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Help your child through their Year 12 exams
Give your child the best possible chance to prosper during their Year 12 exams with our helpful advice!
The parent's guide to the Duke of Edinburgh Award
For over 60 years, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Duke of Ed) has run as an international youth development program, challenging individuals to engage with their communities and develop key leadership skills.
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The facts about cut-off scores and university entry
As a parent, there's a lot to take in when your child starts Year 12. One of the main sources of concern is your child's final marks (ATAR).
How is Australia dealing with the STEM crisis?
With low uptake of science and mathematics subjects by school students and dwindling interest in related tertiary courses, there's much to be done to raise the appeal of STEM disciplines.
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Federal Budget delivers good news for school students and families
The federal government's Budget has been released overnight, delivering largely positive news for school students and families.
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How to get your child out of their comfort zone
If you want your child to extend their options and get out of their comfort zone, it's all about ensuring they try new things.
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Study abroad options in Australian secondary schools
Studying overseas can be daunting, but it also offers a number of fantastic opportunities for students.
Read moreAcademic terminology glossary
If you feel like you're trying to learn another language when reading about your child's schooling, we explain some of the jargon you may encounter.
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Your child's options if they don't want to do Year 12
While leaving school in Year 10 may have been common practice in the past, these days more and more students are opting to make the most of some of the alternative education options available.
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Review calls for shake-up of Australian Curriculum
A review of the Australian Curriculum is pushing for a 'back to basics' approach to what has been described as an overcrowded curriculum.
Read moreA guide to apprenticeships and traineeships
If your child is looking for a practical training option, an apprenticeship or traineeship may be of interest.
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The parents' guide to senior subject choices
If your child is preparing to enter their final years of school, read on as we answer some of the most common questions about Year 11 and 12 subject selection.
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Why your child should study a language at school
With the federal government recently allocating funding towards improving the uptake of languages in schools, we take a look at the benefits for your child.
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What the Budget means for your child's schooling
Released in May, the federal government's Budget will see Australian families facing a number of changes, many of which will affect school and further education.
Read moreParental influence on children's educational aspirations
For many students, parental influence is a no more than a push in the right direction. For others, the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming and lead to setbacks down the track.
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