ACT Public Schools

Advice - Severe Heatwave Warning The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe heatwave warning for the ACT from Saturday 14 December to Tuesday 17 December 2024. Residents should prepare now to be ready for the heat. The ACT Ambulance... esa.act.gov.au/node/6283

The Future of Education Equity Fund for the 2025 school year is open. The Equity Fund is open to eligible families with students from preschool to year 12 at schools across Canberra. Applications for the 2025 school year can be made online. Find out more: bit.ly/3SH0cUr

The Future of Education Equity Fund for the 2025 school year is open. The Equity Fund is open to eligible families with students from preschool to year 12 at schools across Canberra. Applications for the 2025 school year can be made online. Find out more: bit.ly/3SH0cUr

Buses will be off the road this morning, Friday 15 November 2024, due to unprotected industrial action from drivers.   It is likely the industrial action will continue through the day.   Transport Canberra will provide more detail through the day.

Thinking about a career change to be a teacher? Check out the School-based Teacher Education Program (STEP) with the @UniCanberra. It offers a fast-learning program, paid work in an ACT public school, a $20,000 scholarship, and mentoring. Learn more at bit.ly/48s057A

School is back this coming week – but remember that tomorrow is a student free day. This means students will return to school Tuesday 15 October. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for term 4!

Have you remembered to enrol for the 2025 school year? If you apply by midnight on 7 June, you'll receive an offer from 29 July. Applications received after this time may receive an offer later in the year. Going local leads to great things – apply at bit.ly/3Zqhoj9

Today is Reconciliation Day, an opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and our national story. We spoke to some of our students about what Reconciliation Day means to them.

A reminder that tomorrow is a student-free day at ACT public schools. The first day back at school for Term 2 for students is Tuesday 30 April 2024.

Is your child starting at a new school in 2025? Check their Priority Enrolment Area. Where your student lives determines the ACT public school where they are guaranteed a place. Use this finder at bit.ly/40Jn8FU and enrol online from 30 April at bit.ly/3Zqhoj9

Campbell High School’s central quad has a brand new look and feel! The upgrade includes turf, furniture, plants, sandstone blocks and a large deck surrounding the biggest tree. It's so great to see students finding a new love for the quad!

Online enrolments for the 2025 school year at all ACT public schools open on Tuesday 30 April 2024. Applications lodged by 7 June will receive an offer by 29 July 2024. Find out more at ow.ly/pB5e50RkN5k

Congratulations to Narrabundah College alumna Samantha Mostyn AO, who was today announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as Australia’s next Governor-General! abc.net.au/news/2024-04-0…

Last week the @RaidersCanberra visited Charles Conder Primary School as part of their pre-season schools tour. Students enjoyed the visit from Jordan Rapana, James Schiller, Adrian Trevilyan and Alan Tongue. Well done everyone!

A great story about Lake Ginninderra College Year 12 student Cameron Myers and his pursuit of a berth on Australia's team for the Paris 2024 Olympics. ow.ly/G6YN50QEJ4k

Public submissions for the independent inquiry into literacy and numeracy performance in ACT public schools have now been extended until midnight Wednesday 28 February 2024. To find out more about the inquiry or to make a submission visit ow.ly/xfmN50QArJH

Today is Safer Internet Day - a great opportunity to promote online safety education. We have a comprehensive approach to online safety in our schools that complements the teaching and learning of eSafety in classrooms. For more info and resources visit ow.ly/A7Rl50Qy6t2

Did you know the Education Directorate has two books about starting school? You can read 'We’re Excited' by Shona Chapman and 'My first day at big school' by Carly Gange on our Starting School web page: education.act.gov.au/public-school-…

Is your child going to kindergarten this year? Welcome to ACT public schools! Have you enrolled? Do you know which primary school to attend? Check here for all the info you need: ow.ly/JGJM50QpNUt

A reminder to all parents and carers that ACT public schools have four student-free days this year. These are the first day of each term. For Term 1, this means new students will start school on Tuesday 30 January. Continuing students return to school on Wednesday 31 January.