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Planning ahead

What should I do after high school?

Coping with school

Why does starting high school feel so hard?

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My Education

Why do I need to learn this?

female construction worker fitting handrails

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My Education

Can I leave school after Year 10?

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My Education

Mike’s story

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My Education

Jess’s Story

Teacher and Student Chatting

Do education your way

What to do after dropping out of school

Thoughtful teenage girl leaning on desk.

Handy hacks

Why do I have to keep going to school? I already know what I want to do!

Female High School Students Wearing Uniform Using Interactive Whiteboard During Lesson

The point of school

Why attendance matters – whether it’s online or face-to-face!

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My Education

Getting to the bottom of your feelings about school