By: Denise Gammon, Curriculum and Academics Specialist at WorldStrides In my tenth-grade history class, I was required to memorise the front page of the local Monday newspaper for a quiz on Friday of that week. This was my (otherwise very engaging) history teacher’s attempt to meet the current events educational standard set by our state….

National Science Week 2024, kicking off on Saturday 10 August and running until Sunday 18 August, marks the annual nationwide celebration of science and technology, featuring events across Australia. This year’s school theme, ‘Species Survival – More than just sustainability’, aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving…

As educators, we have all witnessed the uncomfortable silence and apprehension of students on the first day of school. It’s common for students to feel anxious when starting at a new school, having a new teacher, or reuniting with friends after a long summer break. However, with some enjoyable, interactive, and suitable icebreakers, we can…

It’s the first day of school and everyone is excited about the upcoming school year – and maybe a little nervous too! Start building your classroom community from day one with a back-to-school ice breaker. Download our classroom ice breakers below!   Can’t see the download? Get it here!

It’s hard to ignore the rising tide of conversations, news stories and media coverage around the topic of climate change in Australia right now. From the devastation caused by bushfires, earthquakes and floods, we can no longer ignore the issues at hand. At an individual and community level, there are endless steps we can take…

As students and teachers start returning to school, the excitement around a school year together in the classroom is palpable. During the last two years, teachers lamented that their relationships with students suffered during periods of online and hybrid learning. Focusing on building relationships and a nurturing classroom community has never been more important. This…

February 1st marks the first day of the Chinese New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Tiger. Also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, Chinese New Year festivities last for 15 days and is a time for families to come together for cultural traditions, prepare for the good…

The start of a new school year brings a range of emotions. You’re excited, but maybe a little anxious, you’re energised but careful to pace yourself, and you’re eager to start, even if you wouldn’t turn down another day of rest. In the middle of ever-present uncertainty, these back-to-school emotions are running higher than ever….

The world around us has changed. Our lives may appear to have slowed, but it’s Mother Nature’s time to flourish. We see plants popping up in unusual places and animals wandering into new spaces. Wind patterns are changing and the hole in the ozone layer has even started to repair itself. This level of growth…

While some of us have been spending more time at home, maybe we’ve found ourselves with opportunities to indulge in our favourite aspects of pop culture, or maybe we’re getting caught up on a guilty-pleasure show or podcast. Pop culture is all around us, especially with social media’s prevalence in our lives. If you’re consuming it, you…