A boost for science and languages in schools (1 July)
Eight Northern Territory government schools have been awarded $1.97 million each to build remote science and languages centres by 30 June 2010 under the federal government’s Nation building Economic Stimulus Plan. The centres will be flexible and cater for different science fields including chemistry, physics and environmental studies. The language centres will deliver programs to help students who are learning English as a second language. The learning areas will have the latest technology to facilitate distance learning and multimedia. Media release | List of schools awarded funding
Construction well under way at Rosebery Schools (26 June)
Construction of the new primary and middle school complex is well under way at Rosebery. Building is already 10 per cent complete and work is on track for the schools to open in 2011. 50-60 workers are onsite daily, including apprentices and trainees. For more information about the schools and a image gallery of the building’s progress, visit the Rosebery Schools website.
Batchelor graduates gain DET awards (26 June)
Congratulations to Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education graduates Leah Leaman and Greg Hauser, who have received DET-sponsored awards for VET Student of the Year and the Higher Education award respectively. Leah completed a Certificate III in Indigenous Education Work, while Greg achieved his Bachelor of Education (Primary). The Higher Education Award recognises outstanding academic achievement by a graduate who has completed a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in Teaching. Leah’s VET award recognises outstanding achievement in a VET program by a student of any faculty.