Keeping kids comfortable whatever the weather
Canberra is well known for its climate of extremes, with high temperatures in the summer months and cold, frosty weeks in the winter.
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Margaret Hendry – Opening of the Loose Parts Playground
On Friday 21 February, two classes of excited students from Margaret Hendry School, along with special guests, attended the opening of the School’s new Loose Parts Playground.
Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge: Hawker’s Love of Reading at its Very Core
On visiting Hawker Primary one very quickly understands why they had 100% participation in last years’ Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge, taking home prizes in three categories
Building School Leaders One Bike at a Time
Calwell High School teacher Francis Ventura suggested to a group of Year 9 boys that they could start a bike repair program in their break times.
Cultural Diversity all in a Day’s Work at Yarralumla
It’s always refreshing to watch the interactions of children as they are open and willing. This is exactly what we saw when we visited Year 3 and 4 students and their teacher at Yarralumla Primary School.
Learning Respect at Harrison School
On Monday members of the Canberra Raiders were welcomed to Harrison School by an excited group of year 3-6 students to deliver a presentation on respect through the League Stars Inspire series
Canberra College’s Oliver Balfour earns a BHP Science Award
Oliver’s independent research project was recently awarded third prize in the national BHP Foundation Science and Engineering Awards
Bonython Art Exhibition
Explosions of colour, intricate brush strokes, wool wrapped art sticks and collaborative pieces made for an exceptional ‘Acknowledging Country’ Art Exhibition by Bonython Primary School students.
Children's Laureate Announcement
Young writers from ACT Public Schools attended the announcement of the new Australian Children’s Laureate, held at the National Library of Australia this week.
Expanding and upgrading schools
The Education Directorate has been upgrading and expanding ACT public schools right across the Territory in preparation for the 2020 school year
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