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Term 3 almost over!

4 September 2016

It's a perfect time to plan for next term, if not next year! Lots on offer on SFS, just put in your parameters and search for the perfect event for your students

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Behind the Banners: How I Unlock Shakespeare

2 September 2016

By Eleanor, Bell Shakespeare Players 2016

We often get asked by students (and teachers) how we keep three shows and so much Shakespeare in our heads! It has had me thinking, how did I learn so much Shakespeare in such a short time and what do I do to demystify Shakespeare’s language and put it into my own voice? 

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Image Above: Bell Shakespeare Schools Tour Cast 2016 (c) Olivia Wynne

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Image Above: Author Eleanor (left) and colleague (c) Olivia Wynne

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Sing For Good Video Challenge Now Open

1 September 2016

This is a great idea. You can make a new video or submit one you have already. It helps charity and there are cash prizes for schools. Details here

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Get ready for Spring!

29 August 2016

Last few days of winter. Hooray.

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Book Week This Week

22 August 2016

Happy reading one and all.

Enjoy all our fabulous book week shows, too.

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Save your health and the planet- eat pulses

19 August 2016

Pulses are the truly eco friendly way of getting protein and better protecting the planet. And, peoples with the highest lentil consumption have the lowest rates of breast, prostate and colorectal cancers! Bonus.

Get all the facts here.

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Raising the Bar

18 August 2016

The Australian community supported 60 people to go to India, (including 24 dancers from the annual e.Motion events), to participate in the World Down Syndrome Congress.

Confronting and insightful, acclaimed Indian director Onir has created a documentary film "Raising the Bar" underlining the realities of life for 6 young people with Down syndrome from across two continents who meet in Chennai, India. Opens in Melbourne today, other states to follow. Details here

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Slight dehydration can affect memory

18 August 2016

Interesting recent study published in the The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed memory and attention were affected by even slight dehydration. Essentially, if you're feeling thirsty, you've probably already lost some function.

Consider the impact on children, who often wait to be offered a drink. An earlier study found children who had a drink in the afternoon had better memory and attention. Read the article here, while you're having a glass of water.

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Try not to be a woman over 55 in Australia

13 August 2016

Australian women over 55 are healthy but for income security, the position of older Australians is 67th out of 96 countries and worst of all for single women.

Given teaching is a female dominated profession, and not particularly well paid, you might be interested in some research.

See article here

The reasons why women in this age group are worse off are as you'd expect but solutions suggested might surprise you. The fastest growing age group generating entrepreneurs in Australia is 54-64. Research suggests instead of government funding focusing on young entrepreneurs only, that the benefits of this age group becoming self sufficient, rather than reskilled for another job, could be key. Read further here 

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Teachers have booked over 60,000 students into SFS events this year

12 August 2016

Thanks! For enriching your students' learning and for supporting the arts and SFS.

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Everyone's planning

9 August 2016

While we're only just over half way through this year, most arts organisations are putting the finishing touches to their programs for next year...Some 2017 shows are already announced and on sale. Lots more to come and lots available for 2016.

Whether you're planning for Term 3, Term 4 or 2017, Shows For Schools is where you'll find just the right event for your students. 

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Emotional Resilience in the Workplace

8 August 2016

Resilience is an area well understood in schools. Everyone performs better if they feel empowered and safe. Researchers have found understanding and improving emotional resilience in other workplaces, results in happier, more productive employees.

Of course! No news to teachers who understand the child's emotional resilience affects every other aspect of their school life. Read the research here

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