October 2024 Newsletter

Exciting Updates and Opportunities for Engagement in Public Education Dear Parents and Carers, We hope this newsletter finds you well! We have some important updates and initiatives to share, particularly focusing on recent developments in public education and ways for you to get involved in shaping the future for our children.

This term, we're hosting a series of webinars addressing key concerns raised by parents throughout the year. One of the most pressing topics is the challenging behaviours by many young people for many reasons, and the questions that have emerged around the role of school in “teaching positive behaviour”. We are pleased to have Sharon Foster, Executive Director of Curriculum at ACARA, join us on October 22 at 7 PM to explore this topic in depth. We encourage you to bring your questions, insights, and concerns and be part of this important conversation. We look forward to seeing you there! Shaping Positive Actions: Exploring the Role of the Australian Curriculum

Exciting Opportunity for School Leaders in NSW. Life Skills GO has partnered with School Bytes to bring you the Wellbeing & Data-Driven Success Conference in Term 4 for free. Blake Garrett, CEO and Founder of School Bytes; Rydr Tracy, Head of Education at Life Skills GO; and Nikki Bonus, CEO and Founder of Life Skills GO, are excited to invite you and your executive team to an exclusive event: the School Bytes and Life Skills GO Wellbeing & Data-Driven Success Conference.

It’s almost time to celebrate World Teachers' Day in Australia on Friday 25 October! Join AITSL in this year's "Hats Off to Teachers" campaign. Let’s celebrate Australia’s teachers for their skilled work in educating, inspiring and supporting our young people. Visit our World Teachers' Day website https://worldteachersday.edu.au/ to download fun games and activities, explore the virtual photobooth, and get your thinking caps on for how you’ll make teachers feel special this year. AITSL are inviting you to join us by sharing a "hats off" selfie and expressing what teachers mean to you. Last year our campaign found millions of viewers across our broadcast and Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn & X channels – save the date now to join the fun! Don’t forget to include #WorldTeachersDay2024 and tag AITSL in your post.

Ready to become a Heart Hero? With Jump Rope for Heart, your kids can! They will move more, have fun and raise funds for Aussie hearts. Not only will they learn heart-healthy habits, they’ll also see how their actions can help others. Share this flyer with your primary school today.

CAUGHT YOU BEING GREAT! Aleira (Hobart City High School Big Picture) who received the 'School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year' award for her work and training with the state government’s Legislative Council. As part of her apprenticeship, she is completing her Certificate IV in Business. With outstanding leadership and a passion for social justice. What a positive attribute. #BrightLivesPositiveFutures

The careers team at ESA would love to know more about how you support your child/ren in their career exploration, planning and decision-making. Take this opportunity to complete the 2024 myfuture survey and provide your feedback on the platform and share your suggestions for future development. After completing this 5–10 minute survey, you can also opt in to a draw for a chance to win one of two $100 Prezzee smart eGift cards. To access the survey, select the link or copy and paste it into your browser: https://esa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1S11yO9CsASgpaS Responses will close at 5:00 pm AEST on Monday 4 November. We very much appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

The Australian Primary Principals, Association (APPA) is committed to supporting families in ensuring every child has the best start in life and have collaborated with early childhood experts to produce the Thrive with Five paper. Last month we introduced 'Thrive with Five' Play Talk Read Eat Well and Sleep

Outside the Screen Podcast Treat yourself to Outside the Screen (OTS)! OTS is a podcast from our very own President, Prof. Elizabeth Handsley. Here's Episode 24: S3x, Ponyo and more s*x! The episode features the 2009 film, Ponyo. Below is the movie review, and here is the podcast for Episode 24. Tune in to 'Outside the Screen' (OTS) for research and policy developments about children’s interactions with screen-based content to help parents and families decide what’s going to be best for the children and young people in their lives. Access all OTS episodes here. Happy Listening!