Loreto College student tops state in VCE ag
The opportunity to get outside of the classroom and visit farms and nurseries helped Arna Howard achieve a top score in her VCE ag exam. See the honour roll.
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City teachers ‘welcomed with open arms’ for careers in regional Victoria
Regional Victoria continues to face ongoing teacher shortages. But for one outgoing teacher, there are boundless opportunities for those willing to make a tree change.
‘It completely changes the fabric of our community’
Being able to take their pets to boarding school makes the transition of moving away from home that little bit easier for country students.
‘From a boarding perspective, they have everything on their doorstep’
Farm kids at the top of their game are using boarding schools as an avenue to leverage their sporting dreams.
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Two decades in ag education
From boiler-maker to engineer and now agriculture teacher, John Wright is giving the next generation all the tools to succeed in Victoria’s Mallee.
New agricultural hub for rural high school
Students at Yea High School will soon have access to an agriculture-dedicated learning space, in a bid to encourage more students to pursue a career in the industry.
Victoria’s top young ag achievers
Years of hands-on learning from teachers with real farming experience helped these kids smash their VCE ag exam out of the park. See the honour roll.
‘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.
The most expensive boarding schools in Australia
Victoria has the steepest median boarding fees, but the title of most expensive school goes to another state. See how fees at 138 of the nation’s top boarding schools compare.
Students the best judge of this Ballarat school’s success
Whether students aspire to be athletes, agronomists, teachers or take on the family farm, Ballarat Clarendon College has a strategy to help them reach their goals.
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