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Big Day In Jr STEAM event 400 primary school students from 13 schools and 35 presenters from the science and tech industry will descend on Malvern Valley Primary School on Thursday 18th October, for the Big Day In Jr.

Wakakirri announces National Story Dance of the Year winners Big stories about big issues have been at the forefront of Wakakirri this year, themes explored included reconciliation, environmental conservation and mental health, the winners have now been announced.

Tax deductions for teachers As the October 31st tax deadline is approaching, now is the time for teachers and those working in education who haven’t yet lodged to get their taxes up to date.

Future Careers in STEM Series for 400 Northern Territory Students  Some 400 NT students will be exposed to career pathways in STEM through the Future Careers in STEM series in October.

1740 students average 10% writing improvement with Seven Steps Pre- and post-implementation testing by Seven Steps to Writing Success has revealed an average 10% improvement in writing results after 10 weeks use of the writing program.

Survey reveals parents and teachers want less ATAR and more emphasis on life skills The ATAR isn’t everything but it counts for a lot and sometimes to the detriment of other skills. There’s momentum growing to rethink it and introduce other ways of assessing how students are faring which will perhaps create happier, more adaptable and resilient young people.   Children should learn and develop ‘life skills’ like thinking outside the square, communication, adaptability and emotional intelligence rather than focusing on exam scores.

Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith is Women in STEM Ambassador Award-winning astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith has been selected as Australia’s first Women in STEM Ambassador.

McAfee hosts first Cyber Security Summit for students McAfee is hosting Australia’s first dedicated cyber security summit for senior high school and tertiary students on 30th October at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney and it is free.

Taronga Institute of Science & Learning opens You couldn’t find a more spectacular setting for a zoo and now Taronga in Sydney will host an exceptional new teaching and research facility.

School based policing starts again in NT The Territory Government’s school-based policing program has recommenced, the program focuses on positive youth engagement and the delivery of vital safety education.

Exceptional teaching students helping disadvantaged kids The National Exceptional Teaching for Disadvantaged Schools Program targets the highest performing pre-service teachers and equips them to work in low socio-economic schools.

Timetabler’s tips for elective line generation The elective line generation process is a critical phase in preparing a timetable. Get it right and you have laid a strong foundation for a great outcome. Get it wrong and there are sure to be headaches along the way.