Explore our latest stories
Throughout 2022, we will share stories, videos and artefacts from the last 150 years. They will be available here, as well as on our social media profiles. So bookmark this page to come back and visit us throughout the year!
Celebrating women in public education
International Women’s Day 2022 is a time to celebrate women pioneers in Victorian public education.
Education Week: 150 years of facts
Learn how our public education system has been shaped since the Education Act 1872, when Victoria became the first Australian colony to offer free, secular, and compulsory education to children.
Learn about our 150 year history
150 years of public education in Victoria
In 2022 we mark 150 years of public education in Victoria. Let's celebrate our shared belief that every child deserves a high-quality education, regardless of background or economic circumstance.
150 years: school profiles
A short history of some of Victoria's oldest public education schools. Try our search filter to find exactly what you're looking for!
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