education
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‘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…
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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…
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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 at…
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New Point Cook school to open in 2017
There’s a new school on the horizon for children in Point Cook. Point Cook South Primary School has been fast-tracked to open for term one…
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No handbrake on job prospect
Mainstream education doesn’t suit all learners, especially those who prefer practical approaches over the theoretical. For the practical types, Concern Australia (CA), a group founded…
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MacKillop students prep for the fashion awards
Budding fashion designers are busily putting finishing touches to their creations in the lead-up to next month’s Australia Fashion Awards. Year 12 MacKillop College students…
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MP helps push for Williams Landing school
Williams Landing residents are calling for a school in their expanding community. They have made a submission outlining their concerns to Western Metropolitan MP Bernie…
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Maths program has more pluses than negatives
Lumen Christi Catholic Primary School pupils hope a bit of flair added to their dose of maths may lift the subject’s bad reputation. The school…
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Siblings are spelling-bee w-i-n-n-e-r-s
This brother and sister team really know their ABC. Bellbridge Primary School pupils Jochebed and Joey put their spelling skills to the test earlier this…
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Manufacturing workers thrown lifeline
La Trobe University is offering retrenched manufacturing workers a jobs lifeline. The university has tailored a 17-week free program for staff made redundant by Ford,…
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Point Cook students’ teen taxi app wins kudos
Two Point Cook Secondary College students have used their business smarts to create an award-winning app idea. Year 10 students Vivian Nguyen and Chloe Pio…
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Students on mission to eradicate education diadvantage
Sophia D’Ambra is on a mission to eradicate education disadvantage, starting with Melton Secondary College. Ms D’Ambra is a Teach for Australia (TFA) associate on…
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