Covid-19

The Class of 2020: How we can support returning Year 12s

Many Year 12 students have developed amazing skills over the past few months, but they need particular support now they have returned to school-based learning. Peter Hanlon gets advice from the experts on what we can do to help.

Features

Independent schools look forward to returning to class

Independent Schools Victoria Chief Executive Michelle Green welcomes the resumption of classroom learning, but notes schools face major challenges.

Opinion

Best of the Web: Why we all needed Some Good News

How John Krasinski's Some Good News brought joy to our lives, why kids need forts more than ever, Bill Gates gives his book and TV show recommendations, and a podcast with tips on fussy eaters.

News

Andrew Fuller: Seven things for a smooth transition back to school-based learning

It's a return to the classroom like no other. How can we help students make a successful transition? Leading clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller outlines his seven priorities to help their journey.

Features

Lessons from lockdown: the good things we’ve discovered

It's been challenging, but our time in lockdown has provided many positive lessons that will help students as they return to classroom learning, writes Deborah Trengove.

Features

Home, not alone: Finding our way back

With the easing of restrictions, our kids are heading back into the outside world. Ruairi O'Duil writes about the thrum of anxiety beating in every parent's heart.

Opinion

Leaf lessons: Autumn learning ideas for your young children

The wonderful hues and changes of autumn can be a fun way to learn for younger children, writes ISV's Lili-Ann Kriegler. She shares her ideas for families in this article and short video.

News

Andrew Fuller: A parent guide to learning at home

Andrew Fuller offers some advice for parents on learning at home - including the Big Three factors that can make a powerful impact.

Features

A checklist to look after your child’s digital health and safety

Concern about the online safety of young people has heightened during #stayathome. Here's a checklist to help keep them safe, from Michelle Dennis, Head of Digital Learning and Innovation, at Strathcona Girls Grammar.

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