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How to support your child through Year 12 exams
As the end of the month draws near, so too do the end of year exams and stressful times for many Year 12 students and their parents.
Students to trial VCE thesis subject
Up to 15 Victorian schools will next year be trialling a proposed new thesis subject for Year 12 VCE students.
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Victorian Government cuts $12 million from VCAL
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.
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Australian Government review of school funding
Schools across Australia are set for change as a result of the current Review of Funding for Schooling, the first comprehensive review that the nation has undergone since 1973.
Read moreGeneral education in Victoria
Almost all schools use Years 7 to 10 to give their students a solid grounding in the most important areas of learning and a chance to find out what they like and are good at before they specialise.
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University entrance
You should start discussing tertiary options with your child when they are in Year 9 or 10, before they have to select subjects for their HSC, QCE or VCE.
Alternatives to university
Not all school leavers go on to university-level courses. Entry to apprenticeships, or certificate-level courses in a multitude of fields, from apparel manufacture to secretarial studies, does not require an ATAR.
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School fees
Parents of high school children in non-government schools are always asked to pay fees and often to contribute to building or development funds.
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