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What we are doing
Bush and city bond in cultural interchange
A strong cultural bond has been forged between Milingimbi Preschool and Sydney’s Lady Game Community Kindergarten .
Courtney leads a great team
Alice Springs-raised Courtney Ingham is a highly experienced corporate officer who favours fast-paced work environments, new learning opportunities, and amazing morning teas.
Remote recyclers feed local dogs
Students at remote Yarralin School are providing working dogs with recycled human food.
Spaced out for Mars mission
Two Palmerston College students who trained for a mission to Mars have returned from the U.S Space and Rocket Centre with expanded views about space exploration and their career options.
Darwin Middle School triumphs in challenge clash
Darwin Middle School topped the field of contenders in the Territory heat of the Science and Engineering Challenge.
Spreading the good word
A positive message from students has become a Darwin Bus advertisement. The uplifting sentiment — Supporting students to feel safe, connected and valued — is the product of Student Voice Positive Choice.
Danielle delivers high-quality training in agriculture
Alice Springs-based Danielle Brown works closely with secondary students pursuing careers in agricultural industries.
Craig values WILS work experience
Bachelor of Laws graduate Craig Marquet entered the department as a recipient of a Work Integrated Learning Scholarship in mid-2017.
Promoted to the prime position
Christopher Oneill will take the helm of Numbulwar School, stepping-up from assistant principal to become a first-time principal.
Susan Bowden marks 16 years of service
Susan Bowden has devoted much of her life to children’s education. Beginning as a teacher of performing arts in Queensland, Susan was an assistant principal, worked with the Queensland Arts Council, and in the productive pedagogies unit of the Queensland Department of Education.
Parental talks animate Alawa students
The parents of Alawa Preschool students are sharing stories of their lives in a series of classroom talks.
Finalist Sarah collects Be Kind award
Sarah Frankcombe recently visited Sydney’s Government House to collect an award for her entry in the 2019 Say No To Bullying Poster Competition.
Amelia is thoroughly enjoying her job
Forrest Parade School is Amelia Dlask’s first teaching appointment. The one-time New South Wales resident and Southern Cross University graduate is enjoying her second year at the specialist school in Palmerston.