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Community Connections – Al Siraat College
Students at Al Siraat College in Epping have embraced the Shoebox4Syria campaign, preparing thousands of gifts for Syrian children in refugee camps.
Best of the Web: Tips for Reading to Kids, Why You Should be a Lazy Parent, and the Sadness of the Empty Nest
Five tips to make the most of reading to children, why you should become an 'intentionally lazy' parent, and the the grief and freedom of empty nesters.
Lessons in Resilience
Scott Harris suffered traumatic brain injury in a motorbike accident. Nine years later, he's redefined resilience. He tells his remarkable story, sharing the lessons he's learned.
Hey Diddle Diddle: Why Nursery Rhymes Produce Successful Readers
Nursery rhymes might be unpopular with some parents, but as Diane Bourke explains, rhymers become readers.
Besting the Bullies: How Having Many Friends Can Make a Difference
New research shows that having a group of friends can help a child's resilience in the face of bullying.
Best of the Web: Start Classes Later, Dance as Important as Maths, and Getting to Know My Child’s Dyslexia
The benefits of starting school later in the morning, why dance makes such a difference, and understanding dyslexia.
Best of the Web: Why Homework Matters, Helping Boys Enjoy Reading, and the Kids Beating Stress with a Journal
Why homework is worth the hassle, encouraging boys to read, and how journals can help stressed kids.
Helping Children Build Resilience
Best known for raising awareness about anxiety and depression, beyondblue has now produced resources to support children develop resilience.
Community Connections – Kardinia International College
Kardinia International College student Louis Hehir's campaign to promote organ donations goes all the way to Canberra.