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Rebecca BorgEducation Reporter

Rebecca Borg is an education reporter for the Herald Sun. She previously worked as a cadet journalist in Sydney with the Saturday and Sunday Telegraph and The Australian, before doing a six-month stint as a Melbourne-based reporter for news.com.au. After a short stint as a digital breaking news reporter for the Herald Sun, Rebecca moved into her current role where she covers childcare, school and tertiary education stories, as well as education-related research.

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Education

Haileybury Pangea - Australia’s leading private online school for Grade 5 to Year 12 students - has seen an increase in pupils opting to study online, with enrolments doubling since it opened in 2023. Picture: Supplied.

More students than ever are choosing not to go to class

Now the kids are working from home, too. More Victorian students than ever before are getting their education via virtual school.

Education

Back to school. Generic photo of child walking with mother from Istock

Victorian academic results are down, but school fees are up

Academic levels in Victoria are declining. Yet, parents are still forking out thousands in school fees — more than almost every other state.

Education

Haileybury, King Street Melbourne campus. Picture: Mark Stewart

Haileybury teacher and VCE exam assessor suspended by regulator

A teacher from the prestigious private school is one of two educators to be suspended by the watchdog in the past week, bringing this year’s total to eight.

EXCLUSIVEEducation

Rowing is a big part of St Catherine's marketing and school culture

Fears over ‘toxic’ rowing program at Melbourne private girls’ school

Parents at St Catherine’s School in Toorak have spoken of their “profound concern” over the rowing program after claims of bullying, favouritism and extreme pressure.

Future Victoria

Gilmour Space Technologies engines and fluid systems lead technician Zaid Dillon is one space tradie who’s already on the tools and specialises in all the “flame stuff”. Picture: Supplied

Future Victoria: The job that will be in hot demand in space

Moon rovers will become the new Ford Ranger for dozens of tradies desperately needed to help space companies explore life beyond Earth. This is how you can get your ticket to the moon.

Schools Hub

Strathcona Girls Grammar 2025 happy preppies are the sign of a healthy school, growing 13 per cent in the past five years. Preps (L-R) Evelyn, Evie, Savannah and Celine. Picture: Josie Hayden

Best single-sex schools in Victoria revealed as enrolments surge

Victoria’s single-sex school sector is thriving, with some growing by as much as 30 per cent in the past decade and offering high scores for mid-range fees. See the best ones near you.

Future Victoria

Future Victoria: Robots being used to teach kindergarten kids

We knew this day would come — children as young as three are using robots to solve problems in a new project set to revolutionise the future of learning.

Education

Year 11 students at Frankston High School missed up to 10 classes due to teachers being absent. Picture: Facebook

Frankston High VCE students forced to teach themselves

Parents are demanding answers after their year 11 students were made to teach themselves up to 10 lessons for their most crucial classes at Frankston High School due to teacher absences.

Police & Courts

Mysterious man with hoodie, using his smartphone for unknown reasons Photo: iStock

16yo arrested over fake student nudes scandal at Melbourne school

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after photos of female students at a Melbourne school were doctored into sexually-explicit pictures and spread online.

Education

L-R Scarlett, 16, Charlotte, 16 and Orlu, 16 Parade College in Preston as an all-boys school bur has now opened up its campus to female students as part of a new VET program. Picture: Jason Edwards

After 154 years, girls are finally welcome at Parade College

One of Victoria’s oldest Catholic boys’ schools has welcomed female students at its Preston campus for the first time in 154 years, with a landmark program receiving rave reviews.

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