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School Belonging Central to Student Wellbeing
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A review commissioned by the International Baccalaureate (IB) and led by Monash University draws together international evidence that positions school belonging as central to student wellbeing, academic engagement and educational equity. School belonging is a student’s experienced sense of legitimate membership in the school community, grounded in feeling valued, safe and recognised, and sustained through…
Western Sydney’s Airlie Preschool recognised among top 1%
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Uniting congratulates Uniting Airlie Preschool Oatlands on its exceptional second ‘Excellent’ rating by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). ACECQA’s recent assessment specifically praised the Western Sydney preschool’s outstanding commitment to celebrating culture and diversity, partnering with children and families, and showing sustained focus on professional development and staff support.The ‘Excellent’ rating…
Continued Investment in ACT Schools
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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…
Investment in Public Schools
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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 Moves to Ban Bank Marketing in Schools
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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…
Three New Languages to be Taught in WA Schools
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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…
Franklin School Expansion Begins
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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 Renamed Franklin School
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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…
Ride2School Day Reaching 100 Extra Schools Across Victoria
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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…