education
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Local schools may lose $40m in Gonski cuts
Labor MPs have slammed the federal government’s failure to commit to the final two years of Gonski education reforms, saying $39.7 million will be ripped…
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New push for dedicated special school
A support group is involved in talks that may lead to the creation of a dedicated specialist school at Kyneton. Macedon Ranges Central Victorian Autism…
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‘Ni hao’ for knee-high students
Pre-schoolers and primary school pupils can say ‘ni hao’ (hello) to Chinese language and story-time programs in Sunbury. Children can join teacher Ying Meng for…
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Kyneton school opens new learning centre
Students at Kyneton’s Sacred Heart College will gain insights into potential careers thanks to a new learning centre that opened last week. Named after former…
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Families feel back to school pinch
Cost-of-living increases and back-to-school expenses have forced growing numbers of Sunbury and Macedon Ranges families to seek help from support agencies. Charities have reported that…
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Malmsbury community fights to save classroom
The Malmsbury community has vowed to fight on to save a portable classroom, which is about to be relocated to metropolitan Melbourne. Close to 1000…
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Sunbury Downs science students shine
Four year 7 students from Sunbury Downs College have outshone peers from across the state, with their projects on the science of light recognised by…
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Learning program helps Mia make grade
A Sunbury girl born with a rare respiratory condition has her sights set on becoming a zookeeper after graduating from a learning program designed to…
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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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Lancefield kinder program cancelled
Children enrolled in a three-year-olds’ program at Lancefield kindergarten for the next year have been offered places at Romsey or Riddells Creek. Macedon Ranges council…
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Woodend robot workshop for youth with autism
Young people with autism can build robots – and develop their social skills – as part of a workshop at Woodend. The event, organised by…
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$2.5 million boost for Sunbury, Macedon schools
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges schools will share more than $2.5 million of state government funds to improve teaching resources and student performance. While the state…
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