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WA rural communities still counting the cost of year 7 transition

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : Aug. 30, 2024 - 14:12

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Across almost all states and territories, year 7 is the first year of high school. But a move to nationalise an education policy has been deeply unpopular in small country towns where there are no high schools. Almost a decade since the policy was enforced in Western Australia, small primary schools across the state are still struggling with the fallout that saw people move away from their communities. It comes as the cost of sending kids to boarding schools continues to rise around the country.

WA rural communities still counting the cost of year 7 transition

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