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Gonski Review

The Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools was established by the Federal Government in July 2017 to examine evidence and make recommendations on

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Joan Kirner Award

The Joan Kirner Parent Participation Award is an annual award given by Parents Victoria to a Victorian parent or Parent Club who has demonstrated, encouraged,

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Transition to secondary school

The move from primary to secondary school is an exciting and sometimes difficult stage in your child’s education. Resources are available to help parents guide their children through this time of change. Education Department website

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Gonski Review

The Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools was established by the Federal Government in July 2017 to examine evidence and make recommendations on how school funding should be used to improve school performance

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Home Visits: US program now in Canada

Canadian family engagement expert Dr Debbie Pushor (University of Saskatchewan) is trialling a program of Parent Teacher Home Visits in Canada, modelled on a successful program that has been running in the USA since 1998. Home visits

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Joan Kirner Award

The Joan Kirner Parent Participation Award is an annual award given by Parents Victoria to a Victorian parent or Parent Club who has demonstrated, encouraged, or facilitated parent or family engagement in their school. The

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Alumni programs in schools

What is an alumni program? “Alumni” simply means former students of your school. Alumni programs, where schools keep up a connection with alumni and invite them back to the school to connect with current students,

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