Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old teacher, is in critical condition after a shark attack at Coogee Beach. Her family is facing a fight for her survival, dealing with severe injuries including an arm amputation, while a debate over shark culling emerges.
A 35-year-old schoolteacher, Leah Stewart, has had her arm amputated and is in critical condition after a suspected 3.5-metre great white shark attack at Coogee beach. The incident has sparked a political debate over shark culling in NSW, with former PM Tony Abbott advocating for it and Premier Chris Minns rejecting the idea due to the species being protected.
A 25,000-tonne illegal rubbish dump in Bickershaw, UK, has become a symbol of the north-south divide and a broken system, with residents comparing the slow response to a quicker cleanup in Oxfordshire. The dump, located near a primary school, has caused environmental and health hazards, including a nine-day fire last summer. Local politicians are using the issue in a byelection campaign.
Holy Family Catholic primary school in west London, inspired by a year 6 pupil, introduced screen-free Mondays, banning teachers from using smartphones, laptops, monitors, and tablets. The initiative, now a monthly event, has unexpectedly engaged parents, who report increased family interaction through activities like reading, walks, and sports, reducing screen time. The school's approach has attracted interest from other schools, the UK government, and ministers, including discussions on restricting social media for under-16s.
Parents at Loch Primary School in Gippsland, Australia, have been advocating for safety upgrades, including a pedestrian crossing and parking, for over 7 years due to the lack of safe road crossing for students, with a recent incident of a 9-year-old being hit by a car.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong introduces a 'through-train' system, guaranteeing students a place from kindergarten (K1) through to secondary school graduation (Year 13), starting with the 2027-28 academic year.
Nine children from Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, were taken to hospital after eating seeds from trees on school grounds. They were monitored and discharged, with the school reinforcing messages about safe play and the dangers of consuming unknown plant matter.
BeiDou scientist Xu Ying, 43, from Sichuan, rejects the 'goddess' label, emphasizing that scientific research is gender-neutral. She joined the BeiDou development team at 23 and is now part of a system competing with GPS.
Hainan Normal University launched a digital intangible cultural heritage experience event at Baisha Li Autonomous County First Primary School, using VR and digital technology to showcase Li ethnic group's crafts and architecture to over 1,000 students and teachers.
A record 86% of Hong Kong pupils secured their top three primary school choices, yet popular schools like Yaumati Catholic Primary School still saw high demand post-allocation. An early SMS notification error by the Education Bureau had minimal impact.
Hong Kong parents received SMS notifications for their children's primary school allocations a day before the official announcement. While school choices were correct, the academic year displayed was wrong, causing confusion and overwhelming the Education Bureau's hotline.
Hong Kong education authorities apologized after parents received primary school allocation results via SMS a day before the official announcement due to a system glitch. The bureau urged parents to disregard the early messages and await the official release on June 3, stressing those results are final.
A stolen delivery van carrying NAPLAN tests has resulted in a data breach affecting approximately 70 primary school students in Melbourne. The tests, containing names, dates of birth, and writing samples, remain missing.
A rural primary school in Taojiang County, Hunan, held a special "June 1st" art exhibition for its 69 students, showcasing their printmaking, singing, and laughter. The event, themed "'69' Not One Less," featured student artwork and performances, highlighting the school's commitment to aesthetic education and community involvement.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, has begun her six-month mission, leaving her family behind. Her sister, Lai Ka-man, shared that Lai Ka-ying, a police superintendent, chose the nickname 'big bee' and the family is eagerly awaiting her return for a meal.
Dozens of French state schools are under investigation amid over 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical violence, and rape of children as young as three by school monitors. Prosecutors and lawyers confirm investigations into alleged abuse during school hours, with parents' groups calling it a systemic failure.
UN Special Rapporteur Elisa Morgera visited Bright P-12 College in Victoria, Australia, discussing climate change with students. She emphasized the importance of hope and ensuring renewable energy transitions respect human rights, while students voiced concerns about the future and global responsibility.
Labour plans to cut primary school sport funding in England, replacing a £320m annual grant with a £193m "sport partnerships network" for all schools. Critics fear a 40% cut, while the DfE claims additional capital funding and transition payments will mitigate the impact.
Labour's plan to scrap the £320m primary school PE and sports premium and replace it with a £193m sport partnerships network has been met with scepticism by school leaders, who warn of a 40% cut in funding and lack of clarity.
Armed men abducted 39 students and seven teachers in an attack targeting several schools in Nigeria's Oyo State last week. Officials stated that 46 people, mostly children aged two to 16, were taken. One abducted teacher was killed, and six suspects have been arrested.
A primary school in China has drawn criticism for distributing a detailed questionnaire to pupils asking about their parents' jobs, including work environment and hours, with the stated aim of fostering gratitude.
The Victorian education regulator is reinvestigating the elite alternative primary school at the centre of abuse allegations.
Hong Kong education authorities have ordered a primary school to submit a report after a national flag was found hanging upside down on campus. The Education Bureau said on Thursday that it had followed up on the incident at F.S.F.T.F. Fong Shu Chuen Primary School in Fanling. Online images earlier showed that the national flag was hanging upside down on top of a building at the school. “The Education Bureau immediately contacted the school upon learning of the incident. The school promptly...
An eight-year-old Iranian boy who left his primary school in China for his mother country in January and later lost contact with his teachers for 42 days has returned to the campus, thrilling his classmates. On April 27, when the boy named Radin, dressed in the school’s uniform, appeared in a classroom at Shaoxing Boya International School, his excited classmates all came to hug him closely, the Yueniu News reported. “I asked my teacher not to tell them the news so this could be a surprise,”...
