It is commonplace to hear teachers and parents encouraging their students/children to read. Reading is always a part of homework, silent reading programs part of the daily timetable and encouraged ... Read More >
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How to choose VCE subjects
As students approach the final years of their secondary schooling many find themselves in a position where they need to choose the subjects they will undertake in order to complete their VCE. This can ... Read More >
NAPLAN Results 2018
Students sat their NAPLAN exams in May 2018 and results will be released from mid-August to mid-September depending on which state they live in. The hold up in the release of results coming about due ... Read More >
How to prepare for any exam in 5 easy steps
Exams are being used more often in our schools and also to select candidates for careers such as teaching and the police force. This in turn means there is more competition and you need to know the ... Read More >
HSC NAPLAN Requirements
From the year 2020, New South Wales will introduce a minimum standard requirement in literacy and numeracy during year 9 to be eligible to receive an aggregate in HSC. Year 9 students must achieve a ... Read More >
Literacy and Numeracy testing for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE)
In the light of recent studies and reports, Australia’s world ranking in education has been in steady decline. In the latest OECD table, Australia ranks 14th behind other countries such as Poland ... Read More >
How to prepare for an admissions interview
In addition to written applications and academic assessment, Select Entry schools and schools that offer scholarship or Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) programs will often request an ... Read More >
How to study in Australia – International Student Requirements
As society becomes increasingly globalised the international education market grows stronger each year. With its focus on multiculturalism and international relations, Australia is making a name for ... Read More >
NAPLAN Testing – The Future is Online
NAPLAN (National Assessment Program- Literacy and Numeracy) is a testing period undertaken by students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. NAPLAN tests the skills essential for progressing through schooling and ... Read More >
Smart students don’t have it easy
“You have it easy”, “Your child is always the best”, “You’ll never know what it is like to struggle”. These are the comments that the parents of bright students often hear. I would certainly not ... Read More >
