Returning to South Australia in 2021 from 25 September to 4 October, the first lineup for Nature Festival has been announced today and features a stack of local and national arts talent and activations for the kiddos!
When it comes to children, our reflex is to shield them from failure. We’ll rush in to rescue, lower the bar or make up awards so that everyone gets a gold star. Kasey Edwards and Christopher Scanlon tell us how, by teaching them to fail, we can help our children succeed.
In South Australia, families have a wide range of schooling options including a Catholic Education. Through commitment to educational excellence, Catholic schools provide quality learning in a Catholic context, from the early years through to year 12, instilling values that will last well beyond the schooling experience. We chat with Dr Neil McGoran from Catholic Schools SA about what makes a Catholic Education a choice worth making.
Entering middle and high school is a big transition that occurs right when children are developing their own identity, experiencing social comparison, facing new experiences and getting overwhelmed by hormones and big feelings. It’s no wonder it can be a bumpy ride sometimes.
After nearly 5 decades in this industry, extensive travel, study and experience, Lesley and Tara from Blue Dolphin Swim shout from the rooftops, ‘why wouldn’t you teach your children to swim!’ Your child’s aquatic education provides them with opportunities for fun, safety and aquatic independence they will appreciate for their lifetime – and may even save their life.
Susan McLean is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of Cyber Safety and was the first Victoria Police Officer appointed to a position involving cyber safety and young people. Susan gives us the 10 things we need to teach our children about cyberspace.
Every time we give our children an opportunity to access nature, we’re improving their physical and emotional wellbeing. Importantly, we are also building our connections with each other. Nature Play SA give us their top tips for engaging children in nature.
Professionals, beginners, hobbyists and everyone in between are encouraged to submit their designs for this year’s Adelaide Fringe poster competition – enter and you could be the winner of $3000 and the enormous exposure of becoming the symbol of the Fringe in 2022.
SILLY SCIENCE WITH SIMON: Have you heard of Oobleck? It’s a type of slime made from cornflour and water. It’s not quite a solid and not quite a liquid… so what is it?! Silly scientist Simon shows us how to make dancing, glow in the dark slime.
In today’s rapid and ever-changing world, leading independent school Westminster recognises the importance of empowering students to lead their own classroom learning journey while connecting them to real-world experiences.
From drums and guitars, to musicals and music production, the internationally renowned Musical Futures program is igniting a love for music at St Peter’s Woodlands.
There are so many aspects to developing amazing, resilient, driven young athletes… Sports Psychologist and Super Coach Jenny Williams gives us the score on the most important factors to developing Junior Athletes.
Want to see some fireworks, but can’t wait until New Year’s Eve or your grandma’s birthday? Then why not make your own? Simon from Silly Science shows us how; all you need is water, vegetable oil and food colouring!
This fun and colourful science experiment from Silly Simon is sure to brighten your day! To try it at home, you only need a bag of skittles and some water – sweet!
University of South Australia researchers are calling for parents to check on their small snoozers before switching off for the night to avoid undiagnosed sleep-disordered breathing.