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Earth Day Learning for School Communities

Earth Day offers Frederick Douglass International Academy a chance to make environmental stewardship visible, practical and shared. Serving pupils from Pre-K…

Women’s History Month at Frederick Douglass International Academy

As March arrives across Australia, International Women’s Day on 8 March provides an opportunity to recognise the women whose ideas, courage and leadership have…

Black history month at FDIA: honoring Frederick Douglass's legacy

Each February, schools across the globe pause to celebrate the people, movements, and ideas that have shaped the African American experience. At Frederick…

Holiday celebrations and inclusive practices at FDIA

Frederick Douglass International Academy believes that the way a school marks special occasions sends a powerful message to every learner who walks through its…

Celebrating student birthdays: our school policy

Every child deserves to feel seen on their special day, and at our academy birthdays are a chance to celebrate individuality within a caring school community.…

Breathing Calm into the Classroom: Our Mindfulness Approach

Across Oak Park and beyond, families are hearing more about mindfulness and structured breathing in schools, and the conversation echoes what educators in…

Building Social-Emotional Skills Through Morning Meetings

A calm, purposeful start can shape the learning climate for an entire school day. Morning meetings give children a regular opportunity to greet one another,…

The importance of play in early childhood education at FDIA

Play is a powerful way for young children to investigate the world, practise relationships and build confidence. At Frederick Douglass International Academy…

Handwriting and keyboarding: building essential communication skills

Strong communication begins long before a student writes a lengthy essay or prepares a digital presentation. The physical act of forming letters, spacing words…

Managing Test Anxiety With Confidence at FDIA

Tests can bring worry, racing thoughts, upset stomachs, or a sudden feeling that everything has been forgotten. At Frederick Douglass International Academy, we…