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Music and Art

Standing Ovation for Student Talent at The McDonald College

Imagine coming to a high school musical and forgetting you were at a school. That’s the reality at The McDonald […]

Performing arts in Australian schools

What is performing arts in Australian schools? According to the Victorian Department of Education, performing arts programs in Australian schools […]

Developing an understanding and awareness of Country

At Alphington Grammar School, the continuum of education and awareness of the history and culture of the Aboriginal and Torres […]

Unique learning spaces at school

  There is a growing trend towards unique learning spaces at school. Many modern independent schools are creating unique learning […]

Benefits of music in schools

  Music in schools has many benefits for students. Approximately 90% of Australian parents believe that music is an essential […]

5 Private School Trends in Australia

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there has been an increase in growth in Independent private schools over the […]

Checklist for choosing a school for your child

Credit: International Grammar School Choosing a high school for your child can be difficult with a variety of options available. […]

Benefits of private schooling

Credit: Alphington Grammar School Many parents struggle with the choice between public or private schooling. Private schools can offer resources, facilities […]

Coeducational vs single-sex schooling: a guide for parents to decide which option is best for their child

Credit: Macquarie Grammar With conflicting advice on whether coeducational or single-sex schools are better, parents investing in independent education must […]

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