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18 September 2010
Victoria Shadow Minister for Education Martin Dixon COALITION ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION FOR EAGLEHAWK PRIMARY SCHOOL Victor P Taffa The Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition today announced $2 Million to ensure the future of Eaglehawk Primary School, as well as a commitment to find a suitable site for an Eaglehawk Childcare Centre, Shadow Minister for Education Martin Dixon said today. Last [...]
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14 September 2010
Western Australia Minister for Education Elizabeth Constable Universities’ Agreement to Train Koreans in Mining Engineering Victor P Taffa The University of Western Australia and Curtin University today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 10 Korean universities to assist in training engineers in the energy and mineral resources sectors. Education Minister Liz Constable met with Professor Changwoo Lee of [...]
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10 September 2010
Western Australia Minister for Education Elizabeth Constable Reforms Mean Greater Empowerment and Flexibility for Schools Victor P Taffa The second stage of the State Government’s election commitment to hand greater control to schools and their communities will result in greater empowerment and flexibility for schools to meet their own needs. The new arrangements announced this week will ensure that [...]
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31 August 2010
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett State Government’s $30 Million Redevelopment a Boost to Education in Dongara Victor P Taffa Tenders are expected to be called in early October for construction of the $30 Million new-look Dongara District High School. Premier Colin Barnett today visited the school and commented on progress towards the comprehensive school upgrade. Mr. Barnett said the project, [...]
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30 August 2010
Western Australia Minister for Training and Workforce Development Peter Collier State’s Training Elite Recognised and Rewarded Victor P Taffa The achievements of the brightest and best in the State’s training sector were recognised during the Western Australian Training Awards last night, hosted by Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier. The awards rewarded the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees [...]
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18 August 2010
Western Australia Minister for Training and Workforce Development Peter Collier Traineeship Change Provides a Boost to Cleaning Industry Victor P Taffa A reduction in the minimum part-time traineeship hours for commercial cleaners is set to provide greater opportunities for a host of new workers. Announcing the change at the Fifth WA Cleaning Industry Excellence Awards, Training and Workforce Development [...]
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13 August 2010
Western Australia Minister for Education Elizabeth Constable Brian Ellis Appointed Chair of Rural & Remote Education Advisory Committee Victor P Taffa Education Minister Liz Constable has appointed Agricultural Region MLC Brian Ellis to the Chair of the Rural & Remote Education Advisory Committee (RREAC). Dr. Constable said Mr. Ellis – a Third Generation Farmer – would bring great experience [...]
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04 August 2010
Western Australia Minister for Education Elizabeth Constable More Independence for Public Schools Began in Western Australia Victor P Taffa Responding to the announcement made by Prime Minister Julia Gillard regarding more autonomy for principals, Education Minister Liz Constable said Western Australia was already leading the nation in empowering public schools. “The development of the Independent Public Schools initiative – [...]
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04 August 2010
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Western Australia Minister for Education Elizabeth Constable Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Brendon Grylls New $15.4 Million Project to Transform Public Education in Merredin Victor P Taffa Education for Merredin Students from kindergarten to Year 12 will be transformed with the construction of a new school precinct in the town. Following the State Government’s Regional [...]
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31 July 2010
Western Australia Minister for Education Elizabeth Constable Western Australia Minister for Training and Workforce Development Peter Collier On-line Insight for International Students with an Eye for Study in WA Victor P Taffa The State Government has launched a new website to help International Students make informed choices and improve their living and study experiences in Western Australia. Education Minister Liz [...]
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30 July 2010
Western Australia Minister for Training and Workforce Development Awards Showcase Best in Training Victor P Taffa Western Australia’s training sector has upheld its reputation of producing world-class professionals, with the naming of 48 finalists in the WA Training Awards 2010. Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier said the prestigious competition highlighted the wealth of talent in the State’s [...]
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22 July 2010
Western Australia Minister for Education Elizabeth Constable Sixty-Four More Schools Join WA’s Independent Public Schools Revolution Victor P Taffa Education Minister Liz Constable today announced that 64 more WA Public Schools would take on Independent Status from next year. Dr. Constable said the second intake was almost double the initial 34 and illustrated the willingness with which public schools [...]
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21 July 2010
Queensland Shadow Minister for Education Bruce Flegg LNP Forces School Mobile Phone Backdown Victor P Taffa The LNP’s proposed cyber bullying crackdown has forced the Bligh Labor Government into action, with principals to get more powers to confiscate students’ mobile phones. Queensland Shadow Minister for Education Dr. Bruce Flegg said after almost 20 years in power, the tired, incompetent [...]
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15 July 2010
Western Australia Minister for Education Elizabeth Constable Award Winners Highlight Excellence in Aboriginal Education Victor P Taffa Two year 12 students from Albany Senior High School and Eastern Goldfields College were among 13 winners announced last night at the 2010 Aboriginal Education Awards of Achievement. The awards followed NAIDOC Week celebrations and recognised outstanding achievements by Aboriginal students and [...]
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