VOTE NOW – Doodle 4 Google – My Australia

Just about everyone uses Google. If you are reading this there is about a 99.9999% chance you’ve heard of Google. Google’s search Engine ‘doodles’ are well-known. Christmas, Halloween, July 4 and other notable days always have a new ‘doodle’. Next year’s Australia Day logo will be designed by an Australian Student.
Doodle 4 Google is a [...]

Statistics for Students

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), as the name suggests, is the primary source of statistical information about Australia.The ABS now produce a range of useful information for schools. I wonder how many schools know about this service.
The ABS has promoted the service by contacting all Australian schools advising about the CensusAtSchool program. The [...]

The wussification of children

I stumbled across this article and agree with the sentiments it expresses.Do you pamper and over-protect your children?
Warning: Fun ahead / Safety first, yes, but today’s overprotected kids need to live a little
This story has more information. I am sure most parents can relate to the differences in the activities they engaged in as children [...]

Homework Tips

Homework can sometimes be a real drag for our children.
But homework plays an important role in developing an array of useful skills.
This article has some helpful hints about how we can help our children.
Hot Homework Tips for Parents

Ubuntu – next version coming soon

For those of you who know a little about computers and have given up on Windows – Ubuntu 7.10 is coming soon.
Navigate from the following page to check out the features included in and with Ubuntu. Oh, it’s free too.Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu
There is also an Education version for servers and clients. They are [...]