Literacy and Numeracy Week

Literacy and Numeracy Week

NLNW is an Australian Government initiative, run in collaboration with state and territory governments, which aims to:

  • Showcase the hard work school communities are undertaking to improve literacy and numeracy skills
  • Raise community awareness of the importance of all Australian students developing effective literacy and numeracy skills
  • Build on national initiatives to improve literacy and numeracy standards among young Australians.

Theme for 2008

'Partnerships in Learning', the theme for NLNW in 2008, aims to highlight the importance of parents, teachers and members of the community combining to support young people in developing strong literacy and numeracy skills.  

During NLNW 2008, school communities have the opportunity to demonstrate how literacy and numeracy education is an engaging and integral part of their everyday activities. It provides schools with the chance to recognise and promote the role of parents and the school community in supporting students’ development of these fundamental skills.  

Partners

The Victorian Literacy and Numeracy Week Program is run in conjunction with:

Key Events

To help celebrate National Literacy and Numeracy Week, 1-7 September 2008, there are a number of key national events for schools and the broader community to participate in, as well as local activities held in each state and territory. For more information see Key Events and Activities.

  • 28 August - Official launch of National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2008 held at Parliment House in Canberra
  • 1 September - Victoria’s Statewide Games Day 
  • 1 to 7 September - National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2008
  • 1 to 5 September – Victoria’s Inaugural 24 Maths Challenge
  • 1 to 5 September - Reach for the stars
  • 3 September - National Reading Day
  • 5 September - Presentation of Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards.

An Australian Government initiative in collaboration with the Victorian education authorities.