Lauren Ferrone

Four children in pajamas, with one leaning against a wall, smiling and enjoying a playful moment together.

Plastic-free PJs: The newest South Australian sleepwear brand

As plastic-free July gathers momentum across Australia, many families are rethinking the everyday products they bring into their homes. But while the focus often falls on lunchboxes, drink bottles, and food packaging, one South Australian mum is turning attention to a less obvious culprit: kids’ pyjamas.

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Why stepping outside the classroom matters more than ever in middle school

It happens in a moment. A student halfway up a rock face pauses, frozen by fear and doubt. Below, an instructor calmly encourages: “Take a breath, look around, and take the next step.” The student exhales, refocuses, and reaches the top—exhausted, but transformed. These quiet turning points—part challenge, part breakthrough—are common in outdoor education. And for students in the middle years of schooling, they’re more than just powerful memories. They’re moments of growth.

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Carrot cake bites on a cutting board.

Recipe: Carrot Cake Energy Bites

Looking for easy, healthy and delicious recipes for your kids? Supermarket Swap’s Snack Time eBook makes lunch boxes easy! There are 20 kid and parent-approved lunchbox snacks in an easy-to-follow eBook with storage steps to help you get the most out of your cooking. Check out these yummy carrot cake energy bites for some back-to-school inspo!

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Three girls in school uniforms sit on the ground beside a statue, smiling and chatting in a sunny outdoor setting.

Loreto celebrates 150 years of inspiring girls’ education

South Australia’s all-girls school, Loreto College Marryatville, is getting ready for something very special. On Sunday 27 July, the College will host a big community celebration to mark 150 years of Loreto education in Australia and South-East Asia, and 120 years since Loreto Marryatville first opened its doors.

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A group of young performers energetically showcasing their talents on stage in front of an audience.

Strengthening community connections

At the School of the Nativity, the strength of our community lies in crafting learning opportunities throughout the year that truly connect our families. From playgroup to whole-school celebrations that honour shared experience, it’s about dedicating time to think outside the box and find what brings people together.

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A little girl in a blue rain suit joyfully jumps in a puddle, splashing water around her.

How outdoor experiences fuel child development

There’s a kind of learning that can’t be replicated inside four walls. You see it when a child pauses to pocket a rock, float leaves in a puddle, or follow the path of a butterfly. These moments aren’t diversions from learning. They’re learning at its most authentic. For children in their foundational years—from infancy to primary—outdoor learning and play isn’t just valuable; it’s essential.

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