Parent’s anger over child joining school prayer group without consent

Parent’s anger over child joining school prayer group without consent

A Muslim community leader has questioned whether NSW public high schools are doing enough to guard against extremism among students.

  • byCarrie Fellner andLucy Carroll

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These schools won money for much-needed upgrades. But the funding could run out

These schools won money for much-needed upgrades. But the funding could run out

More than 60 public schools will get money for essential upgrades,but the one-off funding program is expiring with no commitment for its renewal. See if your school made the list.

  • byRobyn Grace andSherryn Groch
Half-day teachers’ strike looms for WA schools:What parents need to know

Half-day teachers’ strike looms for WA schools:What parents need to know

Teachers are planning to strike next Tuesday over salary and working conditions. So how will it affect students – and parents?

  • byRebecca Peppiatt
There are hundreds of children in Docklands,but no high school. Residents want it built on the Costco site

There are hundreds of children in Docklands,but no high school. Residents want it built on the Costco site

Some families with high school-aged children are moving out of Docklands while rumours swirl that the site will house Melbourne Pathology’s laboratory when the retailer relocates.

  • byNajma Sambul
The Perth schools racing towards 3000 enrolments

The Perth schools racing towards 3000 enrolments

Enrolments at schools,particularly in Perth’s western and southern suburbs,are booming,some racing towards the 3000 mark for the first time.

  • byHolly Thompson
Mental health days are important,but when should kids be allowed them?

Mental health days are important,but when should kids be allowed them?

Experts agree that mental health days can be vital for kids who are struggling. But they also have advice for parents and caregivers about setting limits.

  • byShona Hendley
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Shenton College student,13,fronts court over alleged box cutter rampage

Shenton College student,13,fronts court over alleged box cutter rampage

Prosecutors claim a 13-year-old boy facing serious charges after allegedly threatening staff and students at the school had asked a friend to record the assaults.

  • byHolly Thompson
Their campus ran out of space. So these teens are back in primary school

Their campus ran out of space. So these teens are back in primary school

Chronic overcrowding at one of the state’s fullest high schools has forced students into a desperate measure – and families fear the pressure will only worsen.

  • byRobyn Grace
The waiting list war:The battle to become a private school parent

The waiting list war:The battle to become a private school parent

Some schools have seen the length of their waiting lists double as more parents opt for private education for their children. Here’s how the schools choose who gets in.

  • byChristopher Harris
‘We expected a brawl’:Newington old boys’ council overthrown,as co-ed opposition grows

‘We expected a brawl’:Newington old boys’ council overthrown,as co-ed opposition grows

Former Newington College students have passed votes of no confidence in its old boys union,school council and headmaster at a major alumni meeting.

  • byLucy Carroll
Teen who stabbed fellow Perth student jailed after diary entries reveal ‘murderous intent’

Teen who stabbed fellow Perth student jailed after diary entries reveal ‘murderous intent’

Although the student was initially charged with aggravated unlawful wounding,police later uncovered diary entries suggesting a plan to commit multiple murders.

  • byHolly Thompson