education
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Melton teen embraces fashion cultures
If Alisan Saglam’s latest creation is anything to go by, ‘daring’ and ‘impressive’ fall short as descriptions. The 17-year-old Melton Kurunjang Secondary College student eagerly waited for…
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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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New Islamic school for VU Melton site
Al Iman Islamic School is the newest tenant at Victoria University’s Melton campus. The new school has signed a five-year lease with VU and will…
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Melton schools share $5.4 million in extra funding
A $680,000 funding boost for Melton Secondary College will help improve students literacy, numeracy and creative thinking, principal David Reynolds believes. Last week, the state…
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Musical heaven for Balliang East primary school
Singing the same song at the same time with students across Australia has become a tradition for students at Balliang East Primary School. In the…
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Catholic school planned for Bacchus Marsh
Catholic Education Melbourne has unveiled plans to build a primary school at Bacchus Marsh’s newest development. The Stonehill estate, by developer Devine, will also have…
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Kurunjang puplis celebrate multiculturalism
School uniforms were left hanging in wardrobes last week when Kurunjang Secondary College students donned the clothing of their cultures instead. Students celebrated their diversity…
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No handbrake on job prospect
Mainstream education doesn’t suit all learners, especially those who prefer practical approaches over the theoretical. For the practical types, Concern Australia (CA), a group founded…
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Classes in wonderland
A fantasy world came to life at Melton South Primary School last week when grade 1 and 2 pupils dressed up as their favourite fairytale…
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Teaching children the importance of gratitude
Parents of youngsters attending early- education centres showed their appreciation of these other ‘significant adults’ in their children’s lives as part of Early Childhood Educators…
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What came first, the chickens or the excitement?
Squealing students and chirping chicks . . . it’s been an epic two weeks at Kurunjang primary school. As part of their life cycle studies, grade 1…
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Science student becomes the master
Kaylah will take over the reins from her science teachers next Thursday. The Kurunjang Secondary College student will be teaching grade 5 and 6 pupils…
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Melton adults invited to learn
You’re never too young, or too old, to learn. As part of international Adult Learners’ Week celebrations, Melton’s neighbourhood houses and libraries will be opening…
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Manufacturing workers thrown lifeline
La Trobe University is offering retrenched manufacturing workers a jobs lifeline. The university has tailored a 17-week free program for staff made redundant by Ford,…
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Moorabool Literacy Trail leads to learning
The spirit of learning will inspire Ballan residents as they take to the Moorabool ‘Literacy Trail’ on September 4. The event, in it’s ninth year,…
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