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Yarra Ranges learning - linking residents and workers in the Shire of Yarra Ranges to lifelong learning. The Yarra Ranges Learning website and associated strategy aim to link residents and workers in the Shire of Yarra Ranges to lifelong learning initiatives. The website provides access to a directory of lifelong learning, news and events and further resources. [Recent Items] 7:25:43 PM 
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Survey to provide snapshot of teaching workforce. Information gathered from a new survey of staff in Australian schools will provide a much-needed demographic picture of the Australian teaching workforce and highlight specific workforce issues. The Staff in Australia's Schools Survey is being conducted by ACER with the assistance of the Australian College of Educators (ACE). Over 20,000 teachers and school leaders from more than 2000 government, Catholic and independent schools across Australia are being randomly selected and invited to take part. The survey aims to describe more fully the teacher workforce by gathering information such as gender, age, school sector and level, qualifications and work roles. Attitudinal information regarding career plans, working conditions and attraction to leadership roles will also be collected to support future workforce planning. [School Education Headlines] 2:26:21 PM
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TAFE Futures findings released. Dr Peter Kell has released his findings on the investigation into the TAFE system. The independent inquiry, which ran across the country during July and August, was based on submissions, public hearings and private consultations. The TAFE Futures Inquiry was established by the Australian Education Union to determine how TAFE can best operate in the future to ensure it is meeting the skills and education needs of its students, employers and local communities. The report and key findings are available on the TAFE Futures website. [Government Education Portal News Headlines] 2:23:14 PM
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Premier opens Wallan SC.
Principal of Wallan Secondary College, Ms. Wendy Caramarco warmly welcomed almost 100 invited guests, parents and community members, along with the entire class of 2007. Opening the proceedings, Kellie Hunter Loughran, a Wurundjeri Gunung Willam Balluk Woman and Wallan Secondary College parent, made a formal and traditional Welcome to Country. She also presented a koorie flag to the School. Mr. Ben Hardman MP, the member for Seymour, introduced the Premier and thanked all those who participated in the original meeting with the Premier in 2000 to discuss plans for a High School in Wallan. The Premier accepted the welcome to country on behalf of the State Government and congratulated all the community members, parents, and college community supporters who have been working tirelessly over the years to establish Wallan's first Secondary College. The Premier remarked on what a wonderful achievement it is for the wallan community.
The Premier also took much pleasure in announcing that Wallan Secondary College Architects, Hayball Leonard Stent Pty Ltd, was the recipient of the inaugural good design awards, winning both best Secondary College and best Overall School, an award signed by the Minister for Education, the Hon. Lynne Kosky. The Premier commented that the rewards of the 5.2 Million dollar project were beginning to be seen as the different stages of construction took shape. Senator, The Honourable Judith Troeth, represented the Federal Education Minister, Ms. Julie Bishop. Senator Troeth congratulated the Wallan Community for their achievement and thanked the local Federal Member for McEwen, the Hon Fran Bailey, for her work in securing a Federal government contribution of 1.7 Million towards the construction of the college.
The college community and parents should be very proud of the calibre of presentation provided by these students. The ceremony concluded with afternoon tea in the Arts precinct of the college, with students providing wonderful hospitality to all the guests. More details of the opening can be found on the Wallan Secondary College Website over the coming days. www.centralrangesllen.org.au/wallansc Related Links:[Central Ranges LLEN News]1:43:11 PM
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The Premier of Victoria, The Honourable Steve Bracks, officially opened Wallan Secondary College, today Tuesday the 24th of October, at a Ceremony held on the college grounds.
Concluding the formal ceremony, there was a wonderful poetry recital by students Emily Loughran and Sarah Lydiate. Ashley Triffett and Glenn Frisch also provided a reading that gave a student's perspective of their new school. Last update: 11/11/06; 3:39:38 PM .
