Schools
The WA year group falling behind in NAPLAN testing
Almost half of students in the year group are not meeting proficiency standards in grammar and punctuation, but for those just a few years older, the NAPLAN results tell a different story.
- Holly Thompson
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Queensland gets gold star for NAPLAN participation amid cyclone chaos
Queensland recorded its highest NAPLAN participation in years, however it fell behind on several other metrics.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
Victorian kids the bright sparks as NAPLAN fails to shine
National results in the benchmark test this year remain static, but Victorian students have shown marked improvement.
- Noel Towell
Queensland state school teachers set to strike for 24 hours
Thousands of teachers, unhappy with the state government’s pay offer, will walk off the job next Wednesday.
- Felicity Caldwell
King’s School launches investigation into headmaster
The school said it was reviewing an incident at a faith lecture attended by about 100 students and staff in the last week of term 2.
- Lucy Carroll
Teacher pay dispute escalates as strike deadline approaches
While the Crisafulli government insists it remains at the negotiating table, the teachers’ union says industrial action is “all but a certainty”.
- Rosanna Ryan
Michael lost an arm in year 12, but he was determined to do his HSC
Learn from your mistakes, get teacher feedback, take regular breaks: HSC high achievers give tips and advice to succeed in your exams.
‘Don’t stress if you don’t know’: A rock star’s guide to the HSC
Kirk Pengilly knew he wanted to be a musician from an early age. He went on to become a member of one of Australia’s most successful rock bands.
- Emily Kowal
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- Racism
High schoolers allegedly hurl antisemitic abuse at Jewish children at Melbourne Museum
Grade 5 students from a Jewish school were allegedly called “dirty Jews” by a group of high schoolers.
- Noel Towell and Bridie Smith
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