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If schools are doing a bad job it’s our fault.

September 1, 2019

If schools are doing a bad job it’s our fault.

If you think schools are doing a bad job, then here’s the thing – if you are an adult – it’s all on us. We recently listened to a talk back radio segment which covered everything from the need to lift educational attainment and outcomes in Tasmania to a blame and shame session based purely…

Experience matters or does it? Schools have changed, you should too!

December 19, 2018

Experience matters or does it? Schools have changed, you should too!

Here’s your challenge as a parent – when it comes to choosing a school, think different! Whenever we talk to parents about school choice one thing stands out – their own experience of school. And that’s because ‘school’ is an experience product – you really can’t know whether a school is right for your child…

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…

Costello’s Baby Bonus Boom hits schools

June 19, 2017

Costello’s Baby Bonus Boom hits schools

Do you have a child turning 13 this year? If you do, then you’re a parent of one the oldest ‘baby bonus boomers’ born between 2004 and 2014. In 2004, then Treasurer, Peter Costello, famously called for Australians to have “one (child) for your husband, one for your wife and one for the country.” And…

Infographic: Progress on Indigenous Education

June 7, 2017

Infographic: Progress on Indigenous Education

Clear and concise article and infographic on the state of Indigenous Education in Australia. Part of a series to be published beginning 7 June 2017 that will look at a range of areas including policy, scholarships, school leadership, and literacy. The Conversation 5 minute read. Claire Shaw, Education Editor, The Conversation Jamal Ben Haddou,…

School funding explained

May 30, 2017

School funding explained

Tuesday 23 May 2016 In a complex and nuanced debate, here is a clear and simple explanation about school funding from the ABC news. If you’re interested in understanding more about school funding this may help clarify a few of your questions. Approximate 5 minute read. Click here to read more.

SSP

September 23, 2015

SSP

SSP (speech, sound, pictures) is an acronym a controversial reading and spelling program that hopes to dramatically boost students’ literacy. SSP challenges more traditional efforts to teach spelling though repetition and memorisation — it lets students master spelling without learning traditional rules or breaking words into syllables (ABC News, 2015).

STEM and STEAM

August 3, 2015

STEM and STEAM

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

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…

Scholarships vs Bursaries

July 24, 2015

Scholarships vs Bursaries

Offered mainly in non-government schools, scholarships and bursaries affect the overall tuition fee paid for a student. A Scholarship is a percentage amount determined by the School to help fund the costs of an independent education. They are awarded on a merit-base. Scholarships are often offered in academics, music, sports, boarding and as an all…

Co-curricular or extra-curricular

July 24, 2015

Co-curricular or extra-curricular

Co-curricular or extra-curricular are terms coined to describe activities or programs undertaken by students outside of the classroom; and often held after school hours. These include sports, musical instruments and band as well as clubs and societies. Co-curricular activities often complement the education program whilst extra-curricular are coordinated by school and mainly include sport. These…

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