‘I was assaulted by a 7yo’: Young teacher blows lid off classroom chaos
Just four years into the career she’d dreamt about, Olivia is on the brink of abandoning teaching altogether. Here she reveals the brutal reality of life in the classroom.
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What’s driving disrespect in the classroom
Teachers are being abused, threatened and bullied regularly by students and their parents, with lenient consequences for bad behaviour among the issues driving disrespect in schools.
Everything you need to know about the return to school
Victorian parents are rushing to buy last minute school supplies as thousands of children head back to school next week. Here’s everything you need to know about preparing for Term 1.
Top of the class: Why ace students were inspired to become doctors
Not only did Julia Rathie and Janithya Dharmawardhane both score ATARs above 99, they have also committed to medicine this year. Read about the special people who inspired them to become doctors
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Top Tasmanian NAPLAN performers revealed
Tasmania’s top performing classes have been revealed with the release of NAPLAN 2019 results. Search and compare every primary and high school with our interactive list PLUS see who made the Top 50 >>
NAPLAN 2019: Best performing primary schools
Here are the top performing Tasmanian primary schools for NAPLAN 2019. SEARCH AND COMPARE EVERY SCHOOL.
Teachers fear for students as schools need more support
Many teachers are worried about keeping students engaged and achieving good outcomes during home-based learning, as a News Corp campaign calls on governments to issue clear guidance on what resources educators will need back in the classroom.
Virus prompts spike in suicidal kids
A program designed to support anxious students as they head back to the classroom is being rolled out, amid a wave of self harm cases in kids triggered by the COVID-19 lockdown.
What you need to know about school during pandemic
High school students dealing with learning and assessment challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic have been given several pathways to complete their learning.
All Tasmanian public school costs revealed
Do you know how much your child’s school charges for their education? SEARCH AND COMPARE ALL TASMANIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Honour for top student achievers
Tasmania’s top-achieving students have been honoured for their hard work with a ceremony at Government House. SEE THE FULL LIST OF ACHIEVERS.
Most expensive public school costs revealed
We reveal which government primary and high schools have the most expensive charges. SEE THE TOP 10s.
New beginnings as students head back to school
The only thing more exciting than starting kindergarten is doing so with your best mate by your side.
Revealed: Tasmania’s top 100 students
The state’s top-achieving students have been named. Find out their plans for the future and the subjects they studied for their success.
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