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Making the jump to high school

Advice for new Year 7 students about finding new friends, connections and pathways.

Funding for community organisations available

Apply now for funding to help deliver positive outcomes for young people of African heritage.

A SunSmart start to your child’s education

Starting school or kindergarten in summer means following SunSmart’s tips for protecting your child from the sun’s UV rays.

Achieving is believing

Top tips for Years 11 and 12 students starting VCE and VET.

Popular books for school starters

Help your child prepare for their first day of kindergarten or school with some popular books about starting school.

Jump into Prep with a Prep bag

Every year, each Victorian Government school Prep student receives a Prep bag at the start of Term 1.

Prep starts school with a new friend

At Footscray West Primary School, Molly is about to start her first year of Prep at ‘big school’ and Grade 5 student Clara is here to help.

Prepping for Prep

The start of school is just around the corner and it’s an exciting time for all children at Princes Hill Kindergarten.

What we are striving to achieve

The Education State school targets reflect our focus on excellence and equity, and our goal to equip all students with the personal and practical skills to live the lives they want to live, and get the jobs they need.


  1. Learning for life

  2. Happy, healthy and resilient kids

  3. Breaking the link

  4. Pride and confidence in our schools