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
Tea towel fundraiser
Expressions group projects are the perfect feel-good fundraiser for your school, just like a yearbook on a tea towel…
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
School grading – PV media comment
The Age reports today on comments by leading international education expert Geoff Masters, regarding school grading. According to the article: The As Bs and Cs
Volunteering in schools – survey results
We surveyed parents at Victorian public schools about their experience of volunteering at their children’s school. In a separate survey, we asked schools for a
Education State Public Schools Forum
Continuing to Build Excellence Together: Reflections from the 2026 Education State Public Schools Forum – 29 April 2026 The annual Education State Forum brings together
Victoria’s public schools – on the slow track?
This media release gives Parents Victoria’s view on yesterday’s State Budget. Victoria’s public schools – on the slow track? Victoria’s peak body for public schools
“Our segregated school system” – Jane Caro
An article by Jane Caro in yesterday’s Age summarises many of the concerns that have been expressed by public education advocates, including Parents Victoria, for
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