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Chaplaincy and Student Welfare

Minister Garrett announced the schools that were successful in receiving funding under the continuation and expansion of the National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program.

 

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Engaging Parents and Families

The Family-School and Community Partnership Bureau will be hosting the Engaging Parents and Families in Learning and School National Symposium on 11 to 12 May 2012 in Canberra.

 

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School Community Forums

The Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett, will be holding two community forums this week in Adelaide on 26 April and Brisbane on 27 April.

 

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Discussion on Asian literacy

Minister Garrett today hosted a discussion on Asian literacy with business leaders, focusing on how Government and business can work together to increase awareness of Asian culture.

 

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Educating children for a stronger future in the Northern Territory

A $583 million investment was announced today as part of the Australian Government’s Stronger Futures package to help ensure children in the Northern Territory have access to quality education.

 

School Funding

Towards a new school funding system

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and the Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett, today released the Australian Government’s response to the Review of Funding for Schooling Panel’s final report.

 

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Safer Internet Day 2012

The theme for Safer Internet Day in 2012  ‘Connecting generations and educating each other’ will be used to encourage schools, libraries and families to learn and connect together.

 

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The 2010 Evaluation of SEAM

The Improving School Enrolment and Attendance through Welfare Reform Measure Evaluation report 2010 has been released.

 

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Expansion of the SEAM

Announcement of the expansion of the Improving School Enrolment and Attendance through Welfare Reform Measure (SEAM) in the Northern Territory.

 

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Focus School Next Steps initiative launched

Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett today announced the Focus School Next Steps initiative.

 

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Chaplaincy Program Changes

On 7 September 2011 Minister Garrett announced changes to the Chaplaincy Program 

 

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National Literacy and Numeracy Week is on.

Minster for School Education, Peter Garrett, officially launched National Literacy and Numeracy Week on Monday 29th August, kicking off a week of celebrations and events.

 

Peter Garrett video statement

Minister for School Education Peter Garrett talks about the importance of the Review of Funding For Schooling and how it will help make every school a great school.

 

Education Action Plan released

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Action Plan 2010-2014 was released by Minister Peter Garrett.

 

Closing the Gap Forum

A Closing the Gap practitioners forum was held in Canberra to discuss improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for Indigenous students.

 

Schools Forum 2010

Schools Forum 2010

Join educators today in showcasing innovation and best practice at the Australian Education Minister’s 2010 Biennial Forum. 

National Literacy & Numeracy Week

Celebrate Literacy and Numeracy

The fundamental building blocks of literacy and numeracy are being celebrated across Australia during National Literacy and Numeracy Week between 29 August and 4 September 2010.

 

Australian Curriculum Consultations

Public consultation period now closed

The consultation period for the draft Australian Curriculum in English, mathematics, science and history has concluded.

 

Smarter Schools

Smarter Schools National Partnership announcements

The Australian Government has entered into National Partnerships with the states and territories in the key areas of addressing disadvantage, supporting teachers, and improving literacy and numeracy.

 



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