Tag: education
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...
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...
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 Mr...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Cricket season in full force
The summer season is finally heating up and with it there has been some cracker matches including on Saturday. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic...
