For Government Schools
Government schools around Victoria are encouraged to participate in Education Week from 20-26 May 2012 by celebrating what makes them great!
The importance of reading and literacy skills throughout a child’s learning journey is the focus of Education Week this year which coincides with Library and Information Week and Australia-wide celebrations to highlight the National Year of Reading.
There will be a swell of community interest in education at this time and many positive ways for schools to make Education Week memorable for students, staff, parents and their broader school community.
Free events for government schools
The Education Week Calendar of Free Events gives thousands of kindergarten and government school children the opportunity to experience free-of-charge Victoria’s vibrant network of galleries, museums, libraries, performance groups, tourism attractions and other community organisations with educational programs.
Places are limited and bookings are essential. For dates, locations and booking information, see: Calendar of Free Events
Activity ideas
There are lots of ways for government schools to participate in Education Week. Many hold their annual open days, others stage art shows, concerts, themed class activities and book parades – the range of special events held during Education Week is huge!
For activity suggestions with a focus on this year’s literacy theme, see: Activity Ideas for Government Schools
Register your event and win!
Once your school’s Education Week open day or special event is finalised, please register the details for promotion on this website for interested community members to view.
Schools and kindergartens which register their Open Day or Special Event by 27 April 2012 will go into a draw to win one of five shopping sprees to the value of $250 at Officeworks!
Completing an online registration will take between five and ten minutes, with an event date, time, description and school contact details required. To register, see: Education Week Online Activity Registration
Promotional resources
The following downloadable resources may assist schools in promoting their Education Week activities:
- Education Week logo (JPG - 405Kb) – to insert into newsletters, flyers and other promotional materials
- Education Week masthead (JPG - 110Kb) – to insert into newsletters, flyers and other promotional materials
- Media release – a media release template to help you promote your activities to your local newspaper
- Download and insert your own text on the Media release template (DOT - 276Kb)
- For ideas, see the Media release sample (PDF - 91Kb)
- Certificate of Appreciation – features the Education Week logo and space to insert your own text
- Download and insert your own text on the Certificate of Appreciation template (DOT - 447Kb)
- For ideas, see the Certificate of Appreciation sample (PDF - 154Kb)
- Certificate of Achievement – features the Education Week logo and space to insert your own text
- Download and insert your own text on the Certificate of Achievement template (DOT - 459Kb)
- For ideas, see the Certificate of Achievement sample (PDF - 157Kb)
- Invitation – features the Education Week logo and space to insert your own text
- Download and insert your own text on the Invitation template (DOT - 597Kb)
- For ideas, see the Invitation sample (PDF - 241Kb)
- General promotion flyer – features the Education Week logo and space to insert your own text
- Download and insert your own text on the General promotion flyer template (DOT - 586Kb)
- For ideas, see the General promotion flyer sample (PDF - 163Kb)
- Poster – features the Education Week logo and space to insert your own text. Print to A3 size for impact!
- Download and insert your own text on the Poster template (DOT - 148Kb)
- For ideas, see the Poster sample (PDF - 299Kb)
Education Week awards
The following awards recognise the inspiring leaders, teachers, staff and parents who make Victorian government schools and early childhood services exciting places for children and young people to learn and grow.
- Victorian Education Excellence Awards: celebrate and publicly recognise the outstanding work of Victoria's kindergarten and government school teachers, school leaders and education support staff. The Awards provide professional development opportunities, both in Australia and internationally, for those who exemplify education best practice and innovation. 2012 nominations are now closed.
- Victorian Education Service Awards: celebrate and acknowledge staff, members of the community, outstanding parents and retiring school councilors for their contribution towards ensuring children have a positive educational experience when attending Victorian government schools.