“Resources delayed are resources denied”: AEU
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare announced today that the Federal and Northern Territory Governments have signed a bilateral agreement, to increase funding for all schools
School uniform review: PV media comment
Parents Victoria has been advocating on behalf of parents for some time about the high cost of school uniforms. We have suggested greater flexibility and
$160 per head graduation: PV media comment
The Age has reported on a a controversy about the cost of a graduation ceremony at a public high school. The article begins: “A public
Senior school pathways – parent webinar
Senior secondary education in Victoria has changed. There are more options than ever for your child in Years 10 to 12. If your child is
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
PV welcomes School Saving Bonus
Parents Victoria issued a media release yesterday, welcoming the State Budget announcement of a $400 School Saving Bonus for all parents at public schools. Our
PV at For Every Child media event
The For Every Child campaign staged a media event at the State Library on Monday 6 April. They covered the lawns with 1560 miniature schools
Public schools short-changed on disability funding
This article in the Guardian exposes yet another unfair anomaly that sees wealthy private schools receive government disability assistance at far higher rates than public
Student drop-out rate: PV media comment
“Victorian government schools have recorded their highest dropout rate in a decade, reflecting a ‘concerning trend’,” according to a report in today’s Herald-Sun. The article
Overfunding of wealthy private schools
Three of Australia’s wealthiest private schools got double the federal funding they were entitled to last year, according to an article in the Guardian. The
Parent levies – PV media comment
An article in today’s Age reveals the extra pressure on public school budgets caused by a drop in parent contributions. That pressure has only got
Public schools lose $2billion – ‘accounting tricks’
Save Our Schools has reported (again) on the way public schools lose out because of accounting tricks in the allocation of school funding. According to
School absence – PV media comment
The Herald-Sun has raised concerns about the level of absenteeism in Victorian schools. According to an article in Saturday’s edition, The average Victorian secondary student
Government funding increases continue to favour private schools
This article by economist Trevor Cobbold from Save Our Schools shows the ongoing unfairness in our school funding system. According to the article: New figures
Principals demand full funding for their schools
This article from the Educator reports on a call from Victorian school principals for full SRS funding for their schools. According to the article: More
Parent Forum
If you’ve ever faced a tricky situation with your children’s schooling, or really needed answers to a difficult question – you’re not alone! Other parents
No hat, no play – PV media comment
A Geelong secondary college is introducing a “no hat, no play” rule – common in primary schools but not usually in place at secondary level.
School uniform – PV media comment
School uniform is a significant part of the ‘back to school’ costs that parents bear at the start of each school year. The current cost-of-living
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