Education in Budget gets F
May 24, 2015
Queensland academic, Stewart Riddle, has assessed the recent budget and given it an overall F.
Perhaps this is because there does not seem to be an overrarching plan from this government. They have confirmed they won't fund the final two years of Gonski. A failure to fund growth in education costs, too, will see a $30 billion shortfall from 2018.
One thing he noted could cause us all to become cyncial - in this budget the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership received $16.9 million to help improve teacher quality. In last year's budget, the same organisation had a cut of $19.9 million.
Read the whole rather depressing article here
What are you looking for?
We put "animation" into the search and these are the options we were offered. It's a good idea to put in your postcode, so you'll only be offered events available in your area.
Do as we did. Put in any key words and see what comes up.
Image: Animation Workshop, Toonworld incursions, offered nationa
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Another idea for Term 4 - Circus !
Run Away With The Circus brings circus skills to your school, most cities on the mainland. Adapted to students from K - Yr 12. Fun, team building and skill development what more do you need?
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Last week of Term 3 for some states
Term 3 finishes this Friday 18th for Queensland, Victoria and NT. Other states follow - eventually. It's quite a staggered finish this term.
Think about great activites for Term 4. Lots to choose from. Just search for the right fit.
Image: The Magic Pyjama Party, K- Yr 6, incursion. Victoria on
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