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‘Laptops do harm’: The teachers banning screens from their classrooms Australian parents are agitating for a school digital detox, demanding iPad and laptops be removed from classrooms.

The tables are starting to turn. This years NAPLAN results have been described as a "national tragedy" with a third of students failing in literacy and numeracy.

We've said this for years...

SMART MINDS, NOT SMART DEVICES

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Parents call for education overhaul amid results ‘tragedy’ With the latest NAPLAN results described as a “national tragedy” - parents, teachers and experts have had enough, calling for a complete overhaul.

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NAPLAN English Results Lower than Expected?

Many countries are rolling back the use of devices by children for educational purposes - the evidence is clear.

Smart Minds vs. Smart Devices Debates about technology in education are nothing new, but a recent wave of headlines has framed the question starkly: does widespread classroom use of digital devices and online learning make today’s children “less smart” than previous generations? The claim is provocative, but the reality is...

The Sydney School of English has consistently maintained that analogue learning, utilising tools such as pencils, paper, books and whiteboards, rather than high-tech devices, gets the best results. And it appears scientists and leading global educators agree. is airing a story tonight on “digital dementia” and Sweden is leading the trend by abandoning screens and digital technology in classrooms, and instead returning to traditional learning methods.

Some new additions to our Hurstville library - all of these great books will be available to borrow from this weekend. Thank you also to Aurelia for the wonderful donations! 📕📖📚❤️

The Sydney School of English wishes everyone a very happy and prosperous Lunar New Year!🐎🧧🪭🎊🎉

The Sydney School of English wishes everyone a very happy and prosperous Lunar New Year! 🐎🧧🪭🎊🎉

Thank you all for a wonderful 2025 - we couldn’t do it without your support! From all the staff at the Sydney School of English, we wish you health, happiness and good fortune in 2026. Happy New Year 🥳 and see you soon!

Our “Santa’s Workshop” themed decorations on top of the SSE Hurstville library. Hope you’ve got some good books on your Christmas wish list! 🎄📚🎅🏻