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These real life stories will help you navigate your way through your child's experience of high school. Read what these real life mums have to say about their child's journey through high school.
'Embarrassed' Aussie girls skipping school when they've got their period
Some girls are having to steal tampons so they can go to school during that time of the month. more
We love this mum's attitude to 'doona days' for her kids
With a family history of mental illness, Jo is hyper-aware of the impact of exhaustion. So her 11-year-old daughter Brylee is allowed...more
Schoolboy wrote a book to help combat bullying & mark the memory of friends
“I had friends in the past that never made it through high school which broke my heart.” more
I didn't have Safe Schools ... but I sure needed them
Metz spent her entire schooling life being bullied and tormented for being gay. She shares her story in the hope that no more kids...more
The hunt for child geniuses has taken Mensa to the last place you'd imagine
Mensa estimates there are five million child geniuses in India, but the world may never know their potential. more
How to live in the catchment areas for Australia’s top schools for less
The competition for school catchment zones can be fierce. Here’s how you can get your kids the best education possible –...more
Teachers filmed playing ‘f**k, marry or kill’ about students
“Oh, I would f — k [student’s name],” a woman can be heard saying in the clip. more
A letter to my son's teacher: I know he's difficult...
Randa Habelrih has written a heartfelt letter to all teachers after her son, who has autism, graduated high school. more
Mums, it's time to talk about your school gate style
Yes … it’s a thing. more
Mum buys school supplies for struggling family: 'She cried tears of joy'
Naomi Killalea was inspired after witnessing a boy nearly in tears when he was told he could get a new pair of school shoes. more
Georgia Love reveals she had ‘paid friends’ in the Bachelorette mansion
One of them had a very clever way to keep track of her feelings. more
Parents furious after Clarks shoes fall apart on the first day of school
The shoes aren’t cheap at $129.95 – and many people feel ripped off. more
