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Heading into the senior years of High School can be a big step for students. How do you make sure they are prepared for what’s ahead, not only through the VCE program, but also the years to follow?
Incorporating a tertiary experience for your school camp can provide a range of benefits to your students setting them up for their final years, whilst also getting them thinking about different options for the future.
Virtual Reality (VR) is the latest phenomenon that uses cutting edge technology to make you feel like you’re somewhere else entirely. Essentially this form of immersive multimedia or virtual reality is designed for human interaction for a very specific reason- to create experiences not otherwise possible.
This experience cannot be compared to a 3D movie or high-definition video game. A virtual reality experience means you can literally step inside a virtual educational program where students will be highly engaged while meeting key learning outcomes in an innovative way.
Step by step the importance of music is finding a place in our education system and we are not talking about just learning to play the saxophone but actually using music as a tool to help develop our brains.
We know that being physically active is good for children’s physical development, emotional health and learning at school. But how do you ensure safe exercise for students when they are in your care on a school camp, school activity or school excursion?
This article contains simple measures to ensure children remain safe while they exercise – without reducing the fun factor.
The NSW Rail Museum immerses students in the State’s rich rail history, with its vast collection and interactive displays providing hands-on teaching and learning opportunities. Students can even enjoy a short heritage train ride along the historic Loop Line, formally known as the Great Southern Railway, which brought economic opportunities to the region in the 1860s.
Did you know that GoClimb offers a range of structured packages for school groups that are designed to support young and growing bodies at a physical and mental level?
Finding a unique and fun school excursion for a large group of students is no easy task, particularly if you want the students to have a fun and memorable time yet also meeting Key Learning Outcomes.
Bendigo was once the richest producer of gold in the world, yielding over 700,000kg during its iconic gold rush. This would be worth a staggering $56 billion in today’s prices!
The St John the Baptist Freshwater school descended on One Mile Beach at the weekend for their annual school family camp trip.
Having been lucky enough to teach in various education sectors in several countries I’ve encountered lots of interesting examples of teaching beyond the classroom.