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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... Here you can find out more about bullying, the difference between bullying and cyber bullying and what to do if you think your child is being bullied. 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... 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... 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... National Assessment Programme – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) Testing The NAPLAN tests, which will take place in May, replace the Achievement Improvement Monitor (AIM) State Wide Testing Programme and will assess reading, writing, language conventions including spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy. All Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will undertake identical tests on the same three days: Tuesday 13 May 2008 to Thursday 15 May 2008. 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 programmes 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... 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. 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...
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