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Welcome to the very first episode of our new podcast series, School Assembly. In this series, we dive into what it’s like to build a school community from scratch, following Principal Ray Boyd and Associate Principal Rachael Lehr as they prepare for the 2023 opening of their new primary school in Western Australia.

Most schools will have students who experience some level of menstrual pain during their schooling years. So, how well are teachers prepared to deliver menstrual health education, and how can they better support students whose education may be impacted by menstrual pain?

‘Ultimately, our pilot … has transformed the way we meet the needs of our students and staff, particularly in a post-pandemic landscape.’ In this reader submission, Bridget Garing shares the details of a pilot Pittwater House in New South Wales undertook earlier this year to encourage staff to work collaboratively to support students.

Vitamin A is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system. It's also a vitamin our bodies cannot produce on its own, and so relies on dietary intake of appropriate foods. Here, we share some food sources of Vitamin A.

Keeping physically active on a regular basis has a positive impact on our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Keeping consistent can be tricky – but setting personal goals is a great strategy for staying motivated. Here, we speak to Dr Alyson Crozier about the positive impact of setting goals.