Department of Education

Kindergarten teacher Sahay Moo Soe says working in early childhood teaches you how to find pleasure in ‘every little moment in life’. ‘Whether it is a child learning to put their shoes and socks on or write their name for the first time — it’s a lot of work being a kindergarten teacher, but there is always a day where something amazing happens,’ she adds. Watch her inspiring journey from a refugee camp to earning an Early Childhood Scholarship and working at Victoria University Children’s Centre in Werribee. #EarlyChildhoodScholarship #Kinder

From electrician to educator, Jason shares his journey into teaching⚡ By leveraging his hands-on experience and combining it with classroom knowledge, he's now shaping the future and making a real impact on the next generation as a Vocational Education and Training (VET) teacher. If you're considering a career change like Jason, did you know that you could study for a teaching degree, work in a government school, and receive a Secondary Teaching Scholarship? This could be the support you need to take the next step in your teaching journey. Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wPtXI

How many Early Childhood Scholarships have we awarded since October 2018? A: 1,000 B: 2,000 C: 5,000 If you answered C, you’d be right! Swipe and visit here to find out more about our scholarships: https://lnkd.in/gym5TCMB

Dr Adam Bignold teaches VET to school students around Ballarat, and he is hugely deserving of this award. Congratulations Adam!

Congratulations to our 2024 bush kinder recipients! 🎉 Bush kinder programs offer children outdoor education, where they learn through play with natural materials. It’s like a fun classroom in nature! Check out how one of last year’s recipients, Torquay Beach Kinder, delivered their program and its amazing benefits🌿🌊✨ Read more about the recipients here: https://lnkd.in/gvY8x6ze #BushKinder

Some exciting numbers for early childhood teachers to round off the year! The Victorian Institute of Teaching’s 2023–2024 annual report reveals some positive trends in the early childhood teacher workforce 📈 Swipe and visit here to learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wPqPa #EarlyChildhoodWorkforce #KindergardenTeachers

Helping Koorie students thrive and lead!  💪 Our Koorie Emerging Leaders in Schools (KELiS) program, now in its 3rd year, is empowering First Nations students to take on leadership roles and shape school decision-making. Read about how students at Elisabeth Murdoch College are connecting with peers, strengthening their cultural knowledge and working alongside Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations: https://lnkd.in/gs9CJazD #EducationState #StudentSuccess #SchoolAsCommunity #AboriginalEducation #AboriginalLeadership

Making their big screen debut! 📺🎤👯 The Victorian State Schools Spectacular 2024 show ‘Splash’ is airing tomorrow, Saturday 14 December at 7pm on Channel 7 and live streamed nationally on 7plus. The special broadcast will feature behind-the-scenes highlights! A huge thank you to the teachers, families and communities who helped make this show a success. We couldn’t have done it without you! 🙏 Want to be in the 2025 main cast or crew? Register here: https://brnw.ch/21wPnG2 #EducationState #StudentSuccess #SchoolAsCommunity

Congratulations to all Victoria’s Year 12s in our Class of 2024. We caught up with some of our Year 12 students at Coburg High School this morning! Whatever your next step – study, training, working, travel or just stopping for a breath to take it all in – the future’s looking bright! 😎

Meet Jyah Chatfield, 18, from Warrnambool College. Jyah is a First Nations student who completed his VCE Vocational Major studies this year. For the past two years, he’s been balancing school with his traineeship at the Warrnambool ANZ bank, working one day a week and earning a Certificate II in Workplace Skills. When he’s not pursuing his passion for “commercial awareness”, Jyah is kicking goals on the field. Besides playing football for the Warrnambool Clontarf Academy, Jyah is a mentor for younger First Nations boys, encouraging them to be the best versions of themselves. Next year, Jyah is starting a full-time traineeship at the bank through the AFL SportsReady program. He’ll also be studying for a Certificate III in Business. #TheEducationState #VCEResultsDay #YourWorldYourVCE