PROMOTING Public Education
Public education is fundamental to a democratic society. Teachers, students and parents in public education make a significant contribution to our community. The values of Public Education are worth celebrating, promoting and defending.
"Federal AEU 'For Our Future' Campaign - fairer funding for Public Schools"
Posted 11/6/2009
Now more than ever, with a global financial crisis and an economic downturn, it's vital for our future that we invest more in public education. It's the key to a strong economy, a skilled workfoce and a socially cohesive society. Join teachers and parents today in our campaign for stronger public schools. Sign up NOW! Tell your friends!
http://www.forourfuture.org.au
Speak up about the importance of high quality Public Education:
Email your Federal Member of Parliament:
Annette.Ellis.MP@aph.gov.au [ALP] Division of Canberra
Bob.McMullan.MP@aph.gov.au [ALP] Division of Fraser
Email copies to:
The Honourable Julia Gillard, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Education and Social Inclusion
The Honourable Christopher Pyne, Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and Training
Email ACT Senators:
Senator Gary Humphries [Liberal] senator.humphries@aph.gov.au
Senator Kate Lundy [ALP] senator.lundy@aph.gov.au
Write to the Editor:
The Canberra Times - letters.editor@canberratimes.com.au
The Chronicle - leanne.abernethy@chronicle.com.au
City News - ed@citynews.com.au
ACT Public Education - excellent people, excellent programs
PHOTOS:
Top and Middle Rows: School performances at the Public Educatioin Day Concert in Civic
Bottom Row: Left to Right Penny Gilmour with Frank Keighley [nominee] and Sue Billington [recipient] of the 2010 Public Education Award; Penny Gilmour with Robyn Craig awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation at the DET Service Awards
Public Education Week celebrations take place within local schools across the ACT as well as public events such as art exhibitions and concerts.
Art Exhibitions
Public displays of artwork by students from preschool to college.
Public Education Week 2011
National Public Education Week takes place every year in the third week of May. Public Education Day is celebrated on the Thursday of that week. This is a celebration of the excellent work of teachers, students, parents, departmental staff and the wider community in public schools. For information on how to participate in Public Education Week in 2011 contact Schools Organisers on 6272-7900 or email priority1@aeuact.asn.au
Public Education Works merchandise:
T-shirts and mugs are a great way to show your pride in public education.
Public Education Works logos
You can download these logos for use in promoting public education within your school communities. Use the logos in newsletters, permission notes and in school documentation.
