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Episode 2 of The Book Chatters Podcast Has Dropped!
One of the promises we make to students is that we can always recommend a great book to read. The staff in the iCentre have made a podcast to add to our suite of book recommendation platforms. It’s short and
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Coronavirus Explained for Kids on The Squiz Kids
If you’re looking for information about Coronavirus that is suitable for kids, you can’t go past the Coronavirus Explained episode on the Squiz Kids where Dr. Ginni Mansberg answers questions that kids are currently asking. What is The Squiz Kids?
Read MoreThe Book Chatters
One of the promises we make to students is that we can always recommend a great book to read. The staff in the iCentre have made a podcast to add to our suite of book recommendation platforms. It’s short and
Read MoreThe Squiz Kids News Podcast for Kids
Teachers and parents wanting to discuss what’s going on in the world with young children will be interested in The Squiz Kids – a news podcast designed particularly for 8 – 12-year-olds. It’s such an important skill that our kids
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Resources to Support Parenting Digital Age Kids
Raising kids in a digital age where they are surrounded by a tsunami of screens causes concern for most parents. Managing their screen time and digital dependence, cyber safety issues, and the addictive nature of apps, gaming and software leave
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Macquarie Dictionary and Thesaurus Online
The iCentre has subscribed to a valuable new digital resource for our students and teachers. The Macquarie Dictionary Online gives you access to the most up-to-date database of Australian English, with annual updates of new words, along with its companion reference
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New Podcast
Fierce Girls is a new ABC podcast that shares and celebrates the stories of #fiercegirls – ordinary girls who are adventurous, who do things differently, and who have loads of spirit. Subscribe and listen in any podcast app. Take a
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New Podcast for Teens
Rebecca Sparrow has launched a new podcast for teens called Ask Me Anything. She created it so teachers and students can listen to it together in class and then discuss the important issues raised such as friendship, first crushes and
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Breakfast Book Chat for Parents
“It takes a reader to grow a reader” (LaGarde & Nesloney, 2017) We would like to invite parents in the Mt Alvernia community to join our Breakfast Book Chat. This is essentially a book club for parents/guardians who are interested
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Podcasts to Enjoy, Learn and Be Informed
In today’s media environment, podcasts are emerging for kids and teens that are providing an entertaining and popular alternative to screen time. With no cost involved, and the ability to listen anywhere and at any time, podcasts are a great
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