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Funding 'tricks' still defrauding schools: SOS
A recently published article from Save Our Schools (SOS) focuses on the “accounting tricks” used in the bilateral…
"Our segregated school system" - Jane Caro
An article by Jane Caro in yesterday’s Age summarises many of the concerns that have been expressed by…
Voluntary contributions - PV media comment
An article in today’s Age examines the ‘moral dilemma’ facing Victorian public schools – they know that many…
School costs - PV media comment
Recent media stories in The Age and Herald-Sun have reported on the high costs of schooling in Victoria.…
School costs - PV media comment
Articles in today’s Age and Herald-Sun focus on the issue of under-funding of Victorian schools. The Age article…
Vic schools "stone cold last"
An article by Chip LeGrand in today’s Age lays out the cold, hard facts about school funding in…
News & views
Teacher suspensions & privacy: PV media comment
A recent article in the Herald-Sun covers the issue of teachers who have been suspended by the Victorian…
Community cookbook
Here’s a great fundraising idea we found on the Fundraising Directory website – publish a community cookbook. As…
Zones survey
Have your say on Victoria’s government school zones Have Victorian Government school zones affected your family’s schooling decisions?…
School reports - PV media comment
A recent article in the Herald-Sun covers the issue of school reports – specifically, the lack of comments…
School suspensions: PV media comment
An article in today’s Age reveals that, “About 150 students are suspended each school day in Victoria as…
Principal: "Trust and work together" - we agree!
An article in today’s Age features advice from school principal and author Ryan Martin, about how parents and…
150 years of public education in Victoria
2022 is the 150th anniversary of public education in Victoria.
Featured issues
Raising resilient learners in an AI world
US public policy 'think-tank' the Brookings Institution has published a series of Tip Sheets for parents, about how…
Student Achievement Profile for school leavers
For young people leaving high school for employment, further training or other pursuits without completing a senior secondary…
Building Trust
A practical guide for families and schools. Strong school communities are built on relationships—and relationships are built on…
Family Engagement Solutions
The importance of family engagement in schools is recognised all around the world, not least in the USA,…
Public education a force for social cohesion
This article from education expert Pasi Sahlberg and economist Trevor Cobbold tackles the issue of public education and…
Study Work Grow website
The Study Work Grow website is a useful online resource to help senior students – and their families…
150 years of public education in Victoria
2022 is the 150th anniversary of public education in Victoria.
Featured sections
Family
Engagement
Why parent-school partnerships are so important for kids, parents and schools.
Relationship Based Education
Why children need quality relationships to learn and thrive.
Parent Club Toolkit
Information, tips and templates to help you set up and manage a successful Parent Club.
Parents Victoria Membership
Why you should join us!
Parent Clubs, individuals and schools can be members.
Campaigns
Parents Victoria supports or participates in the following campaigns.
For Every Child campaign
This campaign is calling for full funding of all public schools. The campaign is led by the Australian Education Union and supported by groups representing
Know Your Country campaign
Parents Victoria is an ally of the Know Your Country campaign.
40km/h limit: RACV campaign
Parents Victoria supports the RACV’s call for all schools to have 40km/h speed limits on adjacent roads.