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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?

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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

Thoughtful teenage girl leaning on desk.

My Different

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

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My Education

What to do after dropping out of school

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

Suspension – coming back and moving forward