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Explained: How to choose the best private school

Beyond the glossy brochures and carefully crafted tours, here’s what parents really need to know about picking the perfect school for their child.

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At Tree Climb in the South Parklands, 5 year old Ethan Solomon of Lights View, is rapidly gaining confidence making his way around the course. Father, Basleal Solomon, (0451972019). Experts and parents agree that kids need to get dirty, take risks, play outside and to be given freedom, but parents are too scared to let their kids stray into the next supermarket aisle, let alone climb a tree. Why risky play is important and why it's not happening in modern families. 5 September 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

Parenting throwback giving cotton-wool kids a new lease of life

Experts and parents agree kids need to take risks and be given freedom, but some adults are too scared to let their kids stray into the next supermarket aisle, let alone climb a tree.

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Satirical sites like Double Bay Today often mock private school parents as snobby and out-of-touch, but not everyone is amused.

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Stop mocking us: Joke’s on private school parents – but has it gone too far?

They’re often lampooned as privileged, pampered and precious, but are private school parents given a raw deal? Some argue satirical news stories are “doing real harm”.

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The awful truth about parent-teacher interviews

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The awful truth about parent-teacher interviews

Is any family duty more excruciating than a parent-teacher interview? It’s just an exercise in ritual humiliation and shameless lying, writes Susie O’Brien.

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How to choose Year 12 subjects

Picking “easy” subjects in the hope of an high ATAR or keeping options open with a broad range of subjects could backfire on students, a career expert warns.

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Learning instruments should be fun, not torture

Teachers have been sending children home with recorders for decades in the hope that it will get them interested in music. But for parents, it can feel like more pain than it’s worth.

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Why schoolkids are rejecting Shakespeare

A poll has found students don’t consider Shakespeare’s works relevant. Which begs the question: should they be dropped from the Australian school curriculum? VOTE, HAVE YOUR SAY

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Five ways to get an edge after uni

University graduates need to find ways to stand out from the crowd as they move into the job market — and it can be as simple as saying “yes”.

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How to pick the right school for your child

Location, values and affordability — there are many factors to weigh up when trying to find the appropriate school for your child. Parenting expert Dr Judith Locke shares her tips to help you make the ideal choice.

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High school survival guide for parents

Nerves, new uniforms and “nude lunches” – starting Year 7 is a steep learning curve, and that’s just for the parents. Here are our top tips for how to make the transition easier for you and your child.

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Young Australians struggling with loneliness

Almost half of young people feel like they sometimes or always have no one to turn to, but in situations like starting uni it’s important to know they are not alone — and how to reach out.

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Survival guide for Year 12 exam study

Hit the books without hitting the wall, with expert advice on planning your study, combating stress and staying focused on your learning and goals.

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Parents hijacking school phone bans

Pushy parents who demand around-the-clock access to their children have found a “ridiculous” way to get around school phone bans.

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Brain food: What Year 12s should be eating

The right food can help students make the most of their prep for final exams — and sugary snacks don’t cut it. Here’s the dietitians’ guide to successful study and what to eat on the day of a test.

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