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New South Wales Budget provides funding for schools and TAFEs
The New South Wales 2015-16 Budget has been released, with a heavy focus on new infrastructure and services. Here are some of the highlights for families and students.
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21st century learning for girls
What is innovative learning? What's the difference between the 20th and 21st century learning style? In 2015, we as teachers and parents need to understand, acknowledge and act on the different ways in which today's kids learn.
Read moreWinter school holiday survival guide
With the winter holidays around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how you'll keep the kids busy until they head back to school.
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Spotlight on Kambala high achievers
Kambala recognises the success of two high achievers in both the 2014 HSC and International Baccalaureate Program. These outstanding young women epitomise the "Kambala student" and we congratulate them.
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Academic terminology glossary
If you feel like you're trying to learn another language when reading about your child's schooling, we explain some of the jargon you may encounter.
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Exploring summer work experience opportunities
With the summer holidays approaching, you're going to want to know how to keep the kids busy. If you have older children who are approaching the end of their time at school, a work experience stint is an option worth considering.
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Your child's options if they don't want to do Year 12
While leaving school in Year 10 may have been common practice in the past, these days more and more students are opting to make the most of some of the alternative education options available.
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The parents' guide to senior subject choices
If your child is preparing to enter their final years of school, read on as we answer some of the most common questions about Year 11 and 12 subject selection.
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Five social media safety tips for parents
Although social media certainly has many benefits, it is natural to be concerned that your child may run into trouble or have a negative experience online.
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.
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Early 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.
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Five 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.
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Survey 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.&
Top 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.
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The 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?
