‘Above and beyond’: Hospital school’s hope for sick kids
A tiny classroom on the fifth floor of the Royal Darwin Hospital plays a critical role in providing a ‘sanctuary’ for sick kids and parents.
Early Education
Child arrested after allegedly threatening teacher
NT Police have arrested an alleged preschool trespasser accused of threatening a teacher.
Family’s overseas move for school met with bitter blow
One mum hoped moving across the world would give her daughter the best education possible. When she arrived in the NT, she was met with the same barrier to accessibility that families across Australia are struggling to overcome.
Ex-SA premier’s pitch for early years education in the NT
A former South Australian premier with a passion for childhood development has (successfully) put early years education on the NT’s election agenda.
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Surprise bonus in education budget to build classrooms
The NT’s education union leader has praised a surprise bonus in this year’s budget, with high hopes the extra cash will be used to build and upgrade classrooms.
Listed: The NT schools getting millions in upgrades
More than $8 million will be spent on upgrading 12 Northern Territory schools’ infrastructure, including new classrooms and playground reboots. Read the full list.
‘I just knew’: SA teacher follows passion to outback NT
A South Australian teacher chased her dreams across red sands and dirt roads to a tiny NT town to pursue her passion for Indigenous education.
‘Carry that love’: New preschool opening for Top End families
A high performing Darwin school is opening the doors to its refurbished preschool almost a decade after the centre was decommissioned.
80+ events: What’s on for April school holidays across the NT
FREE READ: Attention all Territory parents, caregivers and fun-lovers. Are you stuck planning out the April school holidays? We’ve got you covered with our bumper activity list.
Sequel dropped for popular Top End children’s book
Marty the Mallard is returning to book shelves in a new adventure that features cyclones, Darwin Waterfront and a new best friend.
Assaults, threats: Two in three principals targeted in NT schools
Two in three NT principals were victims of threats or assault in 2023, with a local education leader sounding the call for help before an “exodus” within the profession occurs. Read the report.
Bookworms rejoice: Reading challenge launched for NT kids
Chief Minister Eva Lawler says she wants to break records with the 2024 Reading Challenge, fostering literacy, engagement, and lifelong learning across the Territory’s schools.
Childcare could cost just $10 a day: See if you will be eligible
Relief is on the way for Aussie parents with changes planned to childcare fees and paid parental leave. See how they affect you.
’Glow in the dark’: Billion-dollar boost to re-engage kids with school
A billion-dollar agreement will fully fund public schools for the first time in the Territory’s history. Here’s what it means.
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