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What is VET in Schools?
Long gone are the days when getting a vocational education meant 'dropping out' of school before Year 12. These days, students can complete Vocational Education and Training (VET) as part of their senior secondary certificate.
Victorian schools not meeting gifted students' needs
The Victorian Parliament's Education and Training Committee released an inquiry into the education of gifted and talented students in late June. The committee found that, in its current state, gifted education is lacking in four main areas.
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What to do if your child is unhappy at school
Like adults in the workplace, it's important to remember that your child will not always be happy at school... whether due to academic pressures, issues within friendship groups or inadequate support from teaching staff.
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Concerns over NAPLAN testing
With NAPLAN testing over for the year, opposition against the testing regime continues.
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2012-13 federal budget education initiatives
The announcement of the 2012-13 federal budget has seen a number of funding initiatives for Australian education, many of which will directly benefit families with children in school.
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The advantages and disadvantages of selective entry high schools
Read on to find out the potential pros and cons of choosing a selective entry government school.
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Victorian primary schools welcome maths and science specialists
Victorian government primary schools have welcomed 100 mathematics and science teaching specialists into classrooms in time for the new school year.
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Mid-year VCE exams come to an end
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority will scrap mid-year VCE exams in 2013.
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Results of NSW school obesity study released
A study into the rates of obesity in school-aged children in NSW has revealed that obesity rates are holding steady at 23 per cent.
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How to support your child through Year 12 exams
As the end of the month draws near, so too do the end of year exams and stressful times for many Year 12 students and their parents.
