education
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New classes a hit with learners
A new range of adult education classes is creating a buzz in Melton. The classes – which run at the Djerriwarrh education and community services…
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Book brings schools together
A book written by St Dominic’s Primary School students placed in the state and national libraries. The Melton School has been working with students from…
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Celebrating 150 years
A century and a half after it first opened its doors, Toolern Vale and District Primary School is ready to celebrate. The school community, old…
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College Koorie program recognised
The Grange P-12 College’s efforts to be inclusive and respectful have earned the school a spot at this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Teachers and…
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VCE politics leaves student feeling disrespected
A Melton Secondary College student claims she is being denied opportunities, after the school discontinued a subject she had spent this year preparing for. Year…
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Enrolment boom for west schools
By Craig Butt/The Age When Andrew Neal became principal at Bacchus Marsh Grammar 21 years ago, the fledgling school was home to about 300…
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Focus on mental health
Brookside College was awash with yellow last week, as the school came together to talk about mental health as part of R U OK Day.…
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Designs on sculpture
Staughton College art students have been building their way to success, with a resident artist joining the school recently. Sculptor Ben Taranto spent a week…
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Works boost for Melton schools
More than a dozen schools across the Melton region are set for upgrades, following the latest round of state government funding. The government last week…
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Characters come to life
Rockbank Primary pupils showed their creative side last week as they bought their favourite book characters to life. As part of Book Week celebrations, pupils…
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High flyers on show
Taking a break from their usual school production, Hillside’s Parkwood Green Primary School pupils are putting themselves on the state stage. A dozen pupils from…
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Students find time to waste
Melton Secondary College has taken the first steps towards a greener future, after conducting its first waste audit last week. The school, which has previously…
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Students put their best feet forward
Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School pupils put their best foot forward last week. Pupils from the school finished a week of fundraising and awareness…
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Insight into online safety
Two Melton students could be at the forefront of online safety, after sharing their ideas with technology leaders recently. Catholic Regional College Melton year nine…
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From classroom to life
Melton Secondary College students have teamed up with a local charity to help youth homeless get back on their feet. Students from the college’s VCAL…
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