| The value of quality family time cannot be underestimated, and the Christmas holidays are a perfect time to regroup and relax before beginning the new learning year. |
| Summer sunshine is the perfect excuse to jump into the pool or head down to the beach, but playing in and around water can be dangerous, and every year, more than 50 Australian children drown. |
| At mid-year you should have received a detailed report including teacher comments, a future focus and work habits in all the major learning areas. This will be supported by a summary report at the end of the year. |
| Sunburn and over-exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation are the main causes of skin cancers that affect half of all Australians at some stage of their lives. However, the good news is that skin cancer is almost totally preventable. |
Whether it’s a two minute talk, an item of artwork or a spray-painted car door, at Birribi Youth Centre there is a shared belief that what you start, you finish, and what you finish, you finish well. |
| Tasmania’s 56,000 primary school students now have new sports equipment to play with, thanks to an initiative of the State Government and Hawthorn Football Club which encourages children to have fun and be active. |
| EdPod is an online radio program that comes as a podcast every fortnight and presents a mix of education stories from around Australia on topics ranging from early childhood to the end of secondary school. |
| Ensuring that your grandchild attends school every day can be stressful, particularly if you are struggling with the unexpected expense and emotional strain of raising children for the second time round. The good news is that you don’t have to go at it alone. |
| Heading back to school can be a little daunting for some children (and parents), who are making the transition from primary school to high school. Help your child make the most of this exciting time with these hints and tips. |
| Begun in 1983, the EMUsicians state school band program has been bringing music to audiences across Tasmania for over 25 years. |
| Working in collaboration to enrich students' lives, The Academy and The Polytechnic provide students with the opportunity to study a combination of vocational and academic subjects. |
| As well as keeping your children safe over the holidays, keep them healthy by ensuring that ‘screen time’ does not take up the majority of their time. |
| At bedtime, on the couch (make sure the TV is off!), in the garden or at the park… anywhere, anytime is a good time to read to your child. |
| School starting and leaving ages are set by law and your child is required to attend school full-time from the age of five. |
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