The Commonwealth Government has announced the formation of a Digital Education Advisory Group made up of leading education and IT experts, which will strive to pave the way for incorporating new technology into the classroom.

Schools across Australia are set for change as a result of the current Review of Funding for Schooling, the first comprehensive review that the nation has undergone since 1973.

Religious instruction in Victorian schools takes a number of forms across the various school sectors and often plays an important part in the school curriculum.

In recent months Victoria has been in uproar over the issue of religious education in government schools.

The development of a national curriculum continues and further information can be found on the VCAA and ACARA websites.

As Australia and the world begins to implement a range of green measures to protect the environment and promote sustainable living, Victorian schools are doing the same.

If you have an idea about how to improve things, a desire to take an active role in the school generally, or just want to stay informed, here are some questions and ideas to get you started.

There are also scholarships provided from time to time by various outside organisations, which are open to students from both government and non-government schools.

Independent schools are non-government institutions that generally do not belong to a system.

Students in Years Prep?10 attending government schools receive a report card in a standard format.