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Books for children starting school

Help your child prepare for their first day of kindergarten or school by reading books about what to expect

Building confidence and connections at the Learn Local

Omer Ntunzwenimana explains how an English conversation café class has helped him to look forward to a bright future

Tutoring accelerates learning at Beaumaris Secondary College

The Tutor Learning Initiative has supported students at Beaumaris Secondary College to re-engage in school with confidence

Victorian schools win at 2021 Australian Education Awards

Congratulations to Albert Park College and YarraMe School on their outstanding achievements in 2021

Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence winners announced

Celebrate the achievements of our inspirational schools honoured at the awards

Inclusive Education in Schools

Ahead of International Day of People with Disability, we recognise the importance of inclusive education

VCAL students’ pride in cubby house project

Tarneit Senior College VCAL students have given back to their local community by building and donating cubby houses

A vaccine champion is helping his school community learn about the COVID-19 vaccine

Dr Michael Lyristis, Bentleigh Secondary College, share facts and data to build vaccine confidence

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