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May 27, 2026
Virtual Science in Southern Qld and Northern NSW

Virtual Science bring fascinating Virtual Reality experiences into schools - both Primary and Secondary. Yrs 1-10. Details here.

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May 26, 2026
In NSW? Drama Workshops for all levels

Talented and experienced performer and teacher, Dennis, offers different drama workshops adapted for every level, as well as a show for Kinder kids. Incursion. NSW only. Details here

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May 25, 2026
Insight for HSC English Students

Seymour Centre continue the tradition of Symposiums for prescribed texts. This Symposium on Richard III, prescribed for HSC English is an intensive session blending extended live performance of key scenes with expert commentary from Damien Ryan and his team. It's an invaluable experience for student

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May 24, 2026
Social Media Ban for Teenagers: they access less news

Before the Social Media Ban was put in place in December 2025, among various concerns, was teenagers would consume less news.

1007 teenagers aged 10 -17 were surveyed in February 2026, only two months after the ban, but even in that short period, they reported they were getting less news and fewer o

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May 22, 2026
Quote of the Week

"Curiosity about life in all of it's aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people" Leo Burnett - Founder of one of the world's largest, most successful, mulitinational advertising agencies 

Foster your students' curiosity - in lots of different subjects! Just search our website

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May 21, 2026
Latest Book Week Show

Books To Life have announced this year's book adaptation - Being Indy, based on the CBCA Notable-listed 2026 Picture Book of the Year.

Touring to Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic & SA in Terms 2 & 3. Suits P-Yr 6. Details

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May 20, 2026
Still Planning Italian Day?

Check out the live Italian shows on offer in NSW, ACT, VIC and SA along with our online shows.

Image: The Troppo Troupe with 3 different Italian shows suited to different Primary and Secondary levels

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May 19, 2026
Shakespeare in Victoria and online

Victoria's well-established Complete Works Theatre Company offers some classic plays and Australian Poetry both live and online as well as Literature workshops and live only plays. Check them all out here.

Image: Romeo & Juliet - online and live touring Vic only

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May 18, 2026
The Almighty Sometimes - In Perth, June/July

Black Swan State Theatre Company's last offering for students, The Almighty Sometimes, for Yrs 11-12, on at the Subiaco Arts Centre, runs June 22 - July 5. (image above)

Right now, the adaptation of Tim Winton's The Shepherd's Hut is on until 31 May.

It's a feast!

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May 17, 2026
Naidoc Week in 2026

The next cultural day to celebrate nationally is NAIDOC week. This year on 5-12 July, when all Australian schools are on holiday. The only time to celeb

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May 15, 2026
Using the visual arts to inspire

The visual arts can be a great inspiration for students' expression. There are so many options available

Here's the whole list, but you can filter by postcode.

Image: From Doodle Designs, the unique Glow A Dome but only in NSW.

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May 14, 2026
National incursion - An Animal Life

The image is deliberately upside down, reflecting this fascinating show.

An Animal Life is a collection of comic poetry performed on video by shockingly ‘human’ avatars who variously recite Hugh Brown's animal poetry.

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May 13, 2026
Plan for National Science Week

National Science Week is in August, though many schools celebrate it at different times during the term.

Yrs 4 - 9 - National Science Week - Time For Tech - live

Available only in NSW & Vic

For different primary levels - Jollybops Science Shows

Available in ACT, NSW, QLD & Vic

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May 12, 2026
Multicultural Days

Schools have these throughout the year, often Term 4 sees celebrations of other cultures - Italian Days in particular.

SFS has many language related shows/workshops on offer. Just put your requirements into the search.

For Italian shows - check here

Image: Carrousel Theatre's Aladdin & The Magic La

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May 11, 2026
Rich Schools, Poor Schools

Australia’s schooling system is among the most highly segregated in the OECD. Public schools educate the majority of disadvantaged students, while there is concentrated advantage in private schools.

This situation can be attributed, in large part, to our school funding arrangements. Recent research 

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