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Bulman School's music teacher nominated for national awards
Congratulations to Bulman School’s Nathaniel Miller who is one of four finalists in the 2024 ARIA Music Teacher Awards!
2024 NT Training Award winners announced
Amazing work to our NT students, Casuarina Senior College Zane Edwards and Taminmin College Tahya Anderson, who were announced winners at the 2024 NT Training Awards.
NT teachers recognised at annual Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards
Incredible work to Territory teachers, Dev Ansh Tiwari, Sarah Corry and Adelaide Ford who have been recognised for making a transformative impact and creating brighter futures for children and school communities at the 2024 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards!
Gray Primary School turns 40
Palmerston’s first-ever school, Gray Primary School, celebrated its 40th anniversary recently with former and current teachers, principals and students.
Territory teachers recognised in national awards
Amazing work to Zuccoli Primary School, Driver Primary School and Palmerston College teaching staff who have been recognised in the 2024 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.
Landmark school funding agreement signed
Department of Education CE Karen Weston joined Federal and Territory Education Ministers and NT Chief Minister at Moulden Primary School for the signing of an historic funding agreement that will see more than $1.1 billion allocated to Territory schools.
NAIDOC Week, 7-14 July 2024
Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud. National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Sky’s the limit for Galiwin’ku graduates
A small group of women from Arnhem Land are doing their community proud after recently completing a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, and Certificate I in Workplace Skills.
Chief Minister's Reading Challenge registrations now open!
The Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge encourages students to read more books for pleasure. Every student from transition to year 6 in the Northern Territory is challenged to read 12 books in 24 weeks.
Review of Secondary Education in the Northern Territory
The Review of Secondary Education in the NT has been finalised with a final report delivered that includes 15 recommendations for secondary education reform that respond to our unique context and build on the existing strengths of our schools and system.
Early Childhood Teacher Registration – Have Your Say
The Department of Education, in partnership with the Teacher Registration Board, is consulting on the implementation of early childhood teacher registration in non-school settings in the Northern Territory.
New STEAM Centre announced to be built at Katherine High School
Katherine High School students are set for success with the build for the new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Centre due to begin soon.
Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards
Do you know of a young individual 30 years of age or under, who is doing amazing things - recognise them by nominating into the awards.
Back to school vouchers 2024
Great news! Back to school payments have returned for 2024, with all school students, preschool, and registered home-schooling students eligible for $200 to put towards educational items and services.
Newest graduates of Gunbalanya School
It’s an exciting time for 11 Gunbalanya School students as they received their NT Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) at their Graduation Ceremony!
Empowering tomorrow's leaders at West Arnhem Youth Leadership Summit
The West Arnhem Youth Leadership Summit made history this month with its inaugural event, uniting 50 young people from Gunbalanya, Maningrida, Minjilang, Warruwi and Jabiru.
ACEL NT Awards honours educational leaders and teachers
At the 2023 Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) NT Awards, a number of teachers and staff members were honoured for their significant contributions to teaching and learning in Territory schools.
Nyirripi School publishes bilingual book with World Vision
Through World Vision’s Unlock Literacy Project, Nyirripi School students have written and designed their own bilingual book in English and Warlpiri called ‘Ninu Kurlu’, meaning ‘about bilbies’.