Traffic and schools: PV media comment
The issue of traffic congestion around schools at drop-off and pickup time has come into focus recently with parents receiving parking fines, and local residents
Rule changes for school visitors
The Victorian Government has announced some important changes to COVIDSafe measures for schools that will apply from the start of Term 2. You’ll see below
Behaviour problems in schools: PV media comment
A recent article in the Age focuses on increased behavioural issues in schools as students and teachers try to get back to normal after the
Australia votes – ACSSO education survey
With the calling of the Federal Election being imminent – education needs to be front of mind for all candidates. The last two years not
Vaping in schools: take our survey
The issue of vaping in schools has been in the media recently. We’d like your views – take our quick survey. Channel Nine News A
“Schoolyard Stories” fundraiser
Our friend Mandy the Fundraising Whisperer has highlighted this interesting fundraiser in her recent newsletter. “Schoolyard Stories” gives you the opportunity to compile a book
New information sheet about Parent Clubs
The Education Department has published a new information sheet about the role, establishment and function of Parent Clubs. The information sheet covers: The role of
Get Gonski back on track
This article is a transcript of a speech given on 18 February by Trevor Cobbold of Save Our Schools, to mark the 10th anniversary of
National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence: Friday 18 March
Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative, connecting schools to find workable solutions to bullying and violence.
Know Your Country campaign video
This new campaign video from Know Your Country captures the opinions of students, teachers, parents, the Principal and First Nations Educators at a primary school
Vaccinations and masks in schools: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun reported today on a conflict between State and Federal governments on the issue of mass vaccination programs in schools. Taking aim at Victoria,
Cost of schooling survey – results
Thanks to those parents who filled in our ‘Cost of schooling’ survey late last year. The results were a ‘mixed bag’ with some positive results
Child wellbeing and COVID: survey
We are supporting a new study by the Australian Human Rights Commission designed to find out more about the unique challenges faced by children and
Our unequal education system
“When colleagues overseas ask what I think about Australia’s school system, I tell them that it does offer world-class education, but not for everyone.” That’s
ACSSO welcomes Labor commitment
The Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO) welcomes today’s announcements by the Federal Opposition leader highlighting a commitment to invest a total of $440
Back to school: the plan
The plan for Victorian students’ return to school was announced today by Education Minister James Merlino and Premier Daniel Andrews in a media release. Today’s
Back to school: parent concerns
The majority of families are anxious about their children returning to school at beginning of the 2022 school year according to nationwide survey conducted by
Your kids can create a family memoir
The Chapters of Our Lives is an online course that will guide your child through the process of interviewing family members and creating a family
