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School Shorts

School Shorts

By: Melissa Chan-Green
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School Shorts is the podcast for busy parents who want to help their children succeed in school.

Hosted by Melissa Chan-Green, a journalist and mum of two, this show covers practical tips on reading, writing, spelling, and maths for preschool and early school years.

Learn about structured literacy, phonics, and foundational maths skills like counting, patterns, and sequences, plus how to support your child’s learning at home.

Quick, easy, and packed with helpful advice—School Shorts is here to help your child thrive!

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Episodes
  • Felicity Powell: Education saved my life! Tips from a Survivor

    Felicity Powell: Education saved my life! Tips from a Survivor
    Jun 8 2025
    In this inspiring episode, we talk with Felicity Powell—a brain tumour survivor, Harvard graduate, and now a rising star at a leading space agency. Felicity’s story is not just one of personal triumph, but also a passionate call to action. Having overcome immense challenges, she has become a powerful advocate for STEM education, especially for young women and underrepresented communities. Felicity especially advocates for neurodiverse students.

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    33 mins
  • Sir John Kirwan: Talking to your kids about Mental Health

    Sir John Kirwan: Talking to your kids about Mental Health
    Jun 1 2025

    Sir John Kirwan reveals his struggles with reading and how that contributed to his sense of self worth in his school years. We know him now for his remarkable achievements in sport and as a campaigner for mental health - but JK says there is much work to be done to raise awareness among our young people.

    Thanks to his organisation, Mitey, many schools are now incorporating mental health as part of the curriculum. In this episode, JK talks about the role of teachers and parents, and the importance of vulnerability and open dialogue about feelings.

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    35 mins
  • Pam Snow: "Stop Blaming Parents" for Reading Challenges

    Pam Snow: "Stop Blaming Parents" for Reading Challenges
    May 25 2025

    It's the hot take that ignites debate among teachers and parents. One of the most respected names in literacy education says parents and educators often have muddled perceptions of their roles in teaching reading and writing. In this episode, Pam Snow explains what she believes is crucial to do at home to help your child read - and what is better left to those who are trained in the science of literacy.


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    37 mins
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