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How independent public schools may change Australian education
Earlier this year, the federal government pledged $70 million to assist public schools to exercise greater autonomy through the Independent Public Schools (IPS) initiative.
Read moreWhat the Budget means for your child's schooling
Released in May, the federal government's Budget will see Australian families facing a number of changes, many of which will affect school and further education.
Read moreParental influence on children's educational aspirations
For many students, parental influence is a no more than a push in the right direction. For others, the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming and lead to setbacks down the track.
Read moreSampling tertiary study during the high school years
If your child is in their last few years of school, you may not be aware that they can sample tertiary study before they graduate.
Selective entry schooling in Victoria
Selective entry schools provide an alternative to mainstream schooling for academically gifted students. There are four government sector selective entry high schools in Victoria.
Read moreEarly childhood programs and their benefits
Early childhood programs are an important first step towards compulsory schooling, giving children a head start on their education and the skills necessary to succeed in their first year of school.
Read moreTop 10 educational apps for kids
Smartphones and tablets and the apps that go with them can have a reputation for being time wasters and distractions, but they aren't just for games or social networking.
Read moreFive tips for parents of new Year 12s
The thought of your child starting Year 12 can be daunting. To make the year ahead as smooth as possible, we've come up with five tips for approaching your child's final year at school.
Read moreSurvey reveals the cost of an Australian school education
A survey conducted by the Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) has exposed the price of an Australian school education, revealing the costs parents can expect to pay to put their children through the government, Catholic and independent school sectors.&
A parent guide to university offers
If your child is one of the thousands of students awaiting a tertiary place, let us address your concerns.
Victorian Government announces plans for online school exams
Victorian school exams could soon be completed online under an assessment overhaul proposed by the state government.
Read moreTop schools in New South Wales for 2013 revealed
The top schools in New South Wales have been revealed, determined by each school's proportion of students who achieved a score of 90% or above in an HSC study.
Read moreTop 20 schools in Victoria
VCE results are not only a measure of individual students' performance against their cohort; they also provide a good indication of school's academic excellence for parents choosing a school.
Read moreThe advantages and disadvantages of homework
The purpose of homework is to bridge the gap between children's learning at school and at home, but just how relevant is it to the modern generation?
An update on independent public schools
The federal government has committed to assisting a quarter of the country's public schools to gain independent status by 2017.
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