en 1996-2004 by Commonwealth of Australia. Permission is granted to copy and distribute this document in whole or in part, provided it is done for educational and non-commercial purposes only and that this entire copyright notice remains attached. askedna@edna.edu.au http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981 The purpose of this calendar is to provide information about special days/weeks/months of celebration appropriate to Australian schools. Teachers may like to use the events listed, and the information each notice provides, as the basis of their own local calendar. en Commonwealth of Australia askedna@edna.edu.au http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981 http://www.edna.edu.au http://www.edna.edu.au/images/edna_online_logo.gif http://www.aboriginaleducation.sa.edu.au/ Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Week endeavours to provide a specific focus for all learners to celebrate Aboriginal cultures: past to present. Aboriginal Education suggests that schools and preschools undertake Aboriginal studies and perspectives throughout the year, then celebrate learning achievements during Cultural Awareness Week with Aboriginal families and the wider community. Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Week is always held in the first full week of September each year. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/601927 Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Week endeavours to provide a specific focus for all learners to celebrate Aboriginal cultures: past to present. Aboriginal Education suggests that schools and preschools undertake Aboriginal studies and perspectives throughout the year, then celebrate learning achievements during Cultural Awareness Week with Aboriginal families and the wider community. Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Week is always held in the first full week of September each year. Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Week - SA 2008-09-01 2008-11-17 Aboriginal communities,Aboriginal peoples - Education,Aboriginal peoples,Indigenous peoples teacher/lecturer school SA SA Department of Education and Children?s Services 1800 088 158 decscustomers@saugov.sa.gov.au 2008-11-17 http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/events/vacations.html Term Three of the school year starts today for schools in New South Wales. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/722750 Term Three of the school year starts today for schools in New South Wales. Term Three starts - NSW 2009-07-27 2008-08-27 New South Wales,School timetables teacher/lecturer school NSW Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training http://www.dest.gov.au/ Australia 2008-08-27 http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/grants-national.shtml The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program will teach children in Government primary schools, in years 3-6, to grow, harvest, cook and share fresh food. Children will work in a productive garden within their school where they will harvest the food and cook it in a purpose-built teaching kitchen, before sitting down together to taste and enjoy what they have made. Expressions of Interest close 5 September 2008. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/722707 The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program will teach children in Government primary schools, in years 3-6, to grow, harvest, cook and share fresh food. Children will work in a productive garden within their school where they will harvest the food and cook it in a purpose-built teaching kitchen, before sitting down together to taste and enjoy what they have made. Expressions of Interest close 5 September 2008. Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden: Expressions of Interest close 2008-09-05 2008-08-26 Nutrition,Nutrition education,Food,Primary school students,Primary schools teacher/lecturer school All Australian states Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au Australia 2008-08-26 http://home.vicnet.net.au/~ozideas/spday.htm On Spelling Day, October 9, look around you for misspelled signs and spelling in national newspapers and books. Look for simplified spellings used in signs and trademarks. Study new words and the words used in commercial advertising. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/722697 On Spelling Day, October 9, look around you for misspelled signs and spelling in national newspapers and books. Look for simplified spellings used in signs and trademarks. Study new words and the words used in commercial advertising. International English Spelling Day 2008-10-09 2008-08-25 Spelling teacher/lecturer school Global Oz Ideas http://home.vicnet.net.au/~ozideas/index.html 2008-08-25 http://www.kidsfoundation.org.au/?id=ifday Injury Free Day is a national safety awareness campaign developed and delivered by the KIDS Foundation that aims to boost community connections between safety at work and safety for our children. Registration is required to receive an Injury Free Day school kit. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/722589 Injury Free Day is a national safety awareness campaign developed and delivered by the KIDS Foundation that aims to boost community connections between safety at work and safety for our children. Registration is required to receive an Injury Free Day school kit. Injury Free Day 2008-10-24 2008-08-20 Child safety,Safety,Safety education,Accident prevention,Accidents,School accidents teacher,lecturer school All Australian states Kids Foundation http://www.kidsfoundation.org.au 2008-08-20 http://www.ipu.org/dem-e/idd/overview.htm Throughout history, democracies have flourished, been threatened or dismantled, and re-emerged in societies all over the world. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly acknowledged the resilience and universality of the principles of democracy by declaring 15 September the International Day of Democracy. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/722493 Throughout history, democracies have flourished, been threatened or dismantled, and re-emerged in societies all over the world. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly acknowledged the resilience and universality of the principles of democracy by declaring 15 September the International Day of Democracy. International Day of Democracy 2008-09-15 2008-08-13 Democracy teacher/lecturer school Global Interparliamentary Union http://www.ipu.org/english/whatipu.htm 2008-08-13 http://www.stressdown.org.au/ Stressdown on 24/7 is a great day to do something for both yourself and a great cause. Do something relaxing to raise money for Lifeline's 24 hour telephone counselling line. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/722238 Stressdown on 24/7 is a great day to do something for both yourself and a great cause. Do something relaxing to raise money for Lifeline's 24 hour telephone counselling line. National Stress Down Day 2009-07-24 2008-07-31 Stress, relaxation, national day, stress down teacher/lecturer,student,parent school All Australian states Lifeline Australia http://lifeline.org.au/ Australia 2008-07-31 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Day January 15 is known as Wikipedia Day to Wikipedians. On this date in the year 2001, the wiki-based Wikipedia project went public after spending five days on Nupedia. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/722218 January 15 is known as Wikipedia Day to Wikipedians. On this date in the year 2001, the wiki-based Wikipedia project went public after spending five days on Nupedia. Wikipedia Day 2009-01-15 2008-07-30 Wikis administrator,community member,student,teacher/lecturer ACE,higher education,school,VET Global Wikimedia Foundation 2008-07-30 http://www.cinesparks.com.au/ Cine Sparks is a member of CIFEJ - The International Centre of Films for Children and Young People, founded under the auspices of UNESCO and UNICEF. Cine Sparks provides young people with greater access to quality cinema and opportunities to develop their media and visual literacy. The programme is designed to give young Australians, from ages 6 to 18, a window into the lives of people from other countries and cultures. Teachers are able to access educational materials designed to encourage literacy, critical reasoning, and creative expression, and to extend the cinema experience into the classroom. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/722150 Cine Sparks is a member of CIFEJ - The International Centre of Films for Children and Young People, founded under the auspices of UNESCO and UNICEF. Cine Sparks provides young people with greater access to quality cinema and opportunities to develop their media and visual literacy. The programme is designed to give young Australians, from ages 6 to 18, a window into the lives of people from other countries and cultures. Teachers are able to access educational materials designed to encourage literacy, critical reasoning, and creative expression, and to extend the cinema experience into the classroom. Cine Sparks: The Australian film festival for young people 2008-07-31 2008-07-29 cinema, visual literacy, moving image, film festival school Australian Cinematheque, GoMA, Corner Grey and Peel Streets South Brisbane QLD Cine Sparks cinesparks@biff.com.au Australia 2008-07-29 http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar/ Term Two of the school year ends today for schools in New South Wales. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/722139 Term Two of the school year ends today for schools in New South Wales. Term Two ends - NSW 2009-07-10 2008-07-28 School timetables,Schools teacher/lecturer school NSW New South Wales Department of Education and Training Australia 2008-07-28 http://www.stepfamily.asn.au/stepfamilyday/ The last Sunday in July has been designated as 'National Stepfamily Awareness Day'. A day dedicated to the stepfamily, it provides an opportunity to acknowledge, promote and celebrate the great work that stepfamilies do. National Stepfamily Awareness Day could also be a great opportunity to organise your own stepfamily get-together. Don't miss this opportunity to honour your family and all the effort and hard work it takes to make a stepfamily work. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/722036 The last Sunday in July has been designated as 'National Stepfamily Awareness Day'. A day dedicated to the stepfamily, it provides an opportunity to acknowledge, promote and celebrate the great work that stepfamilies do. National Stepfamily Awareness Day could also be a great opportunity to organise your own stepfamily get-together. Don't miss this opportunity to honour your family and all the effort and hard work it takes to make a stepfamily work. National Stepfamily Awareness Day 2008-07-27 2008-07-23 Blended families All Australian states Stepfamily Association of South Australia sasa@stepfamily.asn.au Australia 2008-07-23 http://www.ecml.at/edl/ The first European Day of Languages took place on 26 September 2001. The general objectives of the day are to highlight the importance of language learning, promoting the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe, and encouraging lifelong language learning in and out of school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/721719 The first European Day of Languages took place on 26 September 2001. The general objectives of the day are to highlight the importance of language learning, promoting the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe, and encouraging lifelong language learning in and out of school. European Day of Languages 2008-09-26 2008-07-06 Languages,Second language learning student school Outside Australia European Centre for Modern Languages http://www.ecml.at/ Europe 2008-07-06 http://www.barungafestival.com.au/ Barunga Festival is one of Australia's major and longest-running Indigenous community festivals. It is celebrated in this Aboriginal community each year over the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June. Music is the highlight of the festival, with contemporary and traditional musicians and dancers from all over the Northern Territory performing. A full sports program runs throughout the weekend and attracts participants from remote communities throughout the Territory who keenly compete in football, basketball, and athletics. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/721724 Barunga Festival is one of Australia's major and longest-running Indigenous community festivals. It is celebrated in this Aboriginal community each year over the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June. Music is the highlight of the festival, with contemporary and traditional musicians and dancers from all over the Northern Territory performing. A full sports program runs throughout the weekend and attracts participants from remote communities throughout the Territory who keenly compete in football, basketball, and athletics. Barunga Festival 2009-06-06 2008-07-06 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous, Aboriginal culture school, ACE NT Barunga Festival http://www.barungafestival.com.au/ Australia 2008-07-06 http://www.education.tas.gov.au/prc/ Tasmanian students have the opportunity to participate in the Tasmanian Premier's Reading Challenge to each student to read, to read more and read more widely. The Challenge is offered to children in Grades 1-6 and home educated children. The Challenge is to read 20 books from now until 30 September. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/721329 Tasmanian students have the opportunity to participate in the Tasmanian Premier's Reading Challenge to each student to read, to read more and read more widely. The Challenge is offered to children in Grades 1-6 and home educated children. The Challenge is to read 20 books from now until 30 September. Tasmanian Premier's Reading Challenge ends 2008-09-30 2008-06-17 reading challenge, books, award, prc Readingchildrenstudent preschool, school TAS Tasmania Department of Education http://www.education.tas.gov.au/ Australia 2008-06-17 http://enroltovoteweek.aec.gov.au/ Australian secondary schools are invited to participate in national Enrol to Vote Week. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/721246 Australian secondary schools are invited to participate in national Enrol to Vote Week. Enrol To Vote Week 2008-07-28 2008-06-15 voting, electoral commission, Australian Electoral Commission teacher/lecturer school All Australian states Australian Electoral Commission http://www.aec.gov.au contact: http://enroltovoteweek.aec.gov.au/ContactUs.aspx Australia 2008-06-15 http://www.aamt.edu.au/ The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers is encouraging schools and the community to allocate some time to celebrate mathematics and its importance in our lives. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/709182 The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers is encouraging schools and the community to allocate some time to celebrate mathematics and its importance in our lives. National Mathematics Day 2008-05-23 2008-05-22 Mathematics - Curriculums,Mathematics - Study and teaching,Mathematics Mathematics curriculum,Mathematics education,Mathematics materials,Mathematics teachers,Mathematics teaching,Mathematics attitudes,Mathematics history,Mathematics skills,Mathematics achievement teacher/lecturer schools All Australian states Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers http://www.aamt.edu.au 2008-05-22 http://www.statusquo.org/aru_html/html/birthday.html The Queen of Australia was born on 21 April 1926 at 2.40 AM to the Duke (later King George VI) and the Duchess of York. She was given the names Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, after the Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother now deceased) and two Queens. The celebrating of the Sovereign's birthday has a long history in Australia commencing in 1788. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/602079 The Queen of Australia was born on 21 April 1926 at 2.40 AM to the Duke (later King George VI) and the Duchess of York. She was given the names Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, after the Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother now deceased) and two Queens. The celebrating of the Sovereign's birthday has a long history in Australia commencing in 1788. Queen's Birthday Holiday (exc. WA) 2009-06-08 2008-05-20 Public holidays,Queens,Monarchy teacher/lecturer school ACT,NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC 2008-05-20 http://www.aces.mq.edu.au/drawingaustralia The Campaign invites everyone to join in, using drawing to engage with the past, present and future. Every October over 1000 venues host drawing activities for people of all abilities. They explore technical, scientific, architectural, archaeological or fine art drawing. Participants of all ages are invited to help expand the definitions and uses of drawing - experimenting with pencils, crayons, charcoal, sand, clay, digital imagery, choreographed movement, vapour trails and fire drawings. Programs for the Australian Big Draw will be registered through the Big Draw UK website. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/720525 The Campaign invites everyone to join in, using drawing to engage with the past, present and future. Every October over 1000 venues host drawing activities for people of all abilities. They explore technical, scientific, architectural, archaeological or fine art drawing. Participants of all ages are invited to help expand the definitions and uses of drawing - experimenting with pencils, crayons, charcoal, sand, clay, digital imagery, choreographed movement, vapour trails and fire drawings. Programs for the Australian Big Draw will be registered through the Big Draw UK website. Big Draw 2008: programs close 2008-10-11 2008-05-15 Art,Freehand drawing,Fine arts,Creative activities,Creative art,Creativity administrator,teacher/lecturer,parent/carer,student,community member higher education,school All Australian states Macquarie University http://www.aces.mq.edu.au/ Australia 2008-05-15 http://www.aces.mq.edu.au/drawingaustralia The Campaign invites everyone to join in, using drawing to engage with the past, present and future. Every October over 1000 venues host drawing activities for people of all abilities. They explore technical, scientific, architectural, archaeological or fine art drawing. Participants of all ages are invited to help expand the definitions and uses of drawing - experimenting with pencils, crayons, charcoal, sand, clay, digital imagery, choreographed movement, vapour trails and fire drawings. Programs for the Australian Big Draw will be registered through the Big Draw UK website. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/720523 The Campaign invites everyone to join in, using drawing to engage with the past, present and future. Every October over 1000 venues host drawing activities for people of all abilities. They explore technical, scientific, architectural, archaeological or fine art drawing. Participants of all ages are invited to help expand the definitions and uses of drawing - experimenting with pencils, crayons, charcoal, sand, clay, digital imagery, choreographed movement, vapour trails and fire drawings. Programs for the Australian Big Draw will be registered through the Big Draw UK website. Big Draw 2008: programs open 2008-09-01 2008-05-15 Art,Freehand drawing,Fine arts,Creative activities,Creative art,Creativity administrator,teacher/lecturer,parent/carer,student,community member higher education,school All Australian states Macquarie University http://www.aces.mq.edu.au/ Australia 2008-05-15 http://www.aces.mq.edu.au/drawingaustralia The Campaign invites everyone to join in, using drawing to engage with the past, present and future. Every October over 1000 venues host drawing activities for people of all abilities. They explore technical, scientific, architectural, archaeological or fine art drawing. Participants of all ages are invited to help expand the definitions and uses of drawing - experimenting with pencils, crayons, charcoal, sand, clay, digital imagery, choreographed movement, vapour trails and fire drawings. Programs for the Australian Big Draw will be registered through the Big Draw UK website. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/720519 The Campaign invites everyone to join in, using drawing to engage with the past, present and future. Every October over 1000 venues host drawing activities for people of all abilities. They explore technical, scientific, architectural, archaeological or fine art drawing. Participants of all ages are invited to help expand the definitions and uses of drawing - experimenting with pencils, crayons, charcoal, sand, clay, digital imagery, choreographed movement, vapour trails and fire drawings. Programs for the Australian Big Draw will be registered through the Big Draw UK website. Big Draw 2008: registrations close 2008-08-30 2008-05-15 Art,Freehand drawing,Fine arts,Creative activities,Creative art,Creativity administrator,teacher/lecturer,parent/carer,student,community member higher education,school All Australian states Macquarie University http://www.aces.mq.edu.au/ Australia 2008-05-15 http://rssday.org/ RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a format used to deliver information from websites and pages that get updated regularly. The main benefit of RSS is that it enables people to stay connected with their favorite websites without having to visit them. The hope of RSS awareness day is to make the general public aware of this underutilised resource. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/720172 RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a format used to deliver information from websites and pages that get updated regularly. The main benefit of RSS is that it enables people to stay connected with their favorite websites without having to visit them. The hope of RSS awareness day is to make the general public aware of this underutilised resource. RSS Awareness day 2009-05-01 2008-05-05 Online only 2008-05-05 http://www.squidoo.com/2009YearOfTheOx According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2009 is a Year of the Ox (Earth). Second in the cycle of 12 Animal signs, Ox Year recurs every twelfth year. In China, those born under the influence of the Ox are said to be stable, persevering, and tolerant with a strong character. Beneath the placid, easy-going and unpretentious exterior of the Earth Ox lies a heart of gold, a modest amount of ambition, and a willingness to bear heavy burdens that might overwhelm others, not to mention a strong sense of loyalty and compassion towards family and friends. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/720160 According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2009 is a Year of the Ox (Earth). Second in the cycle of 12 Animal signs, Ox Year recurs every twelfth year. In China, those born under the influence of the Ox are said to be stable, persevering, and tolerant with a strong character. Beneath the placid, easy-going and unpretentious exterior of the Earth Ox lies a heart of gold, a modest amount of ambition, and a willingness to bear heavy burdens that might overwhelm others, not to mention a strong sense of loyalty and compassion towards family and friends. Chinese Year of the Ox 2009 2009-01-26 2008-05-05 China teacher/lecturer school Global Australia 2008-05-05 http://www.tassiedevil.com.au/schools.html#blackwhiteday Schools and businesses are urged to join in the spirit of 'Black and White Day' on Friday 16 May 2008 to raise funds to help save the Tasmanian devil. The idea, which came from Hobart primary school student, Nick ('Nature Nic') Bonnitcha, is for people to wear black and white and bring a gold coin to donate to the Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal. All money raised will go towards research and management to save the species. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/720071 Schools and businesses are urged to join in the spirit of 'Black and White Day' on Friday 16 May 2008 to raise funds to help save the Tasmanian devil. The idea, which came from Hobart primary school student, Nick ('Nature Nic') Bonnitcha, is for people to wear black and white and bring a gold coin to donate to the Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal. All money raised will go towards research and management to save the species. Black and White Day: Save the Tasmanian devil 2008-05-16 2008-05-01 Tasmanian devil school All Australian states Department of Primary Industries and Water, Tasmania internet.coordinator @ dpiw.tas.gov.au Australia 2008-05-01 http://www.backtoschool.org.au/ Back to School (formerly Back to School Day) is a spectacular national event undertaken in more than 250 public schools across Australia each year. The primary purpose of Back to School is to provide inspirational role models to students in public schools. Thousands of individuals have now returned to their former schools demonstrating that a public education, can and does, lead to success and that every student can determine their own pathway regardless of socio economic status or geography. Back to School aims to build and strengthen the relationship between public schools and their former students for the benefit of current students. In 2008 Back to School will be expanded beyond a specified day to include the whole month of May, giving schools more flexibility and choice in deciding when to hold their Back to School event. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/602053 Back to School (formerly Back to School Day) is a spectacular national event undertaken in more than 250 public schools across Australia each year. The primary purpose of Back to School is to provide inspirational role models to students in public schools. Thousands of individuals have now returned to their former schools demonstrating that a public education, can and does, lead to success and that every student can determine their own pathway regardless of socio economic status or geography. Back to School aims to build and strengthen the relationship between public schools and their former students for the benefit of current students. In 2008 Back to School will be expanded beyond a specified day to include the whole month of May, giving schools more flexibility and choice in deciding when to hold their Back to School event. Back to School Month 2009-05-01 2008-04-30 Mentors teacher/lecturer school All Australian states Education Foundation Australia 03 9650 4277 backtoschoolday@educationfoundation.org.au 2008-04-30 http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/go/national-playgroup-week-27-april-to-3-may-2008 National Playgroup Week gives playgroups across Australia an opportunity to let their communities know what playgroup is all about. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/707871 National Playgroup Week gives playgroups across Australia an opportunity to let their communities know what playgroup is all about. National Playgroup Week 2008-04-27 2008-04-30 playgroup teacher/lecturer preschool All Australian states Playgroup Australia http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au Australia 2008-04-30 http://www.vibe.com.au/vibe.asp?PageID=1888 Vibe Alive is a two day youth festival that is all about music, sport, dance and art. It is a chance for the whole community to come together and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, celebrate youth and celebrate life. Schools need to register to take part. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/719893 Vibe Alive is a two day youth festival that is all about music, sport, dance and art. It is a chance for the whole community to come together and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, celebrate youth and celebrate life. Schools need to register to take part. Vibe Alive - Mildura 2008-11-12 2008-04-23 teacher/lecturer,student school Mildura VIC Vibe http://www.vibe.com.au/ Australia 2008-04-23 http://www.vibe.com.au/vibe.asp?PageID=1888 Vibe Alive is a two day youth festival that is all about music, sport, dance and art. It is a chance for the whole community to come together and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, celebrate youth and celebrate life. Schools need to register to take part. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/719891 Vibe Alive is a two day youth festival that is all about music, sport, dance and art. It is a chance for the whole community to come together and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, celebrate youth and celebrate life. Schools need to register to take part. Vibe Alive - Rockhampton 2008-11-19 2008-04-23 teacher/lecturer,student school Rockhampton QLD Vibe http://www.vibe.com.au/ Australia 2008-04-23 http://www.vibe.com.au/vibe.asp?PageID=1888 Vibe Alive is a two day youth festival that is all about music, sport, dance and art. It is a chance for the whole community to come together and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, celebrate youth and celebrate life. Schools need to register to take part. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/719890 Vibe Alive is a two day youth festival that is all about music, sport, dance and art. It is a chance for the whole community to come together and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, celebrate youth and celebrate life. Schools need to register to take part. Vibe Alive - Kalgoorlie 2008-11-05 2008-04-23 teacher/lecturer,student school Kalgoorlie WA Vibe http://www.vibe.com.au/ Australia 2008-04-23 http://www.dest.gov.au/portfolio_department/calendar_dates/school_term_dates_2008.htm The school year starts today for Victorian students and teachers. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/719656 The school year starts today for Victorian students and teachers. Term One starts - VIC 2009-01-28 2008-04-14 School timetables teacher/lecturer school VIC Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training http://www.dest.gov.au/ Australia 2008-04-14 http://www.dest.gov.au/portfolio_department/calendar_dates/school_term_dates_2008.htm Term One of the school year ends today for Queensland. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/719651 Term One of the school year ends today for Queensland. Term One ends - QLD 2009-04-09 2008-04-13 Queensland,Schools teacher/lecturer school QLD Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training http://www.dest.gov.au/ Australia 2008-04-13 http://www.pbac.sa.edu.au/ The South Australian Premier's be active Challenge is open to all students from Reception to Year 9 in South Australian government and non-government schools as well as home education students. The Premier's be active Challenge is to be completed in one school year. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/719589 The South Australian Premier's be active Challenge is open to all students from Reception to Year 9 in South Australian government and non-government schools as well as home education students. The Premier's be active Challenge is to be completed in one school year. SA Premier's Be Active ends 2008-09-26 2008-04-09 fitness, physical education, health, child care, early learning, South Australia, education, physical fitness, health teacher/lecturer school SA Department of Education and Children's Services http://www.pbac.sa.edu.au/ contact: http://www.pbac.sa.edu.au/ContactUs.aspx Australia 2008-04-09 http://www.oxfam.org.au/events/close-the-gap-day/ National Close the Gap Day gives Australians the opportunity to come together and show their support for closing the life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Australians. Individuals and local groups can organise a small-scale event to celebrate the gains that have been made, and use the Oxfam website for ideas, resources and to register their event. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/719545 National Close the Gap Day gives Australians the opportunity to come together and show their support for closing the life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Australians. Individuals and local groups can organise a small-scale event to celebrate the gains that have been made, and use the Oxfam website for ideas, resources and to register their event. National Close the Gap Day 2009-04-22 2008-04-08 Mortality rate,Indigenous populations,Torres Strait Islanders,Aboriginal peoples,Infant mortality,Health education administrator,community member,parent/carer,student,teacher/lecturer school, higher education, VET, ACE All Australian states Oxfam http://www.oxfam.org.au/ Australia 2008-04-08 http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/en/second.html From 2005 to 2015 is the decade for action and dignity for Indigenous Peoples. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/719318 From 2005 to 2015 is the decade for action and dignity for Indigenous Peoples. Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous People 2005-01-01 2008-04-01 Indigenous, Indigenous People, World's Indigenous People, teacher/lecturer school Global Unesco http://portal.unesco.org contact: http://portal.unesco.org/education/en/ev.php-URL_ID=50268&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html 2008-04-01 http://portal.unesco.org/education/en/ev.php-URL_ID=56091&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html UNESCO is organizing activities world-wide to highlight the issues of quality and inclusion, and remind governments of their promise to achieve Education for All by 2015. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/719317 UNESCO is organizing activities world-wide to highlight the issues of quality and inclusion, and remind governments of their promise to achieve Education for All by 2015. Global Action Week 2008: "Quality education to end exclusion" 2008-04-21 2008-04-01 Global Action Week, The World's Biggest Lesson, teacher/lecturer school Global Unesco http://portal.unesco.org contact: http://portal.unesco.org/education/en/ev.php-URL_ID=50268&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html 2008-04-01 http://www.holimahotsav.com.au/ The Holi Mahotsav is celebrated in India in all its colour and vibrancy on the day after the full moon in early March every year. Holi Mahotsav has been celebrated at Darling Harbour, Sydney, every year since 2003. Holi is a celebration of colours, friendship and harmony. In India, it celebrates the fertility of the land and good harvests. Coloured powders (gulal) and water are thrown around. It is one of the festivals which bring people together, regardless of their background. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/719075 The Holi Mahotsav is celebrated in India in all its colour and vibrancy on the day after the full moon in early March every year. Holi Mahotsav has been celebrated at Darling Harbour, Sydney, every year since 2003. Holi is a celebration of colours, friendship and harmony. In India, it celebrates the fertility of the land and good harvests. Coloured powders (gulal) and water are thrown around. It is one of the festivals which bring people together, regardless of their background. Holi Mahotsav 2009-04-03 2008-03-18 Holi, Hindu festival school, ACE Global Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Australia http://www.bhavanaustralia.org/ 2008-03-18 http://www.multiculturalfestival.com.au/ Experience exotic flavours, world music, traditional and contemporary dance, concerts, theatre, cutting edge film and fine arts at this festival. Highlights include: International Showcase, Food and Dance Spectacular, Nour Amal Blind Eye Orchestra of Egypt, Carnivale!, and Pacific Islander Showcase. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/717934 Experience exotic flavours, world music, traditional and contemporary dance, concerts, theatre, cutting edge film and fine arts at this festival. Highlights include: International Showcase, Food and Dance Spectacular, Nour Amal Blind Eye Orchestra of Egypt, Carnivale!, and Pacific Islander Showcase. 2009 National Multicultural Festival 2009-02-06 2008-02-01 multiculturalism, national multicultural festival community member,parent/carer,teacher/lecturer ACT Multicultural Festival Office Phone: (02) 6207 0162 Australia 2008-02-01 http://www.earthhour.org/ Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/717905 Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming. Earth Hour 2008 2009-03-28 2008-01-31 earth hour, global warming, teacher/lecturer school Global WWF - Australia 2008-01-31 http://www.paralympic.com.au/ China is the host nation for the 13th Paralympic Summer Games, to be held from 6-17 September 2008. The Paralympic Games commence 12 days after the close of the Olympic Summer Games. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/717629 China is the host nation for the 13th Paralympic Summer Games, to be held from 6-17 September 2008. The Paralympic Games commence 12 days after the close of the Olympic Summer Games. Paralympic Games 2008-09-06 2008-01-22 Paralympic Games, Beijing 2008, Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, Teacher/Lecturer Schools China Beijing Outside Australia Paralympic Games http://www.paralympic.com.au/ China 2008-01-22 http://www.gadigal.org.au/Arts/Arts.aspx?Id=12 Yabun, the concert celebrating Indigenous Australia's survival is held in Sydney on 26 January, with top entertainers and special tents providing a wide range of information. The annual Yabun concert is presented by Gadigal Information Services, home of Koori Radio. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/717093 Yabun, the concert celebrating Indigenous Australia's survival is held in Sydney on 26 January, with top entertainers and special tents providing a wide range of information. The annual Yabun concert is presented by Gadigal Information Services, home of Koori Radio. Yabun 2009: Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures 2009-01-26 2007-12-20 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous, cultural awareness ACE Victoria Park, Broadway Sydney NSW Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation http://www.gadigal.org.au/ Australia 2007-12-20 http://www.nsdc.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=36 This event will involve schools all over Australia; it is a component of the National Sorry Day Committee 10 year campaign "Walk Your Talk and Bring Them Home". A number of national initiatives and activities are planned in the lead up to and on the Australian Schools National Sorry Day. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/717045 This event will involve schools all over Australia; it is a component of the National Sorry Day Committee 10 year campaign "Walk Your Talk and Bring Them Home". A number of national initiatives and activities are planned in the lead up to and on the Australian Schools National Sorry Day. Australian Schools National Sorry Day 2009-05-26 2007-12-17 Indigenous Australians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australiaallteacher/lecturer school All Australian states National Sorry Day Committee Inc http://www.nsdc.org.au 2007-12-17 http://www.scholastic.com.au Celebrate this event during May by sharing the joy of reading with families. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716922 Celebrate this event during May by sharing the joy of reading with families. National Family Reading Month 2009-05-01 2007-12-10 reading, Teacher/lecturer School All Australian states Scholastic http://www.scholastic.com.au http://www.scholastic.com.au/common/about/contact.asp Australia 2007-12-10 http://www.naa.gov.au/whats-on/constitution-day/ The National Archives of Australia presents an annual Constitution Day event program for 9 July with the aim of educating and inspiring the entire nation. On 9 July 1900 Queen Victoria signed the Commission of Assent enacting the Bill passed by the British Parliament entitled 'An Act to constitute the Commonwealth of Australia'. The Constitution is the document which defines the framework of our nation, including the way Federal and State Governments are structured, foreign trade is conducted and immigration measures implemented. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716881 The National Archives of Australia presents an annual Constitution Day event program for 9 July with the aim of educating and inspiring the entire nation. On 9 July 1900 Queen Victoria signed the Commission of Assent enacting the Bill passed by the British Parliament entitled 'An Act to constitute the Commonwealth of Australia'. The Constitution is the document which defines the framework of our nation, including the way Federal and State Governments are structured, foreign trade is conducted and immigration measures implemented. Constitution Day 2009-07-09 2007-12-07 Constitutions,Australian identity teacher/lecturer,community member,student school All Australian states National Archives of Australia Australia 2007-12-07 http://www.dest.gov.au/portfolio_department/calendar_dates/school_term_dates_2008.htm Term Three of the school year starts today for schools in Western Australia. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716583 Term Three of the school year starts today for schools in Western Australia. Term Three starts - WA 2009-07-21 2007-11-22 Western Australia,School timetables teacher/lecturer school WA Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training http://www.dest.gov.au/ Australia 2007-11-22 http://www.aso.edu.au/www/index.cfm?itemid=6&CFID=2371562&CFTOKEN=7159fde2d085aedd-656B8F1D-D601-C370-0ED13D891C7DB380 The Australian Science Olympiads provide students with opportunities to enhance their knowledge, understanding and skill in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Today students will sit for the chemistry qualifying exam. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716573 The Australian Science Olympiads provide students with opportunities to enhance their knowledge, understanding and skill in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Today students will sit for the chemistry qualifying exam. Australian Science Olympiads - National Qualifying Exam for Physics 2008-08-20 2007-11-22 science competition, science, physics school Teacher/Lecturer All Australian states Australian Science Innovations http://www.asi.edu.au/www/index.cfm Australia 2007-11-22 http://www.aso.edu.au/www/index.cfm?itemid=4&CFID=2371562&CFTOKEN=7159fde2d085aedd-656B8F1D-D601-C370-0ED13D891C7DB380<>http://www.asi.edu.au/www/index.cfm The Australian Science Olympiads provide students with opportunities to enhance their knowledge, understanding and skill in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Today students will sit for the chemistry qualifying exam. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716571 The Australian Science Olympiads provide students with opportunities to enhance their knowledge, understanding and skill in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Today students will sit for the chemistry qualifying exam. Australian Science Olympiads - National Qualifying Exam for Biology 2008-08-27 2007-11-22 science competition, science, biology school Teacher/Lecturer All Australian states Australian Science Innovations http://www.asi.edu.au/www/index.cfm Australia 2007-11-22 http://www.dest.gov.au/portfolio_department/calendar_dates/school_term_dates_2008.htm Term Two of the school year starts today for public schools in South Australia. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716557 Term Two of the school year starts today for public schools in South Australia. Term Two starts - SA 2009-04-27 2007-11-21 school date, school term School timetables teacher/lecturer school SA Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training http://www.dest.gov.au/ Australia 2007-11-21 http://www.worldbookday.com/ World Book Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. A main aim of World Book Day is to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716542 World Book Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. A main aim of World Book Day is to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own. World Book Day 2009-03-05 2007-11-20 books, reading, fiction, literature, culture, authors Reading,Books and reading,Literature and society,Book selection school Global HarperCollinsPublishers http://www.fireandwater.com/index.htm 2007-11-20 http://www.scholastic.com.au This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716552 This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. Scholastic Book Fair - Heidelberg Vic 2008-12-04 2007-11-20 scholastic book fair, book fair, teacher/lecturer schools 9-11 Northern Road, West Heidelberg Melbourne VIC Scholastic Australia http://www.scholastic.com.au contact: Sharon_Turner@scholastic.com.au Australia 2007-11-20 http://www.scholastic.com.au This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716544 This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. Scholastic Book Fair - Malaga WA 2008-09-18 2007-11-20 scholastic book fair, book fair, teacher/lecturer schools Units 1 & 2, 70 Berringarra Ave Malaga Malaga WA Scholastic Australia http://www.scholastic.com.au contact: Sharon_Turner@scholastic.com.au Australia 2007-11-20 http://www.scholastic.com.au/ This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716549 This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. Scholastic Book Fair - Norwood SA 2008-12-04 2007-11-20 scholastic book fair, book fair, teacher/lecturer schools Norwood 39-41 King Street Adelaide SA Scholastic Australia http://www.scholastic.com.au contact: Sharon_Turner@scholastic.com.au Australia 2007-11-20 http://www.scholastic.com.au/ This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716548 This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. Scholastic Book Fair - Norwood SA 2008-12-04 2007-11-20 scholastic book fair, book fair, teacher/lecturer schools Norwood 39-41 King Street Adelaide SA Scholastic Australia http://www.scholastic.com.au contact: Sharon_Turner@scholastic.com.au Australia 2007-11-20 http://www.scholastic.com.au This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716547 This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. Scholastic Book Fair - Morningside, QLD 2008-12-04 2007-11-20 scholastic book fair, book fair, teacher/lecturer schools Morningside, QLD Unit 2, 350 Lytton Road Brisbane QLD Scholastic Australia http://www.scholastic.com.au contact: Sharon_Turner@scholastic.com.au Australia 2007-11-20 http://www.scholastic.com.au This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716546 This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. Scholastic Book Fair - Malaga WA 2008-12-04 2007-11-20 scholastic book fair, book fair, teacher/lecturer schools Malaga, Western Australia Units 1 & 2, 70 Berringarra Avenue Malaga Perth WA Scholastic Australia http://www.scholastic.com.au contact: Sharon_Turner@scholastic.com.au Australia 2007-11-20 http://www.scholastic.com.au This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716545 This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. Scholastic Book Fair - Lisarow NSW 2008-12-04 2007-11-20 scholastic book fair, book fair, teacher/lecturer schools Lisarow, NSW Building 2, 76-80 Railway Crescent Sydney NSW Scholastic Australia http://www.scholastic.com.au contact: Sharon_Turner@scholastic.com.au Australia 2007-11-20 http://www.scholastic.com.au/ This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716543 This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. Scholastic Book Fair - Norwood SA 2008-09-18 2007-11-20 scholastic book fair, book fair, teacher/lecturer schools Norwood 39-41 King Street Adelaide SA Scholastic Australia http://www.scholastic.com.au contact: Sharon_Turner@scholastic.com.au Australia 2007-11-20 http://www.scholastic.com.au/ This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716541 This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. Scholastic Book Fair - Lisarow NSW 2008-09-18 2007-11-20 scholastic book fair, book fair, teacher/lecturer schools Lisarow 76-80 Railway Crescent, Lisarow Sydney NSW Scholastic Australia http://www.scholastic.com.au contact: Sharon_Turner@scholastic.com.au Australia 2007-11-20 http://www.simplysharingweek.org.au/ssw/index.htm Simply Sharing Week is a joint program of Caritas Australia and Christian World Service. Each year the injustice in the world is acknowledged and the program tries to make a difference by focussing educational and fundraising attention on a Project of the Year. People are invited to gather classes at school and church friends to organise an event or educational activity. The two organisations have a network of speakers who would be more than happy to speak to a class/assembly or conduct a workshop. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/602123 Simply Sharing Week is a joint program of Caritas Australia and Christian World Service. Each year the injustice in the world is acknowledged and the program tries to make a difference by focussing educational and fundraising attention on a Project of the Year. People are invited to gather classes at school and church friends to organise an event or educational activity. The two organisations have a network of speakers who would be more than happy to speak to a class/assembly or conduct a workshop. Simply Sharing Week 2008-05-18 2007-11-20 Social justice,Equality,Sharing teacher/lecturer school All Australian states Caritas Australia 03 9650 6811 kfearn@ncca.org.au 2007-11-20 http://www.scholastic.com.au/ This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716504 This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. Scholastic Book Fair - Heidelberg Vic 2008-09-11 2007-11-19 scholastic book fair, book fair, teacher/lecturer schools Heidelberg 9-11 Northern Road West Heidelberg VIC Scholastic Australia http://www.scholastic.com.au contact: Sharon_Turner@scholastic.com.au Australia 2007-11-19 http://www.scholastic.com.au/ This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716503 This Scholastic Book Fair promises to be a lively and fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while raising funds for the school. Scholastic Book Fair - Morningside Qld 2008-09-11 2007-11-19 scholastic book fair, book fair, teacher/lecturer schools Morningside Unit2, 350 Lytton Road, Morningside QLD Scholastic Australia http://www.scholastic.com.au contact: Sharon_Turner@scholastic.com.au Australia 2007-11-19 http://www.curriculum.edu.au/ccsite/cc_nap,19875.html The National Literacy and Numeracy test is for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. All states and territories will participate in this National Assessment Program over 3 days. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716395 The National Literacy and Numeracy test is for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. All states and territories will participate in this National Assessment Program over 3 days. National Literacy and Numeracy Testing 2008 2009-05-12 2007-11-14 numeracy test, literacy test, literacy and numeracy, teacher/lecturer schools All Australian states Curriculum Corporation http://www.curriculum.edu.au contact: http://www.curriculum.edu.au/ccsite/contact_us,17542.html Australia 2007-11-14 http://www.aeuact.asn.au/promoting-public-education.html Public education is fundamental to a democratic society. Teachers, students and parents in public education make a significant contribution to public education and therefore our community. This is worth celebrating and promoting! Details of events celebrating public education in the ACT will be published on the AEU website. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716365 Public education is fundamental to a democratic society. Teachers, students and parents in public education make a significant contribution to public education and therefore our community. This is worth celebrating and promoting! Details of events celebrating public education in the ACT will be published on the AEU website. National Public Education Week 2008-05-26 2007-11-13 Public education school All Australian states Australian Education Union http://www.aeuact.asn.au/ Australia 2007-11-13 http://www.aeuact.asn.au/promoting-public-education.html Public education is fundamental to a democratic society. Teachers, students and parents in public education make a significant contribution to public education and therefore our community. This is worth celebrating and promoting! http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716364 Public education is fundamental to a democratic society. Teachers, students and parents in public education make a significant contribution to public education and therefore our community. This is worth celebrating and promoting! National Public Education Day 2008-05-29 2007-11-13 Public education school All Australian states Australian Education Union http://www.aeuact.asn.au/ Australia 2007-11-13 http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/go/news/national-playgroup-week-25-31-march-2007 World's biggest playgroup day allows everyone to celebrate playgroups and recognise the invaluable role they play in providing opportunities for friendship and learning for families with children. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716314 World's biggest playgroup day allows everyone to celebrate playgroups and recognise the invaluable role they play in providing opportunities for friendship and learning for families with children. World's Biggest Playgroup Day 2008-04-30 2007-11-09 Play centres,Child care centres,Family day care,Kindergartens,Playgrounds,Children teacher/lecturer school All Australian states Playgroup Australia www.playgroupaustralia.com.au 1800 171 882 2007-11-09 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/sportsawards/ The annual Victorian School Sports Awards are the highest sporting accolade in the Victorian primary and secondary government school sectors. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716309 The annual Victorian School Sports Awards are the highest sporting accolade in the Victorian primary and secondary government school sectors. Victorian School Sports Awards 2008-03-07 2007-11-09 sport, sport awards, teacher/lecturer schools VIC Department of Education Victoria http://www.education.vic.gov.au contact: regnier.lance.a@edumail.vic.gov.au Australia 2007-11-09 http://www.foodsafety.asn.au/foodsafetyweek/ National Food Safety Week is the major activity of the Food Safety Information Council, Australia's leading disseminator of consumer targeted food safety information. The Food Safety Information Council provides food storage and preparation information for consumers. The Food Safety Information Council wants to prevent you and your family becoming ill from food borne diseases by empowering you through food safety information. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716305 National Food Safety Week is the major activity of the Food Safety Information Council, Australia's leading disseminator of consumer targeted food safety information. The Food Safety Information Council provides food storage and preparation information for consumers. The Food Safety Information Council wants to prevent you and your family becoming ill from food borne diseases by empowering you through food safety information. National Food Safety Week 2008-11-10 2007-11-09 Food handling,Cookery,Health,Public health teacher/lecturer school All Australian states Food Safety Information Council http://www.foodsafety.asn.au Australia 2007-11-09 http://www.bje.org.au/templateBase_general.php?id=231&keyword=fast%20of%20tevet The fast of tevet is held on the 10th day of the Hebrew month of Tevet (Asarah b'Tevet). It starts at dawn and ends when night falls. On the fast of tevet Jewish people do teshuvah. This means they reflect on their actions and behaviour and try to change them for the better.It has also been proclaimed a memorial day for the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust. See also http://www.jewfaq.org/holidaye.htm http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716304 The fast of tevet is held on the 10th day of the Hebrew month of Tevet (Asarah b'Tevet). It starts at dawn and ends when night falls. On the fast of tevet Jewish people do teshuvah. This means they reflect on their actions and behaviour and try to change them for the better.It has also been proclaimed a memorial day for the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust. See also http://www.jewfaq.org/holidaye.htm Fast of Tevet 2009-01-06 2007-11-09 Judaism,Jews,Holocaust, Jewish, 1939-1945 teacher/lecturer school Global New South Wales Board of Jewish Education http://www.bje.org.au/ contact: http://www.bje.org.au/templateBase_general.php?id=57&keyword= 2007-11-09 http://www.alea.edu.au/nationalreadingday/ National Reading Day is a national event for pre-school to Year 10 students conducted by the Australian Association for the Teaching of English and the Australian Literacy Educators' Association as part of National Literacy and Numeracy Week. The Day presents an opportunity for Australian students to read together from five books, ranging from a picture book for early childhood students to novels for older readers. After the day complete the on-line participation form and you can be in the running to win one of two libraries of books, provided by Scholastic Australia! http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716299 National Reading Day is a national event for pre-school to Year 10 students conducted by the Australian Association for the Teaching of English and the Australian Literacy Educators' Association as part of National Literacy and Numeracy Week. The Day presents an opportunity for Australian students to read together from five books, ranging from a picture book for early childhood students to novels for older readers. After the day complete the on-line participation form and you can be in the running to win one of two libraries of books, provided by Scholastic Australia! National Reading Day 2008-09-03 2007-11-09 Reading,Books and reading teacher/lecturer,student school All Australian states National Reading Day 1800 248 379 aate@aate.org.au 2007-11-09 http://www.wakakirri.com/ Wakakirri is the ultimate performing and visual arts challenge for Australian schools. The festival is free to enter and consists of 6 story-based competitions for both primary and secondary schools. Schools are invited to create stories and enter by either competing live, or sending in their taped entries. All schools must register to participate. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716297 Wakakirri is the ultimate performing and visual arts challenge for Australian schools. The festival is free to enter and consists of 6 story-based competitions for both primary and secondary schools. Schools are invited to create stories and enter by either competing live, or sending in their taped entries. All schools must register to participate. Wakakirri Registration 2008-04-04 2007-11-09 Story-Arts, Story-Writing, Story-Film school All Australian states Wakakirri Association Inc http://www.wakakirri.com/ Australia 2007-11-09 http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/yourhealth/our_services/aodr/awareness_week.htm Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week aims to raise donation rates by focusing on the pressing need for organ and tissue donation, encouraging families to discuss their wishes, highlighting the success of organ transplantation in Australia and promoting the registration of consent on to the Australian Organ Donor Register. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/703482 Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week aims to raise donation rates by focusing on the pressing need for organ and tissue donation, encouraging families to discuss their wishes, highlighting the success of organ transplantation in Australia and promoting the registration of consent on to the Australian Organ Donor Register. Organ donor awareness week 2008-02-17 2007-11-08 Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc. teacher/lecturer school All Australian states Medicare www.medicareaustralia.gov.au medicare@medicareaustralia.gov.au Australia 2007-11-08 http://www.wakakirri.com/ Wakakirri is the ultimate performing and visual arts challenge for Australian schools. The festival is free to enter and consists of 6 story-based competitions for both primary and secondary schools. Schools are invited to create stories and present and share their works at Wakakirri Festivals held around Australia in front of live audiences, online and through an annual TV show. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716080 Wakakirri is the ultimate performing and visual arts challenge for Australian schools. The festival is free to enter and consists of 6 story-based competitions for both primary and secondary schools. Schools are invited to create stories and present and share their works at Wakakirri Festivals held around Australia in front of live audiences, online and through an annual TV show. Wakakirri - official launch 2008-07-24 2007-11-07 song, dance, rap, act, performance, write, draw school All Australian states Wakakirri Association Inc http://www.wakakirri.com/ Australia 2007-11-07 http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=54777 The Queensland Education and Training Minister announced that he has nominated 2008 as The Year of Physical Activity to support the implementation of Smart Moves: Physical Activity Programs in Queensland State Schools. The Year of Physical Activity aims to increase awareness of the link between physical activity and academic achievement and to encourage teachers to find ways of including physical activity across the school curriculum. Promotional support for The Year of Physical Activity will be released by Education Queensland in early 2008. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716242 The Queensland Education and Training Minister announced that he has nominated 2008 as The Year of Physical Activity to support the implementation of Smart Moves: Physical Activity Programs in Queensland State Schools. The Year of Physical Activity aims to increase awareness of the link between physical activity and academic achievement and to encourage teachers to find ways of including physical activity across the school curriculum. Promotional support for The Year of Physical Activity will be released by Education Queensland in early 2008. Year of Physical Activity 2008 - QLD 2008-01-01 2007-11-07 2008 THE YEAR OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, QUEENSLAND, exercise, obesity teacher/lecturer, student school QLD Department of Education, Training and the Arts, Queensland and Training and Minister for the Arts Australia 2007-11-07 http://www.unicef.org/videoaudio/video_33610.html The International Children's Day of Broadcasting, celebrated on the second Sunday of every December, is a day when broadcasters around the world "Tune in to Kids". They air quality programming for and about children. But most of all, they allow children to be part of the programming process, to talk about their hopes and dreams and share information with their peers. The Day is a joint initiative of UNICEF and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Every year, thousands of broadcasters in more than a hundred countries take part in the day, celebrating it in ways that are as unique and special as children themselves. http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/1981/716197 The International Children's Day of Broadcasting, celebrated on the second Sunday of every December, is a day when broadcasters around the world "Tune in to Kids". They air quality programming for and about children. But most of all, they allow children to be part of the programming process, to talk about their hopes and dreams and share information with their peers. The Day is a joint initiative of UNICEF and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Every year, thousands of broadcasters in more than a hundred countries take part in the day, celebrating it in ways that are as unique and special as children themselves. International Children's Day of Broadcasting 2008-12-14 2007-11-05 Television and children,Television broadcasting,Radio teacher/lecturer school Global UNICEF http://www.unicef.org/ 2007-11-05 http://www.naidoc.org.au/ National Aboriginal Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) week is a way of celebrating and promoting a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and our culture. From Alice Springs to Adelaide, Canberra to Cairns or from Brisbane to Broome, communities throughout the country come together to celebrate the survival of Aboriginal peoples, the continuation of Aboriginal culture and to also demonstrate the contribution that Indigenous Australians have made to our nation. http://www.edna.edu.au/notice