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There is nothing better than some pretend play 🥰

Pretend play is a magical part of childhood. New research suggests it can also help mental health For children, rocks can be spaceships. Pens can be fairies. And this kind of play can help protect mental health in childhood, according to new research.

📣Is Democracy Dead
The second event as part of our HASS Series of Workshops this year invites you to explore if democracy is still alive, or are we teaching an ideal that no longer reflects reality. Presented by Dr Katie Kumasaka, School of Education HASS Team and Professor Farida Fozdar, Global Futures, Humanities.

🎉The School of Education celebrated ALIA’s National Simultaneous Storytime at Curtin University School of Education yesterday. After sharing in an Acknowledgement of Country that reflected on the enduring tradition of sharing stories that has existed on these lands for 60,000+ years, we listened to the wonderful Christine Walsh read Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller. To top off celebrations, we played trivia and tabletop soccer, and enjoyed a morning tea fit for any weekend soccer match! Thanks to all who attended - such a fun collaboration between the English and HPE subject teams.⚽🏅

📣Attention Early Childhood Educators.
'Hope for the now and hope for the future' - a thought provoking symposium for early childhood educators. Saturday 14 November, registration details coming soon!🤩

🎉The second unit of the Master of Education is currently being delivered to the PNG scholars, who were awarded the Somare‑Whitlam Scholarship in 2025 and progressed into the program following their successful completion of a Graduate Certificate in STEM Education at Curtin. The unit is being delivered through a one-week face-to-face intensive in Port Moresby, followed by 12 weeks of online learning, and has been very well received, with participants engaging strongly and enjoying the delivery experience. The program continues to be enriched by the warm hospitality of the PNG community, contributing to its overall success.🙌
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Each year across Australia, National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) invites us to reflect on our shared histories, celebrate cultures and achievements, and renew our commitment to reconciliation and justice for First Nations peoples.

The 2026 theme, All In, is a powerful call for every Australian to fully embrace reconciliation—every day—and take meaningful action towards lasting change. 🖤💛❤️

National Reconciliation Week 2026 Every year in Australia, National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) encourages Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to…

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Homework battles are familiar in many homes 📚

Children don’t naturally prioritise homework — they need routines that make it part of everyday life. Research shows students perform better when homework is done at the same time each day. The key to success isn’t motivation, it’s consistency. ✨

The following article from Education Daily outlines some useful tips for building an effective homework routine. 🙌

How to Build a Homework Routine That Actually Works Your child comes home from school. Backpack hits the floor. You ask about homework. They say "later" or "I don't have any" or they disappear into their room. Sound familiar? The homework battle hap…

📣Save the date! 🎓
Curtin is hosting two free Application Support Webinars to help you take the next step towards study.

Whether you’re finishing Year 12 or thinking about returning to study, we’ve got you covered with practical guidance on your application journey.

📅 27 May
💻 Online

Choose the session that’s right for you:

🔸 Year 12 Application Support Webinar – 6PM: https://curtin.edu/yf0zjj
🔸 Mature Age Application Support Webinar – 7PM: https://curtin.edu/3c3avh

CRICOS code: 00301J.

Mature Age Application Support Webinar | Events Thinking about returning to study? Learn how to apply directly to Curtin and explore your study options.