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Discussing tertiary education with your child
If your child is coming up to their final years of secondary school, you may be wondering when you should begin discussing their post-school options and how.
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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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VCE results released
Schools and students across the state of Victoria are celebrating their achievements as the 2012 VCE results are released.
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Top-five schooling systems goal in doubt after international tests
Results of international reading, mathematics and science tests have shown that Australia's education standards are falling behind international benchmarks.
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Gonski school funding reform bill introduced to parliament
The Australian Education Bill has been introduced to parliament in response to the Gonski review of school funding.
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When should children start school?
Every now and then, questions arise about the right age for children to start school. Some worry about the best age for primary school entry, others about the maturity level required before children can (or should) progress to secondary school.
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Children and social media
In light of negative publicity concerning children's social media use, it's important that you get acquainted with some of the risks involved and ensure that your child understands how to use social media safely.
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Single-sex versus coeducational schooling
One of the biggest concerns (and sources of confusion!) for parents deciding where to send their children is whether to send them to a coeducational or single-sex school.
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How have the government's efforts to 'close the gap' affected education?
A report released by the New South Wales Auditor-General has indicated that no significant progress has been made over the past ten years in terms of improving literacy among Indigenous students.
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Do Australian schools need more sport?
With the Olympics having come to an end, media reports continue to discuss suggestions that there is too little emphasis on sport in Australian schools.
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How to help your child get ready for exams
While there's no set way to provide the 'best' support base during exam time, rest assured that there are a number of ways in which you can help.
Tips for career planning with your child
As a parent, you play a vital role in helping your child sift through their career options. Read on for a few tips to help you approach the careers conversation.
Australian Curriculum update
With the first phase of the Australian Curriculum underway, read on for an update of what's been happening in 2012.
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What 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.
