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: https://bit.ly/4ac53FZ

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: https://bit.ly/3GqIbon

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: https://bit.ly/3SNliTw

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: https://bit.ly/3QkP27s

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: https://bit.ly/3Q6vT96

What are the kinds of things schools need to think about when it comes to school communication? Times have changed and sending home a weekly newsletter just isn’t going to cut it in 2023. We have created a Best Practice Guide to School Communication that will bring you up to speed in a jiffy. Read More: https://bit.ly/46m1JWu

“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 handy guide packed full of low-cost, screen-free fun for teenagers. Consider this list your answer to the perennial question “What can I dooooooo?” Read More: https://bit.ly/3r8O4CH

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. This week on School Stream, we’re handing over the mic to teens from Melbourne, Byron Bay, London and France to share their thoughts on using ChatGPT for school work. Their answers are thoughtful, insightful, generous and open. Read more: https://bit.ly/3YRMLo4

Here at School Stream we are very lucky to enjoy productive relationships with school administrators all over Australia, New Zealand and further afield internationally. With a workload that would make the Prime Minister blush and send most mere mortals to hide in the bushes, school administrators get on with their busy, varied days with efficiency and a warm-hearted smile. 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: https://bit.ly/456NdRQ

In a world rife with scams, bots and AI, reading non-fiction is more important than ever - especially for children and teenagers - and it’s set to be a big trend in the world of reading this year. There are books to pique the interest of all ages and stages, and we’re not talking about dry accounts of historical events here. We’re talking about gripping, relevant books written for a young audience to really get stuck into covering just about any topic you can think of. 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 Term 3 and 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. In other words, this is a collection of recipes that tick all the boxes for midweek meals. Bon appetit! Read more: https://bit.ly/43rFgoL

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. There is plenty of evidence-based research to support what you already know through your own experience too. This week on School Stream, we look at educational leadership from a communication perspective, casting a fresh eye over some foundational skills. Read more: https://bit.ly/42X6ALh