Head to The Empire Theatres in Toowoomba
18 December 2017
As usual, The Empire Theatres are offering a great range of events for those for little kids to great works for senior secondary students. Check them all out here.
Image: Cockfight, The Farm, at The Empire Theatre
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First holiday sleep in for much of Australia today!
18 December 2017
Tas and Vic still have a few days to go.....
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Victorian Primary Schools - Make a Short Film for Diversity Week
13 December 2017
The Victorian Multicultural Commission is running a short film competition for Primary students for Diversity Week next year.
Films can be up to 5 minutes in total. The theme is 'This is what a Victorian looks like'
More details announced in January here. Start planning now!
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Teacher Passion and Student Learning in Indonesia
11 December 2017
Although some 89% of Indonesian primary school aged children attend school, they are not necessarily learning anything much. Indonesia is ranked in the lowest ten in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Research, such as that done by The World Bank, shows teachers make a huge difference. Teacher passion for their students learning seems to be a key, making some 30% difference in student outcomes. And good teachers need to be have a supportive structure around them.
Inspiring teacher, inspired students.
Read more about the Indonesian situation here
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Have a great Xmas break, Queensland!!!
8 December 2017
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SFS e news out tomorrow!
6 December 2017
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Last week for Queensland schools!
4 December 2017
Queensland leading the way into holidays. Poor old Vics go through to 22 December!
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Last SFS enews for the year coming out soon
29 November 2017
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Last week of November
27 November 2017
We got to the end of the year so quickly! If you want your events next year on a particular date, get in soon!
Image:Science of the Didgeridoo
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Qld's Expressions Dance Company - Education 2018
17 November 2017
Dance/ PE Teachers - take note of EDC's great 2018 Program for both teachers and students, in 2018. There are two performances (4Seasons 四季 & Converge), well priced for students along with their fabulous intensive for students and professional development for teachers. All bases covered!
Image: Converge
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Shaun Parker's THE YARD
16 November 2017
One of Australia's finest choreographers, Shaun Parker, combined with an inspirational school program in Western Sydney to create THE YARD. The outcome is an excellent on all levels - a great short show that students will love combined with a workshop component which together give plenty of springboard opportunites for study/discussion. Offered as incursion next year for Primary students and Secondary students to Yr 9, grab it! Details here
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Melbourne Cup Day Today
7 November 2017
Hope your horse comes in and your hat doesn't get wet.
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