Posts by Sara Williams
Office Furniture Company: Creating Focused Spaces on Campus: Acoustic Pods That Work
Today’s learning environments are built for collaboration, but they often sacrifice something essential: quiet, private space. In open, flexible campuses, staff and students can struggle to find areas for focused work, confidential discussions or uninterrupted online teaching. Building permanent rooms is not always practical or affordable. That is where acoustic pods come in. At Office…
Read MoreNuttelex: Get Back to School ready with Nuttelex!
Founded in 1932, and Aussie family-owned ever since, Nuttelex delivers premium allergen-free spreads without compromising on flavour. Perfect for everyone from your school eatery regulars, home economics students, fussy day-care goers and school cooks. When it comes to special dietary needs, Nuttelex is Australia’s #1 spread. Designed for both professional and personal kitchens, Nuttelex Food…
Read MoreMr Pool Man: Your Pool Funding Won’t Wait
Pool problems don’t take holidays — and neither should your plan to use government funding. School pools across Australia are now in full swing — and with the heat rising, your equipment is under pressure. If there’s ever been a time to secure funding for upgrades, replacements, or chemical restocks, this is it. Through Education…
Read MoreSmith’s: Fuelling Student Focus
At Smith’s, we know that great-tasting, high-quality snacks do more than satisfy cravings. They play an important role in student nutrition, helping learners stay nourished, alert, and ready to get the most out of their school day. This newsletter highlights how our Australian-Made chips can complement school meal programs, support student wellbeing, and contribute to…
Read MoreChild Protection Week: Celebrating nearly 40 years: Queensland’s unique commitment to keeping kids safe
Every year, Queensland unites to celebrate Child Protection Week, a dedicated time to shine a light on the safety, wellbeing, and rights of children and families across the state. This year, the awareness campaign is timed to begin on Father’s Day, Sunday 7th of September, launching a week-long series of events, activities, and awareness campaigns…
Read MoreAustralian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented: From policy to practice: Implementing gifted education policies in Australian schools
In 2025, the AAEGT is promoting the theme ‘Policy to Practice’. The aim of this theme is to raise awareness and support for schools to take their gifted education policies and turn them into a living, breathing practice in our classrooms and schools. Why do we need gifted education policy? Gifted education is a critical…
Read MoreThe Australian School Business Administrators Association: Empowering school business administrators to lead with excellence
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the role of school business administrator has become increasingly vital. These professionals are the backbone of school operations, ensuring that independent schools across Australia and New Zealand run efficiently, effectively, and sustainably. At the heart of supporting and advancing our profession is the Association of School Business Administrators (ASBA),…
Read MoreAustralian Schools Plus: Driving education opportunities to overcome inequality
Thousands of Australian children facing disadvantage are missing out on opportunities to reach their full potential, and through no fault of their own. These students, often in under-resourced communities, grapple with systemic barriers that extend far beyond the classroom. Limited access to learning resources, fewer specialist teachers, cultural disconnection, families in financial stress, and challenges…
Read MorePETAA: Teaching Writing with Purpose – Supporting Equity, Agency and Impact in Australian Classrooms
Writing well is a foundational skill that surpasses academic achievement, and transcends to a tool for self-expression, communication, and participation in society. It helps students organise their thinking, make sense of the world, and find their voice. In 2025, that foundation is under renewed scrutiny. Amid shifting curriculum expectations, student disengagement, and pressure on teacher…
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