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Art Smarts Part 2: Helping Kids Engage with Art

What’s the best way parents interact with their children when viewing art? In the second and final article in her series, Diane Bourke says it’s about good questions and careful listening.

Independent Schools Victoria on 7 December 2018

The Power of Routine: How to End the End-of-Day Frenzy

A predictable structure can help families gain quality time and reduce the end-of-day frenzy, writes Heather Miller.

Independent Schools Victoria on 23 November 2018

Art Smarts: Tips for Connecting Kids to the World of Art

Having conquered the National Gallery of Victoria, Diane Bourke recently took her grandsons to Mona in Tasmania. In this first of a two-part series, she explains how she connects art and young minds.

Independent Schools Victoria on 9 November 2018

Class Placements: The Case Against Allowing Children to Choose their Class

At this time of year, class lists can be a hot topic and many parents might be doing everything they can to enable their child to be in a class with a specific friend or teacher in the next school year. But, asks Dr Judith Locke, is it the best idea?

Independent Schools Victoria on 26 October 2018

Be Good for Something

Three friends on a train to Paris overpowered a terrorist, and became heroes. Michelle Green, Chief Executive of Independent Schools Victoria, draws on their...

Independent Schools Victoria / 13 December 2018

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ATAR Surprises: What Should You Do?

What happens if an ATAR is less or more than expected? Careers expert Helen Green - and mother of a VCE student - offers...

Independent Schools Victoria / 7 December 2018

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Children’s Books: the Best of 2018

Speech Pathology Australia has announced the winners of its 2018 Children's Book of the Year Awards.

Independent Schools Victoria / 7 December 2018

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Art Smarts Part 2: Helping Kids Engage with Art

What's the best way parents interact with their children when viewing art? In the second and final article in her series, Diane Bourke says...

Independent Schools Victoria / 7 December 2018

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How to Help Children Deal with Stress and Anxiety

Clinical psychologist Faye Evans offers some practical advice for parents in helping their child deal with stressful situations.

Independent Schools Victoria / 7 December 2018

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Best of the Web: Encouraging Kids to Write, Why ATAR Matters, Kids Books Go Political, and Our Young Concerned about Mental Health

Our selection of thought-provoking and useful articles from around the web on educating and raising children.

Independent Schools Victoria / 7 December 2018

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The Power of Routine: How to End the End-of-Day Frenzy

A predictable structure can help families gain quality time and reduce the end-of-day frenzy, writes Heather Miller.

Independent Schools Victoria / 23 November 2018