Victorian public schools are suspending about 150 students each day, according to reporting that cites data on school disciplinary actions. The number of suspensions has risen to almost 30,000 in the most recent year referenced by the outlets, indicating a high volume of removals from school due to behaviour concerns.
All three sources say principals are being urged to find new ways to tackle problem behaviour, suggesting the pressure is not only to manage incidents but also to reduce the frequency of suspensions. The coverage frames the issue as part of broader efforts to improve school responses to student conduct, with schools being encouraged to adopt different approaches rather than relying primarily on suspensions.
While the articles focus on suspension numbers and the call for alternative strategies, they do not provide details in the supplied excerpts about specific programs or policy changes. The shared figures—approximately 150 suspensions per day and nearly 30,000 for the year—are the central points of agreement across outlets.
