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A guide to apprenticeships and traineeships

A 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

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

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

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.
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Parental influence on children's educational aspirations

Parental 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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Sampling tertiary study during the high school years

Sampling tertiary study during the high school years

If your child is in their last few years of school, you may not be aware that they can sample tertiary study before they graduate.

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Five tips for parents of new Year 12s

Five tips for parents of new Year 12s

The thought of your child starting Year 12 can be daunting. To make the year ahead as smooth as possible, we've come up with five tips for approaching your child's final year at school.
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Top schools in New South Wales for 2013 revealed

Top schools in New South Wales for 2013 revealed

The top schools in New South Wales have been revealed, determined by each school's proportion of students who achieved a score of 90% or above in an HSC study.
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The facts about tertiary study applications

The facts about tertiary study applications

As Year 12 students move into the tertiary application period, we've set out to answer some of the questions you might have about your child's application.

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Secondary school experiences beyond the classroom

Secondary school experiences beyond the classroom

Secondary experiences beyond the classroom
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The benefits of student exchange for your child

The benefits of student exchange for your child

If you are considering broadening your child's secondary school experience, what better way than through a student exchange?
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Secondary school experiences beyond the classroom

Secondary school experiences beyond the classroom

In addition to academics, many schools offer opportunities for students to experience life outside the classroom and develop important personal qualities and life skills. You may wish to look out for these programs when selecting a school.

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What the Asian Century means for your child

What the Asian Century means for your child

With Asia's rise on the world stage in what is being called the 'Asian Century', the Australian Government has released a White Paper listing a number of goals to be achieved by 2025. But what does this mean for your child?
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How to help your child prepare for the new school year

How to help your child prepare for the new school year

Getting ready for a new school year can be daunting. To make the process a little easier, we've provided some tips to help you prepare your child for the new year.
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What to do if your child is unhappy at school

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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