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We support teachers in fostering the intellectual and social skills that enable students to think philosophically.
Learn MoreAvailable to all Victorian primary and secondary schools we provide a range of events throughout the year to introduce students to philosophical thinking.
We support teachers in fostering the intellectual and social skills that enable students to think philosophically – through training, networking and curriculum development.
VAPS provides a range of members only materials supporting teachers and students in fostering the intellectual and social skills that enable philosophical thinking.
See our Events page for all our upcoming events for PIPS, VCE Philosophy, and Teacher Training. --- 100% Subsidies (free) for schools with DET the following equity characteristics thanks to funding from the Department of Education & Training through the Strategic Partnership Program Students from disadvantaged or low SES backgrounds.
Learn MoreWe support teachers in fostering the intellectual and social skills that enable students to think philosophically.
Learn MoreEach year, VAPS runs school excursion events called PIPS (Philosophy in Public Spaces), available to all Victorian primary and secondary schools.
Learn MoreThe Victorian Association for Philosophy in Schools (VAPS) aims to promote the study of philosophy at secondary level, including at VCE level.
Learn MoreFunding is available to attend all VAPS events, including PIPS Events for students, Teacher Training, VCE Events, and the VAPS conference.
Learn MoreSupporting teachers in fostering the intellectual and social skills that enable students to think philosophically.
Find out moreOur Philosophy in Public Spaces Events are run throughout each calendar school year.
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