We aim to develop and deliver educational services to empower each child and young person in the ACT to learn for life.
This year more than 120 new educators joined the ACT Education Directorate
Kids from all over Australia, in every territory and state, rang in the New Year with the traditional song Auld Lang Syne.
There were plenty of smiling faces as the new year 7 cohort at Mount Stromlo High School received their Chromebook devices today.
Margaret Hendry School, located in the new suburb of Taylor in Gungahlin’s north, officially opened its doors for the first time on Monday.
School is back at Gold Creek – and as the students return, they are also discovering the newest addition to the Junior Campus
Thousands of ACT children and young people will start their educational journey at Canberra public schools this year while many will transition to high school and college.
Parents and carers are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher or school principal about any issue or concern regarding their child’s welfare. Alternatively, parents, carers and community members can raise any concerns directly with the ACT Education Directorate through the ACT Public Schools Liaison Unit on (02) 6205 5429 between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Or online via Access Canberra.
Principal, Margaret Hendry Primary School
Kate is busily preparing for the new school to open its doors in 2019. It’s an exciting time for the whole community, especially the children getting ready to start in February.
It is disappointing and concerning that dangerous driving is occurring around schools.
A combination of bad choices and poor excuses is frustrating the Territory's law-enforcers, as speeding motorists dice with danger near our schools. Startling statistics showing just how many are flouting the rules are prompting the ACT Government to act.