Starting School

Five ways to help your child make the transition into school life

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No free education: Parents spend $592 per child on back to school costs

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Photo: A new study has found there is a bigger picture to consider when determining whether a child is ready to start school.

One in three kids at risk of 'not being ready' for kindergarten, new study

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Lunchbox slices, biscuits, cookies

What can I bake for the kids school playlunch? Looking for a little sweet treat for after school snack? Here is a collection of yummy bickies, cookies, slices to pop into their lunchboxes.

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What to expect from the first year of school

What one mother wishes she knew when she sent her son off to 'big' school last year.

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Is your child ready for school?

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What to do if your child hates school

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Basic literacy knowledge is an important issue

Preparing kindergarten children for school

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Lunchbox savory snacks and slices

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School readiness: how to know when they're ready.

How to know if your child is really ready for school

Did you child's big school trial day leave you with second thoughts about their school readiness? Here is what you need to know.

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Chris Ulmer, 26, has found a unique way to get his students to embrace their differences.

Florida teacher showing his students how special they are

A special education teacher has found a unique way to get his students to embrace their differences.

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Hidden costs of the first year of school.

9 ways to save on starting school costs

Your child is starting school and you're ready to celebrate the end of expensive childcare fees. Thank goodness school is going to be less expensive … or is it?

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An 8 year old boy with leukaemia, David Spisak, says he has found the love of his life.

Cancer stricken boy finds love

David Spisak Jr. of Virginia, USA is facing his fourth battle with cancer. He's been through a lot, but the eight-year-old says he has found the love of his life.

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Helping your child be speech-ready for school

Have you considered whether your child's communication skills are ready for school?

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Australian School Term and Holiday dates for 2016

School term and school holiday dates 2017

Australian public school term and holidays for 2016 for each state and territory.

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Did parents' 'gender creative' letter to class go too far?

Little Ocho is six years old. He likes trains and aeroplanes, the movie Frozen and Strawberry Shortcake dolls. Sometimes he wears traditional boys clothing, sometimes he likes to wear dresses.