Preparing today’s learners for uncertainty
A webinar for parents ‘Uncertainty tolerance’ (UT), or how we process and respond to unknown or complex situations, is increasingly recognised as an essential workplace
Scholarships for Victorian students
There’s a range of scholarships available for eligible Victorian students from Grade 4 to Year 12. Applications are now open for 2022. Scholarships are payments
Return to school: PV media comment
(For the official ‘roadmap’ on return to the classroom, see the Victorian Coronavirus website.) Geelong Advertiser, 28 September The Geelong Advertiser published an article about uncertainty
PV2021 Conference: Recipes for Great Schools
The Parents Victoria Annual Conference will take place online this year, on Monday 11 October. Our theme this year is “Recipes for Great Schools“. Program
Staged return to schools: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun reported today on how the staged return to the classroom will work for Victorian school students. PV Executive Office Gail McHardy is quoted in the
School levies are voluntary
As reported recently in the Age, Education Department guidelines for schools have been ‘refreshed’ to give schools and families clarity and transparency about payments. Schools
Remote learning incentives: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun reported today that a Melton secondary school is using retail and movie vouchers as incentives to improve remote learning engagement. According to the article,
Vaccinations give hope: PV media comment
A recent article in the Age focuses on COVID vaccinations for school-aged children. Titled ‘Our only way out’: Families relieved about vaccinations for children, the article gives responses
Return to the classroom: PV media comment
Most parents are keen to get their children back to on-site learning at school. But there’s also concern about the spread of COVID-19, especially the
Rapid antigen testing in schools: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun published an article yesterday under the headline, “Rapid antigen Covid-19 testing can keep kids in school, experts say”. The article explores the use of
Vaccine rollout in schools: PV media comment
According to an article in today’s Herald-Sun, “Victorian kids are set to receive the Covid-19 jab at schools across the state before the end of term
How to help your kids succeed in school without piling on the pressure
“There are four key things children need to get the most out of their education, and hassling them about results or getting them into an
VCE special consideration: PV media comment
According to an article in today’s Herald-Sun, “Results relief is on the way for desperate VCE students after special consideration on their ATAR was locked in.”
Home learning again: PV media comment
An article in today’s Age focuses on the impact of Victoria’s fifth lockdown on school students and their parents. PV Executive Officer Gail McHardy is quoted in the article. Gail said families seemed to be coping with the latest shutdown. “In this wintry weather… we’ve got to give Victorians a medal. We’re all doing the best we can,” she said.
Vaccination of teachers: PV media comment
An article published in the Herald-Sun yesterday focuses on Covid-19 outbreaks in schools. According to the article, “Unions, parents and educator lobby groups are united in calling
Drug use by school students: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun published an article today about increasing use of the drug ketamine by Victorian school students. PV Executive Officer Gail McHardy is quoted in the article.
Equity in schooling: PV media comment
Research quoted in an article in today’s Herald-Sun shows that there is a strong link between the socio-economic status of a school’s community, and the NAPLAN scores
Disqualified teacher: PV media comment
The Herald-Sun published a report yesterday (22 June) about a Catholic primary school teacher who has had his registration cancelled and has been disqualified from teaching by the
