Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Urban+: Designing student-friendly spaces starts with better planning this Term 2
Great school spaces don’t happen by accident—they’re designed around how students actually move, gather, and spend their day. From busy walkways to break areas and outdoor zones, every detail plays a role. But one feature often makes a bigger impact than expected… easy access to water. When hydration points are front-of-mind, quick to use, and…
Read MoreSmith’s: Mid-year canteen review and snack demand
May marks a natural checkpoint for school canteen and tuckshop programs. By this stage in the term, routines are established and many schools begin reviewing performance, stock efficiency, and student uptake ahead of winter trading. Across primary and secondary settings, schools continue to include familiar packaged snack options where they align with canteen guidelines. These…
Read MorePlayground Centre: The three playground trends schools should jump on in 2026
The way kids play, move and connect is changing – and smart playground design is helping schools adapt and realise the full potential of their outdoor spaces. As a new school year begins, there’s value in stepping back and watching how your students are using your outdoor spaces. Who gravitates to active play? Who prefers…
Read MoreSumUp: Simplifying School Payments with the SumUp Go
Schools today manage a wide mix of activities that depend on smooth, reliable payments. Canteens, uniform shops, clubs, carnivals, excursions and community events all need quick tap and go options that reduce queues and keep admin workloads under control. When payments rely on cash or older tools, staff spend unnecessary time reconciling takings, managing floats…
Read MoreSurvival First Aid Kits: A smarter way to fundraise this school year
Cash back for schools and products that can save lives! As schools prepare for a new year, many are also planning how to fund essential programs, equipment and experiences for students. SURVIVAL’s Fundraising Program offers a modern alternative to traditional fundraising, one that raises money while strengthening community safety. SURVIVAL is an Australian owned first…
Read MoreCiviq: Are microplastics in school water putting kids at risk?
Parents now hear a lot about microplastics in food, air and water. So, it is reasonable to ask what that means for students filling bottles at school. Researchers are still building the full picture, but many agree on one clear step. Where we can cut avoidable exposure for children, we should. Are there microplastics in us?…
Read MoreTrailblazer Tours: 2026 HAPPY NEW YEAR Term 1!
Changes in the last few months of 2025 During the Holidays our guides and operations team have not stopped improving our product with services, training team, safety measures, servicing equipment in remote harsh weather conditions of Moreton Island. We have implemented our brand-new Snorkel Truck on the ground. Carefully engineered by owners and operations team…
Read MoreTreetops Adventure: A fresh start to Term 1
With Term 1 now well underway, we know you’re thinking of a meaningful shared experience for your students before the Easter holidays. A visit to Treetops Adventure offers students the chance to step outside the classroom, reset their energy, and strengthen connections through an active day in nature. During a typical session, students spend two…
Read MoreThrust Floors: Are your floors up to standard for the year ahead?
A new year is the perfect time to review your facilities and plan upgrades that improve safety, performance, and longevity. Floors in schools and community facilities take heavy daily use, and worn or outdated flooring can impact both safety and learning experiences. With its proven durability and performance, Air-Thrust offers one of the most advanced…
Read MoreBeyond Network: Designing safer, more resilient school campuses through integrated AV infrastructure
For school leadership teams, technology decisions are no longer just about presentation or convenience. They are about duty of care, operational resilience, compliance, and long-term asset stewardship. In today’s school environment, systems such as PA, evacuation, bells and hall AV are no longer independent pieces of infrastructure. They are part of a mission-critical communications ecosystem that must perform…
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