News
Motorists reminded to take extra care 27 Jan 2010
Motorists are being urged to take extra care and watch out for children on roads especially with the 2010 school year starting this week. Hector the Road Safety Cat has been out and about promoting road safety and reminding motorists to take extra caution near schools and suburban streets, particularly at the start and end of the school day. From Wednesday 40 km/h school zone speed limits will be back in place from 7am until 5pm on school days. More about road safety
Quick and easy online enrolments 27 Jan 2010
Enrolling students for school has just become a whole lot easier for Territory parents with the launch this week of the Online Student Enrolment form. Just in time for the 2010 school year, this innovative 24/7 online service will ensure your child is enrolled quickly and efficiently. Easier for parents and easier for schools, enrol your child with our new electronic Student Enrolment form. Parents or guardians enter the student data online and then print the form however they must still attend the school in person to present the signed form. Parents or guardians can also record the online registration number and the school will print the form when they come in to sign it.
$75 back-to-school vouchers for Territorians 21 Jan 2010
Parents/carers of school students in the Territory are reminded that they are entitled to a $75 voucher per student, to help offset the cost of textbooks, uniforms, and other essential school items. The vouchers are available to parents/carers of all students from Year 1 to Year 12 in Term 1 in government and non-government schools as well as home-schooled students, and students who study by home correspondence. The vouchers also apply to all Transition students enrolled in Term 1. Parents/carers are encouraged to contact their child's school as soon as possible to access their entitlement. More
