Education
Classrooms to replace portables
EXCITING changes are on their way to a Catholic primary school in Aspendale in the form of 12 new classrooms and a performing arts centre.
PEGS’ perfect pupils on cloud 99.95
A PRESTIGIOUS school in Melbourne’s northwest has produced five perfect scores in this year’s VCE results.
Colleges proud of VCE efforts
COLLEGES across Sunbury and Macedon Ranges are hailing the efforts of year 12 students who received their ATAR scores today.
Hume schools celebrate VCE success
SCHOOLS across Hume are celebrating some amazing achievements by its VCE students, with results released this morning.
Jayla’s hair to help sick kids
CRAIGIEBURN student Jayla has had her hair cut so she can help others in need. Check out what her hair looks like now!
Teacher accused of sick hypnosis stunt
A TEACHER has been stood down at a Catholic school after allegedly attempting to hypnotise students and asking one to touch himself during a session.
School teacher tackles English Channel
MARATHON swimmer and Candlebark School teacher Cathy Snowdon, 61, has tackled the English Channel. And plans to head back soon.
School’s bid to move up to shut out noise
A SCHOOL right next to the CityLink Tulla widening project is pleading for its new buildings to be four storeys high to block out thundering traffic noise.
Hair today, gone tomorrow … for a cause
MANY young girls would hate the thought of losing their long hair but not Ava, who is happily donating her luscious locks to charity.
Track to the future for sporty mum
SHE gave up running for five years but that hasn’t stopped Anna Kasapis from becoming a world champion.
Schools plan slammed as ‘not enough’
A COMMUNITY group in Melbourne’s east has slammed the State Government over its failure to plan for new schools as the population in the area booms.
Islamic school bid rejected by VCAT
VCAT has knocked back a planned Islamic primary school at Oaklands Junction because of potential impacts on Melbourne Airport.
Storytime dogs unleash literacy fun
STUDENTS at a Sunbury school love reading tales to Stumpy, a three-legged dog who is a paw-fect storytime buddy.
Aspiring uni student helps detainees
A BROADMEADOWS student has received early admission university in recognition of his volunteer work with asylum seekers.
Cash boost for Hume schools
SEVERAL Hume schools will be able to fix up their old buildings, thanks to a funding boost from the State Government.
Kinder kids go bush
KIDS at Mentone Pre-School are being encouraged to get back to nature through a Bush Kinder program.
Cuddly mascot eases VCE stress
A FURRY visitor has helped put a “paws” on exam stress for VCE students at its namesake high school in Melbourne’s northwest.
Garden cultivates careers in plants
A NEW community garden at a school in Melbourne’s outer east isn’t just for the kids — parents will be offered the chance to do TAFE horticulture classes too.
Festival harvests student skills
DOZENS of Salesian College students who study farming will showcase their skills at this Sunday’s Rupertswood Harvest Festival.
Duo put talent on show
ST KILDA siblings Freya and Xavier Bolger have put their artistic flair on show as the youngest entrants to a popular annual postcard exhibition in Melbournes inner south.
From crumbling classrooms to stunning new school
IT’S all smiles for happy young students in their new primary school in Melbourne’s inner south.
Teens turn the corner
A NEW Macedon Ranges volunteer organisation aims to turn fortunes around for youth struggling at school and home.
New pod in play at Sunbury
SUNBURY Primary School students are enjoying the spoils of an industrial play pod area, complete with ducts and foam floats.
Designs a creative welcome display
MEADOW Heights teenager Nicoleta Bilous was among students who created a special installation for a national competition.
Silent story packs punch
YOU don’t always needs words to tell a story, as this gorup of Pearcedale Primary School students have shown.
Clarkefield Primary School closed
CLARKEFIELD Primary School has closed and will not accept enrolments for next year.
For them, it’s easy being green
THEY might only be primary school students, but there are plenty of lessons that can be learned from them about sustainability.
Students bounce into positivity
STUDENTS in Melbourne’s outer east students are leading the charge with mental health and determined to promote happiness to the wider community.
Heath puts in a marathon effort
BEFORE he started at the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre, Heath Duffield couldn’t walk or talk. Now he’s looking to walk 3km in the Melbourne Marathon.
