If you’ve been Googling ‘why is my child struggling at school’ at 11pm, you’re not alone. Here’s what changed everything for us.
Nearly half of Aussie students are now classified as “chronically absent,” missing the equivalent of four weeks of school every year. Here’s what’s really behind it and why it matters more than you think.
If you’ve seen the chatter about the QLD Back to School Boost but aren’t quite sure what it actually means for your family, here’s the simple breakdown. Who qualifies, how the money flows through schools, and how to make it stretch further when back-to-school costs start piling up.
Parents often see Book Week parades as just costumes and chaos. But after 20 years in the classroom, this teacher uncovers 4 surprising benefits every parent should know—proof that it’s about far more than dress-ups.
If you’re curious about homeschooling, or not sure where to start, check out our beginner’s guide from a mum who’s already been there. She shares real tips, advice, and what to expect as you take the first steps on your homeschooling journey.
A former school janitor has pleaded guilty to charges involving the contamination of food and utensils meant for children and staff, and faces charges of possessing child sexual abuse material. This disturbing incident has raised serious questions about safety protocols in schools.
An elite Queensland College has expelled whistleblower students—not for committing any offence, bullying, and certainly not for breaking any school rules. Their “crime”? Speaking out against a vile “unrapeable” list created by their classmates, which targeted female students with degrading, humiliating comments. And the kicker? Their punishment is IDENTICAL to the person who wrote the list! SERIOUSLY!
Two teachers and two assistants are now being investigated for allegedly giving children ‘sleepy stickers’ to help manage their behaviour. The parents said their kids were given “sleepy stickers” to make them fall asleep while they were at school.
A Sydney family has been left heartbroken and shattered after their 12-year-old daughter, Charlotte, took her own life, with her parents saying relentless bullying was to blame.
In a move that’s sparked quite the debate, a primary school has decided to ban a list of Gen Alpha slang words that adults just can’t seem to wrap their heads around. The banned words include terms like “skibidi,” “gyatt,” and “mewing.” What do you think? Justified or over the top?
You’d be sorely mistaken if you thought the Yarra Valley female student ranking list was a one-off. Not only was a women-centric football day marred with male football players lining up to trip and rate female players, but now, another high school is making headlines for a similar list.
When is this going to stop?
The spate of articles about young boys who have taken their own lives due to…