Recently, the federal government officially declared that the media - especially television and movies - exercises a real negative influence on the attitudes young people have towards tobacco and alcohol consumption, and on the chances that young people will engage in smoking and drinking.

Not only is a school judged on its appearance, there is a strong connection between looks and functionality. Here are four crucial areas to keep in mind when trying to improve the aesthetics of your school.

The link between character and education, and the assumption that the former is no less important than the latter, is something that educators have known for decades: Good teachers strive to inculcate both in their students.