The ACT Government is committed to providing every family with access to a great local public school. As Gungahlin continues to grow, the Government is delivering new public schools. “As Canberra grows, the Government will continue to deliver on our election commitments to build more schools and invest in our world-class public education system.” Chief…
Local families in Strathnairn, Narrabundah and Garran will benefit from a significant investment in new and improved school infrastructure, with the upcoming Budget review to include over $156 million package for three ACT public schools. “As we seek to chart an economic path out of the pandemic, it is more important than ever that we…
CHOICE welcomes ACT’s vote to ban bank marketing in schools, CHOICE is also calling on other states and territories to follow ACT and Victoria’s lead and stop banks from marketing to kids in schools. “This is an important moment for the ACT community. School banking schemes are simply polished marketing programs designed to capture lifelong…
Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery have announced the development of three new languages for WA schools. “I am very pleased to announce the development of these three new language courses for Western Australian students.” Minister Ellery commented “Language and culture play an important role in a child’s development. We have an internationally diverse culture…
The ACT Government has recently began construction at Franklin School to see the school grow from an early childhood school into a primary school, catering for 600 students across preschool to year 6. The ACT Government committed in 2016 to expand Franklin School to grow its permanent capacity to 600 students across Kindergarten to Year…
Franklin Early Childhood School will be renamed as Franklin School to reflect the major expansion works that will see the school grow from an early childhood school into a primary school. ACT minister for Education and Early Childhood Development Yvette Berry said that the ACT Government committed in 2016 to expand Franklin Early Childhood School…
The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging more students to cycle to school safely with Ride2School Day (March 13) reaching more than 100 additional schools across the state. Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC Jaala Pulford visited a North Melbourne Primary School as part of Ride2School Day to see how students plan their journey…
The first day of the 2019 school year was extra special for the students of Spring Mountain State School as they took their seats in the state’s newest school. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Education Minister Grace Grace and Member for Jordan Charis Mullen welcomed the students and their parents to the new $40 million facility. “A…
Every prep student in a Victorian Government school will start their education with a new library bag and bundle of books to spark the joy of reading, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino today unveiled new library bags, which are being delivered to approximately 57,100 Preps in more than 1,200…
Rugby league players Jonathon Thurston and Sam Thaiday know that Every Day Counts. So does Australian Under 21 representative and Queensland Firebird Beryl Friday. That trio are just some of the sporting stars, who along with Education Minister Grace Grace are reminding parents and carers of Queensland’s primary and high school students how important attending…