Low parent satisfaction: PV media comment
The Age reported yesterday on the recent decline in parent satisfaction with public schools in Victoria. The article begins: “Parent satisfaction rates for Victorian public
New phonics test: PV media comment
The Age reports today on a new statewide phonics test for Year 1 students, which is much faster to complete than the previously-used test. According
School size: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun published an article today about large schools and how they rate academically. The article begins: NAPLAN results for Australia’s largest schools show that
School Funding Agreements: PV Media Release
School Funding Agreements: A welcome step, but the big questions remain. PV has cautiously welcomed the School Funding Agreements
Student voice: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun published an article today with some of the key recommendations from the Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) 2024 Congress Report. Under the headline
School canteens: PV media comment
An article in today’s Herald-Sun looks at the issue of prices in Victoria’s school canteens. According to the article: Victorian parents are forking out for
Tea Towel Fundraiser
Expressions group projects are the perfect feel-good fundraiser for your school, just like a yearbook on a tea towel…
Attempted child abductions: PV media comment
Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy is quoted in a recent news.com.au article about a spate of attempted child abductions on Melbourne streets late last year.
Vic & SA funding agreements announced
School funding agreements between the Federal Government and the governments of Victoria and South Australia were announced late last week. A joint media release from
ACSSO welcomes Greens proposal on school costs
The Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO) has welcomed the Greens’ proposal to end public school fees and a provide a back-to-school allowance. Parents
School toilet upgrades: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun has published an article about the cost of school toilet upgrades across the state. The article begins: “More than $3.3 million has been
Conference report
Our online Conference on 27 November opened with a welcome from Education Minister Ben Carroll. While the Minister could not be there in person, we
Finding Calm in the Chaos
Understanding and Managing Stress for You and Your Child Dr Jodi Richardson Parenting is a constant juggle of responsibilities and emotions that can often feel
School Saving Bonus – PV media comment
The Age published an article today about problems with the roll-out of the School Saving Bonus. The article begins: “Parents struggling to claim the state
Annual Report
The Parents Victoria 2024 Annual Report is now available. The report reviews the major issues PV has worked on this year, including school safety, family
Labor ‘report card’ – PV media comment
The Herald-Sun published an article today marking Labor’s 10 years in government in Victoria, focusing on its record in education. The article begins: Shortly after
School funding agreement passes Parliament
The Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill was passed by Federal Parliament last night. Education Minister Jason Clare’s media release points out that
AI-assisted report writing: PV media comment
Should teachers be banned from using Artificial Intelligence to write student reports? This question was addressed by ABC Radio Melbourne’s Justin Smith yesterday on the
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