Australian ‘invasion’ school history lessons slammed
Australia’s Education Minister has criticised the way students are being taught history ahead of new curriculum changes.
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School sowing seeds of ag career
A school on the Victorian-NSW border has worked with farming families to develop a new agriculture learning space.
‘Huge problem’: New plan to get more Aussie maths teachers
One in four maths teachers can’t teach the tricky subject and now the government wants IT and science professionals to retrain.
‘Stop sending d**k pics’: Nudes could put schoolboys in jail
Education Minister Alan Tudge has warned teen boys not to send “d**k pics” to young girls, as they could open themselves up to prosecution.
‘Scared’: Principals attacked by violent students, parents
School principals are being forced to call in security as many are bashed and threatened by violent students and parents.
Hostility and sarcasm: When bad teachers strike
New research has revealed when teachers show “negative characteristics’’ like hostility and sarcasm towards their students.
New changes coming to sex education in schools
After Chanel Contos helped expose rape culture in Australian schools, new sex education changes are coming for all students.
Candice Warner’s childhood struggle
Candice Warner has revealed what she struggled with at school and why she’s making it a priority for her kids.
Parents flock to independent schools in country Victoria
Independent schools across regional Victoria have experienced extraordinary enrolment demand this year.
What to ask at school open days
From wellbeing support and curriculum choice to what’s on the menu in the dining hall, here’s what to ask at school open days.
Geelong grads undeterred by COVID
After an academic year like no other, these young leaders are on track to reach their career goals.
Teen finds rich rewards in peer-support reading program
Ballarat Grammar student Ruby Riordan praises The Smith Family’s student2student literacy program, in which children help other children.
How to choose a school that’s the right fit
Before driving hundreds of kilometres to check out city schools, learn how to make the most of campus visits from these rural families, who recently made the choice about boarding education.
A year without school camps hurts Cooriemungle business
The owners of Camp Cooriemungle have been hit hard by the lockdowns in Victoria, but the financial side of the business isn’t all they’re concerned about.
Bush house offer for teachers willing to move
Teachers could be offered government help to buy a house or find their partner a job if they move to rural NSW, under incentive review measures being looked at to address staff shortages.
Massive change at Marcus Oldham
The longstanding principal of one of Australia’s leading agricultural colleges has announced a huge change.
Rural Victoria’s top VCE schools revealed
A consistent high achiever and some tiny schools in farming towns are among regional and rural Victoria’s top performing schools in VCE 2020. See every school’s results here.
More Aussie students self-harm
Burnt-out teachers are demanding more counsellors and psychiatrists as COVID’s tragic toll on students is revealed.
Taige Weir on the right track for racing future
22-year-old Taige Weir is in her final year at Marcus Oldham and has grand plans for her future. Here’s how she plans to make her own way in the horse racing industry.
How a rural school has grown from two students to almost 100
When Chris Burgess started working as principal at Taradale Primary School there were just two students. Now, there are almost 100. This is how the change happened.
Surge in ag college enrolments
Students are flocking to agriculture colleges for tertiary qualifications, after a year in which many farming sectors proved their economic strength and resilience. Find out what is behind the trend.
Same atmosphere, new pastimes: What’s changed for PLC boarders
This Tallarook teen has been looking forward to moving back to the boarding house all summer, but some COVID-induced changes will still be in place when she arrives for term 1.
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.
Maffra’s Sam Berry powers up for Draft Combine
Maffra teen Sam Berry is one of three Gippsland players in the 22 country Victoria boys picked for the state’s AFL Draft Combine. See the full list of 22 who are vying to make an AFL list.
School camps explainer for regional Victorian families
Dig out those waterproofs and old running shoes, regional and rural kids can go on school camps in Term 4. Here’s everything we know so far about the return to on-campus education in country Victoria.
‘Huge relief’: Queensland grants exemption to NSW boarding students
In a quiet online announcement, the Queensland chief health officer has granted travel exemptions to boarding students after a #nobordersforboarders campaign drew national attention.
Public school students to stay home for two days
The Victorian Government has ordered two pupil-free days for public schools to help teachers prepare for distance learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s when they’re set to take place.
Regional Victoria’s top NAPLAN schools revealed
One Ballarat school puts in another amazing NAPLAN performance, as revealed in an analysis of results from all schools. See how every regional school performed in 2019.
Laptop ban boosts Year 9 writing
This isolated country school in southwest Victoria made their Year 9 students pack away their laptops during English, and the improvements in writing were phenomenal.
Every school’s 2019 NAPLAN results revealed
A top girls’ school has dominated the latest NAPLAN, taking out the best results in both Victoria’s primary and secondary categories. SEE HOW EVERY SCHOOL PERFORMED.
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