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1000th PEF Scholar recognised Since the inception of Public Education Foundation’s (PEF) scholarships program 10 years ago, over 1000 students have been supported with scholarships.

Melbourne Girls’ School joins the fight against gynaecological cancer Ruyton Girls’ School made a step to address the problem of gynaecological cancers, which are all too common, inviting Dr Pearly Khaw from The Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG) to host an assembly.

Hunt for NSW’s most exceptional teachers A joint initiative called The Learning Edge from the New South Wales Department of Education and Teachers Mutual Bank will find five extraordinary teachers keen to inspire students on a new educational YouTube channel.

Many flubs before a touchdown in a performance career They say the best way to get ahead is to surround yourself with good people, and for the crowd at performing arts program Wakakirri’s Careers Day, that was certainly the case. Students had the opportunity to meet with and pick the brains of some of Australia’s best and brightest in the performing arts. Wakakirri continues to win the very precious time of Australia’s performing arts community.

Aussie science student’s oarsome effort Lucy Lake’s rowing oars are taking her from home in Sydney to Phoenix, Arizona, USA to represent Australia at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Ascham to be 90% renewable powered Business energy retailer Flow Power has signed up Ascham School, the first New South Wales-based school to sign onto a Corporate Renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

Creating inclusion for LGBTIQ students Author, speaker and life coach Tracey Horton has been appointed as a guest lecturer at Griffith Universities Queensland-wide to educate future teachers on creating inclusion for LGBTIQ students.

Black Dog Institute and Sydney Swans tackle mental health in schools Black Dog Institute and the AFL’s Sydney Swans will partner to deliver free mental health training to high schools across Australia with a focus on improving the mental health literacy and resilience of Australian school students.

Early career teachers get dramatic with NIDA NIDA continues to invest in the creative practice of early career teachers in primary and secondary schools with the 2019 Creative Ambassador’s Initiative.

AITSL Stakeholder Survey now open Teachers, school leaders and the entire education sector can have their say in the 2019 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Survey which is open now.

Regional Vic principals up-skill in Adelaide to to take on unique challenges A cohort of school leaders from rural Victoria attended a program at SA’s Flinders University which aims to help rural and regional principals to overcome the challenges of their location and harness novel opportunities to benefit students. The course was developed with input from Emeritus Professor John Halsey.

Casula Powerhouse has heaps of creative workshops Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC) has announced its latest workshops on offer for Term 2 as part of the Public Programs and Education (PPE) schedule, activities include stunning visual arts, colourful clay-crafting and art history.