What’s New in August 2026: Classroom Videos and Resources
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Introduction
August has seen a lot of content added to our libraries. for Australian and New Zealand schools. Whether you’re helping primary students reset with a movement break or guiding secondary learners through the ethics of war in Mr Nobody Against Putin, there’s something here to bring your lessons to life.
What’s new?
This month we have added 719 new videos to ClickView in Australia and 717 new videos New Zealand. Learn all about this month’s featured releases below.
New and Featured Content Partners
In August, our content partners are sharing a range of videos to help get students moving, improve their mental wellbeing, and make sure that they are getting the most they can from their studies.
A-life
Trusted by thousands of primary schools, A-life has worked face-to-face with more than 1.5 million children over the last 22 years. Teachers can create healthier, happier and more engaged classrooms using their Brain Boost (Australia)(New Zealand) and Movement Beak (Australia)(New Zealand) videos.
ShortCutstv
ShortCutsTV has been creating classroom-friendly films for students of sociology, psychology, and criminology. Their new series Dynamic Learning (Australia)(New Zealand) provides students with important study skills to help them in learning.
Camp Quality
The Camp Quality Puppet Show (Australia)(New Zealand) is a valuable resource for any teacher trying to discuss the difficult topic of cancer with their primary students.
Movies + TV Highlights
This month, Movies + TV welcomed powerful stories told through documentary film.
Themes of war, propaganda and ethics are explored in the Oscar-winning documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin (Australia)(New Zealand). The documentary follows Russian teacher Pasha Talankin who courageously leaks footage of his school transforming into a product of war.
The undying spirit of women’s rugby in New Zealand comes to life in No Tears on the Field (Australia)(New Zealand). A highlight for New Zealand schools, the film follows two rugby clubs in Taranki, exploring community, sisterhood and personal growth, both off and on the field.
An exclusive for Australian schools, join Tom Hanks as he narrates the events of WWII in SBS’s latest docuseries WWII with Tom Hanks. An invaluable resource for modern history students, the series covers the global conflict and examines significant leaders, turning points and battles.
Finally, discuss themes of masculinity, class and respectful relationships in the acclaimed documentary Minding the Gap (Australia)(New Zealand). Following a group of young men who bond over their passion for skateboarding, the film chronicles their lives as they navigate relationships, complicated family dynamics and past traumas.
Curation and Special Events
This month’s new Topics for Primary students explore First Nations science and technology, soccer skills, and personal and family celebrations. Secondary students can build key research skills, step into a moment of calm with mindfulness activities and explore the historical background, key events and conditions that shape the changing roles of women.
Primary Topics
Secondary Topics
September Special Events Topics
Mark your calendars for these upcoming special days and explore related resources to integrate across the curriculum.
- Australian National Flag Day (3rd September)
- FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup (4th – 13th September)
- International Day of Charity (5th September)
- Threatened Species Day (7th September)
- International Literacy Day (8th September)
- RUOK? Day (10th September)
- Roald Dahl Day (13th September)
- International Day of Democracy (15th September)
- Talk Like a Pirate Day (19th September)
- U.N. International Day of Peace (21st September)
- Spring Equinox (23rd September)
- Moon Festival (25th September)
- International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (29th September)
Browse the full calendar for more special events here.
Featured Resource: Fitness Activity Graphic Organiser
Reflect on and deepen fitness learning with this 2-page graphic organiser. Support students to move from simply doing an activity to understanding it, while applying anatomical and fitness vocabulary and setting a clear goal for improvement. An example (shown in the image below) is provided alongside the blank resource to support completion.
Supports skills in:
- Anatomical and fitness vocabulary building
- Self-analysis and reflection
- Applying knowledge of fitness components
- Goal setting
Why use it?
- Connects physical activity to underlying theory and anatomy
- Develops subject-specific vocabulary (muscle groups, components of fitness, intensity)
- Encourages students to self-assess effort and technique
- Promotes reflective practice and metacognition
- Supports goal setting for measurable improvement
- Use after watching the video and attempting the demonstrated fitness activity
Try it with the video Plank (Australia)(New Zealand) from the series Fitness: Muscular Strength and Endurance (Australia)(New Zealand).
Ready to explore?
That’s everything new for August across Australia and New Zealand — new partner series, curated topics, and standout documentaries, all ready to explore. Log in to ClickView and see what fits your upcoming lessons
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Steven Rezkalla
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Steven Rezkalla is the Content Acquisitions Manager at ClickView, where he works with our content partners to licence the best educational videos for ClickView's customers around the world.
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