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.

Most schools have welfare policies that deal with the general wellbeing of individual students and groups of students.

National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy

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.

One of the best ways of evaluating a school is to look at the ways in which it reports to parents.

Most often, schools award scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding abilities in a number of nominated areas, ranging from the creative and performing arts through to peer leadership.