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Best of the Web: A must-read inspirational story for students feeling down about their ATAR, and more…
A personal story from a Melbourne doctor on why a disappointing ATAR can be an opportunity, new research on schools providing lunch, and a plea to stop shaming parents over screen time.
How to choose the course that’s right
After a Year 12 no one expected, students are weighing up course options. Careers expert Helen Green gives advice on how make the right choice. for the right reasons.
Andrew Fuller: How to study and increase your marks
Ahead of the exam season, leading adolescent psychologist Andrew Fuller gives his top tips to help students get the most out of their study time.
VCE: The bigger picture and keeping things in perspective
During VCE exams, it's important to remember that students are not just reduced to a neat little number, writes Simone Boland, Head of VCE at Strathcona Girls Grammar.
Best of the Web
Is it OK to listen to music when studying, ATAR obsessions, prejudice against stay-at-home Dads, and more...
Best of the Web: Getting kids to write, and more
Encouraging our children to write, why the ATAR matters, kids books go political, and our young concerned about mental health.
Best of the Web: the Skill Needed for Jobs of the Future, Understanding Grumpy Teenagers, and You are not your ATAR
Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.
High Expectations – Motivation or Pressure
We want to give our young people the best start in life. Naturally, we have high expectations of them. But when do high expectations impact on students and become undue pressure? Mrs Fran Reddan, Principal of Mentone Girls’ Grammar School, discusses.