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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...
27/05/2025

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

⏰Our illustrator applications will close in just 5 days! ⏰Get your portfolios in by 30 May 2025 for a chance to join our...
25/05/2025

⏰Our illustrator applications will close in just 5 days! ⏰Get your portfolios in by 30 May 2025 for a chance to join our stable of talented illustrators.

You can find submission guidelines and payment details on our website: theschoolmagazine.com.au/news-events/illustrator-applications-open

💥WATCH OUT! 💥There’s only 15 DAYS left to submit your comic serial pitch to The School Magazine! Tell your artist friend...
21/05/2025

💥WATCH OUT! 💥There’s only 15 DAYS left to submit your comic serial pitch to The School Magazine!

Tell your artist friends or take up the call yourself—you can find submission and payment details on our website: theschoolmagazine.com.au/news-events/callout-for-comic-serials.

Entries close June 6 2025.

20/05/2025

✨ISSUE 5 IS OUT NOW! ✨ Check out the BEAUTIFUL covers and our maestros of words and art below.

cover Let Me Explain ... 🫧poem by Lisa Varchol Perron & illustrated by Alen Timofeyev

cover The Runaway Purr 🐈story by Zoë Disher & illustrated by Christopher Nielsen

cover Let’s Go Bananas 🍌article by Kristian Aus & photo by Dreamstime

cover Camp Discover 🐻 story by Sara Matson & illustrated by Dante Hookey

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 👀 ORBIT, ISSUE 4It is truly an art to find the joy in despair.The Little Paper-cutter of Fushun ✂️Explore thi...
16/05/2025

SNEAK PEEK 👀 ORBIT, ISSUE 4

It is truly an art to find the joy in despair.

The Little Paper-cutter of Fushun ✂️

Explore this sensitive story and many others by subscribing on our website theschoolmagazine.com.au (link in bio)

🎨The School Magazine is opening our books to new artists for just two weeks! Submissions close 30 May 2025. Join our sta...
14/05/2025

🎨The School Magazine is opening our books to new artists for just two weeks! Submissions close 30 May 2025.

Join our stable of talented illustrators who help bring every issue of the magazine to life. 👨‍🎨👩‍🎨

You can find submission guidelines and payment details on our website: theschoolmagazine.com.au/news-events/illustrator-applications-open

SNEAK PEEK 👀 COUNTDOWN, ISSUE 4Dragonfly's Surprise 🐲 story by Dannielle Viera and illustrated by Rosemary FungSometimes...
14/05/2025

SNEAK PEEK 👀 COUNTDOWN, ISSUE 4

Dragonfly's Surprise 🐲 story by Dannielle Viera and illustrated by Rosemary Fung

Sometimes big surprises come in small packages!

Explore this text and many more by subscribing on our website theschoolmagazine.com.au (link in bio)

SNEAK PEEK 👀 BLAST OFF, ISSUE 4The Schoolboy Castaways 🛶 article by Kate Walker and illustrated by Fifi ColstonFollow th...
09/05/2025

SNEAK PEEK 👀 BLAST OFF, ISSUE 4

The Schoolboy Castaways 🛶 article by Kate Walker and illustrated by Fifi Colston

Follow their adventure and explore more by subscribing on our website theschoolmagazine.com.au (link in bio)

SNEAK PEEK 👀TOUCHDOWN, ISSUE 4A new home with new friends and new traditions.From Akara to Fish and Chips ✈️ story by St...
07/05/2025

SNEAK PEEK 👀TOUCHDOWN, ISSUE 4

A new home with new friends and new traditions.

From Akara to Fish and Chips ✈️ story by Stella Agwor and illustrated by Sylvia Morris

Go on this journey across the ocean and explore many more by subscribing on our website theschoolmagazine.com.au (link in bio)

💥Are you our next comic superstar? 💥The School Magazine is on the hunt for 10-part comic serials for 2026. All genres an...
05/05/2025

💥Are you our next comic superstar? 💥

The School Magazine is on the hunt for 10-part comic serials for 2026. All genres and styles welcome so long as its suitable for a 7-12 year old audience.

Check out submission and payment details on our website 🖥️ www.theschoolmagazine.com.au/news-events/callout-for-comic-serials

Entries close June 6 2025.

⚔️CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS, THE STORY HUNT IS ON! ⚔️The School Magazine's Term 2 Reading Challenge for 2025 includes:📘 fu...
01/05/2025

⚔️CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS, THE STORY HUNT IS ON! ⚔️

The School Magazine's Term 2 Reading Challenge for 2025 includes:
📘 fun prompts that encourage students to read and explore new text types
📗 different complexity levels for Years 3-6
📕 free PDFs that students can add their names to and keep, personalising their hunt with the title of the texts they read and more

Students can hunt for stories within the pages of the magazine, the library, or on their bookshelves at home. Who knows what treasures await ...

You can find them on our website under Learning Resources: www.theschoolmagazine.com.au/learning-resources/story-hunts

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