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25 Mar 2019
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Harmony Day

Last week, schools across the ACT took part in a range of activities to celebrate Harmony Day and the multiculturalism of our city.

20 Mar 2019
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Lyneham Primary’s Diamond Anniversary

Lyneham Primary School recently celebrated its 60th Birthday, hosting past students and teachers and school leaders, along with current staff, students and community members during a festive school assembly.

15 Mar 2019
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Students Compete Over Pi

Dickson College hosted a Pi Memorising Competition yesterday, with dozens of clever students across multiple schools competing for Pi-themed prizes.

14 Mar 2019
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2019 Capital Chemist Awards

Thirty-three ACT public college students received support to further their education through the Capital Chemist College Scholarships award ceremony held last week.

04 Mar 2019
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International Women’s Day 2019: Balance for Better

International Women's Day 2019 is fast approaching, and the ACT Education Directorate is exploring this year’s campaign theme ‘Balance for Better’.

01 Mar 2019
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Bonython Goes to War on Waste

Bonython Primary School is going to war on waste in their school community, while also raising money for their Year 6 graduation activities.

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Families and Carers Hotline

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 with the ACT Education Directorate through the Families and Students, Complaints and Feedback Unit on (02) 6205 5429 between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Or online via Access Canberra.

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12 Apr 2019

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19 Apr 2019

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20 Apr 2019
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Future of Education

Every child deserves a great education and the life chances which flow from it. The Future of Education Strategy outlines a 10-year plan to make sure the focus and investment achieves the best future for all children and young people in the ACT.

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Teacher Spotlight: Kate Woods

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.

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Last week, schools across the ACT took part in a range of activities to celebrate Harmony Day and the multiculturalism of our city. To find out more about how the day was celebrated at Lycée franco australien de Canberra / Telopea Park School, click the link below!

Students at Telopea Park School wore clothing representing their cultural heritage in celebration of Harmony Day. (Photo supplied)

"Ms Christiansen Young said she and Freyja took part to support Cancer Council ACT in its bid to bring more patient support services to the territory". Congratulations to all the school groups and families, including Freyja, who participated.

Numbers were up significantly for this year's Cancer Council ACT Relay for Life at the Australian Institute of Sport.