Education Services Australia

Book Week is approaching, and we're reminded that reading is a powerful way to connect with and learn about different cultures, identities and histories.

As we celebrate stories, it is important to recognise and honour the deep and enduring connections First Nations peoples have to Country, culture and history. Reading novels by and about First Nations peoples is one way we continue learning and supporting the commitments in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Here are some recommendations from our RAP Working Group.

📬 The CCE Hub Newsletter is here! Our next edition will be hitting inboxes in the coming weeks.
👉 Sign up now to stay up to date and be among the first to receive the CCE Hub’s newsletters:
https://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu.au/newsletter/

📷📚 Need a snapshot of student decoding skills?
The Australian Government Year 1 Phonics Check is a free, fast and flexible screening tool designed to support literacy instruction. Taking just seven minutes per student and available online or in paper-based format, the Check helps teachers identify strengths and areas for further support.

👉Learn more: https://check.literacyhub.edu.au/

We’re going to the Australian Primary Principal’s Association (APPA) National Conference in Canberra!
We’d love to see you there. Stop by our stand and check out our free resources for educators.
📆 31 August – 3 September
📍 Stand 41
🎟️ For details and tickets, visit: https://appaconference.com.au/

Work with us! We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Digital Teaching and Learning team and lead the delivery of digital products, platforms and services that support educators and learners across Australia. If you have previous experience with online learning systems or delivering digital/technical projects end-to-end, we want to hear from you!

Find out more and apply: https://au.seek.com/job/93863241

Supporting teachers and students starts with supporting our people. That’s why career development is an important part of our work culture. But don’t take our word for it. Meet Matthew, Product Manager. We asked him what opportunities he’s had to grow professionally, since joining “I'm currently doing a Grad Cert in product management. Work's been super supportive of that. Just always pushing me to do some more professional development along the way.”
👉 Find out more about working at ESA: www.esa.edu.au/working-at-esa

📚🪴 Support early reading success with decodable resources

Build confidence in young readers with decodable words and sentences aligned to Phases 1–24 of the Literacy Hub phonics progression and lesson packs. These resources support F–2 students as they practise and apply their learning.

👉 Explore the resources: https://www.literacyhub.edu.au/search/decodable-resources-for-lesson-packs/

Looking for ready-to-use materials?

In this article, we've curated a selection of curriculum-aligned resources for Foundation to Year 10, including lesson plans, activities, planning tools and flexible materials across a range of learning areas. Designed to support teaching and learning, these resources can be easily incorporated into existing programs.

Take a look: https://www.esa.edu.au/news-insights/ready-to-use-resources-for-educators-across-foundation-to-years-10

Census Night is coming up on 11 August! Explore the census with your students using these activities from the Civics and Citizenship Education Hub:
☑️ Year 4: Understand the purpose of census data using this problem-solving activity that explores the role of local government and how members of the community use local services.
☑️ Year 7: Focus on the purpose of data collection to extend the theme with this activity collecting data related to social values and concerns.

Find out more: https://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu.au/resources/?page=1&items=8