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Mould and maintenance issues hit Canberra schools

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

The Canberra Times

From Cairns to Canberra: Scott's family visits new school bearing her name

Family members of Dr Evelyn Scott say it's an honour for a Canberra school to be named after the Indigenous activist.

The Canberra Times

The ACT government’s public housing overhaul is seeing hundreds of relocations, but Jenny Field is saying no

As Housing ACT works to relocate some public housing tenants, residents like Jenny Field are faced with the "distressing" prospect of moving from a beloved home.

ABC News

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ACT schools to rejoin chaplain program after religious element removed

ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry said ACT public schools would be able to access $20,000 for a secular welfare officer.

Newcastle Herald

ACT urged to follow free preschool expansion

Experts urge other states and territories to follow NSW and Victoria in early childhood education reforms.

The Canberra Times

Goodbye beep test: Canberra schools trial cutting-edge physical education classes

Five ACT schools are trialling a cutting-edge style of teaching physical education as part of a University of Canberra study.

The Canberra Times

Remote learning extended at Canberra schools

Six Canberra public schools will have students learning remotely after the long weekend.

The Canberra Times

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ACT govt promises centre to house sexual violence responses and services

A 10-year strategy will be developed for the prevention of sexual violence.

The Canberra Times

ACT government to provide plan to tackle 'critical shortage of teachers'

The government will also provide a report on the number of teachers currently in the system and future projections to 2028.

The Canberra Times

'It is heartbreaking': Canberra safe house for women and children to close

The safe house provided refuge for migrant women fleeing abuse but with the added burden of not having an income or inherent legitimacy within the welfare system.

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.

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

Public schools need urgent upgrades amid mould, capacity issues

ACT schools need a lot of work done to make their campuses fit for 21st century learning, an inquiry found.

The Canberra Times

The key changes as COVID restrictions ease in ACT public schools

From next week, public schools will have new COVID guidelines on masks, cohorting, vaccines and visitors.

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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

Students told to stay home as several schools move to remote learning

COVID infections lead to school staff shortages in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

'No one understands': Second Gungahlin pool to close over winter

The Gungahlin pool saga continues as now the 25-metre pool will be closed during the Canberra winter.

The Canberra Times

ACT families confused over school COVID rules

Parents are grappling with discrepancies in school COVID safety measures.

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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

Total ACT COVID-19 infections pass 100,000 as hospitalisations rise

The ACT reported 831 new infections in the latest reporting period.

ABC News

School returns for ACT students but public, Catholic and independent systems opt for different COVID-19 rules

Education Minister Yvette Berry acknowledges that tighter restrictions in public schools may frustrate families, but says teachers must be consulted.

The Canberra Times

Education to discuss removing COVID vax mandates from schools

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination was introduced by ACT Health in October, covering staff who are in contact with children in schools.

The Canberra Times

Teacher turnover is low amid workforce shortage: Berry

Education Directorate officials respond to a critical audit on teaching quality in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Violence in Canberra schools is widespread: Davis

The Greens education spokesman disagreed with the Education Minister's claim that violent incidents were rare in ACT schools.

The Canberra Times

ACT to make sweeping reforms to procurement in response to scathing audit

The ACT Government has accepted the recommendations of the Auditor-General's report into the Campbell Primary School modernisation procurement.

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