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.
Term 4 brings fatigue, big feelings, and transitions. Creative arts programs that weave in wellbeing concepts give students a way to process their year while building social-emotional skills. Here are eight providers across NSW that blend art-making, drama, movement, and reflection — perfect for finishing the year on a high note.
STEM excursions have become more common in Australian schools, but not all of them deliver. We looked at what makes immersive STEM experiences actually work — from planetariums and engineering challenges to conservation programs that connect biology with real-world problems students can see and touch.
Nearly 70% of Australian students are already using AI chatbots, but half lack confidence in their AI skills. This isn't just a policy question or a cheating concern — it's a literacy gap that schools are only beginning to understand. What does education look like when the technology students use daily still feels like magic to many of them?
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Our team of qualified education officers draw on years of experience in the classroom, as environmental educators and as devoted Wildlife Warriors. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm to provide exciting educational experiences to all students.
Sea World on the Gold Coast is one of Australia's leading marine education destinations, offering immersive experiences that blend hands-on learning with unforgettable encounters. Designed specifically for school excursions, Sea World engages students with interactive animal presentations, conservation-focused programs, and curriculum-aligned workshops, sparking a lifelong passion for wildlife and ocean stewardship.
Established in 1971, Sea World has evolved from its origins as the Surfers Paradise Ski Gardens into a renowned marine park and oceanarium. Its mission extends beyond entertainment, actively contributing to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured or orphaned marine wildlife. Students visiting Sea World don't just learn about marine animals—they see firsthand the crucial role conservation plays in protecting our oceans.
With expert-led educational sessions, engaging exhibits, and exciting behind-the-scenes opportunities, Sea World provides teachers and students with an inspiring, real-world learning environment. Explore the wonders of marine biology, animal care, and conservation in action at Sea World.
Escape Hunt Brisbane turns teamwork into an adventure.Located in West End, it offers immersive, curriculum-aligned escape room experiences where students work in teams to solve mysteries, crack codes, and think on their feet. Whether they're diffusing a bomb at Government House or escaping a pirate ship with Blackbeard’s treasure, students practise critical thinking, collaboration, and communication—all while having a blast. It’s real-world problem-solving, just wrapped in mystery and adrenaline.
Created by experienced teachers, the Jollybops Science Show was established in 2002 and is a 6 time winner of the former NSW Department of Education Performing Arts Unit's Frater Award "Best Feedback from Schools" category, and a multi-award winner at the NSW Education Expo. Both our professional science communicators are passionate about science education and have been an inspiration to well over 700,000 students and staff who have seen their shows throughout NSW, The ACT, Victoria and Queensland.
The shows are full of the most colourful, explosive, shattering, fizzy, bright, oozy and awesome experiments going around, all with the most important part of any show, student interaction, humour and fun! The Jollybops have a variety of shows to choose from, full of the most colourful, explosive, shattering, fizzy, bright, oozy and awesome experiments going around, all with the most important part of any show, student interaction, humour and fun!
Jollybop Science Shows tour in schools throughout NSW, QLD, ACT and VIC without funding or sponsorship. Each and every school day, the shows inspire and entertain hundreds of students to seek out scientific knowledge and enjoy the Wonder of Science.