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Launch of 2012 Smart Schools Awards
The Smart Schools Awards celebrate excellence in education, showcasing the quality and achievements of government schools across the Territory. The awards were launched at Millner Primary School – they...
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Record investment in education
The NT Government announced a record $950 million investment in education and training initiatives in its 2012 budget. Minister for Education and Training Chris Burns says the investment in schools,...
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Passports to enhance educational outcomes
A new trial scheme has been launched to encourage school attendance and good behaviour in Central Australian schools. The School Passport system involves families earning points for participation in...
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School gardens help communities grow
A number of Arnhem Land schools have been rewarded for their innovative school gardens. The Arnhemland Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) held the EduGrow School Garden Awards for its 40th...
View ArticleTeaching scholarships, fellowships, cadetships
Some of the NT’s brightest assembled at Parliament House recently to receive their scholarships under the Local Teachers in Local Schools strategy. The mid-year scholarship intake offers 28 Teacher...
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GEMS increasing engagement in NT schools
A new GEMS academy has been launched at Sanderson Middle School. The Girls Engagement Mentoring and Support program is also offered at Casuarina Senior College, Dripstone and Nightcliff middle schools....
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Empowering local schools
Sixteen NT Government schools received $757,600 for the Federal Government’s Empowering Local Schools initiative. Federal Education Minister Peter Garrett visited Ludmilla Primary School and announced...
View ArticleStudents jump at workplace opportunities
A record number of Territory students are taking part in work placements to get job skills while finishing school. Work placements as part of Vocational Education and Training in Schools has doubled in...
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Students shine at annual Beat Festival
Some of the Territory’s most talented young performers gathered at the Darwin Entertainment Centre for the NT’s biggest performing arts showcase. More than 1100 students participated in three nights of...
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Smart Schools Awards finalists announced
The finalists in this year’s 2012 NT Smart Schools Awards have been announced. New Education Minister Robyn Lambley (left) announced the finalists of eight categories at Millner Primary School. The...
View ArticleNew Office of Children and Families
The Deputy Chief Minister Robyn Lambley has announced a new arrangement between the Department of Education and the new Office of Children and Families. The new Office will offer a broader range of...
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2012 Smart Schools Awards
About 480 educators and supporters of education across the NT celebrated the 2012 Smart Schools Awards. The gala night, held at the Darwin Convention Centre, paid tribute to government schools and...
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Recognising the NT’s dedicated teaching workforce
Teachers across the Territory came together for World Teachers’ Day on 26 October. A highlight of the celebrations was the presentation of the Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards. They...
View ArticleMini budget
The NT Government has announced a mini budget to achieve financial sustainability for the Territory. The Department of Education and Children’s Services has identified savings and efficiencies while...
View ArticleCelebrating 2012 NTCET results
About 1200 Territory students received their Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) today. There were celebrations at Darwin High School with Sophie Philip named Top NTCET...
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Battle of the School Bands 2013 Winners
Rambutan Jam Band made up of students from Kormilda College and Darwin High School have taken out this year’s Battle of the School Bands competition. Also a winner on the night was Josh Goodrem from...
View ArticleHere come the marines!
Members of the United States Marine Corp Northern Rotation have adopted several Top End schools and are helping students with their fitness and life-skills. The marines kicked off their association...
View ArticleNational Literacy and Numeracy Week
National Literacy and Numeracy Week, 29 July – 4 August 2013 represents a collaborative approach by the Australian Government and school communities to highlight the importance of literacy and numeracy...
View ArticleGrants for organisations supporting children with disabilities
Non-government organisations involved in educating and supporting children and students with disabilities are invited to apply for grants under the Community Based Special Education Program. For more...
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A game approach to Indigenous learning
The Minister for Education, the Hon Peter Chandler, launched a new Learning Games resource at Gunbalanya School last Wednesday. Leaning Games focus on the important interaction between children and...
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