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Just a taste of our first The Scope, a new series of virtual expos, which will focus on what is happening in the education market today and beyond. The latest technology, ideas, and techniques will all be explored in these regular, free, webinars. First cab off the rank, was something that all of us teachers have wrestled with from time...

The E200 Laser Engraver/Cutter is a great addition to any classroom The E200 is the latest laser engraver/cutter from GCC’s award-winning LaserPro series.  The professional-grade desktop laser engraving/cutting machine is not only compact, but highly advanced and versatile. It combines state-of-the-art features with user-friendly design, and consistently produces superb results.  However, you may need quite a substantial desk, because this...

Spring is the time to dig deep and discover your inner Marie Kondo, and like that famous organisation guru, ask yourself “does this workshop spark joy?” Is that chipped ruler still capable of producing a straight line? Are those shabby and torn posters still capable of inspiring our future captains of industry? Are those haphazardly placed tools easy to find...

Rapid Antigen Tests are designed to support school, communities and businesses with fast and accurate diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2, thus minimising the risk of Covid-19 entering the workplace. Tools for Schools has access to a leading range of Covid-19 Antigen Test Kits. Each kit contains everything needed for testing, making it extremely easy and convenient to use. This very cost-effective solution...

Disposable gloves are an integral item in many industries today. Pandemic or not, these handy protectors are essential for health and safety in the workplace. This raises the question, which of the three main type of disposable gloves – Latex, Nitrile or Vinyl – should you use? While they are all similar in appearance, each has their own strengths and...

Face masks are a simple and cost effective way to help decrease Covid-19 and other airborne virus transmission, with the ultimate goal of saving lives. Wearing a face mask in public has been shown to reduce the spread of coronavirus, including from those who are pre-symptomatic, according to government health departments. However, some face masks are more effective than others...

We have a look at the safety signs you need to display at your school or workplace in order to meet WHS requirements and keep people safe. As an added bonus, we will also delve into the psychology behind the choice of colours used in the safety signs. The Australian Standard covering safety signs is AS1319-1994. This standard sets out the seven...

Staff from Tools for Schools discuss what's in store for Term 3, 2021.Highlights include:- We talk about our donation to Beyond Blue, and all the good work their organisation does.-How this term's special has saved trees.-We show you how to get rid of pesky and persistent stains from whiteboards.-We discuss how you can get free gifts to use in your...

A laser cutter is a prototyping and manufacturing tool used to cut or etch into a wide variety of materials. Acrylic, wood, paper, cardboard, glass, leather, textiles, rubber, multi-ply plastics, Traffolyte are just some of the materials that can be processed with a laser system! Below is a list of materials that can be engraved or cut with a Laser...