The Age reported yesterday on problems with the introduction of a new maths curriculum for Year P-10 students at Victorian schools. According to the article: Parents could be faced with extra pupil-free days and students are at risk of missing crucial lessons as teachers struggle to get across a new maths curriculum ahead of the
The Herald-Sun reports today on the serious impact of teacher shortages in Victorian schools, focusing on the situation at Shepparton College, where student reporting has been disrupted by inconsistent staffing. According to the article: Teacher shortages are so dire that educators are unable to complete student reports, leaving parents in the dark about their children’s progress.
A school uniform issue at Cheltenham Secondary College has sparked debate in the media today. The Herald-Sun reported this morning: Some Cheltenham Secondary College parents are outraged at the school’s decision to introduce a new jacket featuring the pride and Indigenous flags. The two flags are embroidered on the arms of the puffer jacket, one
The Herald-Sun published an article about school funding today, headed “Leading private schools have millions in funds while state schools wait for basic upgrades”. According to the article, “The wealthiest 20 Victorian secondary schools have more than $1 billion between them – splashing out on indoor aquatic centres, wellbeing centres and high-tech classrooms. In comparison,
The Age reported recently about the changes taking place in Victorian school uniforms. According to the article, “School uniforms in Victoria are evolving to meet student demands, with pants and shorts for girls, trans-seasonal and green uniforms becoming more common.” Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy is quoted in the article, as follows: Gail McHardy of
The Age reports today on the large voluntary contributions some government schools are requesting from parents. According to the article, “Families are being asked to make hundreds of dollars in voluntary payments to public schools, with principals warning that without the contributions they can deliver only a basic education.” “Schools are underfunded” The article quotes
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