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Your child's Year 12 survival checklist
With the new school year upon us, Year 12 students are feeling mixed emotions. We offer some of our best tips to help your child 'survive' Year 12 in one piece.
Read moreVictoria opens two P-Tech schools
The Pathways in Technology (P-Tech) model is being unveiled in Victorian schools as part of the federal government's innovation and science agenda.
Read moreNational youth survey reveals students' concerns beyond school
The results from Mission Australia's annual Youth Survey have been released, with the 2015 report providing a spotlight on students' future work and study plans, as well as their concerns.
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 moreSummer holiday activities in your state
While the year itself may be drawing to a close, the long summer break between school years has only just begun. If you're racking your brain trying to think of ways to keep the kids busy, we take a look at some of the activities happening in your state.
Read moreSummer holiday activities in your state
If you're racking your brain trying to think of ways to keep the kids busy, we take a look at some of the activities happening in your state - from Christmas celebrations to events and festivals in the new year and beyond.
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 moreWhat is 'enterprise education'?
You may have heard the term 'enterprise education'. We explain what it is, how it's used in schools and why it's important.
Read moreHow is Australia dealing with the STEM crisis?
With low uptake of science and mathematics subjects by school students and dwindling interest in related tertiary courses, there's much to be done to raise the appeal of STEM disciplines.
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 moreYour child's gap year options: working overseas
If travelling overseas is on your child's radar, we explore some of the exciting gap year opportunities they may consider when they head abroad.
Read moreFive great reasons for your child to consider VCAL
Introduced in 2002, VCAL offers hands-on training and a great pathway into work for a wide range of students.
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 moreQueensland to benefit from significant education spend in state budget
Education is a clear winner in the Queensland Budget 2015-16, with $12.4 billion in funding provided for the vocational sector, schools and the teaching profession.
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