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Five great reasons for your child to consider VCAL

Five great reasons for your child to consider VCAL

Introduced in 2002, VCAL offers hands-on training and a great pathway into work for a wide range of students.
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Is university the right choice for your child?

Is university the right choice for your child?

While university is certainly an end goal for many, it's important to discuss tertiary options with your child and whether university is a path they'd like to pursue.

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Should maths and science be compulsory in Year 12?

Should maths and science be compulsory in Year 12?

Federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne has put forward a proposal to enforce study of a maths or science subject in Year 12. We take a look at what the changes would mean for your child, as well as some of the arguments on both sides.
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What you need to know about academic tuition

What you need to know about academic tuition

If your child could benefit from some extra assistance with their schoolwork, you may consider getting a tutor.
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Academic terminology glossary

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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Five tips to help your child prepare for the new school year

Five tips to help your child prepare for the new school year

With school back for the year, now is the best time for your child to start developing good study habits. We list a few tips to help them enjoy their year and succeed academically.
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Five facts about university offers

Five facts about university offers

As the new year gets underway, so too does the nervous wait for university offers.

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The facts about your child's ATAR

The facts about your child's ATAR

Not only does December mark the end of the year, Christmas and summer holidays - it is also the month for Year 12 final results!

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Your child's options if they don't want to do Year 12

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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An update on education news in your state

An update on education news in your state

There's always a lot going on in the education sector, so it can be hard to keep up. To help you out, we've summarised some of the biggest news items affecting school education.
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A guide to apprenticeships and traineeships

A guide to apprenticeships and traineeships

If your child is looking for a practical training option, an apprenticeship or traineeship may be of interest.
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Assisting your child with university course preferences

Assisting your child with university course preferences

As a parent, you play a vital role in supporting your child and helping them through the course preference period.

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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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University open day tips for parents

University open day tips for parents

If you're getting ready to visit universities, we offer some tips on how to get the most out of your open day experience.

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Helping your child manage study stress

Helping your child manage study stress

As students come into the second half of the school year, many parents will be wondering how they can help their Year 12 child deal with the stress and pressures of their final few months at school.
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