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🌍🕊️ On 20 June, we mark World Refugee Day, recognising the strength, resilience, and courage of people who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety.

🤝 Together, we can champion their right to seek protection, support their social and economic inclusion, and advocate for lasting solutions that help rebuild lives and create opportunities for the future.

💙 Every person deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to thrive.

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📣Good luck to the Socceroos for tomorrow's game against the USA! The following article by Fadi Maayah, Senior Lecturer and Football Technical Director at Curtin University School of Education, details their recent win against Turkey in the World Cup. ⚽⚽

After a coaching masterclass against Turkey, can the Socceroos shock the US and Paraguay? How did the Socceroos manage to stun Turkey at the World Cup, and what are their chances going forward?

📅✨ Save the Date!

Join us as the School of Education celebrates World Teachers’ Day and recognises outstanding mentoring through the Mentor Teacher of the Year Awards. 🍎🏆

This special event will honour the dedication, passion, and impact of teachers and mentors who inspire the next generation of educators.

📢 More details will be announced soon – stay tuned!

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📣📣Registrations are now open, don't miss out!

👉Is Democracy Dead
The second event as part of our HASS Series of Workshops this year invites you to explore if democracy is still alive, or are we teaching an ideal that no longer reflects reality. Presented by Dr Katie Kumasaka, School of Education HASS Team and Professor Farida Fozdar, Global Futures, Humanities. Tickets available through Eventbrite 🤩

Is Democracy Dead Is democracy still alive, or are we teaching an ideal that no longer reflects reality.

🎓✨ The annual Skills West Careers and Employment Expo is just around the corner! If you're approaching the end of your high school years, this is an event you won't want to miss.

📍 Join us at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) from Thursday 23 July to Saturday 25 July 2026 and explore a world of study and career possibilities.

💛 Be sure to visit the Curtin University stand in the heart of the expo for:
🎁 Free merchandise
🏆 Exciting competition opportunities
💬 A chance to chat with our friendly experts about your study and career pathways

We look forward to seeing you there! 👋

Perth Skills West Careers and Employment Expo | Events Visit our stand at the Perth Skills West Career and Employment Expo to explore your study options, chat with our team, and get your questions answered.

🤖 What can children tell us about AI?

The Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child is inviting children aged 6–10 to take part in a fun, one-hour workshop at Curtin University during the July school holidays.

Children will have the opportunity to share their ideas and experiences with artificial intelligence in a fun, relaxed and engaging environment. As a thank you for participating, each child will receive a small LEGO® set. 🤩

Interested? Scan the QR code below to register and find out more!

✨Nominations are now open for the 2026 7NEWS Community Achievement Awards for Regional Western Australia✨

Nominations are now open for the 2026 7NEWS Community Achievement Awards for Regional Western Australia! 🎉

Is there an amazing individual, group, business or organisation in regional WA that deserves to be celebrated?
Whether they are strengthening local economies, supporting safer communities, delivering outstanding service or making a lasting impact close to home, this is your chance to put them forward!

Nominations are open across eight categories:

🏆 Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Economic Development Award
🏆 Curtin University School of Education Teaching Excellence Award
🏆 Insurance Commission of Western Australia Regional Safety Award
🏆 Konica Minolta Australia Customer Service Award
🏆 Rinehart Development of Northern Regional WA Award
🏆 Beyond Bank Community Group Award
🏆 Awards Australia Foundation Local Legend Award
🏆 Awards Australia Business for Good Award

🔗 Nominate someone deserving today: https://tinyurl.com/WACAA26

✨Audience recruitment is now open for educators, school leaders, preservice teachers, researchers, and arts professionals.✨

Should students be grouped by academic ability, or learn in mixed-ability classrooms?🤔

The long-standing debate over “streaming” (or ability grouping) is back in focus.

New research from the United Kingdom suggests that streaming may offer benefits for some students—but the picture isn’t straightforward. While it may support targeted teaching for certain learners, it also raises important questions about equity, opportunity, and classroom dynamics. So what does this mean for Australian schools, where inclusive education is a key priority?🎓📚

Should we ‘stream’ school students based on ability? New research suggests yes – but we need to be cautious Educators have long debated whether it is better for students to be learning with students of a similar ‘ability’ or a mix.