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Teachers lay groundwork for strike in Term 1 next year

ACT public school teachers have rejected an initial pay offer and are moving towards industrial action.

The Canberra Times

Colleges and schools in Canberra's north and west becoming crowded as city's teenage population surges

ACT college enrolments are predicted to grow by 17 per cent in five years, stretching schools in Gungahlin, Belconnen and Woden that are already under pressure.

ABC News

Slow progress puts pressure on popular Gungahlin College

Projections for Gungahlin indicate enrolments may rise to 1248 students in 2023.

The Canberra Times

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Canberra Liberals accuse Pocock of 'politicising' ACT public school

ACT opposition education spokesman says it was "inappropriate and disappointing" that Senator Pocock hosted a town hall meeting at Lanyon High School.

The Canberra Times

No plans to expand Belconnen schools despite high-rise apartments

There are new apartment towers going up in Belconnen's town centre but the Education Directorate is not planning to build any new schools.

The Canberra Times

'In-built' relief teacher system key part of ACT government overhaul to address teacher shortages

Canberra's casual teacher system is being overhauled, with schools encouraged to establish their own "in-built" relief staff.

ABC News

ACT government forced to rethink teacher workforce projections

New population data had triggered a review of the student enrolment and teacher workforce projections in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

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'It's just unreasonable': parents pay for after school care during remote learning

Before and after school care will be operating as normal at public schools on the extra pupil free days in Term 3.

The Canberra Times

ACT schools are bracing for a 'tough' Term 3

Canberra schools are doing all they can to prepare for a difficult term amid rising COVID cases.

The Canberra Times

'Smash or pass' TikTok account rating Canberra students under investigation

The school is attempting to have the content taken down via the eSafety Commissioner.

The Canberra Times

Schools turn to overseas teachers, graduates to fill 'critical' workforce shortage

ACT school systems seek ways to attract more teachers for Term 3, including recruiting overseas teachers, graduates and relaxing registration requirements.

The Canberra Times

Mould and maintenance issues hit Canberra schools

At least two Canberra public schools have been dealing with mould problems.

The Canberra Times

'It's kind of blowing my mind': Canberra principal takes education journey to Harvard

ACT public school principal Danielle Porter has been awarded a scholarship for the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

The Canberra Times

New figures show the extent of COVID impact on ACT public schools

Catholic and independent schools hold steady amid staff shortages as more public schools turn to remote learning.

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The Canberra Times

Students allowed back to class after prohibition notice lifted

All students at Calwell High School will be returning to campus on Monday after WorkSafe ACT lifted the prohibition notice on the school.

The Canberra Times

More ACT schools switch to remote learning

Staffing shortages are getting worse in ACT public schools, forcing some students to learn from home.

The Canberra Times

Public school COVID rules to change as staffing crisis deepens

Changes to policies on mask wearing and visitors in schools are expected to be announced by the ACT Education Directorate.

The Canberra Times

What the new household contact rules mean for ACT school students

Despite household contacts being allowed in the community in certain circumstances, ACT public school students are still following first term COVID safety rules for at least the first two weeks of Term 2.

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The Canberra Times

ACT families confused over school COVID rules

Parents are grappling with discrepancies in school COVID safety measures.

The Canberra Times

Five ACT public schools visited by WorkSafe inspectors

The work safety watchdog inspected five public school campuses plagued by severe staff shortages.

The Canberra Times

Close-contact students will stay home while term 1 rules remain for first fortnight

Masks will still be required in schools under an Education Directorate policy, despite the chief health officer saying a mandate was no longer a proportionate response.

The Canberra Times

ACT still working out whether close-contact students can return

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith has also defended a delay to changing close-contact rules in the ACT

The Canberra Times

Police investigate assault at a Canberra school

Police are actively investigating an assault which occurred at Gold Creek High School in full view of other students and teachers.

The Canberra Times

Adriaan's mother fights for change after 'indescribable loss'

Coronial inquest heard, three and a half years on from tragic death

The Canberra Times

Education Directorate's safety culture examined in inquest into teen's death

An inquest into the death of a Canberra student is examining the Education Directorate's safety procedures related to outdoor activities.

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