December is a special time of year that puts us in a giving mood and can be a great opportunity to bring in new donors and re-engage those who have given in the past. To tap into this generosity, we’ve compiled a list of key lessons your school can take away from these holiday fundraising appeals.

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Join Schools Plus and STEM education expert Scott Sleap for a conversation on teaching in our rapidly evolving learning environment.

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Whilst most of Australia gradually returns to a post-pandemic new kind of normal, the recent sequential disasters of drought, bushfires and coronavirus continue to have a devastating impact on school children in disadvantaged communities.

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EOFY is a great time to make the most of the tax-deductible status of donations made via the Fundraise Yourself platform. Spread the word by using our templates below.

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Are you looking to increase donor support for your school? The Fundraising Fundamentals webinars will teach you everything you need to know, from planning a fundraising campaign for school projects to identifying donors for support.

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National education charity Schools Plus is thrilled to announce that one of its 2019 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award recipients, Western Australian maths teacher Ashley Stewart, has been named as a Top 50 finalist for this year’s highly coveted US$1 million Global Teacher Prize.

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From remote regional towns to major city suburbs, 12 inspiring teachers and school leaders are today being celebrated for their exceptional work in the profession and an unwavering contribution to their students, the school and the wider community.

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The beginning of a new fundraising project can be an exciting time, filled with a lot of energy and plenty of ideas. While you may want to dive in straight away, it’s important to take a step back and create a quick plan. Planning will guide you and your team to your destination – fundraising success!

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Join 2019 Teaching Fellows Sarah Chapman and Ashley Stewart for our webinar on engaging girls in STEM education.

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In 2018, due to the early success of the Fair Education NSW program (started in 2015), Schools Plus sought funding to trial a similar program in Victoria. The result was a three-year grant from The Ross Trust – a perpetual charitable trust with a vision to create positive social and environmental change so Victorians can thrive.

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One of the ways Schools Plus connects donors and schools in need is through our Smart Giving program. Drawing on the advice of independent education experts and our own knowledge and experience, we identify schools seeking philanthropic support to roll out strategic initiatives that will tackle the greatest challenges facing their students and staff.

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Breaking barriers for multilingual families For St Peter’s Catholic Primary School (VIC), prolonged periods of Covid lockdown added to their existing challenge of engaging culturally and linguistically diverse families in their children’s learning. The school partnered with a local school facing the same challenge (St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School), to improve communication with multilingual families.Learn more >

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Fast tracking English with online learning Lan, Year 6, has reaped the benefits of Milpera Live – an online English language program that supports children with English as a second language/dialect (EAL/D). After migrating to Australia with little English and an immediate start to mainstream learning at Goodna State School (QLD), Lan had difficulties fullyLearn more >

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Lighting the spark As a school already providing opportunities for students to develop entrepreneurial skills, Kepnock State High School (QLD) sought to do more and with a focus on First Nations students. In partnership with Schools Plus and social enterprise experts, Young Change Agents (YCA), the school delivered the Lighting the Spark program – anLearn more >

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Shining a light on a different future Roxy, Year 10 student at Wynyard High School (TAS), never felt she had a role model. Her mum and older sister never had a job and much like other children in the area, the household she grew up in caused a bit of trauma. Feeling like her prospectsLearn more >

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THE 2023 COMMONWEALTH BANK TEACHING AWARDS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED! OUR IMPACT $60M raised 500,000+ students helped 1400 schools supported STORIES OF IMPACT

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