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Australian Capital Territory
Student support and development
ACT Government Schools Student Network
Two student council representatives from each high school and secondary
college participate on the Schools Network. North and southside networks meet
regularly with occasional combined meetings.
The purpose of the Schools Network is twofold. Firstly, students are informed
about departmental procedures, policy and initiatives so that they may become
knowledgeable leaders in their schools and participate productively on the
School Board. Secondly, students are provided with the opportunity to
participate in consultative processes.
Community Languages Program
The Community Languages Program includes twenty-nine language-based programs
for children in K-12 from language backgrounds other than English. The programs
are funded by the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs and are
co-ordinated by the ACT Ethnic Schools Association.
Indigenous Education Worker
Aboriginal Education Workers are employed in Canberra primary and secondary
schools and at Jervis Bay Primary School. Placements are made on the number of
Indigenous students enrolled.
Aboriginal Education Workers:
- provide support for Indigenous students and assist them to achieve their
potential in the school environment
- work with the school community to raise awareness of Indigenous
cultures
- assist school principals and teachers in implementing programs relating
Indigenous culture/s and studies
- maintain effective relationships with parents and encourage them to take an
active part in the school community.
Student Exchange Program
Students on exchange programs attend an ACT or an international school for a
period of 1-12 months.
Student Representative Council
All ACT primary schools, high schools and secondary colleges have student
representative councils. Representatives are elected by their student body. The
councils provide a forum for students to discuss a variety of school and
community issues including policy and programs relating to racism and complaints
procedures. They also provide a forum for students to be involved in decision
making at appropriate levels. Usually two members of high school and secondary
college student representative councils are elected to represent students on the
School Board.
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