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Victorian principal awarded Harvard Principal Scholarship

Damien Keel, principal at Yarrawonga College P-12, is one of three principals from across Australia who recently received a $16,000 scholarship to undertake a professional education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Nominations are now open for the Victorian Education Excellence Awards

Nominations are now open for the Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Nominate by Monday 7 June 2021 to highlight the inspirational work of education professionals.

Victorian Early Years Awards nominations open

Nominate for the 2021 Victorian Early Years Awards before they close on Friday 14 June

Andrew’s journey to becoming a kindergarten teacher

Teaching kindergarten was not the obvious career for Andrew Ross, at least not initially.

Inspiring books for young people by Aboriginal authors

Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors' perspectives of their history and culture

Learn Local Award nominations open

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Learn Local Awards

Supporting Victorian students who are deaf or hard of hearing

The Department of Education and Training’s Victorian Deaf Education Institute (VDEI) is celebrating 10 years of supporting the improvement of educational outcomes for Victorian students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Culturally diverse books to expand young readers’ imaginations

You can explore a list of inspiring books that celebrate diversity

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