2026 subscriptions are now open for The School Magazine
The School Magazine will continue delivering engaging literary and learning experiences for your classroom in 2026. With exciting new features, updated resources, and the return of our popular writing competition, it’s the perfect time to renew or start your subscription.
Return of The School Magazine Writing Competition
Unleash your students’ creativity with the return of The School Magazine Writing Competition! Students will be invited to craft a short story inspired by a playful title prompt, with winning entries published on our website, complete with an original illustration by one of our talented artists. It’s a great way to give creative writing real purpose and audience. We can’t wait to see the imaginative world or words your students create. Stay tuned for more info in Issue 2!
Redesigned learning resources
Did you know every text in The School Magazine comes with a curriculum-linked lesson plan or worksheet? In 2026, we’ve redesigned these resources to better support the way you teach with clearer structure, explicit teaching strategies, and a stronger focus on core literacy skills.
Our learning resources library also features classroom templates, assessment rubrics, scope and sequences, Textual Concepts videos and our much-loved Story Hunts, all created to save you planning time and maximise student engagement.
Digital subscribers also gain access to interactive comprehension tasks that provide immediate feedback as students work through assigned texts. These tasks allow you to monitor student progress from literal recall through to inferential and evaluative analysis.
Improved website experience for print and digital subscribers
If you were a subscriber in 2025, you probably noticed The School Magazine website received a major redesign, making it even easier for print subscribers to access our extensive range of learning resources. Improved search functionality lets you find resources by topic or author and filter results by magazine issue, text type, and NSW or Australian Curriculum outcome codes.
Digital subscriptions include everything in the print subscription, plus:
full access to all four levels of the magazine, along with an extensive back catalogue of texts to support differentiated learning
the ability to create class collections for up to 35 students, allowing you to assign texts and activities for completion on their devices
an engaging, student-friendly interface featuring a flippable e-reader, audio recordings, and interactive digital activities.
Whether you choose a digital subscription on its own or alongside print, these tools make learning with The School Magazine more engaging and easier to manage.
Already have a print subscription? You can add digital access at 75% off!
Watch this video to see how teachers and students are using The School Magazine in their classrooms.
110-year anniversary
2026 marks the 110th anniversary of The School Magazine! To celebrate this incredible milestone, Issue 1 will feature special anniversary theming, and we’ll be releasing a free activity booklet packed with fun classroom resources for you to download and use.
Want to investigate the rich history of The School Magazine with your students? Visit our website to explore the interactive timeline and discover how the magazine has inspired generations of young readers.
Subscriptions for 2026 are now open!
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Remember, subscriptions to The School Magazine do not automatically renew. If you’d like to continue receiving the magazine next year, please contact your school principal or administrative team to confirm your renewal.
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