Tag: education
Classroom shortage in Wyndham
Wyndham is the fastest-growing municipality in the state but doesn’t have educational infrastructure to meet demand, an analysis by the Grattan Institute has found.
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State funds Werribee early years hub
A new kindergarten at Werribee will help meet growing demand for early years and family services in the region.
The Ballan Road Early Years Hub...
Work begins on Point Cook South school
The first sod has been turned and a new school for Point Cook is on its way.
Point Cook South P-9 College at Boardwalk Boulevard...
Cambridge students get their art on
Cambridge Primary School pupils tapped into their inner artists in preparation for the school’s visual arts exhibition, which showcased more than 2000 works.
Pupils across...
High school students get a taste of uni life
A Victoria University program is giving year 12 students across the west their first taste of university life.
Students from 10 high schools have taken...
MacKillop students shine on the catwalk
These stylish ladies know a thing or two about creating perfect outfits.
MacKillop College students Holly Defina and Daria Messina took to the catwalk at...
Hoppers school up for national performing arts prize
A short play by Hoppers Crossing students about one girl’s struggle to complete high school is in the running for a national award.
And the...
Managing stress? There’s an app for that
Students at Thomas Carr College learnt how to manage stress and develop a deeper sense of connection as part of last week’s Mental Health...
Grooming class lets every dog have its day
Do you think your dog has what it takes to be a doggie model? Then this could be your chance.
With pet grooming on the...
School uniform costs slammed
The managing director of the company that makes and sells uniforms for Wyndham schools has hit back at claims it is overcharging.
Michael Farrugia said...
Point Cook school receives environment grant
A Point Cook West school will receive a $5000 grant to help fund an environmental project.
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School applied for the grant...
Iramoo Primary School given a $760,000 boost
A new round of state government equity funding will redress disadvantage at Wyndham Vale’s Iramoo Primary School.
Principal Moira Findlay said the $759,510 grant would...
‘Please explain’ on school status
A Liberal MP has called on the state education minister to review the reclassification of a Point Cook school.
Western Metropolitan MP Bernie Finn said...
Woodville dress-up day makes learning fun
Popular children’s book characters came to life when Woodville Primary School hosted a dress-up day.
Teachers and students from all years got in on the...
Stage set for new Thomas Carr arts centre
A state-of-the art performing arts centre and an expanded gymnasium with a show court will be ready in time for the 2017 school year...
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Dog down under competition opens
The search has begun for Australia’s oldest, sportiest, hardest working and most talented dogs.
Entries are now open for the inaugural The Dog Down Under...
