Back to school
Union sounds alarm over ‘unqualified’ teachers in WA public schools
The State School Teachers’ Union WA revealed new data on Wednesday showing a significant number of teachers in front of classes for the beginning of the new school year were yet to finish their training.
- by Holly Thompson
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Analysis
Analysis
How to trim those hefty back-to-school costs
The new school year can be stressful for families, particularly those who are already feeling the cost-of-living pinch.
- by John Collett
Nerves, joy and a few tears as preps start their schooling journey
The preps of St Augustine’s Primary in Keilor were first through the gates on Monday morning, with a throng of excited family members there to capture the moment.
- by Adam Carey
Six sets of tricky twins to keep teachers on their toes
Six sets of twins with some tricks up their sleeves will descend on Melba College to begin year 7, among the 155,000 Victorian students starting their school year.
- by Nicole Precel
‘That’s when bullying starts’: Back-to-school costs force families to opt for cheaper uniforms and subjects
There has been an increase in welfare applications from low-income families struggling to afford school supplies.
- by Nicole Precel
Officeworks boss welcomes ‘normal’ back-to-school despite price pressures
Kids are gearing up for a new year of in-person learning and all the tools that go with it – but retailers know the price must be right.
- by Emma Koehn
Opinion
Opinion
How to do back-to-school on a budget this year
Second hand devices, hand-me-downs and retailers chasing parents’ back-to-school spend – the many ways to save as kids return to the classroom.
- by Joel Gibson
Analysis
Education
Phonics switch not in the bag for Victoria yet despite national curriculum push
The new national curriculum should be a cue to Victoria to shift its approach to literacy, but it is unclear whether the state is prepared to change.
- by Adam Carey
Schools hope for best but some left waiting for RATs as students return
There was a feeling of euphoria at the school gates of Chatham Primary on Monday morning, at least among parents, principal Chris Cotching said.
- by Adam Carey
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Education
Teachers given new booster jab deadline as retirees return to school
Teachers have been given a hard deadline of March 15 to be boosted against COVID-19, as hundreds of retirees sign up to replace teachers forced into isolation.
- by Adam Carey
Kids keen to shrug off two frustrating years and return to classroom
Returning students want to prioritise their mental health and hope for a year of uninterrupted face-to-face leaning after two years in and out of lockdown.
- by Adam Carey and Nicole Precel
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