Don't you love Ken Robinson's first Ted Talk?
Feb 18, 2018
Firstly because what he says and how he delivers it.
Secondly because it's about schooling and creativity.
Thirdly despite being about schooling, it's the most popular Ted Talk ever, with close to 50 million views!
Some Ken quotes:
Creativity is as important as literacy.
If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.
Check out all his Ted Talks here
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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Hurry if you haven't sorted Book Week
As Term 3 is almost upon us, if you haven't sorted a Book Week incursion, hurry! If you're flexible with dates, you might be able to swing one of our great shows.
See our Book Week Shows here.
Image: Something Special Live - Available NSW, QLD, ACT,VIC,SA & WA
Livestream version available nationally
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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 likely time schools could celebrate is the first week of July, when some states are still at school.
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