We have a new name: the Department of Education. To reflect this change, our Twitter handle is now @VicGovDE. We deliver high-quality education and early childhood services for children and young people. @VicGovAu.

Announced today, the Victorian Government is providing further support to families to help pay for camps and other excursions. Families eligible for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund will receive increased rates per child. Find out more:

Teachers, we’ve got a handy video to help you deliver a Phonics Plus lesson!. Our new Phonics Plus lesson plans for Prep cover handwriting, high-frequency words, dictation, reading fluency, and phonic and word knowledge. Visit here:

Starting Prep is a HUGE milestone! 🎒 . To celebrate, we’re giving each Prep student attending a Victorian government school a Prep bag. Check out what’s inside 👇 . Find out more:

Kids are getting back to school. To keep them safe, reduced speed limits apply from 8 to 9:30 am and 2:30 to 4 pm. Slow down and watch out for kids crossing the road and around school buses. Find out more:

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧✨ . Families gather to celebrate the dawn of a new year, with 2025 the year of the Snake. Let's embrace the joy of togetherness and share traditions with our little ones. Wishing you all prosperity, good health and happiness!

School’s back this week! Ever wondered what a day in the life of a teacher is really like?  👩‍🏫 . Ebony Peters gives us a sneak peek into her action-packed day at Bourchier Street Primary School!

Entering your high school years is a big deal! . We spoke to the real pros (aka former Year 7 students from Altona College) to hear their top tips for making the transition a breeze. Check out their advice below 👇 . #TheEducationState #NewYearOfLearning

School is back next week. Are you ready? . There’s so much to prep… but here’s the good news: the School Saving Bonus helps cover school costs, making your back-to-school checklist a breeze ✅ . Learn more:

School is just around the corner, and that means a brand-new year of learning is about to begin!. We asked teacher Casey Sperling from Altona College some burning questions to uncover the real deal about starting school. #TheEducationState #NewYearOfLearning

Are you looking for a new career opportunity this year?. We have several exciting roles at our Early Learning Victoria centres as an:.⭐Administrator.⭐Early Childhood Teacher.⭐Early Childhood Educator. Find out more and apply:

The first day of kinder is just around the corner and we’re getting excited for a new year of learning!. Check out the exciting things in store for kinder in 2025!. #Kinder #NewYearofLearning

During the festival of Lohri, the story of Sundri and Mundri and the Dulla Bhatti (the folk hero) is shared with children. It focuses on the importance of giving and sharing. Family, food, music and dance are essential to celebrating the festival. #HappyLohri

Enrolments are still open for our 4 new Early Learning Victoria centres, opening very soon!. Swipe for a sneak peek of our Fawkner centre. Find out more and enrol here: #EarlyLearningVictoria #EarlyLearning

Happy New Year to all students, families, teachers, principals, school and early childhood education staff. Here’s to a 2025 filled with curiosity, fun and new learning adventures!. #TheEducationState #Happy2025

That’s a wrap on 2024!. We’re beyond proud of our students, early childhood and school teachers, educators, principals & support staff for all their incredible achievements and the unforgettable memories made along the way! 🙌. We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store!

Happy Hannukah to all celebrating! 🕎. Today, we honour the importance of family, tradition and community in shaping our identity and values. #HappyHanukkah

Happy holidays to all celebrating! 🎄🎁. Enjoy the wonders of the season, from festive decorations like Christmas trees and lights, to delicious treats, giving traditions and family gatherings. #HappyHolidays

Grade 5 and 6 students from Avoca Primary School emerged victorious in a 14-hour pushcart race at the Energy Breakthrough extravaganza this month – their 10th consecutive win! . Read more: . #TheEducationState #SchoolsAsCommunity #STEM

Getting tree-mendously festive! 🎄🎊 . Check out how Victorian schools are gearing up for the holidays. 📷 Festive bunting at Campbells Creek PS, carols at Leopald PS, festive fete at Mernda Central College, colour run at Merrivale PS, gingerbread cookies at Surf Coast SC

The sky’s the limit for @wblcoll's Skyla Couch, 19, who received the Jenny Ponting ‘Real Life Award’. Principal Dave Clift says it's well deserved: “[Skyla] builds others up as she advocates for all.” With allied health in her sights for 2025, we wish Skyla luck.