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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.
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Your child's options if they don't want to do Year 12
While leaving school in Year 10 may have been common practice in the past, these days more and more students are opting to make the most of some of the alternative education options available.
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The parents' guide to senior subject choices
If your child is preparing to enter their final years of school, read on as we answer some of the most common questions about Year 11 and 12 subject selection.
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Why your child should study a language at school
With the federal government recently allocating funding towards improving the uptake of languages in schools, we take a look at the benefits for your child.
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A parent guide to university offers
If your child is one of the thousands of students awaiting a tertiary place, let us address your concerns.
An update on independent public schools
The federal government has committed to assisting a quarter of the country's public schools to gain independent status by 2017.
Read moreQueensland OP system under review
The Queensland Government has commissioned the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to review its school leaver assessment rank, the Overall Position (OP).
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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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Food policies at your child's school
Australian schools are getting more and more conscious about food policies, both to cater for children with allergies and to teach students about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
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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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Coalition rejects Gonski reforms
The Coalition Government has revealed that it will repeal any legislation passed to introduce the Gonski reforms if elected next year.
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