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The Department of Education and Training
delivers high quality education services through government schools; registers non government schools; and administers vocational education and training in the ACT.

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High Standards in ACT School Education

The purpose of this consultation paper is to engage educators and the wider ACT community in discussing options for an ACT School Standards Authority.
All major school education stakeholders, across the public and non-government school sectors, responded to the discussion paper, High Standards in ACT School Education, which was launched by the Minister for Education and Training in February 2008. So did a number of schools and individuals...
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Enrolling in an ACT public school for 2009

Enrolment for ACT Public Schools for 2009 opens 1 May.
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Step into the Limelight

The ACT Government is proud to present Step into the Limelight at Canberra Theatre 26 August (rehearsal day) and 27 August (maitnee and gala performances) 2008. An evening of visual and performing arts created and presented by students of ACT public schools.
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Schools Renewal

A significant investment by the ACT Government in public schools that includes a funding injection of $90m for school infrastructure upgrades and the amalgamation of some schools allowing for new models of schooling.  Schools Renewal also includes the creation of four new early childhood schools, new P-10 schools and a new secondary college.