Supporting excellence in every classroom
The following article is provided by the Department of Education to keep parents informed about new initiatives in Victorian schools. We all want to ensure Victorian children and young people get the best possible education. This means prioritising excellence in teaching and learning and ensuring the knowledge, skills and capabilities that students develop at school […]
Parent-teacher interviews
We noticed this article in today’s Age about parent-teacher interviews. Writer Jenna Guillaume has gathered advice from education leaders and a psychologist on how to prepare and get the most from your parent-teacher interview. Worth a read, especially if your child has just started school and you’re not sure what to expect! Read the Age […]
Wearable devices in schools: PV media comment
You may remember that students were banned from having mobile phones in Victorian government schools in 2020. The Herald-Sun reported recently that “Teachers and education experts are calling for wearable devices to be included in the Victorian phone ban, as schools take drastic measures to stamp out poor concentration and anti-social behaviour. Schools are confiscating […]
New expulsion powers for principals – PV media comment
Today’s Herald-Sun reports on new powers that will soon be available to school principals to suspend or expel students for misconduct outside of school. According to the article: …school leaders will soon have the authority to discipline pupils whose actions – both in person and online – outside school grounds risk the welfare of their peers and […]
Parents welcome cost-of-living initiatives
Media Release – 20 May 2025 Parents welcome cost-of-living initiatives Parents Victoria, which represents parents in Victorian government schools, has welcomed State Budget announcements of cost-of-living supports that will help parents. Specifically, we welcome: The increase in the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) payment to eligible students, to $400 each for primary and secondary. […]
Under-16s social media ban: the verification problem
An Australia-wide ban on under-16-year-olds using social media was legislated in November 2024 and is due to take effect in December this year. But how will the social media platform tell if a user is under 16? This article in the Conversation details the problems with age verification that are emerging ahead of the ban’s implementation. […]
