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In Praise of Veggie Gardens at School School Staff

November 25, 2019

In Praise of Veggie Gardens at School

In praise of veggie gardens at school But first Our thoughts are with all the communities across Australia who have been affected by the terrible bushfires. We hope you are safe.  Gardening for kids at school In this context, it…

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6 Podcasts for Teachers to use in Class School Staff

November 17, 2019

6 Podcasts for Teachers to use in Class

6 podcasts for teachers to use in class We are currently experiencing something of a golden age when it comes to podcasts for teachers and educators. Not only is there plenty on offer for teachers who want to access the…

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Let’s Talk Transition School Communication

November 11, 2019

Let’s Talk Transition

Let’s talk transition. The pathways through education in Australia  Transitioning to primary and secondary school, or life beyond schooling is an exciting milestone for a child and their family. It can also feel daunting for many. But there are strategies…

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Innovative Teaching School Technology

November 3, 2019

Innovative Teaching

3 big ideas in Innovative teaching  How can teachers and educators keep up with ‘Generation Tech’? When your students are never more than a few clicks away from the answer to any question, be it mathematical, historical or anything in…

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8 Hacks to Stop Food Waste in its Tracks Parent & Community

October 27, 2019

8 Hacks to Stop Food Waste in its Tracks

It seems like all of a sudden everyone is talking about food waste. If you need further evidence that this is an idea that has gone truly mainstream, even British Vogue runs a fortnightly column on sustainable approaches to eating!…

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Why your School Needs a School Management System and a Communications App School Communication

October 21, 2019

Why your School Needs a School Management System and a Communications App

Student Management Systems and School Communication Apps: Why your school needs both We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again; running a school is a rewarding job, but it’s certainly not an easy one. Modern schools are overloaded with…

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Complex Family Structures and School Parent & Community

October 14, 2019

Complex Family Structures and School

Single Parents, Blended Families and Schools. In 2019, the make-up of Australian families is as diverse as the Australian population itself. While our popular culture might be saturated with families in what we might think of as ‘typical’ – mum,…

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Teaching Empathy School Communication|School Staff

October 6, 2019

Teaching Empathy

Through the empathy lens: the impact of teachers beyond the books This week, School Stream would like to acknowledge the impact teachers can have on students beyond the book, with a particular focus on empathy. But what does ‘teaching empathy’…

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Easy Recipes for Kids Parent & Community

September 23, 2019

Easy Recipes for Kids

It’s as easy as A B C. Lunch box ideas for healthy kids Many of us have experienced the demoralising sight of a virtually untouched lunch at the end of the school day. As we head towards the final weeks…

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Disruptive Technologies School Technology

September 16, 2019

Disruptive Technologies

CHEATSHEET: Disruptive technology and digital technology in the classroom. Even the most cursory online search shows how ‘disruptive technology’ is changing the way we do things. It may feel like a tsunami of change, but the reality is more akin…

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Top 9 podcasts for principals School Staff

September 9, 2019

Top 9 podcasts for principals

Top 9 podcasts for principals  Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to keep up with the latest educational trends and news while you commute or hit the treadmill? To this, we say ‘podcasts’. Far from a passing…

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The benefits of attending conferences for principals School Staff

August 30, 2019

The benefits of attending conferences for principals

It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through Term 3. Where is the year going? This week, School Stream is going to look at the benefits of attending conferences for Principals. With one of the busiest roles in our…

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6 Australian entrepreneurs in education School Staff

August 26, 2019

6 Australian entrepreneurs in education

This week, School Stream is going to take a look inside the world of education entrepreneurs in Australia. It’s a massive business globally, with reports of edtech funding in the US already reaching US$1 billion in the first half of…

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Teacher Burnout – the issues and some quick wellbeing hacks schools can try School Staff

August 19, 2019

Teacher Burnout – the issues and some quick wellbeing hacks schools can try

Did you know as many as 46% of teachers report high levels of stress? It’s possible the real rate is even higher. This week, School Stream is going to look at some of the factors causing teacher burnout and some…

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Healthy School Canteens: The guidelines and the challenges Blog

August 12, 2019

Healthy School Canteens: The guidelines and the challenges

School canteens are an integral part of school life. They are a lifesaver for busy parents running out the door with multiple drop-offs, a work day to negotiate and no lunchbox food in the house. For kids, it is a…

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4 Characteristics Of An Effective Education Leader School Staff

August 5, 2019

4 Characteristics Of An Effective Education Leader

We’ve scoured the web to bring you case studies from around the globe that demonstrate skills, attributes, and behaviours that support school leaders to be effective and productive. From including others, to leaning into data-driven processes and self-care, we hope…

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Banning mobile phones in schools – a round up of research from around the web School Communication

July 28, 2019

Banning mobile phones in schools – a round up of research from around the web

This week, we are taking a deep dive into the pros and cons of banning phones in schools. With the Victorian Government’s announcement that phones would be banned in all schools from 2020, the issue is back in the media…

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School Spotlight: Thorpdale Primary School School Communication

July 22, 2019

School Spotlight: Thorpdale Primary School

School Stream helps schools of all shapes and sizes. This week we are shining a spotlight on a small regional school who is using School Stream very effectively to communicate with their parent community. A very big thank you to Principal Grant…

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Beyond the tech – School Stream as a fully supported communication service School Communication

June 24, 2019

Beyond the tech – School Stream as a fully supported communication service

School Stream is so much more than just an app. We are a service, a communication tool, a fully integrated school communication platform. School Stream is proud of the world-class support it provides to schools to ensure schools and parents…

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We see you – School Administration Managers and School Stream Blog|School Communication

June 17, 2019

We see you – School Administration Managers and School Stream

For many students, the constant adult in their school life isn’t necessarily a teacher or the principal, but the administration staff. From manning the sick bay and handing out ice packs, to organising canteen vouchers for the ones who have…

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Why we do what we do – An exclusive interview with CEO and co-founder Melissa Bridson. Blog|Parent & Community

June 11, 2019

Why we do what we do – An exclusive interview with CEO and co-founder Melissa Bridson.

Communication is at the centre of everything we do at School Stream. This week we are exploring why do we do what we do with CEO and co-founder Melissa Bridson. Read on to learn how her personal experiences both as…

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How can your school become an Epilepsy Smart School? Meet The Cheeky Neurons (feature interview) Parent & Community|School Staff

June 3, 2019

How can your school become an Epilepsy Smart School? Meet The Cheeky Neurons (feature interview)

Did you know that 1 in 200 Australian school children have epilepsy? As the most common neurological diagnosis in children, it’s so important for schools to be aware of all that students with an epilepsy diagnosis are dealing with.  

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A Day in the Life of a School Administration Officer – Meet Helen Long School Staff

May 27, 2019

A Day in the Life of a School Administration Officer – Meet Helen Long

This week School Stream looks at the unsung heroes of the education world: School Administration Managers. Although much of their workload is behind the scenes, school administration staff are indispensable and schools would fall apart without their important work. A…

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Teaching To Inspire School Staff

May 20, 2019

Teaching To Inspire

This week, School Stream is saluting teachers. The winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards were recently announced and the lasting change created by the 12 winners is as inspiring as ever. Schools Plus, a national charity that connects…

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The state of play Blog|Parent & Community

May 13, 2019

The state of play

We are well and truly back into the swing of it for Term 2 and we hope all students and staff are settling back in after a restful and restorative break. In the coming weeks, School Stream has some news…

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What does a futures orientated school look like? School Communication

May 6, 2019

What does a futures orientated school look like?

This week, School Stream is taking a deep dive into the ideas around a ‘futures orientated’ school and unpack some of the key concepts with help from educational experts around the web. No doubt, you will find practices your school…

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All the latest in educational leadership from round the web – 4 moments you might have missed School Staff

April 28, 2019

All the latest in educational leadership from round the web – 4 moments you might have missed

This week we’ve scoured the web to bring you a snapshot of some recent articles exploring thinking around educational leadership. From building aligned teams to prioritising self-care, we hope you find something that resonates with you.

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Teaching good digital citizenship and 6 practical tips for schools School Communication

April 8, 2019

Teaching good digital citizenship and 6 practical tips for schools

The internet can seem like a cross between the Wild West and Lord of the Flies at the best of times. Navigating online life in a safe, responsible and respectful way can be an absolute minefield for adults so what…

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The Anatomy of a Successful Community Engagement Project: Lessons Learned (A best of the web round-up) School Communication

March 31, 2019

The Anatomy of a Successful Community Engagement Project: Lessons Learned (A best of the web round-up)

The value of school-community engagement is such that all states and territories in Australia have a framework dedicated to guiding schools, and communities, through the steps to ensure successful partnerships. It will probably come as no surprise that these frameworks…

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School, science, and rock ‘n’ roll School Technology

March 25, 2019

School, science, and rock ‘n’ roll

This week, we have a fun post to showcase an extraordinary STEAM project and a passionate music teacher who are really pushing the boundaries in education. What these arts and science champions have in common is a strong rock and…

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Climate Strikes – exploring the political agency of students Parent & Community

March 17, 2019

Climate Strikes – exploring the political agency of students

Student Strikes for Climate are backed by a majority of AustraliansWere your classrooms a little quieter on Friday? Globally, at least 1.5 million students traded the classroom for the streets, the pen for the placard, to demand climate action. For…

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Cheat Sheet: An overview of wellbeing programs for schools School Communication

March 11, 2019

Cheat Sheet: An overview of wellbeing programs for schools

Make wellbeing a priority. Recent years have seen a veritable explosion in workplace wellbeing programs. Organisations in all industries and sectors are investing in wellbeing programs to encourage mindfulness, exercise, and other stress-busting initiatives. Read on for an overview for…

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How school administrators save hours every week with digital forms School Communication

March 3, 2019

How school administrators save hours every week with digital forms

It’s true. By necessity, schools use a hell of a lot of forms. In the highly regulated school environment, each form has its own process, regulations and workflow attached. So while many administrators we have spoken to would love to…

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5 Reasons to get excited about School Stream in 2019 School Technology

February 25, 2019

5 Reasons to get excited about School Stream in 2019

It was a big year for School Stream in 2018. Not only did we release a game-changing update that stayed true to our belief in smart, intuitive design, we even evolved further to a fully integrated communication platform with even…

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Cheat Sheet: Building Resilience in Children. A snapshot of how the ‘invisible superpower’ supports life and learning Parent & Community

February 18, 2019

Cheat Sheet: Building Resilience in Children. A snapshot of how the ‘invisible superpower’ supports life and learning

Resilience is often described as the ‘invisible superpower’. In essence, resilience is having the capacity to be calm, clear and adaptive when the going gets tough. And let’s face it, the school years are full of challenging moments for kids;…

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5 Tips for transitioning toward a paperless school School Technology

February 11, 2019

5 Tips for transitioning toward a paperless school

Schools can make a difference. We already know the importance of reducing our dependence on paper. The impact of paper use goes far beyond trees, as it uses exorbitant amounts of water, electricity and oil to produce. In fact, one…

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The 4 Big Challenges for Principals Heading Into 2019 (An update) Parent & Community|School Staff

January 29, 2019

The 4 Big Challenges for Principals Heading Into 2019 (An update)

Being a school principal is not for the faint-hearted. The role itself is a complex beast and has evolved to a 24/7 concern that is more demanding, unpredictable, complex and dynamic than ever before. In this post, we are going…

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The Top 8 – The most popular posts of 2018 School Technology

December 17, 2018

The Top 8 – The most popular posts of 2018

Welcome to the last post of the year! Before we sign off for 2018, we’ve rounded up the most popular posts from throughout the year. If you missed any of these through the year, now is a good opportunity to…

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6 quick ways you can use School Stream to ease into 2019 School Communication

December 9, 2018

6 quick ways you can use School Stream to ease into 2019

The finishing line is in sight. We are but a few short weeks away from the Christmas holidays and some well-deserved R and R for teachers, administrators, principals and students. Before you log-off for 2018, get a head start on…

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The Principal Workload and Time Use Study – Principals going above and beyond School Communication

December 3, 2018

The Principal Workload and Time Use Study – Principals going above and beyond

The Principal Workload and Time Use Study, which was prepared by Deloitte on behalf of the NSW Department of Education, was released late last year. The study was prompted by emerging evidence suggesting that the NSW government school community was…

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How does School Stream help a Principal in their role? School Communication|School Finance

November 25, 2018

How does School Stream help a Principal in their role?

As principals, what would you like to be spending your time on at work? Building a positive school culture? Focussing on innovative teaching and learning? Inspiring the next generation of learners? Probably all of this and more. School Stream is…

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Case Study – Mt Roskill smash it out of the park with the School Stream translation feature & A free download Parent & Community|School Staff

November 19, 2018

Case Study – Mt Roskill smash it out of the park with the School Stream translation feature & A free download

Today we have a fantastic success story from a vibrant primary school in New Zealand. Mt Roskill are using School Stream to engage their school community very effectively through extensive use of the translation feature. A big thank you to…

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An early Christmas Gift! Get the School Communication Report Parent & Community|School Communication

November 12, 2018

An early Christmas Gift! Get the School Communication Report

To coincide with the release of our latest update, this week we are so pleased to be sharing our School Communication Report as an early Christmas gift! If you’ve ever wondered how other schools are communicating with their parents and…

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4 Must-Haves for a super effective school calendar Parent & Community|School Technology

November 4, 2018

4 Must-Haves for a super effective school calendar

The school calendar. Get that right and you are well on your way to acing school-parent communication. This week we’re looking at school calendars in detail and we’ve narrowed down the essentials that are crucial in making them work for…

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Happy Teachers’ Day, School Stream at the NSW Primary Principals’ Conference & a great response School Technology

October 29, 2018

Happy Teachers’ Day, School Stream at the NSW Primary Principals’ Conference & a great response

We are thrilled to announce School Stream is the communication platform for principals attending the NSW Primary Principals' Conference. You will be able to use School Stream to receive updates in real time about the venue, social functions, program and…

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The Smart School App just got Smarter School Communication|School Technology

October 22, 2018

The Smart School App just got Smarter

School Stream is thrilled to announce the latest updates to the app. There is a whole range of new features to explore that have been designed to make life easier for both your administration team and families.

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Welcome back to Term 4! Exciting news and some quick tips Parent & Community

October 15, 2018

Welcome back to Term 4! Exciting news and some quick tips

If you’re a teacher you already know the importance of parental involvement, and you’ll also know that parents love communication when it is convenient, time-saving and keeps pace with their expectations.

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Communicate early, communicate often, and other advice from the front line Parent & Community|School Communication

September 23, 2018

Communicate early, communicate often, and other advice from the front line

Do you have a golden rule when it comes to communicating with the broader school community? Good communication supports relationships that let people in an organisation coordinate their efforts for the common good. In a school context, the challenge is…

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