With the first phase of the Australian Curriculum underway, read on for an update of what's been happening in 2012.

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.

Up to 15 Victorian schools will next year be trialling a proposed new thesis subject for Year 12 VCE students.

There are fears that some Victorian schools may have to axe the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) option for Year 11 and 12 students.

The Baillieu government is threatening to deviate from the new national curriculum over its downplaying of language teaching.

Religious instruction in Victorian schools takes a number of forms across the various school sectors and often plays an important part in the school curriculum.

In recent months Victoria has been in uproar over the issue of religious education in government schools.

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.

The Victorian Government is trialing Apple's iPad in a number of schools to gauge how tablet technology impacts on students, teachers and parents.