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.
2012 Public Education Awards
Public Education Day is Thursday 24 May 2012. Nominations are invited for the AEU - ACT Branch Public Education Awards. The awards acknowledge and foster the work of AEU members in promoting public education within schools/TAFEs, the wider community and in their personal lives. These awards form part of National Public Education Day celerations each year. Read the Selection Criteria here.
Speak up about the importance of high quality public education:
Email your Federal Member of Parliament:
Gai.Brodtmann.MP@aph.gov.au [ALP] Division of Canberra
Andrew.Leigh.MP@aph.gov.au [ALP] Division of Fraser
Email copies to:
The Honourable Peter Garrett, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth
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 - news@chronicle.com.au
City News - ed@citynews.com.au
Public Education Week 2012
National Public Education Week will take place 21-25 May 2012. Public Education Day will be celebrated on Thursday 24 May. 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
ACT public education - excellent people, excellent programs
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PHOTOS:
Top and Middle Rows: School performances at the Public Education 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 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.