Do you know what is the backbone of a thriving school-parent organisation? It's the volunteers! Parents and carers who are motivated and...

It’s back to school time in the northern hemisphere – which means – it’s also time to schedule your school fundraising for the year...

There's a pandemic raging around us. So many schools and communities in lockdown. Should we even be doing school fundraising? Yes. Yes we...

See, there's this thing called the summer slide that happens over the school holidays ... and sadly, no, it's not taking your kids t

If you're looking for fun things to do in the school holidays, here are 9 unusual and fantastic ideas and activities your child will lov

Kids love giving Christmas gifts to all the special people in their lives - including their wonderful teachers. But instead of a box of medi

Kids love the magic of opening an advent calendar, with a new small gift every day. But instead of a chocolate or sweet, why not create your

Ho, ho, ho, it's nearly Christmas! Whether you're sweltering through the summer heat, or rugged up against the snow, it's the pe

Are you a new P&C or P&F (or other school-parent group) eager to fundraise? Or an established one that's trying to improve your

Is your school community 'sales-tired'? Your volunteers burnt-out? Your families feeling obliged to purchase things they don't w

Halloween is supposed to be all about scary, right? Spirits, ghosts and horror can be fascinating, and books are a safe way for kids to expl

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Hey Middle Graders! Do you like stories that are bizarre, weird and funny, with adventure mixed in? Then you're just like me! So if you&

My daughter had her friend over for a play date today, and they wanted to cook. There were leftover egg whites in the fridge and I suggested

Wow, what a question. While you're asking, do you mind first holding this piece of string for me? Now tell me how long it is and what yo

My daughter started at a new school two years ago and I walk her there every day. About halfway along there's a rise in the footpath, fo

Do you ever have times when it’s all too much - a transition period, a loss or an ongoing stress? Instead of a packet of chocolate biscuits,

If you can't already guess, I'll let you know. But first I want to ask you another question: what’s the best gift you can give your

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About this time last year I entered my novel The Art Show That Came To Life At Bundock Primary School in The Wishing Shelf Awards. Their sum