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What we are doing
Chief Ministers Reading Challenge (CMRC) 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’.
Celebrating public sector excellence at the Chief Minister’s Awards
At this year’s Chief Minister’s Awards for Excellence in the Public Sector, our department was a highly commended finalist for 2 categories, and 3 of our staff were medal recipients.
Recognised for emergency response at National Resilience Awards
The department was recently awarded a highly commended at the 2023 National Resilience Awards ceremony in recognition of the response to the northern region flood emergency earlier this year.
Highlighting outstanding early childhood educators and services
At this year’s Northern Territory Education and Care Awards, Bronwyn Fielding, Rachel Jericho and Clyde Fenton Long Day Care have been awarded different honours for their unwavering commitment to nurturing the development of children in the Territory.
Students at Barunga School become published authors and singers
Barunga School students are published young authors and singers with their Shordi Krik (Shorty Creek) book and song they created in Kriol and English with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF).