Education Week, Wirreanda, Medowie Primary School, Salt Ash Primary FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2017 Salt Ash students prepare to perform. SCHOOLS across New South Wales celebrated public education in the annual Education Week. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Held from 31 July to 4 August, this year’s theme was ‘I learn, we learn’. Port Stephens schools celebrated the week through a series of in-school and public events. One of the highlights of the week was a series of performances by local primary and high schools at Marketplace, Raymond Terrace. The schools, through dance performances, music, and showcasing work, demonstrated to the local community the great achievements of public schools. Wirreanda Public School opened the doors to parents to see how the classrooms work, planted trees, and hosted a family picnic with performances from the ukulele group, drum corps, and dancers. On Tuesday night, along with other schools including Irrawang High, they also performed at the evening Showcase. The week capped off with fundraising for Jeans for Genes Day. Salt Ash Primary School combined NAIDOC Week and Education Week for a celebration extravaganza. This included awards given out at a special assembly and cultural events throughout the week. Medowie Public School held a Love Of Learning assembly as their culminating Education Week activity. The assembly recognised students from each stage who show a love of learning and it also showcased students’ performances. Education Week is an initiative of the Department of Education and this year there was a stated commitment to system wide improvement; high expectations for all; personalised student learning; wellbeing; and creating stronger ties with local communities. By Heather SHARP Salt Ash students proudly displaying their awards. Wirreanda Primary School students perform at their school assembly. Salt Ash students combine NAIDOC celebrations with Education Week.
