These days the emphasis is on students developing their own ability to complete tasks at home and on time.

Students in Years Prep?10 attending government schools receive a report card in a standard format.

One of the best ways of evaluating a school is to look at the ways in which it reports to parents.

Most often, schools award scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding abilities in a number of nominated areas, ranging from the creative and performing arts through to peer leadership.

Parents of high school children in non-government schools are always asked to pay fees and often to contribute to building or development funds.