What’s New in May 2026: Classroom Videos and Resources

May’s rich and thought-provoking selection of new content for schools in Australia and New Zealand has something for everyone. From helping primary students’ numeracy skills with clear and targeted maths instruction videos to going deep into DNA, we’re excited to share with you everything that’s new on the platform!

What’s new?

This month we have added 238 new videos to ClickView in Australia and 218 new videos for New Zealand. Learn all about this month’s featured releases below.

Spotlight on New Original Content

Secondary highlights include new resources to support students both inside and outside the classroom, covering essential exam preparation strategies and a deep dive into the science of DNA.

Secondary Highlights

• Study Skills for Exams (Australia)(New Zealand)

Discover study skills and strategies to help you prepare for exams, from general study strategies and creating an effective study plan, to memorisation techniques and specific study techniques for different subjects.

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Ailing Tay, Producer—Study Skills for Exams

• Discovering DNA (Australia)(New Zealand)

Learn about the chemical compound that’s most important to the study of life on this planet, including the structure of DNA, protein synthesis, biotechnology and gene technologies, and more.

New and Featured Content Partners

In May, we have added a range of new content from our featured content partners covering mathematics, psychology, history, study skills, and so much more.

Movies + TV Highlights

This month, Movies + TV has had a diverse selection of compelling documentaries and TV series additions.

Whether it’s the races, the pokies, sporting games or betting apps, Australians can’t seem to escape the insidious presence of gambling. Deeply engrained in our national culture, Shaun Micallef investigates this toxic obsession in Shaun Micallef’s Going for Broke. Join Micallef over three episodes as he travels across to country to tackle a multi-billion-dollar giant that has devastating consequences for most held in its grasps.

Learn about controversial filmmaker Leni Riefensthal in the acclaimed documentary Riefenstahl. Available for Australian and New Zealand schools, the film unravels the contradictions of Riefenstahl, Hitler’s asset in fuelling the Nazi propaganda machine. Supported by archival interviews of Riefenstahl, this documentary dissects how her glorification of the Nazis, juxtaoposed by her denial of supporting them, makes for a fascinating insight into a director responsible for crafting Nazi Germany’s most infamous propaganda film.

A coming-of-age story in the world of competitive table tennis sets the scene for Top Spin. Another exceptional addition from New Day Films available in Australia and New Zealand, the documentary follows three teenage athletes with Olympic-sized dreams. Complexities of adolescent pressures come to light in honest confessionals from the teen pros, who are learning how to balance school, family commitments, friendships and Olympic ambition.

A highlight exclusively for New Zealand schools, From Field to Front pays tribute to a fallen World War I soldier and All Blacks captain. Presented by former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick, this moving documentary honours the life of Dave Gallaher, who fought for New Zealand in World War I and lead the All Blacks in 1905. Through a moving global soil exchange, Gallaher’s story ends with his return home to New Zealand.

Curation and Special Events

Explore new and updated topics on Australia’s first Catholic Saint, sporting skills and events, film making for younger learners and the wonders of the sun.

• Saint Mary MacKillop Feast Day
• Film Making
• Olympic Day

Secondary Topics

• Power and Performance
• Australian Rules Football
• The Sun

June Special Events Topics in Australia

Mark your calendars for these upcoming special days and explore related resources to integrate across the curriculum.

• Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week (26th May – June 3rd)
• Mabo Day (3rd June)
• World Bicycle Day (3rd June)
• World Environment Day (5th June)
• World Oceans Day (8th June)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 (11th June – 19th July)
• T20 Women’s World Cup (12th June – 5th July)
• Refugee Week (15th June – 21st June)
• International Day of Yoga (21st June)
• World Music Day (21st June)
• Olympic Day (23rd June)
• International Asteroid Day (30th June)

Browse the full calendar for more special events here

Featured Resource: Frayer Model graphic organiser

Turn vocabulary/concept exposure into active sense-making and support deeper understanding with the Frayer Model graphic organiser.

• The four sections:
  • Definition: The formal meaning in the student’s own words
  • Characteristics/Facts: Key properties, rules, or attributes of the concept
  • Examples: Instances that correctly illustrate the concept
  • Non-examples: Cases that do not fit the concept
• Why use it?
  • Activates prior knowledge
  • Builds deep conceptual understanding and encourages reasoning
  • Surfaces misconceptions early
  • Supports vocabulary development
  • Use after watching a video

Try it with the video An Intro to Polygons (Australia) (New Zealand) from the series Polygons with Mr. J (Australia) (New Zealand). Support students’ completion with the provided example sheet and a how-to guide.

Ready to explore?

This month’s fresh new content, hand-picked topics, and featured partner resources have just landed on ClickView for Australian and New Zealand schools. 🎉 Log in now to discover inspiring ideas, spark curiosity, and start planning your upcoming lessons.