Baillieu (Bails) Myer AO (11th January 1926 to 22nd January 2022) Baillieu Myer, a man most known for his involvement in building a substantial family business and his real passion for the Arts. Perhaps a little less known involvement, was his interest and personal...
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CEP Demand for Overhaul
With a state election looming, the Country Education Partnership (CEP) has pleaded for political parties to commit to an overall of education in rural and remote Victoria. CEP says without significant change, students “from the bush” would continue to fall behind...
Energy Breakthrough: Pushcarts Round-Up
Teams of primary pupils from across Victoria have been busily fundraising, exercising and creating their pushcarts in readiness for the 2018 Energy Breakthrough, to be held in Maryborough next month. Here’s a brief snapshot from a handful of schools, discussing their...
That’s a Wrap! – Rural Education Conference
The CEP Rural Education Conference has wrapped-up for another year, celebrating the unique role of rural and remote schools in Victoria. Held in Melbourne last week, the conference featured interactive presentations from keynote speakers Maggie Farrar, Peter Gamwell...
2018 Rural Education Conference
The countdown is on to the Country Education Partnership’s Rural Education Conference. Date: September 3&4. Location: Bayview Eden, Queens Rd, Melbourne. In 2018, the conference will aim to provide a genuine opportunity for education leaders, educators and...
Education Award Closing
Just days remain until nominations close for the 2018 Rural Education Award. If you've thought about making a nomination, now is the time -- don't miss out simply because you left it too late! The Rural Education Award has been established as a means to showcase the...
The Sky’s the Limit for Werrimull STEM Learning
(PHOTO CAPTION) (L-R BACK) Samuel Oliver, Cameron Symes, Thomas Fox, Grace Kelly, Dakota Webb, Shania Axford (FRONT) Kathryn Charles, Kaitlin Hards, Claudia Fox, Hannah Fox, Evette Rowe. Werrimull P-12 has lifted learning to the sky, with the purchase of two...
Rural Teacher a VEEA Finalist
Nominated and short-listed for the Outstanding Primary Teacher Award and the winner of the Early Childhood Teacher Award- Specialist Settings, as awarded by Principal Association of Special Schools the last few months have been busy for Riley Corrie. Riley Corrie is...
Walwa Community Connections Enhance Local Education
On the road between Albury and Corryong, nestled just beside the Murray River, lies the small township of Walwa (population 300). Here, the local primary school- Walwa Primary School- is the sole education provider for the immediate community and have been utilising...
Royal Flying Doctor’s Service in Rural Education Communities
Stories that relate to children’s lived experiences, fears, imaginations and natural inquisitiveness are at the heart of the RFDS free incursion education program. Written by a team of practicing and registered teachers for Victorian primary and secondary school...