Stories
See here for select stories from the most recent editions of Education Times.
Volume 16, Number 11, July 17, 2008
- Victorians Honour the Late Hon. Lindsay H.S. Thompson, AO - The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development join with the Victorian community in recognising the passing of one of the finest and most respected figures in state education and politics.
- Batting for the team - Celebrating two years as Secretary of the Department this month, Prof. Peter Dawkins opens up to Education Times about his passion for economics and education, his love of cricket and the people who have inspired him the most.
- Anaphylaxis law an Australian first - Victoria has become the first state in Australia to introduce laws surrounding the safe management of anaphylaxis in kindergartens, childcare centres and schools.
- Feeling at home among your own - culturally specific playgroups allow parents and children the chance to escape isolation.
- An alternative to mainstream learning - alternative learning programs offer students at risk of leaving school the opportunity to re-engage in education – and find themselves along the way.
- Free kindergarten for Koorie kids - three-year-old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are the first in Victoria to benefit from at least 10 hours a week of free kindergarten under a Brumby Government initiative, officially launched last week.
- Backstage biz gets spectacular - step aside, Australian Idol contenders – students from across Victoria are preparing to take to the stage in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular, a mass singing and dancing production bursting with glitz and talent.
- Excitement builds for Children’s Week - the ever-popular Children’s Week will kick off with a bang this year on October 19 when children are given free entry to the Royal Melbourne Zoo for a fun-filled day featuring animal displays, face-painting and musical entertainment.
Volume 16, Number 9, June 5, 2008
- Making a place for refugees to call home - for many recently arrived refugees, the ability of their teachers to connect them with education is critical to their future in Australia.
- Juggling it all for top scores - find out how three recipients of the Premier’s VCE Awards 2008 got those grand ENTER scores.
Volume 16, Number 6, April 24, 2008
- School attacks cyber bullying head on - uncovering the hidden face of cyber bullying, and taking the issue to the streets
- New laws to increase childcare safety - changes to legislation have been made that will allow Victorians to check the compliance record of all children’s services online
Volume 16, Number 4, March 20, 2008
- Sustainability in schools now an everyday issue - the latest school census reveals that 94 per cent of Victorian government schools have put various sustainability practices into their everyday operation
- Top VCE artwork on display - artistic achievements of last year’s VCE students will soon be celebrated in a vibrant exhibition on display at the National Gallery of Victoria
Volume 16, Number 3, March 6, 2008
- Young minds grab political attention - students from the Victorian Student Representative Council Executive met with Education Minister Bronwyn Pike recently, to discuss their environmental concerns for schools
- Special schools to shine under P&D Accreditation - of the 82 special schools in Victoria, 53 will be taking part in the accreditation process this year, and the other 29 are already accredited