Search results for "Victoria"

Your state's top schools for 2015

Your state's top schools for 2015

With the release of ATARs and final results in December, the top schools for 2015 have been revealed.
Read more
Summer holiday activities in your state

Summer holiday activities in your state

If you're racking your brain trying to think of ways to keep the kids busy, we take a look at some of the activities happening in your state - from Christmas celebrations to events and festivals in the new year and beyond.
Read more
National curriculum update

National curriculum update

Implementation of the Australian Curriculum has continued in 2015, with all states and territories now teaching the national syllabus for English, Mathematics and Science from Foundation to Year 10.
Read more
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.
Read more
Are single-sex schools better than coeducational schools?

Are single-sex schools better than coeducational schools?

While the vast majority of Australian schools are coeducational, single-sex schooling is a popular choice for many families. We present some of the latest news on gendered schooling in Australia.
Read more
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.
Read more
Winter school holiday survival guide

Winter 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.
Read more
Federal Budget delivers good news for school students and families

Federal Budget delivers good news for school students and families

The federal government's Budget has been released overnight, delivering largely positive news for school students and families.
Read more
Victorian Budget: how it will affect you and your family

Victorian Budget: how it will affect you and your family

In what Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has called a budget for families, some of the most significant investments will go towards schools.
Read more
How to get your child out of their comfort zone

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.
Read more
Victorian students struggle with the transition to high school

Victorian students struggle with the transition to high school

More needs to be done to support students in their transition from primary to secondary school, according to a new report by Victorian Auditor-General John Doyle.
Read more
Choosing the right school for your child

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 more
Online education continues to expand in schools

Online education continues to expand in schools

With the rapid rise and constantly changing face of technology and online mediums, it's only natural that technology starts to find its way into the classroom.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.

Read more

Become a member

Already a member? LoginForgot password?

Join the conversation