School Stream

Welcome to the last post of the year! It’s been an absolute pleasure to have your company as we explored all things education, school communication and, of course, everyone’s favourite: the recipe round-up! Read more: bit.ly/41ftu0Y

Switching to an effective, reliable and streamlined digital ecosystem might feel like a big move for some schools but it does come with some significant wins. This week we are exploring how to make your tech tools work for you. Read more: bit.ly/3GrydTL

Is your school's communication strategy inclusive? And what does that actually mean for schools? It means that information coming home from school is easy to find, easy to understand and easy to use. Read more: bit.ly/3MRSgOP

This week on School Stream, we’re going back to school to learn the ins and outs of a school tech stack and see why an effective technology ecosystem with tools built for purpose is the key to success. You’ll sound like a tech expert in no time. Read More: bit.ly/3QpofXM

This week on School Stream, we share the importance of “one source of truth” in an emergency, the pitfalls of information vacuums and some real-life examples from School Stream schools to illustrate why it’s so important to get this right. Read more: bit.ly/3QmGlL8

What are the kinds of things schools need to think about when it comes to school communication? We have created a Best Practice Guide to School Communication that will bring you up to speed in a jiffy. Read More: bit.ly/3LRNNeu

“Go outside and get some fresh air!” We’ve all said it and no doubt it will be a popular refrain once more these coming school holidays. This week on School Stream we’ve put together a guide full of low-cost, screen-free fun for teenagers. Read More: bit.ly/3LemOcX

We’ve heard a lot from educators, schools and universities about how ChatGPT might affect learning as we know it. But there’s one group we haven’t heard much from, and that’s teenagers themselves. Read more: bit.ly/3surHIc

In celebration and acknowledgement of all the hard work of school staff everywhere, we are sharing our recent chat with Leanne Hatt of Grandis Primary School in Western Australia. Read More: bit.ly/456GRSs

In a world rife with scams, bots and AI, reading non-fiction is more important than ever. This week on School Stream, explore the benefits of non-fiction and share an extensive, but by no means exhaustive, list of engaging non-fiction works for young readers.

Welcome back to the latest edition in our popular midweek-meal planning series. We’re talking about delicious, nutritious and easy meals that don’t need hours of prep or fancy ingredients that require a special trip to the supermarket. Read more: bit.ly/43FkOkp

Principals and school leaders know a thing or two about good communication skills. After all, principals need to communicate with a diverse range of people to ensure their school runs smoothly and successfully. Read more: bit.ly/3XkZy1u

Well, that escalated quickly! At the start of 2023, an Artificial Intelligence program infiltrating our classrooms sounded implausible. However, fast forward a few short months and it feels like ChatGPT is the only thing anyone is talking about. Read more: bit.ly/45QaI2d

We were lucky to have the opportunity recently to chat with all-round dynamo and warm-hearted Director of the Acacia Fitzroy Crèche, Deniz Dilruba. Acacia Fitzroy Crèche. Read more: bit.ly/3pVAYbb

We learn about the importance of being the change you want to see, how people really want to be involved if you just ask, and how to make it fun. bit.ly/42ZgiNH

This week on School Stream, we ask (and answer) the question: how can schools make the most of our collective reliance on technology? Read more: bit.ly/3yv7thc

Missing important school information has consequences for families so we can’t afford to be blasé when it comes to school comms. Read more: bit.ly/424EzlD

In the immortal words of Nobel Prize winner and author Malala Yousafzai, “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” Read more: bit.ly/3Un3FXZ

Science is so hot right now thanks to TikTok, YouTube and a rock ‘n’ roll band famous for its experimental music videos. Read more: bit.ly/3Oo57If