Search results for "Year 9"
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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2014 preliminary NAPLAN results released
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has released the preliminary results from the 2014 National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test.
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Selective entry schooling in Victoria
Selective entry schools provide an alternative to mainstream schooling for academically gifted students. There are four government sector selective entry high schools in Victoria.
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Secondary school experiences beyond the classroom
Secondary experiences beyond the classroom
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Secondary school experiences beyond the classroom
In addition to academics, many schools offer opportunities for students to experience life outside the classroom and develop important personal qualities and life skills. You may wish to look out for these programs when selecting a school.
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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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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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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How the government is closing the gap
The federal government's annual report detailing initiatives to close the gap between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous population has found that a number of the goals listed in the 2011 report have seen improvement.
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VET in New South Wales
Information on Vocational Education and Training (VET) and apprenticeships.
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University entrance
You should start discussing tertiary options with your child when they are in Year 9 or 10, before they have to select subjects for their HSC, QCE or VCE.
