Education
‘Ultimate distraction’: Why this top Sydney school has resisted screens in class
While many students are asked to bring their own devices into schools across the state, some are resisting the trend to have iPads or laptops in lessons.
- by Lucy Carroll
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Opinion
High school
Expelling problem students sounds impressive. But all it does is pass the buck
In kicking the can of responsibility for the Yarra Valley Grammar students who ranked their female classmates to another school, parents are missing the point.
- by Adam Voigt
Who’s bankrolling Sydney’s private school fees? The bank of nan and pop
More parents are missing school payments as they struggle with massive mortgage payments. Cashed-up baby boomers are here to help.
- by Christopher Harris
‘Publish the marks’: Parents bristle at secret selective school entry scores
Parents like Rav Singh are annoyed that his son Veyaan, who sat the test on Thursday, doesn’t know where he stands.
- by Christopher Harris
The school, transport and health projects in your area being delayed
Search to find the more than 100 big builds, programs and services being pushed back in your area to help the Victorian government’s bottom line.
- by Kieran Rooney
Opinion
Private schools
What are the consequences of being a ‘wifey’ or ‘unrapable’? I hope those girls never find out
When my own high school rating list came out, that ranking stayed with me forever. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
- by Katy Hall
More than 40 staff at northern beaches school targeted with malware by colleague
Police say school staff had personal information including credit card details allegedly stolen by Aaron Pennesi. Police also allegedly found child abuse material.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Students are suffering with ATAR and NAPLAN, educators say. Here’s how they want to shake up the system
Blunt, system-wide rankings are doing more harm than good and should be overhauled to more accurately reflect individual learning outcomes for students, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
- by Robyn Grace
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Education
Revealed: Sydney’s most overcrowded primary and high schools
While one public school has hit 2200 students, others are sitting underused with room for hundreds more pupils. Search the full list to see how crowded your school is.
- by Lucy Carroll and Nigel Gladstone
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Private schools
Private school boys expelled over list ranking female classmates on appearance
The principal of Yarra Valley Grammar said the school was characterised by respectful relationships “most of the time”.
- by Robyn Grace and Madeleine Heffernan
What is the School Saving Bonus and who will benefit?
The Victorian government has announced new cost-of-living support measures for families with school children.
- by Robyn Grace