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Religious education
Religious instruction in Victorian schools takes a number of forms across the various school sectors and often plays an important part in the school curriculum.
Read moreReligion in Victorian Government schools
In recent months Victoria has been in uproar over the issue of religious education in government schools.
Read moreMaths and science initiatives to be cut
Victoria's $57 million maths and sciences coaches program will be discontinued at the end of the year as part of the $441 million in cuts to be made to the education budget over the next four years.
Read moreCyber bullying in schools
Schools, parents and children in Melbourne and across the country are struggling to deal with the effects of cyber bullying.
University entrance
You should start discussing tertiary options with your child when they are in Year 9 or 10, before they have to select subjects for their HSC, QCE or VCE.
What policies can I expect my school to have?
Most schools have welfare policies that deal with the general wellbeing of individual students and groups of students.
Read moreVictorian curriculum in Years 7 to 12
The development of a national curriculum continues and further information can be found on the VCAA and ACARA websites.
Read moreAlternatives to university
Not all school leavers go on to university-level courses. Entry to apprenticeships, or certificate-level courses in a multitude of fields, from apparel manufacture to secretarial studies, does not require an ATAR.
Read moreVictorian schools go green
As Australia and the world begins to implement a range of green measures to protect the environment and promote sustainable living, Victorian schools are doing the same.
Read moreGetting the best out of your school
If you have an idea about how to improve things, a desire to take an active role in the school generally, or just want to stay informed, here are some questions and ideas to get you started.
Read moreWhat should the school tell me?
One of the best ways of evaluating a school is to look at the ways in which it reports to parents.
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