In what Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has called a budget for families, some of the most significant investments will go towards schools.

If you want your child to extend their options and get out of their comfort zone, it's all about ensuring they try new things.

Kambala recognises the success of two high achievers in both the 2014 HSC and International Baccalaureate Program. These outstanding young women epitomise the "Kambala student" and we congratulate them.

With school back for the year, now is the best time for your child to start developing good study habits. We list a few tips to help them enjoy their year and succeed academically.

Smartphones and tablets and the apps that go with them can have a reputation for being time wasters and distractions, but they aren't just for games or social networking.

Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities during their schooling years.

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.

With the first phase of the Australian Curriculum underway, read on for an update of what's been happening in 2012.

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

Almost all schools use Years 7 to 10 to give their students a solid grounding in the most important areas of learning and a chance to find out what they like and are good at before they specialise.