The changing nature of work is impacting the mental health and wellbeing of young people, and causing high levels of exam stress among students, according to the newly released ‘Ready or Not’ report by ReachOut and EY. Read more
Victorian primary school wins Hitachi interactive flat panel
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School in Blackburn, Victoria, has won a new Hitachi 65-inch interactive flat panel, valued at $4619, following Education Matters’ recent subscription competition.
River Nile School wins Sustainability Award
The River Nile School in North Melbourne has won the Education category in this year’s Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards for its Sustainability Across VCAL Curriculum program.
Crowdfunding campaign for students living in poverty
Aiming to raise $100,000 for students living in poverty, State Schools’ Relief has launched its Every Student crowdfunding initiative that will match funds raised by Victorian government schools dollar for dollar.
New $244.6 million investment into teaching and learning
The Victorian Government has announced a new $244.6 million investment that aims to improve the quality of classroom teaching and learning through the provision of extra resources, training and incentives.
Should a ‘Learner Profile’ replace the ATAR?
Extra-curricular activities and other skills should be listed alongside a student’s academic achievements, according to a newly released paper that suggests a drastic overhaul of Australia’s education system – calling for the ATAR to be replaced with a Learner Profile.