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We all want to make the best decisions for our children when it comes to their education. But with so many options, where do we start? The “Educate” Section of Your Kids Ed arms parents with valuable information to help them make this all-important choice. Articles from experts address how to choose a school for your child, and links to school search sites help you to find schools meeting your criteria. There is information on government, independent, and catholic school sectors, as well as alternative forms of education, and specialised programs. We have included information on financing school costs, and we also keep you informed on school term dates, open days, and other events.
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Push to Step Up Science in SA Schools
July 2010 South Australia’s biggest ever push to improve the science knowledge of our primary school children has passed a major test with more than 5000 primary school teachers completing extra specialist science training courses.
National Trade Cadetships to Prepare Students for Work
July 2010 From 2012 students from years 9 to 12 will be offered a new National Trade Cadetship as an option under the National Curriculum. This Cadetship will be delivered through their local Trades Training Centre and through other eligible venues.
Education Tax Refund to Apply to School Uniforms
July 2010 The Prime Minister has announced a policy extending the Education Tax Refund to school uniforms. The Education Tax Refund helps families with education costs and currently covers books, stationary, and computer/software items.
NSW Education Week 2010
02/08/2010 00:00
06/08/2010 00:00
Education Week each year is celebrated with themed days and many regional, community and local events. For Education Week 2010 the department is focusing on NSW Public Schools - leading the way, and is showcasing its Year of Learning for Sustainability. ...read more »
New Literacy and Numeracy Strategy for Territory Schools
July 2010 A new literacy and numeracy strategy was released today to help boost education outcomes for Territory students. Department of Education and Training Chief Executive, Gary Barnes, said Prioritising Literacy and Numeracy: A strategy to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes 2010-2012 was developed in consultation with DET’s new Literacy and Numeracy Taskforce.
Principals Want NAPLAN reform
June 2010 The Australian Primary Principals Association’s (APPA) paper titled, Overarching Principles Governing the Reporting and Use of NAPLAN, was raised at the Ministers’ meeting yesterday.
Dealing With School Reports
by Dr. Kristy Goodwin Recent media attention on NAPLAN tests have put the focus back on reports and grading children in primary school and raised the debate about their appropriateness. Are reports essential? What information do they provide parents? How can parents act on this information? ...read more »
Record Number of Disadvantaged Students Head to Uni
June 2010 Almost half of government school graduates who have headed to university this year are from disadvantaged backgrounds. Education Minister Bronwyn Pike said the annual student destination survey, On Track, shows more school leavers from low socio-economic backgrounds than ever before are attending university. ...read more »
National Curriculum an Opportunity Lost: Forum
June 2010 Inadequate consultation, a narrow reform agenda and a too-rapid rollout are three of the key points to come out of the public policy forum at Deakin University which debated Australia’s ‘Education Revolution’.
QLD Government Releases Year 12 Results Data
June 2010 The most comprehensive report on the achievements of Queensland’s 2009 Year 12 students has been published on the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) website. Education and Training Minister Geoff Wilson said this year’s report was the most detailed ever, giving a further breakdown of OPs (Overall Positions) and vocational education and training (VET) qualifications.
iPads for Victorian Schools in Australian-First Trial
May 2010 Students at eight Victorian Government schools including those battling illness at the Royal Children’s Hospital won’t have to wait long to get their hands on Apple’s latest gadget – the iPad – thanks to a groundbreaking trial. Visiting the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School in Southbank today, Premier John Brumby announced an Australian-first trial of iPads in Victorian schools.
Boost to Quality of Outside School Care
May 2010 The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis, announced that the Australian Government will develop the country’s first Learning Framework for Outside School Hours Care programs. ...read more »
ASG Inspirational Teaching Awards 2010 - Nominations Close July 30
30/07/2010 00:00
These awards and grants are presented to nominated teachers, principals and directors who connect with their students and inspire them individually to achieve to the best of their abilities. ...read more »
WA Teacher Awards 2010 - Nominations Close 30 July
30/07/2010 00:00
Community members are urged to chalk one up for top public school teachers this year by nominating them for a prestigious WA Education Award. ...read more »
NSW School Certificate Being Reviewed
May 2010 The Minister for Education and Training, Verity Firth, said the NSW Board of Studies would review the Year 10 School Certificate as part of changes to the NSW school leaving age.
New Portal Gives Students Better Access to Schools
May 2010 A new education portal that gives students the ability to listen to past lessons as podcasts, videolink with other students for language practice and check on their homework requirements will be rolled-out to every ACT public school. ...read more »
Draft Senior Secondary Curriculum Released
May 2010 The Minister for Education joined with other ministers and officials to launch the draft content for the senior secondary Australian Curriculum. The draft content for the senior secondary subjects of English, mathematics, science and history will be available for public consultation until 30 July 2010. ...read more »
Victoria Flicks the Switch on Ultranet
May 2010 Education Minister Bronwyn Pike has flicked the switch on the Ultranet – a $60.5 million online portal that will revolutionise the way Victorian students, teachers and parents engage with education. ...read more »
More Apprenticeships for Young Australians
May 2010 The second stage of the Apprentice Kickstart campaign has begun, with almost $80 million in the Budget to employ 22,500 more teenage apprentices across the nation. ...read more »
NAPLAN Tests To Go Ahead
May 2010 The Australian Education Union has resolved to lift the moratorium on the administration of the NAPLAN tests. The decision followed an offer by the Education Minister Julia Gillard to form a working party of educational experts, including representatives of the AEU, to provide advice on the use of student performance data and other indicators of school effectiveness. ...read more »
Principals Surveyed on Impact of NAPLAN
April 2010 The Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA), has released the results of a survey into the impact of the publication of the My School NAPLAN data on schools. Some 659 individuals, representing approximately 43% of Australian government secondary schools, completed the online survey. ...read more »
A Smart Territory: Funding Boost to Education
April 2010 The Chief Minister Paul Henderson and Minister for Education Chris Burns have announced that more teachers and record funding would be a key part of budget 2010, with $886 million to boost education across the Territory. ...read more »
Gaps Remain in Students' Computer Skills
April 2010 The latest findings of the National Assessment Program- ICT Literacy, conducted for the Australian government by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) reveal mixed results in Australian students’ proficiency with computers. ...read more »
Primary School Students Flock to Uni
April 2010 The University of Sydney's Compass project aims to encourage primary and secondary school children to participate in higher education. The program, which was launched last year,is a partnership between the University of Sydney, the NSW Department of Education and Training and selected secondary and primary schools in Sydney.
School Ethics Course Trial Begins
April 2010 The Minister for Education and Training, Verity Firth, said the trial of the NSW Government’s new student ethics course begins in 10 public primary schools today. “The ethics course is an alternative for parents who don’t choose to send their children toreligious scripture classes. ...read more »