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The school shopping list: public or private?

February 23, 2021

The school shopping list: public or private?

School choice as told by Fran Cusworth from an article in The Monthly. It’s a weekday morning and I’m being serenaded with a Bach string sonata by two senior students, in one of Melbourne’s better private schools. In the process of choosing a school for my 12-year-old son, I have turned up – along with…

The school infrastructure arms-race

August 13, 2019

The school infrastructure arms-race

School infrastructure spending is clearly explained in this new interactive infographic showing 8,500 Australian schools ranked from highest to lowest on the income ladder, according to their average yearly income between 2013 and 2017. Circles are sized by total spend on new facilities and renovations in that period. Bigger circle=Bigger capital expenditure. Educators will often…

5 questions to answer when choosing a school

April 14, 2019

5 questions to answer when choosing a school

Choosing a school should be as easy as saying ‘they will go to the local school’ but if this isn’t you then here are a few questions to ask yourself to help in the process. Answering these questions should help you be a little clearer about why you are including a school or schools on…

Public or Private – which is the best school?

April 5, 2019

Public or Private – which is the best school?

What is the best school? Public or private – which is the best school? It’s a question parents ask all the time. So what is the answer? Ask a different question. The reality in Australia, is there are good schools in ALL sectors – Government, Independent and Catholic. It is not always the case that…

Let the children play

March 28, 2018

Let the children play

How will you be spending this weekend? For some, it will be a time of reflection and restoration. For others, it will be rest and recreation. No matter what you do, we encourage you to get out and go wild with your family – let the children play, make, create and explore. Are you a…

Education Facts and Fiction

March 28, 2018

Education Facts and Fiction

We hear from many of you that choosing a school is sometimes confusing because there are so many conflicting messages out there. So what are the education facts and fiction? Single sex is better than co-ed (not necessarily, it depends on both the school and your child). Can’t go to a Catholic school unless you’re…

Schools around the world

July 1, 2017

Schools around the world

A couple of years ago the Guardian published a lovely series of photographs to celebrate World Teacher’s Day. We thought it was worth dusting them off as a reminder that schools, no matter where they are or what type they are, tend to be the same but different. 5 minute view Photographic essay – The…

Australian Curriculum

July 24, 2015

Australian Curriculum

The Australian Curriculum Website (2014) explains the Australian Curriculum sets consistent national standards to improve learning outcomes for all young Australians. It sets out, through content descriptions and achievement standards, what students should be taught and achieve, as they progress through school. In 2014, Foundation to Year 10 Australian Curriculum is being implemented in all…

CRICOS

July 24, 2015

CRICOS

CRICOS is an acronym used for the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. As an education provider of courses to people studying in Australia on overseas visas, Schools must abide by an intricate set of guidelines and procedures to quanitify for CRICOS certification. For further information about CRICOS in each state: Commonwealth…

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

July 24, 2015

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Vocational Education and Training is training which provides accredited training in job related and technical skills. VET encompasses a range of careers and industries including trades, retail, office work, hospitality and technology. VET courses are standardised across Australia and may be offered at both government and non-government schools and can be included within the school…

School Staff

July 24, 2015

School Staff

Within a school, there are two types of staff – teaching and non-teaching staff. Teaching Staff – staff members whose profession is teaching within the classroom or on a one-on-one basis. Teaching staff also include Heads of School, Deputy Principals and Senior Teachers, who may also undertake administrative duties. Non-teaching staff – staff members who…

Waldorf (Steiner) Education

July 22, 2015

Waldorf (Steiner) Education

Waldorf (Steiner) education is an approach that sees the role of a child’s imagination in learning as the focus. It strives to integrate holistically the intellectual, practical, and artistic development of students. Developed by Rudolf Steiner in Germany in 1919, an Austrian philosopher, social reformer, architect, artist and scientist in response to a request from the…