education
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Training college closes in Epping
The closure of the Epping campus of an accredited training college will put four staff out of work and force 40 students to take classes…
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Mrs Stock calls time on 40-year career
After seven years in her role, and 40 years in teaching, Whittlesea Primary School principal Bente Stock has announced her retirement. The Danish-born teacher said…
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Breakfast Club kicks off in primary schools
Campbellfield Heights Primary School is among 500 Victorian schools that will offer free breakfasts to pupils this year thanks to a state government initiative. Last…
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Aarya’s prepped and ready to go
Six-year-old Aarya spent his holidays brushing up on maths and English, and now he’s raring to get back to school this week. The Maharishi School…
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Hume ‘needs one new school every year’
Hume will need 21 schools in the next 20 years, according to new statistics – and the council is pushing the state government for the…
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New childcare centre opens in Doreen
A new $3.8 million early learning centre has opened at Doreen. The Bassetts Road Early Learning Centre will be operated by Melbourne City Mission (MCM)…
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New VCAL trade classroom opens in Epping
Students at an Epping school can now make use of a new trades training workshop designed especially to cover VCAL subjects. St Monica’s College opened…
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Mural created by Whittlesea’s Gunditjmara youth
Indigenous students at Whittlesea Secondary College have brought to life a bland wall at Whittlesea showgrounds. Using aerosols, paint pens and acrylic paint, the students…
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Vital diabetes research to be done in Bundoora
Two professors at RMIT University’s Bundoora campus have been awarded funding to investigate new ways of preventing and living with diabetes. Professor Emilio Badoer, of…
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Recycled water piped to school drinking taps
An investigation is under way to determine how recycled water normally used for flushing toilets was connected to a Craigieburn secondary school’s drinking fountains. Routine…
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Portable kindergarten to cater for Wollert boom
There were just 57 houses in Wollert four years ago. By 2026, forecasters predict, there will be a staggering 5057 dwellings, with a population jump…
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Grooming class lets every dog have its day
Do you think your dog has what it takes to be a doggie model? Then this could be your chance. With pet grooming on the…
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