School Stream

12/12/2023

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

05/12/2023

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

21/11/2023

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

07/11/2023

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

24/10/2023

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

10/10/2023

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

12/09/2023

“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

29/08/2023

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

15/08/2023

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

01/08/2023

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.

18/07/2023

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

27/06/2023

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

13/06/2023

Well, that escalated quickly! At the start of 2023, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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. Of course, it goes without saying the ramifications for education are significant and everyone has a different perspective on how this strange new world might unfold. This week on School Stream, we have been to every corner of the internet to bring you this Cheat Sheet covering everything schools need to know about ChatGPT. Read more: https://bit.ly/3qwJ766

30/05/2023

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 is located in the heart of Fitzroy (inner city Melbourne) where staff provide a high-quality, inclusive and nurturing program to children from 40 different cultural backgrounds. Read more: https://bit.ly/3pUdnaI

16/05/2023

We all know that building an engaged, vibrant school community doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It takes work from parents and the school. This week on School Stream, we talked to a parent in Melbourne who decided to step up and coordinate a Christmas event the community is still talking about. 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. https://bit.ly/3I5WT5G

15/03/2023

The way we communicate has changed beyond all recognition in the past few decades. It may feel as though we’ve always relied on our smartphones for communication but, in the broader scheme of things, the advances in technology that have changed our lives are relatively new – and ubiquitous. Read more: https://bit.ly/3l9XA5A

13/03/2023

We all know what it’s like to experience information overload. In a world where we receive more information than we can physically or mentally process, it’s easy to understand how families can miss important school information if it comes via too many channels or gets lost in the flurry of emails we receive every day. Read more: https://bit.ly/427rZSD

17/02/2023

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There is a lot of hype in the education sector at the moment about having an “everything in one place” tech platform for schools. All of us use different tech products throughout the day and we don’t think twice. Can...