Child abuse material charges for primary school principal
Parents have been left “in tears” after they were told their principal was charged with possessing child abuse material.
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Three Olympics, four gold medals, five kids: Supermum Libby’s secret
Libby Trickett knows all about the parental balancing act – the swimming superstar is about to have her fifth child. Here’s her advice as we launch the Great Parent Survey.
Vic curriculum authority blows extra $600k on delayed student website
The state’s embattled Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority has suffered a $600,000 cost blowout to its new online student portal.
Victorian teachers secure multimillion-dollar phonics deal
Teachers will have access to greater resources to adopt a mandated phonics based approach to reading for prep to grade two students following a reported government deal with the teachers union.
Engineering, science now top picks for Victorian uni courses
Victorian high school graduates are making a shift away from creative degrees to study pathways with stronger job prospects. See which courses are growing in popularity.
Labor’s HECS debt ‘game-changer’ vow to uni students
Victoria’s university students and graduates will have an average of more than $5700 wiped from their HECS debts under a Labor plan – if it holds on to power at the next election.
The Melbourne school starting the year with no senior maths teacher
Senior students at Forest Hill College are starting term one without a maths teacher as Victorian public schools scramble to fill hundreds of vacant positions.
What you need to know before you hire a tutor for your child
As more than four million Australian students get set to return to the classroom, tutors are already getting booked up fast with pupils keen to get a head start on their learning.
Why police are warning parents not to post back-to-school pics on social media
As Victorian students prepare to return to school, police have warned parents to be vigilant for predators, revealing the hidden risks in posting photos to social media.
Experts reveal how to choose the best school for your child
As millions of Australian students prepare to return to the classroom, some schools are already preparing to open their gates to future families. Here’s how to find the right school for your children.
Experts reveal how to choose the best school for your child
As millions of Australian students prepare to return to the classroom, some schools are already preparing to open their gates to future families. Here’s how to find the right school for your children.
Eye-watering costs families set to fork out for 13 years of schooling
Prep students starting private school this year are tipped to cost their parents the equivalent of three average house deposits in fees over 13 years, forcing many to sacrifice holidays and work more hours to foot the bill.
Scotch’s top man accused of being a ‘part-time principal’
The headmaster of prestigious private school Scotch College is facing criticism that he is spending more time in Sydney than in Melbourne.
Second round uni offers unveiled — search your course now
Thousands of Victorians have been given another chance to study their dream university course after the release of second round tertiary offers on Friday. Search for your offer here.
300+ VCE duces revealed: 2024’s top students
The top students of each school in Victoria have been announced. Find out who got the highest ATAR in your school.
University of Melbourne coughs up $72m to cover wage theft
The state’s leading university has been ordered to fork out a staggering $72m after it underpaid more than 25,000 staff members for a decade.
Concerns for student welfare after changes to La Trobe advocacy service
There are serious concerns for La Trobe University students in need of support services, after the tertiary institution withdrew its current student advocacy funding agreement.
Beach better than classroom for kids’ maths, science results
Kids who play at the beach have been shown to have greater science and maths knowledge than those confined to a classroom.
Why early prep is off the cards for most kids
Parents are calling for more flexibility regarding the Department of Education’s prep minimum age exemption rules, with one psychologist saying not many kids can pass a core requirement.
Free Saturday kinder sessions a saving grace for parents
An early learning provider is tackling growing waitlists and helping parents who work on weekends by offering free Saturday kinder sessions.
Every new kinder opening in schools across Victoria in 2025
New kindergartens will be built at 20 primary and secondary schools across Victoria in a move to scrap the dreaded double drop off. See where.
Siri, please teach my kid: How parents are turning to AI tutors
Cash-strapped parents are turning to artificial intelligence tutors to educate their kids amid the cost-of-living crisis, but experts have warned lessons could potentially go “off rails”.
Melbourne schools sprung for dangerous jumping castles
WorkSafe has issued an urgent warning to schools and community groups about the dangers of inflatable equipment after they found two Melbourne schools breached safety procedures last month.
Kids taught to meditate in class amid mindfulness push in schools
Students as young as six are meditating and doing breathing exercises in class in a bid to dramatically improve student mental health.
Some families are getting a $400 school bonus. Are you eligible?
How do you get it? Where can you spend it? Here’s everything you need to know about the $400 School Saving Bonus.
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Australian billionaires open wallets to fund kids’ private school fees
Some of Australia’s richest identities are giving students from low income families the chance to study at some of the city’s most prestigious religious schools – at a subsidised cost to their parents.
White van abduction attempts unsolved as kids return to school
Four terrifying attempted abductions on Melbourne streets in the final weeks of term four remain unsolved as more than a million children return to the classroom this week.
New year, new state, new school: Big adventure for preppie twins
Double the back to school fun is in store for Our Lady of Lourdes primary as twin brothers Maximus and Domadius gear up for their first day of prep after a big move from interstate. See the pictures!
‘A sandwich can look like a sandwich’: Get real on school lunches
As kids head back to school, here’s why you can forget about cutting their fruit into decorative shapes and their sandwiches into smiley faces.
Werribee teacher suspended over alleged child sex abuse offences
An english teacher from Melbourne’s outer west charged with sexually abusing a 16-year-old child in his care has been disciplined by the teaching regulator.
Victorian students record second worst attendance rate in a decade
Students throughout grades one to 10 last year missed out on average more than three weeks’ of school, while some ended up taking more days off than before the pandemic.
Shock number of suspensions at 250 Victorian schools revealed
Almost 90 students a day are being kicked out of state primary and secondary schools amid a rise in schoolyard attacks and other unruly behaviour. SEE THE FULL LIST OF SCHOOLS
Aussie states where teachers cash-in while pay gap explodes
Public schools in Australia are facing chronic staff shortages but not everyone is prepared to pay up to fill the vacancies. See where wages are best (and where they’re not).
‘I couldn’t wait to leave my six-figure career’
Financial analyst Nicholas Cox says he knows his earning power is about to take a big hit. But he still can’t wait to become a teacher.
Record Victorians needing charity help to buy school supplies
Victorians are increasingly turning to charities like the Salvation Army to get help providing their kids with back-to-school supplies.
Why parents are spending big bucks on back to school phones
Worried Victorian parents are turning to apps to track their children’s location amid heightened safety concerns as the school year returns.
The 47 Victorian educators who faced disciplinary action in 2024
The teacher watchdog took disciplinary action against 47 educators last year, including 28 teachers and principals who were suspended on an interim basis.
Private schools cashing in on AFL legends to teach future footy stars
Some of the state’s top private schools are bankrolling AFL greats such as Jimmy Bartel, Nathan Brown and Scott Pendlebury to coach the next generation of footy stars.
Monash University caught up in fresh staff underpayment scandal
Monash University has admitted to underpaying staff another $7.6m, with the tertiary union accusing it of “wage theft” and calling for a federal parliamentary inquiry into the governance of unis.
Most popular degrees revealed in first round uni and TAFE offers
VTAC data shows one fifth of all offers are for a certain type of degree. Search our database to see the thousands of students who got their first round offer.
Lowest cut-off scores for more than 800 courses at Victorian universities
The lowest ATAR entry score for more than 800 university courses across Victoria can be revealed. Search our database by course, institution and score.
VCAA execs took overseas trips on eve of exam bungle
Executives from the embattled Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority took nine overseas trips in the past financial year, while just $82,000 was spent on exam “setting and vetting”.
Port Melbourne Primary fuming over new school 650m away
The state government is under fire for building a new school less than 1km away from Port Melbourne Primary, with parents labelling it “a wasted investment”.
Shelford students in tears ahead of Caulfield Grammar takeover
The last ever Shelford Girls’ Grammarstudents shed tears ahead of the takeover by Caulfield Grammar as the financial position of the struggling historic school was revealed.
Melbourne’s $1m principals: How much does yours earn?
Some of Melbourne’s private school principals are earning twice as much as Jacinta Allan. Search our database of 140 schools to see how much your principal is taking home.
Victorian students’ International Baccalaureate results released
More than 700 Victorian International Baccalaureate Diploma Program students will find out if they have done enough to get into their dream university course after the release of notional ATARs. See all the results.
Victorian high schools in crisis as growing number of teachers quit
Victorian high schools are struggling to keep teachers in classrooms, with the number of educators leaving secondary teaching rising in the space of a year.
VCE results 2024: Victoria’s best public and private schools revealed
The race to be the state’s top school has taken an unexpected turn, with several prestigious colleges experiencing a drop in their median VCE study scores this year. See where your school ranks.
The gap year trend that has Aussie Gen Zs packing their bags
Aggressive recruitment campaigns are targeting rising numbers of Aussie youngsters to put gap years before uni. Find out where they are headed.
Top marks: The full VCE honour roll revealed
Thousands of students across Victoria have been named in the 2024 high achievers list. Search the database to see who took top honours at your school.
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