2 & 3 September

School Education Expo - 3 & 4 September

Young and Emerging theatre makers are invited to join a provocative exploration into the future of the theatre ecology in this country. Participants will have their say on the current environment of youth theatre in Australia and articulate ambitious possibilities for change and development. The outcomes from this summit will be taken to the Australian Theatre Forum in Brisbane later in September. For more information visit stmartinsyouth.com.au

School Education Expo™ Sydney Olympic Park (Sports Centre).The School Education Expo™ is a powerhouse of information on everything educational from early learning to Year 12. Parents, students and teachers can talk with learning specialists on topics such as brain function, youth programs, scholarships, financial literacy, drug and welfare education, music, sports, performing arts and much more. Visit website for more information: edexpo.info

Music and Movement for Young Learners 8 & 9 September

International Science Conference - 18 September

Let's get physical! Learn how to help young children use movement and creativity to relate to every aspect of music and other content areas. From melody and rhythm to dynamics and form, children can deepen and broaden their understanding of all kinds of music when they use their bodies and minds together. As children become musically literate, they respond actively by listening, reading, writing, creating, and arranging music. For more information visit the Sanguine Consulting website.

Free tickets are available to all primary and secondary school science teachers in Victoria. Internationally-recognised speakers at the conference include famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tim Flannery, Christopher Hitchens. Think Inc is billed as a science and rationalism conference and is in Melbourne. For more details visit their website.

The Sydney Fringe - Fringe Kids Day

Free Family Fun Day - 25 September

The new FringeKids program will be launched at this year’s festival. Meet William and Sparkles from Channel 9 – Live at 1pm;Walkers Books - meet the authors (throughout the day) and storytelling… Tina Matthews, Aleesah Darlison, Sue Whiting, Pamela Freeman; Young At Art youth art exhibition; Face Painting and more. Visit the website sydneyfringe.com.au for more details.

This event is proudly run by Edmund Rice Camps SA Inc. Supported by Adelaide City Council. Amazing with live bands, dance groups and food and craft galore at Bonython Park, Adelaide. There will be colouring in; face painting; merry go round rides; bbq; giant size games; stlts to have a try; games and sporting activities; live music; show bags; brick a brack; playground and more. For more information phone 08 8234 2937 or visit the Facebook page.

Kids Teaching Kids River Conference

ANZELA 2 - 4 October

18th Biennial Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations National Conference will be held in Darwin. Themes for the 2011 conference are Enrich, Consolidate, Aspire. The conference program will include papers and workshops on topics including NALSSP languages, the Australian curriculum, Australian Aboriginal languages, using new technology in languages learning and teaching. Visit the website.

Australia & New Zealand Education Law Association (ANZELA) was established in 1991 with the aim of bringing together academics, legal practitioners, educators and others who have an association with and/or interest in Education Law and legal issues affecting education. The theme of this 20th annual conference is ‘Sustainable Education, Schools, Families and Communities, Education Law and Policy Perspectives’. Visit the website for more information.

Global Emerging Leaders Summit 3 & 4 October

The future for School Choice in Australia - 4 October

Do you think it is time to challenge the status quo and explore a new paradigm for schooling? Do you want to learn in a dynamic environment from global experts in educational leadership and change? Would you like to connect with like-minded emerging educational leaders with a passion to make an impact? Visit the website for more information.

The review of funding for schooling is due to report its findings and recommendations in November, and all school sectors are twitchy about the outcomes. School choice policies have been subjected to strong critiques in reports commissioned by the review committee and so far the government has been caged in its responses. In her Meet the Researcher talk, Jennifer Buckingham will discuss the implications of the present review and present the case for reform that embraces choice policies. Entry is free, to register click here or phone 02 9438 4377.

Learning Landscapes - 5 - 7 October

National Nude Food Day - 19 October

As Australia's peak professional organisation ACEL is a forward thinking, relevant and responsive agent of change and innovation. Choose from an extraordinary array of presentations and workshops addressing the four conference strands. Join hundreds of delegates and more than 100 speakers from over 25 countries. For more information visit the website.

A part of National Nutrition Week, national Nude Food Day encourages Australians to rally together to bring awareness to two of this nation's most critical issues -  the importance of good nutrition for optimal health and assigning a greater commitment to minimising our environmental footprint. Schools, kids, parents, family and friends can register at: www.nudefoodday.com.au

Children's Week - 22 - 30 October

Thousands of younger children across NSW will this year be involved in activities organised by schools, childcare centres, play groups, libraries, cultural and community groups during Children’s Week. The NSW Children’s Week Committee was re-established this year. For more information visit their website, www.childrensweek.org.au.

Adelaide Kitchen Garden Tour - 11 November

Hosted by South Australian Ambassador Maggie Beer, our first-ever SA schools tour visits established Kitchen Garden Schools throughout Adelaide that have been running the Kitchen Garden Program for several years and are now reaping the benefits. Join Maggie to view kitchen and garden classes in action, speak to Foundation staff and school staff, and enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch. This is an inspirational day that showcases the beautiful and productive school gardens as well as the home-style kitchens, and gives participants a chance to get closer to the Program in action. To book your place visit www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au also see the article on school kitchen gardens.

Going Global - 13 - 15 March

Going Global is a series of international educational conferences hosted by the British Council. It offers an open forum for policy makers and practitioners from around the world to discuss issues facing the international education community. Going Global has grown from a bi-annual event in the UK to an annual event that alternates between the UK and a different international location. Each year it attracts over 1000 delegates. For more information visit the website: ihe.britishcouncil.org/going-global