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What's all the fuss about learning spaces?
What's all the fuss about learning spaces? Classroom and school design is changing rapidly along with our understanding of how students learn best. What are the issues and where are we heading?
Read moreYour state's top schools for 2015
With the release of ATARs and final results in December, the top schools for 2015 have been revealed.
Read moreNational curriculum update
Implementation of the Australian Curriculum has continued in 2015, with all states and territories now teaching the national syllabus for English, Mathematics and Science from Foundation to Year 10.
Read moreGovernment puts university fee deregulation on hold
If your child is looking at their post-school study options, you may be concerned about the higher education reforms introduced in last year's Federal Budget - primarily the proposed deregulation of university fees.
Read moreSt Luke's looks beyond technology to redefine relevance
St Luke's is able to provide consistency to students, both academically and behaviourally, as they transform from children to young men and women, ready to take their place in the world.
Read moreAre single-sex schools better than coeducational schools?
While the vast majority of Australian schools are coeducational, single-sex schooling is a popular choice for many families. We present some of the latest news on gendered schooling in Australia.
Read moreParental influence on children's educational aspirations
For many students, parental influence is a no more than a push in the right direction. For others, the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming and lead to setbacks down the track.
Read moreSelective 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.
Read moreEarly childhood programs and their benefits
Early childhood programs are an important first step towards compulsory schooling, giving children a head start on their education and the skills necessary to succeed in their first year of school.
Read moreSchool leadership opportunities for your child
As early as primary school, your child will have numerous opportunities to hone their leadership potential.
Read moreAn 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 moreIs homeschooling an option for your child?
Popularly known as home education, homeschooling provides families with a legal alternative to a formal school-based learning experience.
Read moreWhat to do if your child wants to change schools
It can be difficult to know what to do when your child wants to change schools. To help, we've provided a short checklist to help you navigate the process.
Read moreSecondary school experiences beyond the classroom
Secondary experiences beyond the classroom
Read moreFood 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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