[LINK] Vic Education Week

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Victorian Education Week  17th - 23rd  May 

Schools and kindergartens are opening their doors to parents and the 
community during Education Week through information nights, open days, 
student displays, performances and other special events that showcase 
their programs and achievements.

 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/edweek/opendays.htm


Education Week will be celebrated by kindergartens and Victorian 
government schools from 17-23 May 2009. 

 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/edweek/


Highlights of Education Week will include:

School and Kindergarten Open Days - Schools and kindergartens are opening 
their doors to parents and the community during Education Week to 
showcase their achievements. 

Awards – Long Service, Parent, Retiring School Councillor and Community 
Service awards are presented by the Department of Education and Early 
Childhood Development and recognise long and exemplary service to 
education in Victoria. 

Victorian Education Excellence Awards – presented by the Department of 
Education and Early Childhood Development at a gala dinner, these awards 
recognise outstanding contributions made by teachers, leaders and school 
services/support officers to their schools and school communities. 

Back to School Day (http://www.backtoschoolday.com.au/) – high profile 
media, sports and business identities visit their former primary and 
secondary schools to share their success stories. 
 
 http://www.vic.gov.au/news-detail/education-week-open-days.html


Get a behind the scenes experience of your local school or kindergarten 
and discover all the fantastic programs that are helping our kids learn 
about the world.

Schools and kindergartens are opening their doors to parents and the 
community during Education Week, 17–23 May. Through information nights, 
open days, student displays, performances, and other special events, each 
school and kindergarten is getting the chance to showcase their programs 
and achievements.

This is a great opportunity to see how the modern classroom works and the 
chance to see some of your school's special projects and programs in 
action.

There are a range of events happening around Victoria.

 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/edweek/opendays.htm


Parents and the local community are invited to attend open days and tours 
of their school or kindergarten. Many are also holding events 
particularly for grandparents and other special guests.

There are opportunities to experience how technology is being used in the 
classroom with netbook and information technology presentations and 
displays and events around specific subject areas such as science and 
maths.

Some schools are also taking the opportunity to promote their special 
areas of interest through gardening projects, celebrations of different 
cultures in their community, and renewable energy workshops.

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Cheers people
Stephen Loosley
Victoria, Australia