Department of Education and Training

Back to school for 2012 01 Feb 2012
About 44,000 students across the NT started the new school year this week, along with 160 new teachers. The family of each student receives a $75 Back to School payment to go towards the cost of books and uniforms. For students at Gunbalanya the school year started three weeks earlier as they trial a flexible school year – part of the Department of Education and Training’s focus on initiatives for greater attendance in our schools. Getting students to school more often has proven to improve literacy and numeracy skills of those students. These initiatives support the Government’s Territory 2030 aims of delivering quality education throughout the NT.

Families as First Teachers (FaFT) at work - Video 20 Jan 2012
Families as First Teachers programs are delivered in remote communities across the Northern Territory to support the healthy development and early learning of young Indigenous children. With strong links to local community organisations and agencies, each FaFT program is unique. For a fun and informative look at the great work done in the communities, see the four part video presentation.

Students shine in NTCET 21 Dec 2011
Congratulations to the 1144 students who received their Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training this week. The Top NT student for 2011 was Jarrad Dickson from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Alice Springs and the Top Indigenous student was Alana Manhire from Casuarina Senior College. The top 20 students came from across a range of schools – Darwin High School, Casuarina Senior College, Taminmin College, St Phillip’s College, Our Lady of Sacred Heart and St John’s College. There were also great achievements by many students who were awarded merits. Congratulations to all students and all teachers and school communities on a vibrant and positive year.