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Religion in Victorian Government schools
In recent months Victoria has been in uproar over the issue of religious education in government schools.
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Maths and science initiatives to be cut
Victoria's $57 million maths and sciences coaches program will be discontinued at the end of the year as part of the $441 million in cuts to be made to the education budget over the next four years.
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Cyber bullying in schools
Schools, parents and children in Melbourne and across the country are struggling to deal with the effects of cyber bullying.
General education in Victoria
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.
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University entrance
You should start discussing tertiary options with your child when they are in Year 9 or 10, before they have to select subjects for their HSC, QCE or VCE.
What policies can I expect my school to have?
Most schools have welfare policies that deal with the general wellbeing of individual students and groups of students.
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Victorian curriculum in Years 7 to 12
The development of a national curriculum continues and further information can be found on the VCAA and ACARA websites.
Read moreAlternatives to university
Not all school leavers go on to university-level courses. Entry to apprenticeships, or certificate-level courses in a multitude of fields, from apparel manufacture to secretarial studies, does not require an ATAR.
Read morePathways to further study
If your child really wants to pursue a course at TAFE or university but they are worried about missing out, there are other pathways which will boost their chances of getting in.
Read moreVictorian schools go green
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.
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Getting the best out of your school
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.
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