education
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Two generations attend one school
For two families at a Hoppers Crossing school, it’s a case of history repeating itself. Daniel Smith and Matthew Undy attended Derrimut Heath Primary School…
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Kevin Hillier wants the goalposts shifted for schools
The beginning of another school year means we can get some routine back into day-to-day life, stop ignoring school speed zones and once again enjoy…
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Sameer has top marks for courage
Truganina teenager Sameer Khan is hoping to become a doctor after overcoming a serious illness to achieve outstanding VCE results. The 18-year-old, who completed year…
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The NAPLAN advantage
Schools located in Australia’s more advantaged areas tend to do better in NAPLAN testing than schools in disadvantaged suburbs and towns, according to a new…
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Awards for top educator Jennie Barrera
Jennie Barrera says she enjoys working with the community, especially young people, and seeing how education can make a difference in their lives. For more…
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Pupils have great tastes
Thomas Chirnside Primary School pupils have been on a tasty world “tour”. During the Werribee school’s annual Food Fair last month, pupils, families and staff…
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Build start for Wyndham school
Construction has started on a future P-12 school in Wyndham Vale, with a sod-turning ceremony marking the occasion last week. Wyndham Christian College, which is…
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Preet is a top writer
It’s no secret that Westbourne Grammar School pupil Preet is a great writer. The 11-year-old, who lives in Truganina, has received a national award for…
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College doco a big hit
A documentary starring a young pupil from Al-Taqwa College in Truganina has won an award at an international film festival. The five-minute doco, in which…
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Tamsyn is stepping out, big time
Hoppers Crossing’s Tamsyn Hovey is gearing up for a mammoth month. The year 11 Hoppers Crossing Secondary College student is one of 20 principal ensemble…
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Werribee school shines in VCE
A select-entry government school has topped the list of Wyndham’s best-performing schools for VCE results. Suzanne Cory High School in Werribee boasts a median VCE…
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New portable classroom for Truganina
The state government has announced $947,000 funding to provide Truganina P-9 College with a double-storey portable classroom. Tarneit MP Telmo Languiller, who made the announcement…
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