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New online opportunities for Australian students
Online education is expanding in Australia, with a host of new opportunities available to students at secondary level.
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The facts about tertiary study applications
As Year 12 students move into the tertiary application period, we've set out to answer some of the questions you might have about your child's application.
Extracurricular options for your child
Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities during their schooling years.
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Secondary school experiences beyond the classroom
Secondary experiences beyond the classroom
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What you need to know about applying for independent schools
This checklist describes everything you need to know about applying for independent schools, including the ins and outs of selection policies, application fees and deadlines, and more.
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Victorian 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.
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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.
Choosing a school outside of your local area
You have more than your fair share of decisions to make when choosing a school for your child, from its sector, gender and ethos, to some of the more practical considerations like location.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Victorian schools not meeting gifted students' needs
The Victorian Parliament's Education and Training Committee released an inquiry into the education of gifted and talented students in late June. The committee found that, in its current state, gifted education is lacking in four main areas.
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