Conference 2023: How to get there
Conference Venue Pullman Melbourne on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne We are in the Delacombe Room on Level 1. See location on Google
“Unsung heroes of the election sausage”
Cartoonist and writer Fiona Katauskas has written an article in the Guardian celebrating the achievements of Parent Clubs. Fiona knows what she’s writing about –
Attack on student: PV media comment
Most readers would be aware of the violent street attack on a Glen Eira College student on Monday. The Age reports today on the aftermath
Car fumes at school pick-up: PV media comment
The Age reports today on the problem of children being exposed to car fumes at school drop-off/pickup time. According to the article, “Car parking and
Conference Program
State education is evolving and moving at a rapid rate – we invite you to contribute to the conversation. Here’s your opportunity to hear from
Book for Conference now
Bookings for our 2023 Conference on Saturday 7 October are now open. Use the form below to book your place. Payment is by EFT –
Teacher shortage: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun and Leader newspapers reported recently on the teacher shortage in Victorian schools. The article is headlined, “Parents call for transparency as teaching crisis
Applying for grants
There may be an alternative to traditional fundraisers – your Parent Club or school could apply for a grant. There are many philanthropic and government
Altona Meadows school zone: PV media comment
The Age reports today on the situation in Altona Meadows, in Melbourne’s west, where there are 3 government primary schools but no government secondary school.
Principals’ Day – 4 August
Today (4 August) is Principals’ Day – a chance to celebrate and say “thank you!” to all Victorian school principals and assistant principals. We know
Conference 2023: Your questions and suggestions
Minister to open Conference This year’s PV Conference on 7 October will be opened by the Minister for Education, Natalie Hutchins. We thank the Minister
School zones: our view
School zoning is in the media again, with an article in the Age yesterday headlined, “Students snubbing school zones amid calls to scrap outdated model“.
July ‘Parents Voice’
The July issue of our email newsletter Parents Voice is out now. We’ve announced the date of our 2023 Annual Conference (7 October) and we’re
New maths curriculum: PV media comment
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:
Teacher shortage – PV media comment
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
College uniform: PV media comment
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
Vale Heather Murray
We note with sadness that Heather Murray passed away recently. Heather was a member of the Executive of Parents Victoria (then known as the Victorian
Parliamentary inquiry into education system
The Victorian Parliament is holding an inquiry into the state education system, and they are inviting submissions from the public. It’s a simple online process
