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Companion to calmer classrooms The Victorian Child Safety Commissioner has recently released a draft of its Calmer Classrooms companion – A guide for the school community. The guide has been developed to help parents and others within school communities to understand and assist young people within their child’s school who have been affected by trauma, ultimately aiding school communities to accept all children, and to provide a meaningful connection for students to their schools. As a draft, comments from parents are greatly appreciated. If you would like to contribute your thoughts on the guide, please email enquiries@independentschoolparents.com.au, download PDF here... Choice in the Victorian education sector Education in Australia comprises of three different sectors: independent, Catholic and government schools. For more information on Victoria's diversity of choice in education, download PDF here... Students in Victoria are able to tailor their senior secondary education to suit their interests and their abilities. This information sheet is designed to give parents and students a brief introduction into the four senior secondary certificates offered in Victoria. Download PDF here... According to experts, most people, at some point in their life, suffer from some form of negative body image. For some people, this may develop into an eating disorder. The four most common types of eating disorder are: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder and obesity. Download PDF here... Independent School Scholarships One of the objectives of independent schools is to encourage young people with potential, which is why many independent schools offer scholarships in different fields. To find out more about the different types of scholarships independent schools offer, download PDF here... Transition from primary to secondary school Transition from primary to secondary school can be both an exciting and anxious time for students. It is important as parents to understand that for many students, entering secondary school is a time of ups-and-downs. Download PDF here... Parents' obligations when sending a child to school In order for a school to best serve the needs of a child, it is important that the school and family work together and form a partnership. As part of this relationship, parents have a number of obligations in relation to sending their child to school. Download PDF here... helping your child with homework Homework is given to students for many reasons. It reinforces what has been learnt in the classroom and provides parents and guardians with an opportunity to participate in their child’s education. Homework also cultivates good, lifelong study habits. Download PDF here... Teenagers and Alcohol Consumption The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, in conjunction with the Australian Drug Foundation, has developed eight fact sheets regarding teenagers and alcohol consumption. Download the fact sheets here… Work Experience for Secondary School Students The advantages of work experience programs are many and include: helping young people to understand the work environment and employers’ expectations, exploring possible career options, enhancing their opportunities for part-time work, increasing motivation for further studies and the addition to a student’s portfolio of the employer’s evaluation at the end of the work experience. Download PDF here... Preparing for VCE Examinations A VCE examination is any centrally set task that is externally assessed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. This includes the General Achievement Test, a general knowledge and skills test, and any subject-based written, electronic/digital, oral, aural or performance tasks taken under examination conditions. For more information and tips, download PDF here... Transition through the Stages of Education As the academic year draws to a close it is inevitable that students of all ages and their parents start to anticipate the following year and all that it might bring. For a number of students, the new year will bring many changes whether they are starting primary school, moving from primary to secondary school or commencing tertiary education. Download PDF here... Understanding the ENTER, Change of Preferences and The following information sheet explains how VCE and IB diploma students are awarded their ENTER and how higher education offers, selection criteria and change of preferences work. Download PDF here... Senior Secondary Education in Victoria Students in Victoria are able to tailor their senior secondary education to suit their interests and their abilities. This information sheet is designed to give parents and students a brief introduction to the four senior secondary certificates offered in Victoria. Download PDF here... Being a successful student does not mean having to sacrifice everything else in life. In fact, that is the last thing that students should do. Download PDF here... National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) Testing All Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will undertake identical National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy tests in May 2009, which will assess reading, writing, language conventions including spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy. Download PDF here... Australian Early Development Index The Australian Early Development Index is a population measure of children’s development as they enter school. A nationwide program, the primary aim is to provide data to help communities develop and reorientate services, supports, systems and infrastructure enabling the communities to improve the heath and wellbeing of young children and ensure that they get the best possible start in life. Download PDF here... The Victorian Student Number is a student identification number that will be assigned by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to every student enrolled within Victoria’s school and Vocational Education and Training sectors. The number will remain with the student throughout their education until the age of 25. Download PDF here... The School - Family Partnership A close working partnership between families and their school, which begins when a student is enrolled at the school, is an important ingredient in ensuring that each student benefits from the best educational opportunities that a school can provide. Download PDF here... Understanding your child's school report A student’s written report is one of the most important forms of communication between a school and parents. Parents are always keen to know how their child is progressing at school and a written report assists in strengthening the partnership between family and school. Download PDF here... career planning and subject choice It is predicted that students of today could have up to four different careers – not jobs – in their working life, and that a large percentage of students will be working in jobs that have not even been invented yet. For today’s students, career change will be the norm rather than the exception. Schools assist students in their career planning and as a result in their choice of subjects and courses while at school. Download PDF here... Options for leaving school before the end of year 12 In today’s education and training system, there are many different options and pathways available for those students who choose to leave school before completing Year 12. To explore different options and pathways, download PDF here... The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) is the link between tertiary institutions and applicants for places; it is not a selection authority nor does it determine the selection criteria used by the institutions. VTAC acts on behalf of Victorian universities, TAFE institutes and some independent tertiary colleges to coordinate the selection process for student places in these institutions. Download PDF here... There is no need to dread the day your teen asks to host a party. This guide will help you plan a fun and safe celebration. Download PDF here... Understanding Statement of Results The following information sheet explains the elements that are contained in a student’s VCE, VCAL and IB Diploma Statement of Results. Download PDF here... Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that is not carried out face-to-face. Instead, cyberbullying uses electronic devices such as mobile phones and the internet to harass, cause humiliation and distress through various technological means. Download PDF here... Bullying is a universal problem in government, Catholic and independent schools. This information sheet provides guidance for parents, guardians and students, as well as providing useful links to other sources of information. Download PDF here... Parent-teacher interviews are a time when parents and teachers have an opportunity to share knowledge about students and as such, parent-teacher interviews should be a two-way interaction between school and home. Download PDF here...
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