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Students in a school auditorium raise their hands during an online safety presentation on stage, with a slide reading “Put a finger down if… you are sharing your location with a friend.”

Digital Citizenship Beyond the Classroom: How Schools Are Making Online Safety Real for Students

Safer Internet Day can easily become posters and reminders. But many schools are making digital citizenship more tangible through guest speakers, peer-led workshops, and community sessions that bring real stories and real consequences into the room.

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PDHPE

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English

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Technologies

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Social & Emotional Learning

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Year 3-10

From STEM Kits to STEM Thinking: What Stage 3 STEM Looks Like in Term 1 2026

NSW

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STEM

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Technologies

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Mathematics

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Year 5-6

Australia’s First Gold at Milano Cortina 2026: A Teachable Moment for Sport, History and Health

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PDHPE

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History

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English

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Geography

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Year 4-10

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We Took Our Year 4 Class to Garrigarrang at the Australian Museum - Here's What Happened

The Australian Museum's educator-led program kept coming up in staff room conversations. "It's different," one colleague told me. "The kids actually listen." That was enough. I booked it for a Wednesday morning, sent permission notes home, and started preparing my class for what it means to learn on someone else's Country.

NSW

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Year 4

A New Monument Arrives at Circular Quay — And It’s a Powerful Teaching Moment for Stage 1

A new bronze giant has taken its place on the Tallawoladah Lawn outside the Museum of Contemporary Art, marking the launch of the inaugural Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission.

NSW

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Art

Sydney Zoo's New Education Programs Are Built Around NSW's New Syllabuses (And That's Not a Coincidence)

Sydney Zoo is launching two new education programs in 2026, and they've been designed specifically around NSW's new Science and Technology and HSIE syllabuses. If you're mapping Term 1 excursions and need something that aligns cleanly with ST2-SCI-01, HS2-GEO-01, or ST1-4LW-S, this is worth knowing about.

NSW

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Science

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Geography

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

🎒 Active Learning Days: PDHPE Excursions That End the Year Strong

Discover six active PDHPE excursions and incursions for NSW schools in Term 4. From Sydney FC football programs to Treetops Adventure and URBNSURF, these curriculum-aligned options get students moving while building teamwork, confidence and physical literacy.

NSW

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Humanities & Social Science

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Physical Education

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PDHPE

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

Interior of a nuclear research reactor facility showing a large stainless-steel reactor pool filled with clear blue water, with submerged reactor components, cables, and instrumentation visible, and technicians observing from a platform above.

How School Excursions Are Enhancing STEM Education Through Immersive Learning Environments

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.

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Science

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Technologies

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STEM

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Mathematics

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

How to Stop Policing AI and Start Teaching With It

AI Is Already in Your Classroom (Whether You Invited It or Not)

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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Technologies

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Digital Media

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

Incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives: Top Cultural Excursions for Authentic Learning

How to Find Indigenous Cultural Excursions That Actually Feel Right

With Indigenous education now mandatory across NSW curriculum, schools are looking for cultural excursions that feel authentic, not performative. We spoke with teachers navigating this space and looked at programs led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators — the ones that help students understand connection to Country, not just tick a syllabus box.

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History

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Humanities & Social Science

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First Nations

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Geography

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

Data-Driven School Excursions: How Real-Time Analytics Are Transforming Educational Experiences

Excursion providers are increasingly using data analytics to track student engagement, personalise learning pathways, and measure educational outcomes. From real-time feedback systems to longitudinal impact analysis, these analytics-enhanced programs promise to transform educational excursions from enjoyable outings into precisely targeted learning experiences.

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Business

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STEM

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Science

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Society & Culture

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

Creating Mental Health-Focused Excursions: How Schools Are Supporting Student Wellbeing Beyond the Classroom

With nearly half of Australian parents reporting increased expectations for schools to support wellbeing, educational institutions are extending mental health initiatives beyond the classroom through wellbeing-focused excursions. From sensory-friendly museum sessions to nature-based programs and mindfulness safaris, schools are discovering how carefully designed experiences can reduce anxiety, strengthen social connections, and teach emotional regulation in real-world contexts.

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Psychology

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Social & Emotional Learning

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

What "Adolescence" Teaches Us About Digital Wellness and Student Wellbeing in Australian Schools

The Netflix drama "Adolescence" has sparked global conversations about teen mental health, digital influences, and school safety. As Australian educators navigate the complexities of modern education, the series offers timely insights that connect with several emerging trends in our educational landscape. Two areas particularly stand out: mental health integration in curriculum and the growing emphasis on digital literacy.

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Civics

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Digital Media

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General Interest

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Opinion

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

Swimming Education: How Schools Can Reverse Australia's Declining Swim Skills

Nearly half of Australian primary school children can't swim 50 metres or tread water for two minutes by age 12. For a country that prides itself on beach culture and swimming prowess, that's a wake-up call. We looked at why swimming education has declined, what schools are up against, and what's actually workable when budgets and curriculum time are stretched thin.

NSW

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Physical Education

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PDHPE

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Life Skills

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Society & Culture

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-6

The Ultimate Guide to Planning School Excursions in Victoria: Budget Tips, Booking Process & Teacher Resources

How to Actually Plan a School Excursion in Victoria (Without Losing Your Mind)

Planning a school excursion shouldn't feel like project management. But it often does. Here's what I've learnt from Victorian teachers about making the process smoother, finding good value, and actually getting educational benefit from the day.

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Entertainment

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Family & Consumer Science

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

Virtual vs. In-Person School Incursions: Which Option Provides Better Learning Outcomes for Primary Students?

The widespread adoption of digital technologies has created new possibilities for school incursions, raising important questions for primary educators: Does the physicality of in-person incursions outweigh the accessibility of virtual alternatives? This comprehensive guide explores the benefits, limitations, and educational impacts of both formats, helping you make informed decisions based on curriculum goals, student needs, and school context.

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Opinion

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

Environmental Education Programs in Victoria: Hands-On Learning About Sustainability for Schools

Why Victorian Teachers Are Bringing Sustainability Education Outside (And What That Actually Looks Like)

Environmental education in Victoria has quietly grown into something far richer than recycling lessons. We spoke with teachers using hands-on programs to help students connect with nature, understand environmental challenges, and build practical skills — from prep students meeting worms to VCE cohorts conducting real field research.

VIC

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Humanities & Social Science

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Science

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

Cultural Institutions: Where dinosaurs roam, and so do outdated booking systems

Cultural institutions invest millions in immersive exhibits and digital experiences for visitors, but many still run school bookings through systems that haven't changed since 2009. Teachers spend weeks navigating PDFs and email chains. Providers lose bookings to administrative chaos. Everyone deserves better than "it works, but it's not perfect."

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Opinion

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Early Learning

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

Regional Angels Invest in EdTripper to Help Teachers Plan School Excursions

When the Regional Angel Investor Network (RAIN) reached out to EdTripper CEO Johnny Timbs earlier this year, the support was not only welcome, but respected. A self-described country boy who was born in Scone and grew up in the Hunter Valley, Johnny says he absolutely loves talking to regional investors, particularly about things that affect the regions.

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The value of school trips: a journey beyond the classroom

School excursions are logistically complicated, expensive, and time-consuming to organize. They also create the kind of learning that students remember years later. Here's why they're worth the effort — and what actually makes a good one work when so many factors are stacked against them.

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Kindergarten

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Year 1-12

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Digital Citizenship Beyond the Classroom: How Schools Are Making Online Safety Real for Students

From STEM Kits to STEM Thinking: What Stage 3 STEM Looks Like in Term 1 2026

Australia’s First Gold at Milano Cortina 2026: A Teachable Moment for Sport, History and Health

News & Features

We Took Our Year 4 Class to Garrigarrang at the Australian Museum - Here's What Happened

A New Monument Arrives at Circular Quay — And It’s a Powerful Teaching Moment for Stage 1

Sydney Zoo's New Education Programs Are Built Around NSW's New Syllabuses (And That's Not a Coincidence)

🎒 Active Learning Days: PDHPE Excursions That End the Year Strong

How School Excursions Are Enhancing STEM Education Through Immersive Learning Environments

AI Is Already in Your Classroom (Whether You Invited It or Not)

How to Find Indigenous Cultural Excursions That Actually Feel Right

Data-Driven School Excursions: How Real-Time Analytics Are Transforming Educational Experiences

Creating Mental Health-Focused Excursions: How Schools Are Supporting Student Wellbeing Beyond the Classroom

What "Adolescence" Teaches Us About Digital Wellness and Student Wellbeing in Australian Schools

Swimming Education: How Schools Can Reverse Australia's Declining Swim Skills

How to Actually Plan a School Excursion in Victoria (Without Losing Your Mind)

Virtual vs. In-Person School Incursions: Which Option Provides Better Learning Outcomes for Primary Students?

Why Victorian Teachers Are Bringing Sustainability Education Outside (And What That Actually Looks Like)

Cultural Institutions: Where dinosaurs roam, and so do outdated booking systems

Regional Angels Invest in EdTripper to Help Teachers Plan School Excursions

The value of school trips: a journey beyond the classroom

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