Education Week
Education Week will be celebrated by kindergartens and Victorian government schools from 17-23 May 2009.
During the week, schools and kindergartens will be encouraged to hold activities that engage parent and community networks while profiling their learning opportunities and achievements.
Schools and kindergartens will be invited to register their Education Week activities through this website from March 2009.
Highlights of Education Week will include:
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School and Kindergarten Open Days - Schools and kindergartens are opening their doors to parents and the community during Education Week to showcase their achievements.
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Awards – Long Service, Parent, Retiring School Councillor and Community Service awards are presented by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and recognise long and exemplary service to education in Victoria.
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Victorian Education Excellence Awards – presented by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development at a gala dinner, these awards recognise outstanding contributions made by teachers, leaders and school services/support officers to their schools and school communities.
- Back to School Day (http://www.backtoschoolday.com.au/) – high profile media, sports and business identities visit their former primary and secondary schools to share their success stories.
