For Parents
Education Week is a great time to find out more about kindergarten programs and government schools and the many opportunities they offer to Victorian children. From 20-26 May 2012, kindergartens and government schools will open their doors to parents and their communities through information nights, open days, student displays, performances and other special events that showcase their programs and achievements.
Open Days during Education Week
For details of kindergartens and schools that have registered their Education Week activities for promotion on this website, see: What's On
Keep an eye too out for local billboards, newspapers and school newsletters promoting open days and special Education Week events in your community
Connect with your child’s learning
Families are the first and most enduring influence on a child’s development and play an important role in a child’s learning. Developing strong skills in reading, writing and maths is critical to ensure your child’s success in early learning and beyond.
201 Literacy and Maths Tips to Help your Child is a comprehensive booklet published by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development that provides practical activities for you to do with your child at home.
For more information, see: 201 Literacy and Maths Tips to Help your Child
The booklet is one of many resources available to parents on the Department’s website, with other useful topics including:
- preparing for and transition to primary school
- choosing a school
- parent participation at school
- student support services.
For further information about education in Victoria and the opportunities for you to connect with your child’s learning journey, see: Parents.
Prep for Parents online forum
A special online forum hosted by the Department during Education Week will allow parents of Prep children to participate in a topical exchange about the importance of reading during their child’s first year of school.
Parents may also wish to subscribe to the Department’s weekly email Prep for Parents which includes tips and advice on how to support your child’s learning as well as links to further resources and websites.
To participate in the online forum or to subscribe, see: Prep for Parents
Top Acts – VCE Season of Excellence 2012
Enjoy outstanding performances during Education Week by young musicians, dancers, singers, actors and composers. Top Acts is the final event in the VCE Season of Excellence 2012 presented by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
Captivating performers selected from the Top Class concert series of Dance, Drama, Theatre Studies and Music Performance will inspire audiences of all ages.
One performance only on Friday, 25 May 2012, 7.30pm at the Palais Theatre, St Kilda. Ticket prices from $15.00-25.00. For further information and ticket sales, visit: Ticketmaster
Parents Victoria Online Conference
Parents and other interested participants are warmly invited to take part in the sixth annual online conference to be held by Parents Victoria. The conference will be held non-stop on the internet during Education Week, commencing at 6 am on Sunday 20 May, with discussion topics including:
- Celebrating Public Education
- Travel to School
- Multiculturalism
- Curriculum
- Bullying
- Mental Health
- School Payments and Funding.
There is also the opportunity to comment on other Education issues that may concern you.
No special software is needed just an internet-connected computer and a browser. The online discussions are very easy to join in, and guidelines about how to participate are provided. There are prizes for schools for participation.
The conference is proudly sponsored by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
For further information, email: office@parentsvictoria.asn.au, phone (03) 9380 2158 or visit: Parents Victoria
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