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Sarah Perillo is a reporter at the Herald Sun, based in Melbourne. She has previously covered education and breaking news.

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Education

Female Teacher Helping Pupil Using Computer In Classroom

Teachers told to take hour off three minutes at a time

Victorian teachers have been given an hour less of teaching time each week – but several schools are making them take it three minutes at a time.

Education

A teacher sits on the edge of a desk in an empty classroom, he is stressed

Teachers spat on, hit, pushed and threatened

Melbourne private school teachers are being targeted by violent students and aggressive parents as research reveals many educators don’t feel safe at work.

Victoria

During the energy crisis family is sitting by the table, lit by candles. Everyone is wearing warm clothes because of heating problems during the power outage. They are eating dry biscuits and warming hands from the candle flame. Canon R5 istock image ,

Energy bill pain leaves families opting for blackouts

A new one-off payment is set to be rolled out as it’s revealed almost a third of households and businesses are struggling to keep the lights on.

Victoria

Kaan Omerogullari - owner of Casa Dolce Cafe and Wholesale Bread Suppliers Melbourne. Pictured with his Grandmother Bani Omerogullari and mum Yeter Omerogullari. Kaan is struggling to find staff to keep his businesses afloat and operating at full capacity. Thursday, February 9, 2023. Picture: David Croslng

Government urged to act on Victoria’s worker crisis

Chronic worker shortages are crippling Victorian industries and leading experts say the government must take urgent action to save them.

Education

Mount Alexander College is one of the 50 state superstar schools for Vic in Naplan. Year 9 students (L to R) Amelia, Coen, Jack, Caleb, Estelle and Iman. Picture: Tim Carrafa.

Victoria’s 50 top performing high schools revealed

The 50 best academic high schools in the state can be revealed based on an analysis of average year nine NAPLAN results. SEE THE FULL LIST

Education

n20pp321 Fintona Girls� School students won second place in the Tournament of Minds competition. (L-R) Anna, Lisa Broben (teacher), Julia, Sabina, Suzannah, Julia, Georgina, Katrina Morgan (teacher) and Eloise.

Cheapest private schools topping the NAPLAN rankings

Schools with fees of up to $33,000 a year are leading NAPLAN results – but several low-free private options are also on top in the rankings.

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MELBOURNE, FEBRUARY 21, 2023: Students at Woodlands Primary School are happy with their Naplan results. Clockwise from far left, Stella, 9, Hanna, 10, Locky, 10, Finn, 10, Liam, 10, Evie, 10. Picture: Mark Stewart

Revealed: Top schools in Bendigo

One school near Bendigo has placed in the top 10 for regional schools in the latest NAPLAN results. Find out which one and check your school in our searchable database.

Mildura

NAPLAN: The testing is a national requirement for grades three, five, seven, and nine.

Revealed: Mildura’s best NAPLAN results

An independent review of the recently released NAPLAN results has revealed the top performing schools in Mildura. See who topped the list.

Albury Wodonga

FULL LIST: Riverina’s top performing NAPLAN schools

The Riverina schools which performed best in the 2022 NAPLAN tests have been revealed. Find out which school topped the list.

Education

A general view of Carey Baptist Grammar in Kew, Melbourne, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Carey Baptist Grammar has been shut down after an adult member of the school community developed symptoms consistent with COVID-19. (AAP Image/David Crosling) NO ARCHIVING

Billion-dollar class divide between rich and poor schools

Victoria’s wealthiest schools are splashing out on indoor aquatic centres and high-tech classrooms while public schools are waiting for basic upgrades. See how your school fares.

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