Australian Schools Plus in Sydney, Australia | Education
Australian Schools Plus
Locality: Sydney, Australia
Phone: +61 2 8880 0296
Address: Level 1, 204 Clarence St 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia
Website: https://www.schoolsplus.org.au
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25.01.2022 Up to $50,000 grants available to assist the longer-term recovery of organisations (including schools) directly affected by the Australian bushfires! Our Teaching Awards partner, Commonwealth Bank, has launched Bushfire Recovery Grants to help support local communities and replace facilities lost in the fires. Applications will be reviewed fortnightly and close on 31 March 2020. #bushfires #schools #support #grants
24.01.2022 Applications for our Fair Education and Smart Giving grants are now open! Schools are invited to apply for their chance to receive funding for a project that will transform students lives. Find out more about the programs, eligibility and get started on your application below.
24.01.2022 Our Fair Education NSW partner, the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, is one of the organisations behind Digital Compass a program designed to address how we support young people to use technology ethically. Strategies focussed on risk aversion and use restriction just arent cutting it. You have the opportunity to participate in the evaluation of this program, at no cost to your school. Register your interest today: https://digitalcompass2019.typeform.com/to/ux2TLI
24.01.2022 "It’s important to focus on what joys we have during this time." Teaching Fellow Denise Lofts on World Teachers' Day, the 2021 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards and keeping hope during a difficult year.
24.01.2022 February 11 is the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, where we celebrate equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Hoxton Park Public School had a thriving Robotics Lab where students could take electives in coding and robot building. Despite its success, the school saw participation rates for girls were far lower than those for boys. To increase their engagement, Hoxton Park launched its Girls in STEM days project, supported by Salesf...orce and Schools Plus. Held once each term, Girls in STEM days were co-designed with the students and provided STEM education opportunities tailored specifically to the girls' interests. Activities included working with sustainable energy kits like solar-powered robots and meeting with female professionals from Salesforce to learn more about the industry. Student surveys following the project showed the girls were more confident in using STEM, more engaged in learning and expressed an eagerness to continue in their future studies. Last year alone over 15,000 students were given greater access to STEM education, thanks to support from Salesforce.
23.01.2022 After an overwhelming response, we have reopened registrations for Thursday's webinar on grant writing. We'll provide you with the tools you need to understand grants, find the right grant for your school and write that elusive winning application. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/grant-writing-setting-your-
22.01.2022 What are you grateful for?
22.01.2022 Kickstart your 2020 school fundraising journey with Schools Plus! Our School Community Fundraising Officer shares a simple plan to help you reach your goal. Whether its raising money for STEM equipment , library resources or student excursions, this plan is your first step to success. #fundraising #schools #education
22.01.2022 Undera Primary was one of over 50 schools provided with urgent relief funding through our Crisis Appeal. With the grant, Undera purchased books and stationary to help students and teachers with remote learning. Their principal spoke of the grant: "It gave me the flexibility to have novels, resources for art, paper for the workbooks we made, and very importantly it lifted our spirits when everyone knows the mental well-being cost of this pandemic is an issue we all face from... a number of fronts. The local bus company was very helpful too. They gave me their bus and driver to go from farm to farm and drop off the materials your organisation had helped pay for. We even did it in fancy dress and asked those families who wanted wave to us from a distance to do so too. That really made the students smile!" Thank you to all of those who have donated to the Crisis Appeal so far. Your support has assisted students from many schools like Undera Primary. To donate, go to www.schoolsplus.org.au/schools-crisis-appeal/
21.01.2022 Congratulations to Colac Specialist School for reaching their fundraising goals. Using our Fundraise Yourself platform they have collected enough donations to purchase a new school bus, guaranteeing all students, including those who are mobility restricted, can attend school excursions.
20.01.2022 If youre an up-and-coming communications specialist with skills and experience across PR, communications and marketing, and a passion for making a difference to young peoples lives, then this role is for you! https://www.schoolsplus.org.au/about-us/join-our-team/
20.01.2022 Theres another Schools Plus Executive team member position available! Were seeking a Director of Fair Education to lead the delivery of our Fair Education program and provide input into the strategic direction of the organisation. The successful candidate will work with the team to drive the growth and impact of the program nationally, ensuring the model continues to deliver successful outcomes for disadvantaged schools. Learn more: https://www.schoolsplus.org.au/about-us/join-our-team/ #jobopportunity #FairEducation #education #schools #familyengagement #communityengagement #parentengagement
19.01.2022 Applications for the 2021 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards close this Friday! Complete your application to be considered for our $45,000 Teaching Fellowship that recognises and rewards inspirational educators.
19.01.2022 This year, Thomastown Secondary College was unable to host their annual arts production due to remote learning restrictions. Instead of cancelling the production altogether, they used our crisis support funding to purchase equipment so they could perform their production from home. This is their moving tribute to our frontline workers.
19.01.2022 At a time when teachers are working so passionately to keep our children learning, we are thrilled to announce the 12 inspiring educators whove been recognised in the 2020 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards. Our new #TeachingFellows go above and beyond to change students lives. We applaud them, and all teachers, for their commitment. Read about these incredible educators here: https://www.schoolsplus.org.au//12-educators-recognised-2/
18.01.2022 Wonderful to see Indigenous educator Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM named Senior Australian of the Year. As the Northern Territory's first fully qualified Aboriginal teacher, Ungunmerr Baumann has worked with schools throughout the Top End, advocating for the inclusion of visual art and Indigenous culture in every child's education. Her foundation is dedicated to bridging the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal culture. "If every child had an opportunity for a good education... that would start to solve many of the problems in our community today." Listen to her full story below.
18.01.2022 Liverpool Boys High School is among the first to receive support from our ongoing #CrisisAppeal. Students are now better able to take part in online and remote learning after the school used its grant to buy 18 laptops.
18.01.2022 Catering for students with intellectual disabilities, Colac Specialist School is raising money for a wheelchair accessible mini-bus to enable all its students to safely access programs within the community. Their target: $116k. Please donate what you can and spread the word.
18.01.2022 We are delighted to share one of the many inspiring stories featured in our latest Impact Report. With our support, the percentage of students passing technology assessments at Goodna State School rose by over 50% in one year. The Brisbane school wanted to ensure its students had access to the technology and STEM learning activities that would set them up for their future careers. With Schools Plus funding, it purchased robotics kits, iPads and laptops and invested time in pr...ofessional development so teachers were confident in introducing digital technologies in the classroom. After one year, the percentage of students passing technology assessments rose from 24% to over 80%. For more stories from schools, like Goodna, who are making change for their students go to https://www.schoolsplus.org.au/success-/2020-impact-report/
17.01.2022 Schools in NSW who are interested in applying for a Fair Education grant should register for next weeks Fair Education webinar. The event includes further information on the program, application tips and the strategies participating schools have used to improve student outcomes. Register now to better your schools chance to be a part of this transformational program.
16.01.2022 Do you want to learn more about supporting student mental health and wellbeing? Our upcoming webinar series on student wellbeing provides research and evidence-based insights from education leaders, as well as the opportunity to deep dive into practical perspectives from teachers leading significant change in their schools. The series commences on March 10 with our first webinar, Leading school cultures to support learning and positive wellbeing, with award-winning educator, author and academic, Professor Mathew White. Find out more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/leading-school-cultures-to-
16.01.2022 Our latest Fundraise Yourself campaign is driven by the school captains at Woodridge State High School. After a challenging year, the school wants to create a memorable graduation ceremony for the class of 2020, many of whom will be the first in their family to graduate high school. Each $30 donation will pay for the hire of a gown and cap for a graduating student.
15.01.2022 As a celebration of next months #EdWeek20 and its theme, Learning Together, Schools Plus is hosting a free webinar on student agency with special guests John Cleary and Dr Tanya Vaughan. Join us for an inspiring conversation with John and Tanya on the Northern Territory Learning Commission project and its outcomes. The event is open to educators Australia wide where participants can learn, connect and ask questions. Register below
15.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who tuned in to our Fundraising Fundamentals webinar last week. The recording is now available online to watch and share with others looking to kick start their school fundraising projects.
14.01.2022 Join Schools Plus and their special guest, OzHarvest, for a free fundraising webinar. OzHarvest’s fundraising team will share their insights into developing fundraising campaigns that capture people’s hearts and motivate them to donate, through storytelling and sharing of experiences from within your community.
13.01.2022 Our CEO, Rosemary Conn, has been nominated for Pro Bono Australia #2021Impact25 awards, for her amazing work within the social sector. Since 2015, Rosemary has led Schools Plus to raise $23.3M for schools, supporting over 800 projects and benefitting over 275,000 children facing disadvantage. Please show your support for Schools Plus and our mission to close the education gap by casting a vote for Rosemary Conn. https://www.pbaimpact.com/
13.01.2022 The 2021 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards are this Friday! Register to watch the Awards live, as we recognise 12 outstanding educators who have gone above and beyond for their students. Be amongst the first to hear about the inspiring recipients of this year’s Awards, as we cross live to the teachers and principals in their schools, from remote regions of Australia to the inner-city hubs. Register your details and use the password 2021TeachingAwards https://publish.viostream.com/app/s-dn4oqia
12.01.2022 The events of this year have spotlighted the dynamic future for which teachers and young people need to be prepared. Next week, join 2020 Teaching Fellow and STEM education expert for a conversation on teaching in our rapidly evolving learning environment. The webinar is free and open to educators, Australia wide. Register below
12.01.2022 Happy World Teachers' Day! Thank you to our 48 Teaching Fellows for your leadership and passion for education. Thank you to the 1200+ teachers and school leaders who have worked with us in the last five years, to better the outcomes of your students. Thank you to teachers across Australia, who this year have overcome so much. Your dedication and commitment to your students is our constant inspiration!
11.01.2022 In two weeks, our Director of Donor Relations, Sherrill Nixon, will be on a panel about fundraising and community partnerships at The Sydney Morning Herald Schools Summit. You can still register to attend at smhschools.com.au, and use the code P20K02SCHOOLS10 to get 10% off. This event will contribute eight hours of NESA registered professional development at the Proficient Teacher level. #SMHSchools #education #schools #fundraising #communityengagement
11.01.2022 We know our schools are facing challenges like never before. Drought, bushfires and now the coronavirus are putting our most vulnerable students at risk of falling further behind in their learning. We are pleased to share this short update with you on whats been happening at Schools Plus in the past few weeks and how were supporting schools during this unprecedented time. www.schoolsplus.org.au
11.01.2022 A new project has just launched on our Fundraise Yourself platform. Chifley Public School is looking to purchase new costumes for their Indigenous dance group, Saltwater Dance and Digi, who have performed at festivals and events all around Sydney. Read about the project and #donate via our website.
10.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that one of our 2019 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award recipients, Western Australian maths teacher Ashley Stewart, has been named as a Top 50 finalist for this years highly coveted US$1 million Global Teacher Prize. Established by the Varkey Foundation, the annual Prize recognises and celebrates the impact that exceptional teachers have around the world not only on their students, but on their communities. Well done, Ashley! Read more here: https://www.schoolsplus.org.au//wa-maths-teacher-named-am/
10.01.2022 Great to see a classroom canine from Dogs Connect bringing joy to the children at Clifton Creek Primary School. This project was supported through our Crisis Appeal, and aims to ease student anxiety as the community recovers from the Black Summer bushfires.
09.01.2022 2018 Teaching Fellow John Goh shares what Merrylands East Public School is doing to nurture successful adults of tomorrow. #TeachingFellow Financial Review
07.01.2022 Great to see Montello Primary School making the most of their brand new STEM Makerspace. The project has been funded through our long-term partnership with Google, to bring 21st century STEM learning to classrooms around the country.
07.01.2022 As part of National Reconciliation Week, we are incredibly proud to share the work of our 2020 Teaching Fellow, Sharon Case. Working at Mossman State Schol in north Queensland, Sharon introduced an Indigenous language program after the local language, Kuku Yalanji, was at threat of being lost. Collaborating extensively with Elders and the local Indigenous community on the program, Sharon has seen a strengthened sense of identity in Mossmans students as well as improvements in attendance, behaviour and achievements. #NRW2020
07.01.2022 We are immensely proud to release our 2020 Impact Report, detailing the change our projects have had on students facing disadvantage since 2015. Thanks to the support of our donors, we have injected over $17.8M into schools across Australia. Read the report to learn more about our impact and hear stories from schools who have turned things around. www.schoolsplus.org.au/success-stories/2020-impact-report/ For more information on the Recovery Drive visit www.schoolsplus.org.au/schools-crisis-appeal/
06.01.2022 A wonderful piece on our 2018 Teaching Fellow Kerry White and his relationships first approach to school leadership. Thanks to Kerry, students from Holy Family Catholic School now perform at 11% above the state average for learning engagement.
06.01.2022 Our first 2020 Fundraising Fundamentals webinar is just one week away! Register your attendance to learn an easy step-by-step approach to fundraising for your school project, as well as tips to make your campaign a success.
06.01.2022 Teaching Fellow Ann Caro has completed her last day as principal at Lithgow High School. Ann was a winner at the 2018 Teaching Awards and put her grant funding towards the award-winning Well-being Center, one of Anns many achievements said to have transformed Lithgow High. Ann will continue her public education leadership in her new role at the Department of Education.
04.01.2022 A big congratulations to Chifley Public School in NSW for not only reaching their fundraising goal but for creating the funniest project description weve read this year! Check out Chifleys project for a new chicken run, aptly named the Chook Hilton.
04.01.2022 The recent catastrophic bushfires have devastated Ulladulla High School and its surrounding area, with ten of its students and one teacher losing their homes completely. But the school is determined to rise from the ash. It needs your support to create a sanctuary for the entire student population and their families, that will be a hub for support in response to the crisis and for many years to come. No matter the amount, your donation will have an impact on the future of these students and their community.
04.01.2022 In what has been a tough time for schools, your fundraising projects have probably taken a back seat. Next Thursday, were hosting a free, interactive webinar to help school communities understand how they can raise funds. Learn how to reach donors, tell your story and why now is the right time to get your campaign up and running.
03.01.2022 Teachers are doing everything they can at the moment to support their students and families, but we know the impact on our most vulnerable students will be significant. We have launched a Crisis Appeal to support our schools with the various needs that will continue to emerge as a result of a series of crises drought, bushfires and now coronavirus. To donate or find out more, please head to www.schoolsplus.org.au ... Page 9 The Australian #TeachersRock #SchoolsPlus #SchoolsCrisisAppeal
03.01.2022 As part of NAIDOC week, we want to share one of the inspirational Indigenous language projects that are supported by Schools Plus. Mossman State School is a historically and culturally rich primary school located within the semi-rural town of Mossman, QLD. Around half of the students are Indigenous and many others come from language backgrounds other than English. In 2018, leaders at Mossman set out to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous student outcomes by b...ringing the local Aboriginal language, Kuku Yalanji, to the school. After the establishment of the Kuku Yalanji Language Advisory Group, the signing of a historic language agreement, and funding through our Fair Education program, the project commenced for Prep to Year 4 students. Since then, the school has seen improvements in student engagement, attendance and behaviour, and Kuku Yalanji has helped to strengthen the identity and well-being of its Indigenous community. The success of the program has seen the school awarded for its excellence and the school's Head of Teaching and Learning, Sharon Case, has since become a Teaching Fellow. Mossman is now focussed on growing the language program to other Years, and have developed an app to share Kuku Yalanji with students, teachers and schools beyond the Mossman community.
02.01.2022 We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s recipients of the Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards! From collaborating with scientists on the Great Barrier Reef, to combining curriculum with Indigenous knowledge systems, to setting up an after-school STEM centre in the Pilbara, these inspiring teachers and school leaders have gone above and beyond to shape a brighter future for their students and community. Read their inspirational stories at https://www.schoolsplus.org.au//congratulations-to-our-20/
02.01.2022 In 2020, schools faced challenges on a scale never seen before. Bushfires, floods, drought and COVID-19 combined to create unprecedented levels of trauma, anxiety and relentless, rapid change for students, teachers, families and school communities. Schools Plus responded by launching our first Crisis Appeal and we were overwhelmed by the generosity of our donors. With their support, we provided funding for projects in more than 130 crisis-affected schools, to benefit over 24,...000 students and 2,000 teachers. To learn more about the Crisis Appeal and the impact these projects are having on schools, read our latest blog post. https://www.schoolsplus.org.au/looking-back-crisis-appeal/
01.01.2022 Now more than ever, teachers deserve recognition for their dedication to their students. We are inviting nominations and applications for the 2021 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards. Nominate an inspiring teacher or school leader for the chance to see them rewarded with a $45,000 Teaching Fellowship at the #CBATeachingAwards. Visit www.teachingawards.com.au
01.01.2022 Its always exciting to see new technology in the classroom. As part of his fellowship, 2020 Teaching Fellow Chris Buswell is rolling out his latest STEM project at Mountain Creek State High School, this time using VR to teach Year 12 chemistry!
