News

This section features the latest news about the Building the Education Revolution (BER) program in Victoria. 

Check here regularly for program updates, project advice and other useful information to support schools and others interested in BER.

For the latest school case studies and video profiles, see: Spotlight On

 

Updates

October 2011: The latest BER Update for Schools features advice about insurance of BER buildings, Building Management Systems, flexible learning spaces in action, taking possession of a new building and a link to the latest online case studies. See: BER update for schools - October 2011 (PDF - 396Kb)

July 2011: The latest BER Update for Schools features advice about insurance of BER buildings, Building Management Systems, flexible learning spaces in action, taking possession of a new building and a link to the latest online case studies. See: BER update for schools - July 2011 (PDF - 438Kb)

March 2011: The March BER Update for Schools features advice about post and pre-occupancy works in BER buildings, a link to a new information portal for schools, program reminders and a link to the latest online videos. See: BER update for schools - March 2011 (PDF - 385Kb)

March 2011: Playgrounds, hard courts and car parks removed or demolished as part of the BER program will be reinstated at eligible schools. See: Reinstatement of playgrounds, hard courts and car parks.

November 2010: The November edition of BER Update for Schools features ICT and grant updates, a question and answer session with learning expert Dr Julia Atkin and details of a forum for schools receiving BER science and dual science/language centres. See: BER update for schools - November 2010 (PDF - 626Kb)

November 2010: An update on landscaping grants and additional details about the arrangements for furniture, equipment and ICT for Primary Schools for the 21st Century (P21) projects. See: Grant fact sheet (PDF - 200Kb)

 

October 2010: The October edition of BER Update for Schools features tips for keeping your school community updated, information about multi functional devices, training for school specialist technicians and details about the final furniture and equipment expos. See: BER update for schools - October 2010 (PDF - 423Kb)

August 2010: Taking possession of a BER building is an exciting phase of the project. See: Handover