Petition – fully fund our schools!
A group of parents has started an online petition, calling on Premier Ben Carroll to fully fund Victorian public schools. The petition, from the Education
Eco-friendly fundraisers
If you’re thinking about making your fundraising more environmentally-friendly – it can be done! There are some great suggestions on the Fundraising Directory website. Here
The schools we want – parent webinars
What would make a positive difference to your school community? Parents and carers have a lot to say about their children’s education — but don’t
Industrial action cancelled
There will be no teachers’ strike this Wednesday (19 August), as public school teachers have accepted the government’s pay offer. The Herald-Sun reports that: The
Survey results – industrial action in schools
Parents Victoria recently ran a parent survey about the recent industrial action in Victorian schools. Overall, responses to the survey reflected a diverse and sometimes
Teacher industrial action: our view
A statewide 24-hour teacher strike is taking place on Thursday 23 July following ongoing negotiations between the Australian Education Union and the Department of Education.
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 Institute of Teaching, and whether in some
Community cookbook
Here’s a great fundraising idea we found on the Fundraising Directory website – publish a community cookbook. As Mandy (the ‘Fundraising Whisperer’) points out, modern
Zones survey
Have your say on Victoria’s government school zones Have Victorian Government school zones affected your family’s schooling decisions? Whether you’ve experienced challenges, benefited from current
School reports – PV media comment
A recent article in the Herald-Sun covers the issue of school reports – specifically, the lack of comments in recently-issued reports. According to the article:
School suspensions: PV media comment
An article in today’s Age reveals that, “About 150 students are suspended each school day in Victoria as experts urge principals to be brave enough
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 teachers can work together to give children
Autism, ADHD checks for students: PV comment
An article in the Age today reports on a Coalition election pledge to check all school starters for autism and ADHD. According to the article:
Teacher regulation: PV media comment
The Age has published an article with comments by Victorian Institute of Teaching head Martin Fletcher, suggesting that more information about registered teachers could be
Funding ‘tricks’ still defrauding schools: SOS
A recently published article from Save Our Schools (SOS) focuses on the “accounting tricks” used in the bilateral funding agreements between the Commonwealth and state
School absences: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun published an article today about a rise in student absences from school in Victoria. According to the article: Victorian students are missing more
Inequity in disability funding
The Herald-Sun has reported recently on inequities in the Federal funding of disability assistance in schools. The report was triggered by an undertaking by the
Garage Sale Trail
Here’s an idea for a school fundraiser – join the Garage Sale Trail in November. Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt. Each
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