light installations and inform them about careers in creative industries.

Central Coast Grammar School an education innovator says Cambridge An international reputation for innovation in education has seen Cambridge University include Central Coast Grammar School alongside 800 elite organisations recognised for their innovative practise in the Innovation 800 publication.

Grants open for Education Week Activities The Vic government is encouraging not-for-profits in the state to apply for grants to fund Education Week activities. This year is the 75th annual Education Week, which will have ‘Celebrating Careers’ as its theme.

Research-backed guide set to tackle cyberbullying A guide backed by years of research into bullying gives teachers a reference when confronted with cyberbullying and has been incorporated into the acclaimed PEACE Pack.

Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins joins Wakakirri National Panel The Wiggles are coming to Wakakirri with Emma Watkins the yellow Wiggle joining the 2019 National Panel. Emmy the dancing, drum playing, French speaking, bow wearing Wiggle is also a passionate advocate for sign language.

Chance to win a LEGO replica of your school When kids play with LEGO they’re creating, designing and engineering and the latest LEGOLAND Discovery Centre competition is encouraging that tradition.

Ambisie encourages students to chase dreams We all have those ‘what am I doing with my life moments’, it’s common and not that pleasant but three Melbourne social impact entrepreneurs are seeking to do something to encourage people to avoid that 'what if' angst.

Young females feeling unsafe, stressed Young women don’t feel safe, for half, walking alone at night is scary and a general fear impedes these women from leading their lives in a normal way. Worry seems to feature in the lives of many young women, 56.0% were concerned about coping with stress (compared with 26.2% for males).