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A concerned and fearful Victorian student says there is a "worrying trend" of playground fights at his school, and that authorities are "turning a blind eye" to protect their reputation.
ABC News March 31, 2011 Parents Victoria's Executive Officer quoted.
Parents Victoria's September conference attracted delegates from across the state to "celebrate relationships".
Conference was opened by Minister for Education Bronwyn Pike who spoke about the Ultranet and the benefits for parents, students and schools.
Speakers entertained and informed delegates with a range of presentations including Family Friendly Schools and Small & Snotty to Tall & Spotty.
Presentations
- Family Friendly Schools Presentation (212.26 kB)
- Small and Snotty Presentation (982.66 kB)
- Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden presentation (1.12 MB)
Parents Victoria's regular newsletter.
Contents include:
- Annual Conference
- Auditor-General's Office
- Petty Cash
Parents Voice August 2010 ("If You Care, Be Aware!"
Cyberbullying, online safety and other key issues
Conference Presentations
"The Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has encouraged parents to use the My School website to hold schools and teachers to account.
We, too, joined the rush last week to look at what all the fuss was about. After digging around the website for just a few hours, we would humbly like to suggest that accountability could go a little further up the food chain..."
Article from The Age, 1 Feb 2010.
