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Victorian students struggle with the transition to high school
More needs to be done to support students in their transition from primary to secondary school, according to a new report by Victorian Auditor-General John Doyle.
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Online education continues to expand in schools
With the rapid rise and constantly changing face of technology and online mediums, it's only natural that technology starts to find its way into the classroom.
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Five tips to help your child prepare for the new school year
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.
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Five facts about university offers
As the new year gets underway, so too does the nervous wait for university offers.
Top New South Wales schools in 2014
With the release of HSC scores comes the annual list of top schools in New South Wales.
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With the release of Victorian ATARs this week, it's time to reveal Victoria's top-performing schools for 2014.
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The facts about your child's ATAR
Not only does December mark the end of the year, Christmas and summer holidays - it is also the month for Year 12 final results!
Exploring summer work experience opportunities
With the summer holidays approaching, you're going to want to know how to keep the kids busy. If you have older children who are approaching the end of their time at school, a work experience stint is an option worth considering.
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An update on education news in your state
There's always a lot going on in the education sector, so it can be hard to keep up. To help you out, we've summarised some of the biggest news items affecting school education.
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A guide to apprenticeships and traineeships
If your child is looking for a practical training option, an apprenticeship or traineeship may be of interest.
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2014 preliminary NAPLAN results released
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has released the preliminary results from the 2014 National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test.
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Assisting your child with university course preferences
As a parent, you play a vital role in supporting your child and helping them through the course preference period.
How independent public schools may change Australian education
Earlier this year, the federal government pledged $70 million to assist public schools to exercise greater autonomy through the Independent Public Schools (IPS) initiative.
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What the Budget means for your child's schooling
Released in May, the federal government's Budget will see Australian families facing a number of changes, many of which will affect school and further education.
Read moreSampling tertiary study during the high school years
If your child is in their last few years of school, you may not be aware that they can sample tertiary study before they graduate.
