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Good Schools Spotlight: Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a dynamic girls’ secondary college founded in the Good Samaritan/Benedictine tradition.
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Good Schools Spotlight: Aitken College
Aitken College is an independent co-educational school in association with the Uniting Church, providing a quality education in a caring and supportive community, emphasising academic achievement, creativity, environmental responsibility and service.
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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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How to get your child out of their comfort zone
If you want your child to extend their options and get out of their comfort zone, it's all about ensuring they try new things.
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Choosing the right school for your child
Choosing a school is no easy feat. There's a lot to consider and it's made no simpler by the many ways in which schools vary.
Read moreAcademic 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.
Read moreYour 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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Sampling 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.
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 moreVictorian Government proposes new pathways within VCE and VCAL
The Victorian Government has proposed three new study pathways that will be integrated into the VCE and VCAL qualifications.
Read moreWhat is VET in Schools?
Long gone are the days when getting a vocational education meant 'dropping out' of school before Year 12. These days, students can complete Vocational Education and Training (VET) as part of their senior secondary certificate.
Victorian Government cuts $12 million from VCAL
There are fears that some Victorian schools may have to axe the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) option for Year 11 and 12 students.
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Victorian 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.
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