education
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Gaming bill debated
Overnewton Anglican Community College students helped raise awareness about gambling features in video games aimed at children, as part of the YMCA Youth Parliament recently.…
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College asbestos blow
Sunshine College’s redevelopment plans have been dealt a major blow. A $5.5 million blow-out in asbestos removal from the school means previous plans may need…
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The physics of success
George Hanna loves physics because “it makes sense”. He says there’s solutions to most problems, regardless of how difficult they may be to find. But…
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A top vehicle for youth
Young people looking for careers in the automotive industry have a new pathway to success. Concern Australia’s Hand Brake Turn program, which acts as a…
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Good job for migrants
A new education program at the Migrant Resource Centre has generated its first graduates, helping them gain employment in the aged-care and disability sector. The…
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New chapter for Lakes’ students
Year 10 media studies students at Taylors Lakes Secondary College are celebrating the completion of a project with a difference. As part of their major…
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Act up for the holidays
Two local teachers with a passion for the arts will put on extensive art and drama workshops these school holidays. Jessica Gerger and Liz Dalgleish…
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Overnewton dismisses book talk
Overnewton Anglican Community College has moved to quash rumours it’s planning to ditch its libraries. Under the school’s recently unveiled new master plan, the junior…
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New kids on the block
Ardeer Primary School is hoping an expanded prep transition program will make starting school even easier. In recent years, the school has run a program…
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Braybrook principal leads the way
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College principal Marco DiCesare has been shortlisted for a prominent education award. Mr DiCesare has been shortlisted for the Principal of the…
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Leading by example
A year 11 student at Copperfield College’s Delahey campus is providing a voice for students across the state. Glory Samuels is a member of the…
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Young designer is flying high
A St Albans design student has flown to Sydney to pit her skills against the country’s best. Isabella Di Giacomo, 19, a student at Kangan…
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Art project is spot on
Pupils at Kings Park Primary School obliterated a classroom last week. But rather than an act of senseless vandalism, the end result was a work…
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Dress rehearsal for life
Victoria University has unveiled two multi-million dollar simulation laboratories for its paramedic, nursing and midwifery students at its St Albans campus. The laboratories are equipped…
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Twins move to the tune
A partnership between Victoria University and the Westgate Multiple Births Association is proving to be a winner for pre-school twins and triplets in the western…
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