Be The Future brings sustainability to life through interactive digital floor games, recycled Lego missions and storytelling that helps young learners see themselves as changemakers. Founder Sally Giblin shares what makes these curriculum-aligned incursions so engaging — and why students can't stop talking about them.
Your students are already talking about the shark attacks. Rather than avoid the topic, use it. Here's how to turn anxiety into inquiry across Science, Maths, Geography and PDHPE—with curriculum-linked activities that build understanding, not fear.
When three Year 2s arrived in tears because DCE "betrayed Manly," it became clear: we're doing this. Here's how to help sports-loving students process Daly Cherry-Evans leaving Manly after 15 seasons — and turn it into a masterclass on change, loyalty, and growth wrapped in something they actually care about.
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The Yamba museum displays focus on the settlement of Yamba and its strong maritime history. The collection includes objects that highlight the diversity of Yamba's history, from the telescope once belonging to Francis Freeburn, the first pilot and pioneer in Yamba, to the shark-bitten surf board and mock school room display
Sydney Zoo is a new zoo in Western Sydney. Opening in 2019, it offers a diverse and engaging education program designed to bring the curriculum to life. The zoo education team provides syllabus-linked learning experiences written and delivered by qualified teachers across a range of subjects including biology, geography, sustainability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. Programs are tailored to meet the needs of students from Early Stage 1 through to Stage 6 in an immersive zoo environment. With a strong focus on science and the natural world, students explore topics such as animal adaptations, ecosystems, classification, and conservation. Sydney Zoo has an experienced team of First Nations educators to deliver culturally respectful and authentic Aboriginal education, offering students a unique opportunity to learn about Indigenous perspectives, land management, and the significance of Country. As a fully accessible and inclusive venue, Sydney Zoo provides a dynamic setting where students can engage with real-world content that supports classroom learning and fosters a deeper understanding of the world around them.