ACT

ACT students went back to school this week and, in crucial ways, many of them will actually have to ''power down'' their potential when they are in class.

It's one of the conundrums of the 21st century. Our kids can use the digital world like we mastered the microwave, but we make them leave their skills and technology at the classroom door.

The ACT Government is proposing to significantly expand the functions of the Board of Senior Secondary Studies in a bid to strengthen educational standards.

Education Minister Andrew Barr will today release a discussion paper on education and teaching standards.

27 October (Saturday) 2007 - Bonython Community Fair The Bonython Primary School is celebrating its 15th birthday at the Bonython Community Fair from 10:00am to 3:00pm. There will be a visit from Prime Possum & Constable Kenny Koala, a display by Reptile Inc, performances by CircXtreme, National Flute School, and the Cooke Family Puppeteer.

“The OECD ‘Education at a Glance 2007’ Report is unfortunately, and once again, an indictment on the Howard government’s incapacity to ensure that Australia’s education system is adequately resourced to be competitive in the globalised economy,” said Independent Education Union Federal Secretary Lynne Rolley.

30 June (Saturday) 2007 - Narrabundah College - 1996 - 10 Year Reunion Did you graduate from Narrabundah College in 1996? Well, it's time to reunite! Your 10 (and a bit) year Reunion will be held on 30 June 2007 at the German Club. For more info please email bundahreunion [at] yahoo.com.au Teachers of the class of 1996 also welcome!