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At St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, ‘care’ is our motto

St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is a Catholic co-educational Parish School that is committed to the development of each individual child, academically, socially, and spiritually.

NSW teachers strike closes 250 public schools

More than 250 public schools across NSW are closed as teachers strike for 24 hours over pay and conditions.

Annual school census shows ACT enrolments down due to COVID-19

The annual school census shows COVID-19 has had a clear impact on school enrolments across the ACT.

Remote learning on the books as school’s back for Term Two

ACT public school students went back today – but some schools could return to remote learning as COVID cases increase during winter.

Face masks no longer required in ACT schools and childcare

Face masks do not need to be worn in indoor spaces at schools and early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings from next week.

Violence in ACT schools must end

At Calwell High, Year 7 and 8 have been sent home for the rest of the term because of gang violence by unruly mobs of students who attacked several teachers.

Changes to Rapid Antigen Tests for ACT schools and early learning

For the remainder of Term One, rapid antigen tests will be available to ACT school staff and students on an as-needed basis.

New Chromebooks for ACT school students

This week, more than 3,600 ACT public secondary students received a Chromebook device from the ACT Government.

Style your study space

It's school and work season again and creating the perfect home office zone is crucial. Here are some top tips to re-vamp your workspace.

Canberra school year begins

Canberra public schools return this week – with important COVID-19 safety measures in place - and a new school opens in Throsby.

Expert advice to ease back-to-school anxiety

As the school year approaches, children and parents may be feeling anxious, so UC Professor, Dr Vivienne Lewis, offers her expert advice.

Sleep routines set kids up for success at school

As we near a new school term, UniSA sleep experts say it’s time to settle kids back into a regular sleep routine.

ACT schools to reopen as planned with free RATs

Canberra schools will resume face-to-face learning as planned on 31 January with weekly rapid antigen tests (RAT) for at least four weeks.

Back to school, sorted

Back to school, sorted! Prep your kids to head back to school with the coolest backpacks, books, desk, storage, and bag tags on the block ...

Don’t delay school start, leaders urged

A former deputy chief medical officer is calling on national cabinet to not delay the start of the school year, despite rising omicron cases. 

Morrison calls for co-ordinated school reopening across Australia

The head of the prime minister's department is working with the states and territories to harmonise the return of school for 2022.

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