School’s out: Now what?
Stuck for ideas on how to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? We’ve put together a bumper list of fun things to do around the state. See the list.
Schools Hub
‘Children hiding under desks’: School locked down after outburst
A Tasmanian school was plunged into lockdown with students left cowering under their desks after a student’s outburst. Here’s what happened.
Bright minds: Next gen get keen on robotics jobs of future
The hi-tech world of robotics is breaking new ground in Tasmania. See how a career in STEM has already inspired our young Tasmanians.
‘Shaking in shock’: Student’s leg slashed after knife brought to school
“He’d seen the wound and it really scared him”: There is disquiet at a Tasmanian primary school community after a student was “accidentally” slashed with a knife. His parents have spoken out.
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‘Falling asleep in class’: Aussie kids push for later school start times
Senior students want to start school as late as 10am as new research finds more are struggling with sleep-deprivation. Have your say, take our poll.
REVEALED: Tasmania’s costliest and cheapest childcare centres
A Mercury investigation has revealed the cheapest and most expensive childcare centres and how they rate, as staff members reveal which centres will see a fee rise this year. HOW YOUR CENTRE STACKS UP >>
‘Unnecessary pressure’: Teachers demand NAPLAN be axed
Teachers want to stop testing Australian kids’ literacy and numeracy in annual NAPLAN tests. This is why.
REVEALED: Tassie’s growing and shrinking schools
Tasmania’s government school enrolments have decreased for the first time since 2016, but schools in some areas of the state have reported a massive boost in student numbers. SEARCH EVERY TASSIE SCHOOL HERE >>
School holiday date change throws calendars into chaos
Confusion has ensued after a late State Government change to school holidays saw incorrect dates listed in Tasmanian 2021 calendars and diaries. SEE THE CORRECT DATES >>
Dunce teachers to be weeded out with tough test
A new test will save time and money for trainee teachers who aren’t up to scratch. Can you answer the literacy and numeracy questions? Take our quiz.
Maths and science questions Aussie kids fail
Australian school students have been thrashed in a new global exam. But can you answer the questions that year 4 and year 8 students were given? Take our quiz.
State’s schools to face feeder zone review
The state government has revealed when it will review school catchment areas, as debate swirls around plans to shift schools from single-sex to co-ed.
Best uni degrees to get you a job
As the recession rips through the job market, some degrees give students a better chance of finding work. Find out which courses produce graduates who hit the ground running.
Big bucks after uni: Who’s earning more than a lawyer
These are the lucrative degrees attracting Australian students with starting salaries as much as a law graduate – or more. Search the list here.
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