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Winter holiday activity guide
With the end of term nearing closer for most schools, it's time to start brainstorming holiday activities for the break.
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 moreHow 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.
Read moreVictoria 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.
Read moreChoosing 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.
Read moreWhen should children start school?
Every now and then, questions arise about the right age for children to start school. Some worry about the best age for primary school entry, others about the maturity level required before children can (or should) progress to secondary school.
Read moreHow the government is closing the gap
The federal government's annual report detailing initiatives to close the gap between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous population has found that a number of the goals listed in the 2011 report have seen improvement.
Read moreOther scholarships
There are also scholarships provided from time to time by various outside organisations, which are open to students from both government and non-government schools.
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