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May Helps Out As She Always Has
Story: May O’Brien The National Aboriginal Literacy and Numeracy Strategy is well under way, with ongoing activities by ambassadors of the strategy throughout schools across Australia. May O’Brien recently visited Fitzroy Crossing District High School during Book Week to reinforce the importance of literacy and numeracy, as well as the importance of completing a full […]
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Hilton Donovan
Name: Hilton Donovan Hilton Donovan is a well-known face around Alexandria Park Community School (formerly known as Cleveland Street High School). He has been teaching Aboriginal studies there for the past 14 years! He also likes to use Deadly Vibe in the classroom, so we think he’s ace. “We use it when students are doing […]
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Gus Williams
Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal Music 2001 – Gus Williams Arrernte man Gus Williams has arguably done more for Aboriginal music, and country music in particular, than any other blackfulla in the Territory. Born in Alice Springs in the late 1930s, Gus moved to Hermannsburg as a teenager to live with his grandfather after his parents […]
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Sacred Heart School (Beagle Bay Broome WA)
Winner: Tessimah Bin Maarus School: Sacred Heart School (Beagle Bay Broome WA) The Vibe/DETYA team then took to the air and headed for Broome for the second barbeque. The team arrived in Beagle Bay near Broome and headed for Sacred Heart School, where again the weather was great and the day went according to plan. […]
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Network with other schools and broaden your horizons
Story: Who’s your buddy? Whether your school is in the city, the country or way out bush, you could probably use a buddy. A buddy school, that is. The Buddy School network is part of the Dare to Lead project – an Australian Government funded, national project with a focus on improving educational outcomes for […]
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Top marks
Name: Ron Banks We’re all proud of our kids’ achievements, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a prouder dad than Ron Banks. Ron lives in south Adelaide and has two sons, aged nine and 15. He is a dedicated father who works hard to instil confidence and self-respect into his sons’ lives. Ron used to […]
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A helping hand
Everyone needs a little hand now and then, especially when it comes to schooling. Many times, a good tutor can make the difference between an average grade and an exceptional one. Whether it’s a subject that your child is struggling with or simply one they want to improve in, tutoring is a great way to […]
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A Close connection
Name: Shirley Close Most mothers of six would have their hands full enough without taking on any extra responsibilities. But not Shirley Close. This Butchulla and Goompril woman is the heart and soul behind Garbutt State School in Townsville, Queensland. As well as teaching Years Three, Five and Six, Shirley is also the local Community […]
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Role models rug up
Fifteen ambassadors braved the cold and headed to Parliament House in Canberra to the National Indigenous English Literacy and Numeracy Strategy (NIELNS) Ambassadors Conference last month. The group was a mixture of five existing and 11 new ambassadors who recently joined the literacy and numeracy program. At the conference, ambassadors discussed how to promote literacy, […]
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White flight from NSW public schools
A confidential survey conducted by the NSW Secondary Principals Council has found that white students are avoiding schools with Aboriginal and Middle Eastern students in favor of Catholic and other private institutions. Dubbed “white flight”, high school principals are concerned the trend may undermine the public education system and threaten social cohesion. Some teachers have […]
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Teacher of the Month
Teachers are some of the greatest people we know. Each month we profile one teacher and highlight the wonderful work they are doing and the results they are achieving. If you would like to nominate your teacher contact us with info and picture. Davina Kelly, Story: Coming up Roses A talented young teacher makes her […]
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Margate Primary School’s Aboriginal Education Centre
Story: Margate Primary School What started out as a disused classroom on the grounds of Margate Primary School has quickly turned into one of Tasmania’s major ‘school excursion’ drawcards. It’s only been open for a few years, but last year some 1,300 school children from all over the island state visited Margate’s very own Aboriginal […]
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Quairading District High School (WA)
Winner: Mirika Winmar School: Quairading District High School (WA) We are off to celebrate our first Deadly Vibe/ DETYA Barbeque. Mirika Winmar was waiting when we arrived at Quairading District High School with our very special guest May O’Brien. Mr Rowlie Mellor, the school principal very kindly invited Deadly Vibe and DETYA to join in […]
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Working together to build a better future for our kids
Story: Get Involved! The Australian Government has invested more than $2 billion to improve the educational outcomes of Indigenous students over the next four years, representing an increase of 23.4% over the previous four years. As part of their commitment to Indigenous education, the government has introduced the Parent School Partnership Initiative (PSPI). What about […]
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Get SMaRT
MaRT is the Australian Department of Education, Science and Training’s Monitoring and Reporting Team. Some of our colleagues gave us the name ‘SMaRT Team’ last year, and we certainly try to work smarter. The team operates as an important link between Indigenous people around Australia and the Australian Government in Canberra. It’s MaRT’s job to […]
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Delroy High School. (Dubbo NSW)
Winner: Wesley Middleton School: Delroy High School. (Dubbo NSW) WESLEY MEETS HIS FOOTY HERO Wednesday, 27 February was an important date for Dubbo’s Delroy High School. Year 8 student Wesley Middleton had won the ‘Take an Ambassador to School’ essay-writing competition and the Vibe team was travelling to the central New South Wales town to […]
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