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Looking for some new ideas to get parents engaged at your school? Tune in to episode 6 of the My School Adventure Podcast as Principal Tammy Anderson and I talk about the fantastic parent engagement initiatives creating change at her school. Give you some ideas? It just might!

There's fundraising where you sell things, and fundraising where they just give you money for free - yes, grants! Join me as I talk about my experience winning 3 grants for my children's school, with lots of tips on applying for grants and increasing your chance for success!

Today we talk about why sensory aids are really important to help autistic children learn in the classroom, and tactics on when and how to use them. We also take a look at some of Michelle's range of soothers and fidgets, with her aim being to help make essential products like these affordable, accessible and fun for families of children with special needs - at home and in their classrooms. Join us for a fun episode where we play with some of them!

Fancy a bit of dangerous fun? Join me for a chat with Sarah Weir about her school's major fundraiser - a billy cart derby! Find out why they do it, and how. Plus tips on running your own event!

Ever thought of running an astronomy night at your school? It can be a really fun and educational school social or healthy fundraiser! Join me for a chat with astronomer Richard Tonello, Director of Astronomy Education Services, about incursions to primary and secondary schools - plus advice on how to run your own school astronomy night! I also chat about 3 new school grant ideas, and what we've read this week (just in case you need some ideas for your kids!). Subscribe to My School Adventure's new podcast about innovative school ideas, books & literacy, and healthy school fundraising. Episodes published weekly on Wednesdays.

Ever thought of running a healthy food co-op at your school? Join me as I chat with Emily Yates - natropath, nutritionist and parent coordinator of Kensington Public School's fruit and veggie box co-op, run through the My Organic School program.