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Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Schools

Colorful hands reaching toward the Earth

Australia has long been a multicultural country, and schools are one of the best representations of our diverse culture. Although teachers may experience challenges uniting a range of cultures in the classroom, a diverse student body can offer many benefits. Multiculturalism can bring a range of perspectives, experiences, and values, enriching the learning environment for […]

The Coronation of King Charles III: What You Need to Know

Golden jeweled crown on red velvet fabric

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles the Third and Her Majesty The Queen Consort is set to take place on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey, London. This significant event will mark almost 70 years since the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. The King acceded to the throne on […]

Anzac Day Flag Protocol

Australian flag with hat and poppy flowers

Anzac Day is a day of great significance to many Australians, and especially for our serving military personnel and returned veterans. This important national day commemorates the bravery and sacrifices of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during World War I, and has since expanded to remember all Australians who have served or […]

Creating a Positive Classroom Environment

Empty classroom with wooden desks and chalkboard

Did you know that a poor classroom environment can be just as bad as poor teaching? Creating a welcoming classroom environment is an essential pillar of student success. A classroom that is dull, cluttered, or uninviting can negatively impact student engagement, participation and academic success. The classroom environment plays a critical role in shaping students’ […]

Use Sport to Help Your Students

Young soccer team huddling on field

It’s often said that kids aren’t as active as they used to be. Indeed, research suggests that most children are not meeting their recommended levels of physical activity. This worsened as many children and adolescents around Australia experienced a significant decrease in physical activity and social sports during coronavirus restrictions. Thus, it has become even […]

School Belonging – Why and How to Help Students Belong

Students walking to school with backpacks

Fostering a sense of belonging at school is something many educators strive for. Beyond an idealistic goal, belonging is an important factor for student well-being and success throughout schooling and into adulthood. Benefits associated with school belonging include: Students who lack belonging have higher levels of absenteeism and misconduct, and are more likely to be […]

Brighton Cemetery – Flag Commemoration

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FLAG COMMEMORATION was held on Friday [22nd April] on a most glorious morning with about 130 people attending. Our President, Malcom Gray welcomed everyone then Timothy Holden RSL Victoria, State Honorary Treasurer recited the Ode. Thomas Steele played the last Post on his bugle and after a minutes silence he played Reveille. After talking about […]

Ormond Uniting Church Climate Action Banner

Brick church displays climate action banner

Ormond Uniting Church proudly displaying their Climate Action Banner on the front of their Church, located on the corner of North and Booran Roads, Ormond. We thank the Ormond Uniting Church for the opportunity to make this wonderful banner for them and were so happy to receive such a great photo of the banner in […]