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You’ve heard of therapy dogs, but what about chickens?
Teachers at a school in WA’s Goldfields–Esperance region say they have found the perfect animal to help improve student mental health and retention.
- by Holly Thompson
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The biggest economic issue facing students wasn’t asked about in the HSC exam
More than 5000 students across NSW sat the test on Thursday, having spent the past two years memorising formulas, debating macroeconomic issues and interrogating the merits of fiscal stimulus.
- by Christopher Harris
‘Overwhelmed with boys’: Wesley College applies to discriminate based on gender
One of Victoria’s most expensive private schools wants permission to enrol more girls, arguing it is at risk of becoming a boys’ school by default.Â
- by Nicole Precel
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Payroll tax to be axed for all schools under opposition pledge
Public and private schools across the state would be freed from payroll tax if the Coalition wins the state election, after a watchdog found scrapping the levy for government schools would have no impact on the budget.
- by Rachel Eddie and Robyn Grace
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Private schools face tighter rules on using $1.5b in public funds
The NSW government wants greater clarity for how the independent schools spend state funding each year after a series of embarrassing breaches.
- by Lucy Carroll
The 18 schools next in line to face controversial payroll tax hit
Parents could face a fee rises as new schools fall foul of payroll tax over the next five years.
- by Robyn Grace
Second school will shift to make room for East Brisbane State School
Rebuilding the Gabba as Brisbane’s Olympic Stadium will now require the relocation of another school. Catchment maps will also be redrawn.
- by Tony Moore
It’s on for young and old as Round the Twist TV school chalks up 150 years
When Barrie Marr and Mary Booth attended Williamstown Primary School, there were no computers, telephones or even electric lights. On Tuesday, Sophie, 5, educated them in the art of the selfie.
- by Robyn Grace
‘Not seen a question like it’: The most difficult problem in this year’s HSC
About 3300 students attempted the gruelling three-hour maths extension 2 paper. Many flipped straight to the last page to weigh up the toughest problem.
- by Lucy Carroll
‘Alarming and deeply disappointing’: Sexual harassment at universities on the rise, survey reveals
WA’s universities have all said any incident of sexual harassment is unacceptable, but a recent survey found a shocking number of staff were still experiencing harassment.
- by Holly Thompson
Three words in HSC maths question sowed confusion among students
Some believed they had to respond to a question in sentence form in Monday’s exam, sparking debate among students and teachers.
- by Christopher Harris