Increasing numbers of families are choosing to have their children educated in independent schools, potentially indicating a loss of confidence in the under-resourced state school system.
The shift to co-education by two of Sydney’s traditional all-boys’ independent schools has again stirred the debate on the benefits and disadvantages of single-sex schooling.
Independent schools across Australia are collaborating and forming networks to share the ways generative AI can be used for teaching and learning.
Haileybury’s Michelle Dennis and her colleagues are sharing AI policies and principles with schools across Australia.
Schools are focusing on building strong relationships and creating a sense of belonging to help them look after students’ mental health.
Students at Sydney Anglican girls’ school Meriden are learning how to do away with “therapy speak” and differentiate between anxiety and day-to-day worries.
Development of character and care for the whole child are core elements of our educational vision at Oxley College.
At the start of the 2024 school year, Tara Anglican School for Girls proudly welcomed Adele Ramsay as its 11th principal.
Navigating education options is difficult and when you have a child with special needs, finding the right education setting can be daunting.
At Xavier, education extends beyond academics; it’s about how each student can uplift those on the margins and contribute positively to society.
Planning experiments, searching for solutions to real-world challenges and representing Australia in the Olympic Games for science students are all in a day’s schoolwork for Meriden girls.
Competing on the international stage may be in a talented young athlete’s sights, but achieving this lofty goal requires hours of coaching and practice.
The new principal of independent Catholic girls’ school, Loreto Kirribilli, is a strong believer in the power of girls and girls’ schools.
The central mission of Churchie, aims to nurture and inspire boys to become men of character who will lead and serve in communities across the world for the common good.
As the first Positive Education and Visible Wellbeing School in NSW, Ravenswood understands that wellbeing and academic success are inextricably linked.
From humble beginnings in 1880, Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview has grown into a community of 1600 young men in a vibrant and supportive environment.
The St Hilda’s ethos revolves around the idea of educating the whole girl, the whole time – dedicated to seeing girls not merely succeed but truly thrive in every facet of their lives.
Helping others is a key focus at Haileybury, demonstrated through the school’s focus on social justice.
The college promotes a culture of rigorous learning, blended with co-curricular activities, to prepare students for a world that values not just intellectual acumen but also practical skills and creativity.
Caulfield Grammar School’s Year 9 Kakadu Program embraces the stories, culture and communities of the Northern Territory and embodies the essence of curriculum innovation.
As the newest member of the Inspired Education Global Network, Reddam House North Shore is set to offer unparalleled international opportunities when it opens in 2025.
As a hub for the performing arts, The McDonald College students continue to lead the way in promoting open conversations and supporting mental health causes with the power of the arts.
The Southport School offers something special to students and families and is far more than a school.
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