The Evatt Primary School community is thrilled with their new Indigenous garden and outdoor learning space.
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24 Oct 2019
According to a new study by Mission Australia and the Black Dog Institute, a quarter of Canberra teens are struggling with their mental health.
23 Oct 2019
The Safe and Supportive Schools Advisory Committee (SEAC) was established by the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development, Yvette Berry MLA, in March to provide advice to the Government on opportunities to strengthen safe and supportive school culture in every ACT public school. SEAC’s report was tabled in the Legislative Assembly today along with the ACT Government’s response.
22 Oct 2019
Students at Wanniassa Hills Primary School are embracing their Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) program, with great results being achieved across the school.
16 Oct 2019
It’s been a well-known and loved public school across the community for more than 40 years – but it’s time to talk about the future.
27 Sep 2019
Passion and powerful student voices come to the fore at the recent Canberra School Strike 4 Climate. Students from several ACT Public Schools have taken a lead role in organising and speaking at the recent School Strike 4 Action.
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The Girls in STEM grant program was launched yesterday. The grants are aimed at engaging female students - like Ava, Maggie, Izzi and Gwen from Fadden Primary School - in science, technology, engineering and maths subjects and careers. Grants for schools and groups of schools of up to $30,000, and for individual students of up to $4000, are now available. Applications close 6 March 2020. For more information or to apply, visit http://bit.ly/37lTbR8.