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Victorian students struggle with the transition to high school
More needs to be done to support students in their transition from primary to secondary school, according to a new report by Victorian Auditor-General John Doyle.
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Academic 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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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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2014 preliminary NAPLAN results released
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has released the preliminary results from the 2014 National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test.
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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.
Selective entry schooling in Victoria
Selective entry schools provide an alternative to mainstream schooling for academically gifted students. There are four government sector selective entry high schools in Victoria.
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Early childhood programs and their benefits
Early childhood programs are an important first step towards compulsory schooling, giving children a head start on their education and the skills necessary to succeed in their first year of school.
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Your child's tertiary study options
If your child is coming to end of their time at secondary school, you may be wondering about their tertiary study options.
Extracurricular options for your child
Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities during their schooling years.
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Choosing a school outside of your local area
You have more than your fair share of decisions to make when choosing a school for your child, from its sector, gender and ethos, to some of the more practical considerations like location.
Read moreHow to help your child get ready for exams
While there's no set way to provide the 'best' support base during exam time, rest assured that there are a number of ways in which you can help.
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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Concerns over NAPLAN testing
With NAPLAN testing over for the year, opposition against the testing regime continues.
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How the government is closing the gap
The federal government's annual report detailing initiatives to close the gap between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous population has found that a number of the goals listed in the 2011 report have seen improvement.
Read moreNAPLAN National Report released
The second stage of the 2011 NAPLAN testing results have been released, following the September release of the initial NAPLAN Summary Report and the distribution of individual student reports.
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