13 March 2020
Impressive New Sporting And Arts Facilities For Upwey High
March 13, 2020
Students and the wider community can now enjoy new first-rate performing arts and sports facilities at Upwey High School, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino today visited the school to officially open its new multipurpose building, which includes a competition-grade gymnasium featuring four basketball courts, impressive new performing arts spaces […]
Supporting The Kindergarten Building Boom In Victoria
March 12, 2020
The Andrews Labor Government is helping build and expand kindergarten facilities across the state as it gets on with rolling out Three-Year-Old Kindergarten. Minister for Education James Merlino today visited Lucknow Primary School to announce a new kindergarten would be built at the school, helping families ditch the dreaded double drop-off. The Labor Government will […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education
New Kinder Hub Opens In Morwell
March 12, 2020
Morwell families will have access to more kindergarten places thanks to a new one-stop-shop bringing together kinder, school and family services at a single location. Minister for Education James Merlino today opened the $6.5 million integrated children’s centre which is co-located at Morwell Central Primary School. The new facility delivers early childhood services such as […]
Improving Oversight And Safety In Boarding Schools
March 5, 2020
The Andrews Labor Government has introduced new laws to ensure boarding schools are registered, regulated and safer for students. The Education and Training Reform Amendment (Regulation of Student Accommodation) Bill 2020, introduced into Victorian Parliament this week, will expand the regulatory powers of the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) to include school boarding premises. […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education
New Certificates For Year 9 Learning Growth And Achievement
March 5, 2020
In an Australian first, the learning growth of Year 9 students in Victoria and their success in NAPLAN testing will be properly recognised, with the introduction of Year 9 Certificates of Achievement. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced that certificates will be awarded to Year 9 students who excel in NAPLAN or significantly improve […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education
Community To Have Their Say On Clifton Creek Primary
March 4, 2020
The Andrews Labor Government is engaging with students, families and the local community on the re-build of Clifton Creek Primary School following the devastating bushfires that destroyed the school. Minister for Education James Merlino today opened community consultation to gain insights that will help inform the design process of the school’s long-term rebuild. Work is […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education
Making Winchelsea School Zones Clearer And Fairer
March 3, 2020
The Andrews Labor Government has listened to community feedback from Winchelsea families and is taking action to make the area’s school zones clearer and fairer. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced the school zones will be changed to include the township of Winchelsea in Grovedale College’s school zone, ensuring families can access a great […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education
Grants Now Open For Education Week Activities
March 3, 2020
Not-for-profits across Victoria are invited to apply for grants to host science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) themed activities as part of the 76th annual Education Week. The theme this year is ‘Celebrating STEM’ and all government schools are encouraged to join Education Week celebrations, opening their doors to showcase how they are using STEM […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education
A New Early Learning Centre For Wycheproof Families
March 2, 2020
Wycheproof families will have access to a brand new integrated early learning centre, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced the Labor Government will provide $700,000 towards the new Wycheproof Early Learning Centre and will partner with Buloke Shire Council, who will provide any additional funding requirements for this […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education
Students To Get Mental Health Support After Bushfires
March 2, 2020
The Andrews Labor Government is making sure students in areas worst hit by the summer’s bushfire have the mental health support they need. Minister for Education James Merlino announced the Mental Health Practitioners in Schools initiative will be rolled out to ten schools across East Gippsland – to ensure students impacted by this summer’s bushfires […]
