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As in the past, WTD 2019 will celebrate teachers of all ages and at all levels of their career, with this year, a particular focus on “Young Teachers: The future of the profession”. The day provides the occasion to celebrate the teaching profession worldwide, to …

SACE Modernisation: Electronic examinations

Electronic examinations are being expanded to new subjects in 2020 as part of the SACE Board’s ongoing modernisation of the SACE. This is the direction of travel – it’s ensuring that every student can show us what they can do with what they know. The …

Here’s what teachers look for when kids start school

Many parents believe teaching their child to read is the best way to get them ready to start school, but teachers generally consider it more important for children to know how to regulate their emotions, be confident in their abilities and be curious learners. In …

Brain breaks for peak performance

Playtime is serious business at Miranda’s Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School. The Sutherland shire school has introduced an innovative program where it has doubled play times from two to four, giving students a “brain break” every hour. After just four weeks, teachers …

INJURED AT WORK? TALK TO YOUR UNION FIRST!

Every employee has the right to a safe and healthy workplace under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (‘Act’). Every employer has a duty to provide a safe and healthy workplace and to consult with their employees about health and safety issues. Though at …

IEU Speaks on… Religious Discrimination Bill 2019

IEUA Statement Religious Discrimination Bill 2019 5 September 2019 The Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA) expresses its dismay at the content and poor clarity of the federal government’s draft Religious Discrimination Bill. The IEUA is disappointed at the continuing practice of governments to polarize, …

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day – Friday 25 October 2019

As the professional and industrial voice of teaching and non-teaching staff in non-government schools, early learning centres and private training organisations in SA, the IEU urges all members of the community to join with us and thank teachers on the 25th of October. Why we …

Women being BOLDER together

IEU women, from all over Australia, BOLD enough to bring about change, not only in their Union but in society at large, gathered in Sydney at the end of August for the Building Our Leadership Development (BOLD) Conference. The BOLD program was designed to empower …

Brain breaks for peak performance

Playtime is serious business at Miranda’s Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School. The Sutherland shire school has introduced an innovative program where it has doubled play times from two to four, giving students a “brain break” every hour. After just four weeks, teachers …

IEU Speaks on… Gender Pay Gap

No Progress on Gender Pay Gap Wednesday 28 August 2019 is Gender Pay Day. This date illustrates the 59 additional days from the end of the previous financial year that women must work to earn the same amount as men earn in twelve months. Gender …

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