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With the school holidays upon us, many students will be faced with the opportunity for unstructured time. On the surface, this might seem like a luxury, but it can sometimes lead to frustration or boredom. However, recent research suggests that boredom can actually be beneficial for our brains and our wellbeing. We often view boredom negatively – a feeling of disengagement, restlessness, or frustration when there is “nothing to do”. Yet, cognitive science shows that boredom serves a critical…

We often focus on what we can see - the colours, shapes, images and movement that fill our daily lives. Yet, the visible light waves we perceive are just a small fraction of the electromagnetic spectrum. Above, below, and all around us, an incredible range of signals - AM and FM radio waves, free-to-air and pay TV signals, mobile phone signals, GPS signals, microwaves and infrared waves - are constantly present, though invisible to our eyes. If we could see them all, the world would be a…

Nestled in the heart of North Lakes in Brisbane sits a P-12 school community that holds, at its heart, the imperative of connection and belonging for students, families and teachers. At The Lakes College we understand the importance of effectively transitioning Year 6 students as they tread the unfamiliar territory that is Junior Secondary education. In fact, not only do we understand it - we prioritise it through a series of Thriving Through Transition events underpinned by a clear program…

The technological and digital revolution has confronted parents and carers as the 21st century has evolved. It has felt like a bullet train as the bright lights from screens, notification alerts, loud videos, and audio messages are imposed into our living spaces. What were once personal spaces where escape from the busyness of your day was guaranteed has now been eroded. Personal privacy is quickly compromised with a ‘snap’ of you being catapulted into cyberspace and into the bedroom of another…