Choosing a School for Your Child VIC

When it comes to education, we all want what’s best for our kids. Decisions about where your child goes to school are very personal and can be daunting. In Choosing a School for Your Child we aim to make this process as simple as possible. These days, choosing the right school is more than simply choosing between co-educational or single-sex, government or independent. Other factors to consider include educational options, the school’s philosophies, religious affiliation, the co-curricular programs and much more. Some schools are noted for their sporting and musical programs, while others have a strong vocational emphasis. Some make involvement in community service compulsory, while others offer an extensive range of languages and international exchange programs. Our regular features detail everything that a parent needs to know about the NSW education system and the HSC, RoSA and the IB. In order to keep you informed and up-to-date, we have compiled a series of articles that address important issues. Our comprehensive listings highlight information about government and independent schools in Victoria, divided by location for easy reference.

Choosing a School for Your Child VIC

From the editor

Which school is right for your child? • Choosing the “right” school is a daunting and difficult task for most parents. Here, we show you how and where to start, providing all the knowledge you need to make an informed and appropriate decision that will benefit your child and your family

Education options • An overview of the various schooling options available in the Victorian education system

From primary to secondary • The tricky transition and how to survive it: a guide for you and your child WORDS Simeon Barut

High expectations with great care • Choosing A School For Your Child hears from Jonathan Walter, principal of Carey Baptist Grammar School

Where hearts are emboldened and minds inspired • Choosing A School For Your Child hears from Chrissy Gamble, principal of Kingswood College

Every child matters • Choosing A School For Your Child hears from Brendan Kelly, principal of CREST Education — Hillcrest Christian College and Rivercrest Christian College

A school is a village • Choosing A School For Your Child hears from Janis Coffey, a highly experienced Montessori educator who was recently appointed principal of Melbourne Montessori College

A dynamic sense of community • Choosing A School For Your Child hears from Ms Julie Swanson, principal of Sacred Heart Girls’ College

Watching students grow and teachers thrive • Choosing A School For Your Child hears from Stephan Munyard, principal of Bayside Christian College meet the principal

Developing women of purpose and integrity • Choosing A School For Your Child hears from Sr Mary Moloney rsm, principal of Academy of Mary Immaculate

Supporting the whole child in a meaningful way • Choosing A School For Your Child hears from Sonia Culcasi, principal of Maharishi School

Strive for higher things • Choosing A School For Your Child hears from Ms Mary Farah, principal of St Aloysius College, North Melbourne

Connecting classroom learning with lived experience • Carey’s whole-school Outdoor Education program builds skills for life

CREST Education — Centres for Research, Education, Service and Transformation

Emboldening hearts and inspiring minds • At Kingswood College, every student is known and valued

Celebrating growth and achievement • The Academy of Mary Immaculate is Victoria’s oldest Catholic girls’ college, offering nearly 170 years of history grounded in the values of Mercy and social justice

Where every child is truly seen • Located in Reservoir, Maharishi Primary School is an independent, non-religious school offering a deeply...