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Your child has their ATAR, now what?
With the year wrapping up, the wait is almost over for Year 12 results. We address some of the most common parent queries.
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!
Queensland students to receive ATARs from 2019
Queensland Education Minister Kate Jones has revealed details of the state's senior secondary overhaul, with the Overall Position (OP) set to be replaced by the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Top Queensland schools in 2015
With the release of the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority's Year 12 Outcomes report, the top-performing schools in Queensland for 2015 have now been revealed.
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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).
Your child's Year 12 survival checklist
With the new school year upon us, Year 12 students are feeling mixed emotions. We offer some of our best tips to help your child 'survive' Year 12 in one piece.
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National youth survey reveals students' concerns beyond school
The results from Mission Australia's annual Youth Survey have been released, with the 2015 report providing a spotlight on students' future work and study plans, as well as their concerns.
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Your state's top schools for 2015
With the release of ATARs and final results in December, the top schools for 2015 have been revealed.
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National curriculum update
Implementation of the Australian Curriculum has continued in 2015, with all states and territories now teaching the national syllabus for English, Mathematics and Science from Foundation to Year 10.
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Your child's gap year options: working overseas
If travelling overseas is on your child's radar, we explore some of the exciting gap year opportunities they may consider when they head abroad.
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Five great reasons for your child to consider VCAL
Introduced in 2002, VCAL offers hands-on training and a great pathway into work for a wide range of students.
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St Luke's looks beyond technology to redefine relevance
St Luke's is able to provide consistency to students, both academically and behaviourally, as they transform from children to young men and women, ready to take their place in the world.
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Is university the right choice for your child?
While university is certainly an end goal for many, it's important to discuss tertiary options with your child and whether university is a path they'd like to pursue.
Should maths and science be compulsory in Year 12?
Federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne has put forward a proposal to enforce study of a maths or science subject in Year 12. We take a look at what the changes would mean for your child, as well as some of the arguments on both sides.
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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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