NTCOGSO

🧡 Harmony Day is all about celebrating our diversity and the message that 'everyone belongs'. We’re proud of the many cultures, languages and traditions that make NT government schools and communities so vibrant. We can't wait to see how schools celebrate the event!

🧠♥️💡Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a chance to recognise and embrace the many ways young people learn, think and experience the world. By celebrating neurodiversity, we help create more inclusive, understanding school communities for all students.

Today we celebrate the strength, achievements and contributions of women everywhere: across our communities, families and workplaces. Here’s to progress, equity and making space for every woman’s voice to be heard. 💜

👀 ...COMING SOON! Our student art competition is back for 2026, after a successful inaugural launch last year! Revisit our 2025 winners here: ntcogso.org.au/news-and-event…). More details coming soon - watch this space... 🎨 Proudly supported by Jacksons Drawing Supplies.

Our Week 5 newsletter is out! 📬 You can always find our newsletters on our website, but if you'd like them delivered straight to your inbox in future: visit zurl.co/pjN4f

We're hiring! 📣🤝 NTCOGSO has a current vacancy for the position of Executive Assistant. Join our small but mighty team and make a practical difference for NT public school communities. Find out more & apply before March 6: ntcogso.org.au/employment_opp…

Our Training Team have hit the road and will be visiting 15 schools across the week to support them with their Annual General Meetings. 🚘👋 We've packed plenty of helpful resources, templates, guides and have some @eSafety goodies to deliver, too!

💡𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬 We've reached the end of our AGM tip series! Our final tip relates to directly after your AGM... recommending you hold your GM directly afterward to continue governance business. For templates, more info and FAQs visit: ntcogso.org.au/training-and-r…

💡 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝟵 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬 A couple of odds and ends for your upcoming AGM, as we near the end of our post series of 10 tips.

💡 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝟴 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬 Everyone is welcome to (and encouraged!) attend their school's upcoming AGM. 🤗 If you're wanting to know WHY you should attend, scroll back to tip #3! For the purpose of, and what to expect at your school's AGM, see tip #7...

💡 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝟳 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬 If I attend my school's AGM, what should I expect...?

💡𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝟲 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬 Your school's AGM must be held before March 15 - so... if you haven't already, you should soon receive notice of the date. Check back on our page for previous tips, and keep an eye out for our final few of the series across the next fortnight.

📬 It's Wednesday of an odd school week... that means it's COGSO newsletter day! Members, check your inbox for this week's issue. You can always find our newsletter on our website: ntcogso.org.au/news-and-event…

👏 From student voice to parent leadership... meet Serin, whose journey with public education started at an NTCOGSO student conference 25 years ago and has grown into a powerful role supporting families and shaping school communities. Full story: ntcogso.org.au/news-and-event…

💡 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝟱 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬 7+ days prior to your AGM, members should receive the Audited Financial Report (AFR). 💰 School finance reports show how money is being spent and whether resources are being used responsibly. Reviewing helps ensure transparency and accountability.

We missed #WorldReadAloudDay earlier this week - but reading aloud shouldn’t be just a one-day thing. 📖 Reading together builds language, connection & confidence at any age. Even a few minutes counts!

💡 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝟰 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬 It's AGM season! School Bodies must hold their Annual General Meeting by 15 March. If you haven't already set your date, get onto that as soon as possible! It must be advertised at least 14 days in advance. Reach out if we can help in any way!

Tuesday Feb 10 is "Safer Internet Day" - a global day of action bringing communities, schools, organisations and families from 180 countries together to raise awareness of online safety issues and work towards a safer internet. 🌎💻 For info & resources: esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats…

💡 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬 "As a parent, what will I get from attending my school's AGM?" ... 💭

💡 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬 Your school community needs your voice - become a parent member! 🗣️ Contact your school's admin to find out how to join your School Council or Board.