Caulfield Grammar and Shelford in school takeover
After 125 years, Shelford Girls’ Grammar will lose its name as it officially becomes part of Caulfield Grammar. Here’s how it will affect families and fees.
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Shock allegations of kids abused and groomed at specialist school
Parents at Ballarat Specialist School have spoken out about a series of alleged incidents, including children being punched, kicked and inappropriately handled while being restrained.
Leaked document reveals Shelford Girls’ Grammar’s future
Angry parents are preparing to mount legal action and the school is facing an exodus as leaked briefings show what’s in store for students.
Inequality fears as parents spend big on tutors
More Victorian parents are turning to expensive tutoring services to give their children a “leg up” but there are concerns it is driving a gap between families that can and can’t afford tuition.
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Parents slam pride, Indigenous flags added to school jacket
Cheltenham Secondary College has been accused of using students as “billboards” after featuring the two flags on the public school’s new puffer jacket.
The schools forced to pay controversial new tax
Schools affected by the Andrews government’s payroll tax have vowed to fight back, arguing parents shouldn’t be “milked as a source of government revenue”. See which schools will be hit with the tax.
Ranked: Victoria’s top 50 high schools
Several government schools have outperformed elite private schools in the latest rankings. See the full list.
Students share X-rated ‘deep fakes’ of teachers
Police have been called to multiple Victorian schools over a disturbing trend of students posting doctored pornographic images of teachers online.
Melbourne private school senior staff salaries revealed
Victorian independent and Catholic schools are spending millions of dollars on senior management salaries with financial reports on some of the best institutions released.
Education experts call for review of ATAR system
Victorian education experts are calling for a review of the ATAR uni entrance system, but the status quo is backed by leaders from some high performing schools.
Cheating fears see Victorian schools block ChatGPT
Victoria’s public schools have blocked the use of ChatGPT while they assess the AI technology, with fears students could use it to cheat on written assignments.
How schools in your area stack up
How does your school stack up? Our searchable map lets you compare the results of every secondary school in your area.
First areas to get pre-prep classes revealed
These are the areas that will get the first free pre-prep classes as part of Victoria’s childcare overhaul. See when it will be rolled out in your suburb or town.
Hundreds of Victorian IB students celebrate results
The wait is over for hundreds of Victorian International Baccalaureate students, with results being released today.
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