The Age has published an article about the predicted surge in demand for fuel as children return to school on Monday. The article begins, “The return to class of more than a million Victorian schoolchildren from Monday will send demand for petrol and diesel soaring by up to 20 per cent, fuel retailers say, as
The Herald-Sun has published on article about the increase in violent incidents in Victorian schools over the last 3 years. According to the article, “Assaults in Victorian schoolyards have tripled in three years and secret documents have revealed shocking rates of violence… About 17 students are physically or sexually assaulted or threatened by their classmates
ABC News reported recently on the extension of Victoria’s device ban in schools. Students were banned from bringing smartphones to public schools in 2020, and the ban is now being widened. The article begins: The Victorian government is extending the device ban in Victorian classrooms to include smartwatches and headphones. The device ban will also
Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy is quoted in an article in today’s Age about the industrial action by teachers, planned for tomorrow (24 March). Gail was also interviewed by Raf Epstein on 774 ABC Melbourne and quoted by ABC News (see below). The Age article begins: A last-minute plea for teachers not to walk out
An article in today’s Age examines the ‘moral dilemma’ facing Victorian public schools – they know that many parents cannot afford to pay voluntary parent payments, but because of under-funding, the school relies on the parent payments for basics such as stationery, maintenance staff and first aid supplies. The article quotes Katrina Walker, School council
Today’s Age reports on recently announced changes to Victorian school reports. The article begins: Victorian government schools are set to revamp student reports by cutting out jargon and useless information in an attempt to reduce the paperwork burden on teachers and principals. The Department of Education hopes simpler and easier versions of a range of