The School Magazine

The School Magazine is a children’s literary magazine. It provides high-quality texts and learning resources to encourage a lifelong love of reading in primary students and support teachers in the classroom.

Covers of The School Magazine editions for ages 7-11 - Countdown, Blast Off, Orbit and Touchdown, each featuring vibrant illustrations or photos. Covers of The School Magazine editions for ages 7-11 - Countdown, Blast Off, Orbit and Touchdown, each featuring vibrant illustrations or photos.
Image: Explore all four editions of The School Magazine, designed for readers aged 7 to 11.

What's included

The School Magazine has everything primary teachers need for their English program in one place. Ten issues of the four magazines are published each year.

Diverse and engaging content

Each issue contains a combination of culturally inclusive and diverse stories, articles, plays, persuasive texts, poetry, cartoons and comic serials.

Students can test their comprehension and develop their skills via interactive activities, word puzzles, reading challenges, audio recordings and writing competitions.

A selection of digital and printable learning resources from The School Magazine displayed on laptops, tablets and worksheets. A selection of digital and printable learning resources from The School Magazine displayed on laptops, tablets and worksheets.
Image: Digital stories, interactive quizzes, printable puzzles and more – engaging resources for every classroom.

Educational support

Every issue comes with free resources designed by teachers and aligned with the NSW English K–10 Syllabus and Australian Curriculum: English.

Resources include:

  • lesson plans with learning intentions and success criteria
  • worksheets that incorporate Component A and B from the NSW English K–10 Syllabus
  • scope and sequences
  • assessment rubrics
  • textual concept videos.

A digital subscription allows teachers to filter texts by outcome, assign texts to students and monitor work completed.

A mix of digital and printable teaching resources from The School Magazine, displayed on a desktop computer and as printed worksheets. A mix of digital and printable teaching resources from The School Magazine, displayed on a desktop computer and as printed worksheets.
Image: Lesson plans, worksheets, interactives and more – classroom-ready resources to support English and literacy teaching.

Differentiation and accessibility

There are four age levels available, ensuring texts align with the interests and reading levels of different students.

Audio recordings and accessible layouts support diverse learning needs and are compatible with assistive technologies at home or in the classroom. Braille and Large print versions are also available upon request.

Subscribe

Subscribers can choose from print, digital or hybrid subscription models.

Schools can receive 75% off their digital subscription when they order a minimum of 45 print copies each issue. Discounts also apply for remote schools.

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  • School operations

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  • Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing
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