A growing list of Labor MPs privately lobbied for schools in their electorates to be exempt from a payroll tax, despite voting for it in state parliament. bit.ly/3ADgPfk

Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is calling on primary school students to lend their voice to an interactive ‘Message in a Bottle’ installation at Scienceworks. CDS Vic has created lesson plans so your students can learn about recycling. cdsvicmessageinabottle.com.au

Yesterday, ISV Chief Executive Rachel Holthouse joined ISA Chief Executive Graham Catt, along with ISA Board members at the National Press Club in Canberra. With a federal election looming, it’s critical to understand the policy positions of all parties.

From 2025, all Victorian government schools will be required to teach reading using a phonics-based approach. If your school uses this and you're looking for a helpful explainer to share with parents, here are some top tips for nurturing early literacy. theparentswebsite.com.au/phonics-a-guid…

In Australia, about 30% of Australian children aged five to 14 say they do not read for pleasure. If you have a child who’s reluctant to read, what can you do? A good first step is to find out why. theparentswebsite.com.au/what-can-you-d…

Learning from a TV show that sends young people out alone, a wellbeing approach that makes a meaningful difference and three simple steps to have an innovative idea – all in the latest Top Reads. bit.ly/4e9uNUq

ISV’s annual Student Art Exhibition, now in its 19th year, showcases the diverse talent of students from Victorian Independent schools. The artworks have been created by students from Prep to Year 12. Visit the gallery or view the exhibition online, here: bit.ly/3MuEHUO

This short film made by Sarra Bakri, Student Services Coordinator at Al-Taqwa College, in line with ISV’s Teacher Fellow Inquiry program, highlights the importance of inclusion and awareness of students with disabilities. bit.ly/3MzulmG

It’s disappointing to see, yet again, the AEU using the complexity of school funding as a smokescreen to launch misguided and misleading attacks on individual non-government schools and their communities. ACARA, which operates the MySchool website from which the AEU report draws

In our recent ‘Climate change education: fit for the future’ learning event, we learnt that environmental, sustainability and climate change education have long been the three key education pillars. Now we need to focus on the socio-ecological challenges.

Wellbeing can be affected by many of our day to day activities and last week we dove into this at our Wellbeing Leader Network Conference. The conference provided an opportunity for participants to connect and find new ways to enhance the wellbeing of their school communities.

In our event ‘The science of learning principles’, with Dr Horvath, we demystified some of the science around memory. Read the illustration to find out more or share it with someone who might benefit from it.

Congratulations to Cameron Paterson Director of Learning at Wesley College, on receiving a Teaching Fellowship as part the Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards on Monday night. The awards celebrate Australia’s most inspiring teachers and school leaders.

R U OK? It might not sound like much, but to someone else it's a question that could mean everything. It's an important day, not only for schools but the wider community and it's a reminder to make meaningful conversations a part of your everyday.

5 strategies for improving mental health at work, a podcast on toxic masculinity in schools and Leon Furze expresses his thoughts on the AI assessment scale - all in our latest Top Reads. is.vic.edu.au/learning-newsh…

Many Year 12 students are already preparing for their final exams. Here are some ways you can help them navigate what can be a stressful journey. theparentswebsite.com.au/how-can-you-su…

Congratulations to Year 12 student Ruby from Westbourne Grammar School who was recognised at the VCE Leadership Awards ceremony last Friday. The awards recognise the outstanding contributions of VCE and Vocational Major students in their schools and communities.

Gain a solid understanding of anxiety and strategies you can implement immediately to support anxious students in our upcoming event with psychologist Emma-Rose Parsons. bit.ly/4emUAIQ

Congratulations to all students and staff for finishing Term 3 today. We wish you all a safe and enjoyable holiday break.

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