Introducing Strong Foundations
The Minister for Education and Youth Affairs Yvette Berry has announced a $24.9 million investment over the next four years to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for students in ACT public schools
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Three new sites for non-government schools in the ACT
As Canberra continues to grow, The ACT Government will be providing three sites across the Territory for the future construction of new non-government schools.
2024 School Census released
The 2024 school census has been released, showing some growth to the student population in line with changes to population growth patterns across the ACT.
ASbA brings Aiden full circle
Year 12 Melba Copland Secondary School student Aiden is giving back to his former primary school through his Australian School-Based Apprenticeship.
Survey tracks pathways after school
A survey of 2023 school leavers is underway to better understand the pathways students take after they leave school.
TQI registration encouraged for ECTs
Early Childhood Teachers can now choose to register with the Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) – and to encourage them to do so, it will be free.
Literacy and Numeracy Report Available
The Minister for Education and Youth Affairs Yvette Berry has released the Literacy and Numeracy Education Expert Panel’s Final Report.
Agnes Shea High School
The ACT’s 92nd public school, opening for the 2025 school year in Taylor, North Gungahlin, has been named Agnes Shea High School to honour Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea as an outstanding person and the accomplishments she achieved in her lifetime.
Enrolments for 2025 school year now open
Preschool to year 12 enrolments for ACT public schools in 2025 are now open. Find out what you need to do to enrol online.
Managing seasonal illness in our schools
As we approach winter and the colder weather, we remind families that if your child becomes unwell to please not send them to school until their symptoms have resolved.
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