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Your child's tertiary study options
If your child is coming to end of their time at secondary school, you may be wondering about their tertiary study options.
Victoria signs up to Better Schools Plan
Victoria has reached an agreement with the federal government on the Better Schools Plan that will see the state's schools receive an extra $12.2 billion of funding over the next six years.
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Queensland OP system under review
The Queensland Government has commissioned the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to review its school leaver assessment rank, the Overall Position (OP).
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Extracurricular options for your child
Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities during their schooling years.
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Secondary school experiences beyond the classroom
Secondary experiences beyond the classroom
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What you need to know about applying for independent schools
This checklist describes everything you need to know about applying for independent schools, including the ins and outs of selection policies, application fees and deadlines, and more.
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Gonski school funding reform update
In light of the federal government's recent political turmoil and leadership change, you may be wondering how the Gonski school funding reforms have been affected. Let us fill you in on the state of affairs as they now stand.
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Digital learning in Australian classrooms
A new report by the federal government's Digital Education Advisory Group (DEAG) has stressed the importance of transforming teaching and learning through digital education.
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Food 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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Victorian Government proposes new pathways within VCE and VCAL
The Victorian Government has proposed three new study pathways that will be integrated into the VCE and VCAL qualifications.
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Steps to take if your child is having problems at school
It's hard to know what to do when you notice that your child is having problems at school. Here we describe three of the most common problems faced by children at school and what you can do to help.
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Gonski school funding reform details released
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has released her plan for school funding reform as part of the federal government's National Plan for School Improvement. Here we summarise the key details of the government's proposed new funding scheme.
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The benefits of student exchange for your child
If you are considering broadening your child's secondary school experience, what better way than through a student exchange?
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Secondary school experiences beyond the classroom
In addition to academics, many schools offer opportunities for students to experience life outside the classroom and develop important personal qualities and life skills. You may wish to look out for these programs when selecting a school.
Choosing a school outside of your local area
You have more than your fair share of decisions to make when choosing a school for your child, from its sector, gender and ethos, to some of the more practical considerations like location.
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