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Archive for November 2019

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HEALTH

Sixth case of meningococcal disease
ABC News, 2 Dec 2019
A 22-year-old man from rural north-west Tasmania is the state's sixth case of meningococcal disease this year. He has the B strain.

MOBILE PHONES IN SCHOOL

Mobile phone ban starts Term 2 2020
Tas Govt media release, 27 Nov 2019
A ban on students using mobile phones in government schools commences at the start of Term 2 2020, education Minister Jeremy Rockliff has announced...

TASMANIAN SCHOOLS

New kindy for Bowen Road
Tas Govt media release, 23 Nov 2019
A tender for a new kindergarten facility at Bowen Road Primary School was advertised today, education Minister Jeremy Rockliff says...

RISK

Risky kids
The Conversation (opinion by Linda Newman and Nicole Leggett), 22 Nov 2019

Young children should be encouraged to engage in safe risky play, two academics say...

STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING

Reports report out today
The Conversation (opinion), 19 Nov 2019
The report of an ACER three-year investigation into school reports shows that both parents and teachers are dissatisfied with the current methods of reporting...

PLAY-BASED LEARNING

Play pays off
The Conversation (opinion by Kate Noble), 18 Nov 2019

When young children engage in play activities they are benefiting their future formal learning and possibly mental health, an academic says...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Is social media damaging?
The Conversation (opinion), 15 Nov 2019
Four of five experts say that social media is damaging to children and teens. The fifth says that education about social media is essential...

STUDENT SUPPORT

Coping with bushfire anxiety
The Conversation (opinion by Toni Noble), 14 Nov 2019
Five simple steps can help a child cope when the community is impacted by bushfires, a psychologist suggests...

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Pell appeal bid upheld
ABC News, 13 Nov 2019
The High Court has announced it will allow Cardinal George Pell to appeal his conviction for child sexual abuse...

LITERACY

The Years 5 to 7 reading progress puzzle
The Conversation (opinion by Peter Goss), 11 Nov 2019
Between Years 5 and 7 the reading progress of Australian students falls whereas numeracy progress improves...
Why students need specific phonics instruction, The Conversation (opinion), 12 Nov 2019
Why we should use the whole language approach, The Conversation (opinion), 12 Nov 2019

STUDENT ASSESSMENT

Exams commence
Tas Govt media release, 10 Nov 2019
Year 11 and 12 TCE written examinations run from tomorrow (Monday) until Thursday 21 November...

TASMANIAN SCHOOLS

Cygnet, Taroona tenders
Tas Govt media release, 9 Nov 2019
Tenders for building projects at Cygnet Primary and Taroona High have been advertised...

TASMANIAN SCHOOLS

Riverside redeveloped
Tas Govt media release, 8 Nov 2019
Redevelopment at Riverside Primary School costing $2.84 million was opened today by education minister Jeremy Rockliff...

TASMANIAN TEACHERS

Hardie teachers named
Tas Govt media release, 4 Nov 2019
Eight Tasmanian teachers will be able to undertake research or study in the USA under the Hardie Fellowship they have been awarded...

TASMANIAN STUDENTS

Aspiring students honoured
Tas Govt media release, 4 Nov 2019
Ceremonies have been held to present Values Awards for aspiration and growth to 324 Tasmanian students, education minister Jeremy Rockliff has announced...

THE ENVIRONMENT

Practical sustainability offered
The Conversation (opinion), 3 Nov 2019
Examples of how different schools were offering students practical ways to contribute to sustainability and protection of the environment have been provided by three NSW principals...