ATAR

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School NewsTuesday, April 7, 2020
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COVID-19 has thrown year 12 students’ lives into chaos. So what can we do?
Reducing the breadth of material covered, as a system wide response, is a sensible option – either the detail in…
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Deborah CorriganTuesday, April 7, 2020
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COVID-19 and Year 12 anxiety: Should the ATAR be scrapped?
Certainly, online learning has highlighted inequities in access and support for many students – the playing field is not level.…
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School NewsTuesday, January 21, 2020
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Poorer NSW students study subjects less likely to get them into uni
More students from advantaged backgrounds study subjects that will get them a higher ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) in New…
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School NewsTuesday, December 3, 2019
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The majority of music students drop out before the end of high school – is the ATAR to blame?
More than half of year 10 music students in NSW dropped the subject by the time they reached year 12.…
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Jonathan WalterWednesday, June 12, 2019
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Preparing students for a post-ATAR education
Woodleigh School principal Jonathan Walter says work needs to be done to reimagine the senior secondary pathways "so that we…
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Opinion
School NewsTuesday, October 16, 2018
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Principal calls for ATAR to be overhauled… parents tend to agree
A new survey of 1000 Victorian parents and teachers shows it is life skills that are considered more valuable for…
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School NewsWednesday, March 21, 2018
2,268
Could ATAR’s number be up?
We have great teachers trying groundbreaking methods to engage students and give them the tools to reach their very best…
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Suzy BarryWednesday, November 30, 2016
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Australian STEM education lags behind US, UK and Kazakhstan
A recent release of results from the four-yearly Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study has left many speechless and…
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Suzy BarryMonday, November 28, 2016
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Victoria to raise the ATAR bar for teachers
All Victorian teachers will be among the top 30 percent in the state, according to announced changes to tertiary admissions,…
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Karen BoyesMonday, October 31, 2016
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Teachers, tell your students to get more sleep!
Secondary teachers, a message for all your senior secondary students…tell them to get more sleep!
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Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous in modern life. Since ChatGPT first entered the mainstream in late 2022, teachers and school leaders have been embracing new ways to integrate AI and technology into the classroom.
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The 3 most pressing HR challenges for educators in 2025

It’s no secret that Australian schools face increasing pressure and HR challenges to deliver high quality learning while simultaneously juggling skill shortages, evolving government policies, and workforce wellbeing issues.
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100% Australian Made Indoor Sports Flooring

With Australia’s weather becoming increasingly volatile and unpredictable, having a safe, multi-purpose indoor gym is becoming an increasingly valuable resource for schools.
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Humanforce helps to reduce staff turnover for Story House Early Learning

Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has successfully partnered with Story House Early Learning to elevate their visibility and efficiency of its operations, when it comes to people and workforce management.
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