Education
They’re not old enough to drink it yet, but these students are producing their own pinot noir
It’s been five years since Upper Yarra principal Scott Tully had a “crazy idea” to plant a vineyard on school grounds. This week, the school will launch its first drop.
- by Robyn Grace
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WA students are not watching lectures any more. This uni did something about it
Murdoch University teachers noticed the decline in students attending or watching lectures online and made a change.
- by Holly Thompson
School under fire over $600 family bill to watch children graduate
A selective public school in Melbourne’s south-east has been accused of not considering cost-of-living pressures after charging $160 for students and their families to attend a year 12 valedictory dinner.
- by Robyn Grace
WA teachers warn parents not to tell their kids they hate maths
How can parents do their best to encourage children to enjoy maths, especially if the subject was never one they loved?
- by Holly Thompson
Thousands of Australians want a place at a top US university. Here’s how Rizina got hers
Australian students vying for entry to elite US and UK universities are beginning their college preparations from as young as 12.
- by Daniella White
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Education
‘A lot of angst’: Sydney principals spooked as school funds vanish
The removal of funds from schools’ bank accounts comes after a funding freeze and coincides with a $10,000 pay rise for teachers.
- by Christopher Harris
As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, May 22
Only got a little time between commitments? We’ve collected the day’s headlines here for you to catch up in a flash.
- by Holly Thompson
Opinion
Social media
I don’t let my Perth students have phones at school. It’s time others followed
While our premier has joined other states’ calls for an enforced age limit on social media – a welcomed announcement – there is no doubt society has left it quite late.
- by Belinda Provis
This private school has banned water bottles from classrooms. Here are the results
Ballarat Clarendon College is trialling the removal of water bottles from some classrooms, and says it has improved results so far.
- by Stephen Brook
‘Girls are struggling the most’: What’s really going on in our schools
Australian teenagers are more likely to feel unsafe and bullied at school than their international peers, while schoolgirls are highly anxious without their digital devices.
- by Robyn Grace and Lucy Carroll
Abilities not exams: Victorian students testing a new measure that could replace ATAR
Critical thinking, collaboration and communication are being measured to provide a rounded view of a student’s skills, rather than just their university entrance rank.
- by Robyn Grace