Welcome to the Noticeboard. This is where you will find current information on VPA events and conferences and well as information on VPA in the media. Please check back regularly for updates!
"THOUSANDS of primary school students are seeking help for problems including bullying, anger management and physical and sexual abuse."
Select the link below to download this article from the Herald Sun 24 September 2006.
Select the link below to download an order form for the Guidelines for Best Practice in Early Childhood Education Within a 0-8 years context.
The state government is considereing a reading program to target hundreds of students in years 3 to 5 who do not meet basic lieracy standards. To read more select the link below to download a copy of The Age article (12.01.06) pg. 6 News.
Literacy strugglers to get extra push
Preschools would be included in Victoria's education system under a policy being drafted by the state Liberals. To read more select the link below to download or see The Age (03.12.05) pg.8 News.
Pledge to unite kinders, schools
Inadequate government funding for literacy has lead to a drop in literacy skills in Victorian Primary Schools. To read more please see the article in the Hearld Sun (31.03.05) pg 28. For Feedback please email vpa@vpa.org.au or for VPA Members leave a message on the message board of this web site.
Please see the article in The Age (30.03.05) regarding the VPA E Postcard Iniative calling for the Bracks Government to provide an extra 68 cents a day for every child in years 2 to 6 who requires extra help with their reading. For Feedback please email vpa@vpa.org.au
Changes to funding for students with disabilities in specialist and mainstream schools has parents, teachers and principals outraged. See the article in The Age (07.02.05) Education Section page 3. For feedback please email vpa@vpa.org.au
Please see the article in the Age (28.01.05)page 1 and editorial, regarding the Victorian goverments reduced spending on state schools. For feedback please email vpa@vpa.org.au