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Family activities you can do with teenagers
Summer holidays are a time to have fun without the pressures of academic stress.
Student Stories: My advice for Year 11 students
When I’d imagined what my Year 11 would look like, I had absolutely not factored in the global pandemic of 2020, a new world of Zoom classes and socially distanced walks
Six reasons to study the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Here are six reasons why students are choosing to study the IB over the VCE.
Experience the ideal balance at Tintern Grammar
Tintern Grammar offers a balanced learning experience for all its students.
The home stretch at Penrhos College
Year 10 is a critical year for girls embarking on the home stretch of their schooling.
Tips for a positive start to primary school
Starting primary school can be an exciting and emotional time for both you and your child.
Student Stories: How I chose my subjects for Year 11
Canberra student Bridie shares how she narrowed down which subjects to study in Year 11.
Easing the transition into high school
Moving from primary school to high school is a big change and it can be a challenge to most kids.
The benefits of a good night's sleep
Sleep is a crucial and often underappreciated part of a student’s lives, from primary school through to senior secondary.
Does homework still make sense?
Some experts insist that it simply stresses students and their families, but others believe homework that is relevant, age-appropriate and engaging can instil good habits and enhance learning.
Student Stories: Rebekah's experience with boarding life at PLC
Rebekah in Year 12 has embraced all that boarding life has to offer at Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) as she prepares for her final year at the College.
Viewbank College’s STEAM Futures Conference
Viewbank College in Melbourne’s north-east held its inaugural STEAM Futures Conference on 23 August — a full-day event that saw educators, academics and industry experts from Victoria gather to participate in workshops, networking and ideas
Is mental health taken seriously in schools?
Mental health is a serious issue in Australian schools, and it shouldn't be ignored.
Teaching kids life skills
While academics are important, teaching children useful life skills could potentially help them get around in the future.
IB at Preshil
Preshil is an exclusively IB school which delivers progressive International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes (MYP and DP respectively) in the Secondary School, and holds candidacy* for the Primary Years Programme (PYP).