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News about Oberon's Schools - Page 1
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 | Schools teach the "Three Ls" - Learning, Learning and Learning And the learning certainly went on at the schools around Oberon - learning about cultures, learning about future careers, learning about science, learning about friendship and support, learning about serious health problems, ... It goes on and on. |
School's back for summer The schools are back from the holidays and working towards the end of the year. And the HSC exams are still going on, so good luck to Year 12. |  |
 | A little bit of schooling does you good Things are slowly getting back to normal after the holidays, although Year 12 students starting the HSC this week would probably love something approaching normal. |
Worried about your Year 12 exams? 3 ways to help anxiety Nobody would deny that exams are very stressful, even if you think you know the work. The stress is probably greatest at the HSC if you think the results will dictate the rest of your life (hint - they shouldn't and don't). This article from The Conversation has some useful advice about coping with exam stress. |  |
Two views of the same subject
 | Book review: "The Digital Delusion" by Jared Cooney Horvath There is a range of views on the use of screens and other technology in schools. One extreme is that they are essential to prepare students for life in the real world where the technology is ubiquitous. The other extreme is that their use is harmful and degrades the learning process by both distraction and deskilling. The truth, as with most things, lies somewhere in between. This book leans towards the "harmful" end of the spectrum. |
New research looks at how screens are actually being used in Australian classrooms - the results may surprise you With all the schools on holidays there's not a lot of activity to report, so here's an article from The Conversation detailing research into the use of screens and devices in schools. It seems that things might not be as bad as some people think. |  |
 | Schools settle down for the holidays. And the HSC. The week before the holidays and everyone is looking forward to a few days away from education. Except for Year 12, of course, who are looking forward with trepidation to the HSC exams. Good luck to all (although you probably don't need it). |
Year 12 students might feel anxious as exams approach. Here's what can help With final exams coming up, students might (probably will) be anxious about their results and what those results mean for the rest of their lives. This article from The Conversation might help with that anxiety. |  |
 | Schools. More action than you can throw a duster at. With the holidays approaching fast, there's action at the schools around Oberon to get things done. |
There's always a time for learning That's a true statement and it certainly applies to the schools around Oberon. And speaking of "around Oberon", Rockley Public School has been added to the collection from this week. |  |
