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Continually published since 1916 by the NSW Department of Education, we are a children’s literary magazine, publishing four monthly issues -- Countdown, Blast Off, Orbit and Touchdown.

Download the learning resources now and find out how we can support you in implementing the NSW English Syllabus and Aus...
23/07/2025

Download the learning resources now and find out how we can support you in implementing the NSW English Syllabus and Australian Curriculum V9 in a fun, text focused way.

Our resources are designed by and for teachers, with a focus on providing lesson plans and worksheets aligned with Component A and B outcomes.

theschoolmagazine.com.au/learning-resources

22/07/2025

✨ISSUE 7 IS OUT NOW! ✨ Check out the BEAUTIFUL covers and our maestros of words and art below.

cover What if? 🦁 poem by Colin West & illustrated by Christopher Nielsen

cover Giraffes 🦒 poem by Juli Mayer & illustrated by Michel Streich

cover The Secret of the Singing Cave 🎶 story by Fendy Satria Tulodo & illustrated by Rosemary Fung

cover Human Communication in an Alien Invasion 👽play by Emily S Smith & illustrated by Peter Sheehan

Discover The School Magazine and its world of words 📚 You can become a member today by subscribing on our website at theschoolmagazine.com.au/subscribe💻

SNEAK PEEK👀 COUNTDOWN, ISSUE 6What's with these whiffs?Smelly Smells and Stinky Things 👃 article by Kristian Aus and ill...
11/07/2025

SNEAK PEEK👀 COUNTDOWN, ISSUE 6

What's with these whiffs?

Smelly Smells and Stinky Things 👃 article by Kristian Aus and illustrated by Michel Streich

SNEAK PEEK 👀 ORBIT, ISSUE 6Just how far can a kite fly?Kite on the Loose 🪁 poem by Katrina Swenson and illustrated by To...
10/07/2025

SNEAK PEEK 👀 ORBIT, ISSUE 6

Just how far can a kite fly?

Kite on the Loose 🪁 poem by Katrina Swenson and illustrated by Tohby Riddle

SNEAK PEEK 👀 TOUCHDOWN, ISSUE 6Sticking together can be just as important for friendship as it is for survival.Guardian ...
07/07/2025

SNEAK PEEK 👀 TOUCHDOWN, ISSUE 6

Sticking together can be just as important for friendship as it is for survival.

Guardian Angel🪽 story by John O'Brien and illustrated by Anna Bron

SNEAK PEEK 👀 BLAST OFF, ISSUE 6'Keeper of the Peace' is not an easy job with a tantrum-throwing prince and his difficult...
03/07/2025

SNEAK PEEK 👀 BLAST OFF, ISSUE 6

'Keeper of the Peace' is not an easy job with a tantrum-throwing prince and his difficult demands.

A Present for the Prince 🐉 story by Katie Aaron and illustrated by Alen Timofeyev

It's planning time! Let us take the hassle out of your term 3 preparation with our scope and sequences. Each of our maga...
02/07/2025

It's planning time! Let us take the hassle out of your term 3 preparation with our scope and sequences. Each of our magazine texts has an accompanying lesson or worksheet linked to both the NSW and Australian Curriculum outcomes, as well as a focus on a specific textual concept for each issue. Our scope and sequences bring this information together for you to print or download and slip straight into your term 3 program!

You can find it on our website, just click the link in our bio or go to https://www.theschoolmagazine.com.au/explore/scope-and-sequence

🎭Don't leave your stories waiting in the wings! 🎭 Did you know we publish plays? ✏️WRITERS:  We accept plays in any genr...
26/06/2025

🎭Don't leave your stories waiting in the wings! 🎭 Did you know we publish plays?

✏️WRITERS: We accept plays in any genre that bring drama and fun to primary classrooms. Plays should be easy-to-stage scripts for large groups of students to perform, although plays for smaller casts are also welcome.

Pen that play ... then send it our way! Link in bio or visit theschoolmagazine.com.au/contribute

👩‍🏫TEACHERS: If you're looking for engaging plays for reader's theatre, look no further!

We publish a variety of high-quality texts, including plays, for use in the classroom. Read more on our website: theschoolmagazine.com.au

Download the learning resources now and find out how we can support you in implementing the NSW English Syllabus and Aus...
24/06/2025

Download the learning resources now and find out how we can support you in implementing the NSW English Syllabus and Australian Curriculum V9 in a fun, text focused way.

Our resources are designed by and for teachers, with a focus on providing lesson plans and worksheets aligned with Component A and B outcomes.

Download the latest learning resources now! theschoolmagazine.com.au/learning-resources

22/06/2025

✨ISSUE 6 IS OUT NOW! ✨ Check out the BEAUTIFUL covers and our maestros of words and art below.

cover Lester the Jester 👑 story by story by Zoë Disher & illustrated by Greg Holfeld

cover A Present for the Prince 🎁 story by Katie Aaron & illustrated by Alen Timofeyev

cover We Are Clay🍯story by Simon Cooke & illustrated by Anna Bron

cover This Is Your Sea Life 🌊play by Marian McGuinness & illustrated by David Legge

Discover The School Magazine and its world of words 📚 You can become a member today by subscribing on our website at theschoolmagazine.com.au/subscribe💻

19/06/2025

🕰️📆The School Magazine has been sharing its wonderful world of words for over 100 years, and now you can explore our rich history with our brand new interactive timeline! 🔍

Click each image to learn about the development of the magazine, then flip the cards for extra fun facts. For example, did you know some of the earliest editions of the magazine were delivered by horse and cart? 🐎📚

Explore the timeline yourself on our website theschoolmagazine.com.au/about-us

✍️💬The School Magazine was fortunate enough to speak with Sally Rippin, the incredibly talented Australian Children's La...
18/06/2025

✍️💬The School Magazine was fortunate enough to speak with Sally Rippin, the incredibly talented Australian Children's Laureate for 2024 and 2025 (Australian Children's Laureate Foundation)

Check out the Q&A on our website for her thoughts on writing and her mission to ensure that all children can be supported to access reading in the way that suits them most.

theschoolmagazine.com.au/news-events/q-a-with-australian-childrens-laureate-sally-rippin

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