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The parents' guide to senior subject choices

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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How independent public schools may change Australian education

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.
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Early childhood programs and their benefits

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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School leadership opportunities for your child

School leadership opportunities for your child

As early as primary school, your child will have numerous opportunities to hone their leadership potential.
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Five tips for parents of new Year 12s

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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Top schools in New South Wales for 2013 revealed

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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An update on independent public schools

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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Is homeschooling an option for your child?

Is homeschooling an option for your child?

Popularly known as home education, homeschooling provides families with a legal alternative to a formal school-based learning experience.
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The facts about tertiary study applications

The facts about tertiary study applications

As Year 12 students move into the tertiary application period, we've set out to answer some of the questions you might have about your child's application.

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Victoria signs up to Better Schools Plan

Victoria signs up to Better Schools Plan

Victoria has reached an agreement with the federal government on the Better Schools Plan that will see the state's schools receive an extra $12.2 billion of funding over the next six years.
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Extracurricular options for your child

Extracurricular options for your child

Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities during their schooling years.
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Gonski school funding reform update

Gonski school funding reform update

In light of the federal government's recent political turmoil and leadership change, you may be wondering how the Gonski school funding reforms have been affected. Let us fill you in on the state of affairs as they now stand.
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Food policies at your child's school

Food policies at your child's school

Australian schools are getting more and more conscious about food policies, both to cater for children with allergies and to teach students about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
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Choosing a school outside of your local area

Choosing a school outside of your local area

You have more than your fair share of decisions to make when choosing a school for your child, from its sector, gender and ethos, to some of the more practical considerations like location.
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Private school fees soar in comparison between government, independent and Catholic schools

Private school fees soar in comparison between government, independent and Catholic schools

Adding to ongoing discussion about the cost of education in Australia, figures released by the Australian Scholarships Group this week have highlighted the increasing cost of private schooling in comparison to government and Catholic schooling.
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