2007 News Archive
This 2007 news archive lists items posted on the Education website (www.education.vic.gov.au) home page. The archive is periodically edited to remove links to material which are no longer available online.
Dates listed next to listings reflect when the message was first posted on the home page.
The full web address for pages that are published on the www.education.vic.gov.au site are listed next to the news entry. Please note that web addresses may not stay as first published - sites change and so links may no longer work.
- Student Scholarships – the online student scholarship application process is now open (10 December 2007).
- Student participation drug education forums - schools may apply for funding to host a drug education forum (26 November 2007)
- Research eLert Issue No. 14 - Value-added measures for school improvement
- Welcome to school - a parent’s guide to Victorian government schools (16 November 2007)
- Parent payments in Victorian government school (25 October 2007)
- Student sexual assault allegations - an new online brochure informing parents of how principals respond to allegations
- School start bonus - financial support for student entering Prep or Year 7 in 2008 (18 October 2007)
- Children's Week 2007 - 20 to 28 October (17 October 2007)
- Scholarships and Incentives - to attract teachers to work in long day care (17 October 2007)
- 2008 Victorian Education Excellence Awards - applications now open (8 October 2007)
- Future of Schooling in Australia Conference - national event, Tuesday 25 September (14 September, 2007)
- Student sexual assault allegations - an new online brochure informing parents of how principals respond to allegations
- Research eLert Issue 13 - the topic for this issue is Evidence-based research for expert literacy teaching
- 12th Annual Victorian Teacher’s Games - 24-26 September (20 August, 2007)
- Margaret Schofield music scholarship - applications open (http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/excellenceawards/schofield_award.html) - (3 September, 2007)
- Changes to the Department - announced by the Premier (13 August, 2007)
- Research eLert Issue 12 - the topic for this issue of the newsletter is personalising education (20 August, 2007)
- Science Continuum P-10 - a new resource supporting teaching for understanding (11 July, 2007)
- Education and Training Reform Act 2006 - proclaimed on Sunday 1 July 2007 (2 July, 2007)
- On Track 2007 - latest reports and publication data (22 June 2007)
- $4.2 Million for Tech-Savvy Victorian Students Leading the Digital Generation (10 May 2007)
- Victorian State Budget 2007 - education fact sheets (1 May 2007)
- Education Week, 6-12 May - find out about activities in your area
- The Future of Schooling in Australia - a report by Australia's States and Territories (24 April 2007)
- Go for Your Life Healthy Start in Schools - Grant Guidelines 2007 (20 April 2007)
- Students At Risk Mapping Tool provides authorised school staff with a systemic process to assist in identifying students at risk of leaving school early (17 April 2007)
- $2.9m Drought Relief Package - launched by the Premier will help drought affected students and their families School Councils - resources to supports school councillors in their roles and school council processes (April 2007)
- Introducing Youth Guarantee - information on the initiative which guarantees a place at a school, TAFE or participating adult education centre for early school leavers until they reach 20 years old (14 March 2007)
- Season of Excellence (http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/excellenceawards/seasonofexcellence/) - presenting outstanding work completed by VCE students in technology, design, multimedia and the cinematic, visual and performing arts (28 February 2007)
- A to E rating - information on changes to student reports in 2007. (22 February 2007)
- Victoria’s Plan to Improve Literacy and Numeracy Outcomes - launched by the Premier at the CEDA luncheon on Monday 19 February. (20 February 2007)
- School Councils - resources to supports school councillors in their roles and school council processes. (19 February 2007)
- Back to School - resources to assist with the start of the 2007 school year. (31 January 2007)
- Voluntary Contributions & School Material Charges - learn more about the items and services these cover and the guidelines schools follow when requesting them. (31 January 2007)
- Key Dates for Principals - dates for principals to use to assist in planning throughout the year. (31 January 2007)
- Prep to Year 10 Curriculum resources - updated materials for teacher categorised by VELS strand and domains. (31 January 2007)
- 'Go for Your Life' Healthy Canteen Kit - details about new school canteen policy and guidelines. (31 January 2007)
- School Council Election Process - information on the election process including membership categories, terms of office and constituting order. (16 January 2007)
- Schools Clean Up Day - get involved in Schools Clean Up Day on Friday 2 March. (11 January 2007)
- Anaphylaxis Guidelines for Victorian Government Schools - guidelines assisting schools in planning for and supporting students with severe and life threatening allergies. (12 December 2006)
- On 1 December 2006 the Premier announced changes to the Machinery of Government that will impact on the Department. Over the next two months the Department’s web site will progressively be updated to reflect these changes. (5 December 2006)
- School Start Bonus - students enrolled in Prep and Year 7 in Term 1 2007 are eligible for the Bonus. (27 November 2006)
- Learning to Lead Effective Schools - statewide training and support opportunities for current and aspirant school leaders (20 November 2006)