The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has released the draft senior secondary Australian Curriculum in 14 subjects for English, Mathematics, Science and History for public consultation until 20 July 2012. Read more: Draft Senior Secondary Australian Curriculum Released for Consultation

2012-13 Federal Budget Update for Christian Schools

The Australian Government has delivered the 2012-2013 Federal Budget earlier this evening.

Data supplied to CSA has now enabled us to model the proposed funding for member schools should the Gonski Panel's funding recommendations be implemented by government.  A summary data sheet is now available for each CSA member. (Details below)

Education Minister Peter Garrett and Shadow Minister Christopher Pyne head the list of speakers at the 2012 Christian Schools National Policy Forum, Canberra, May 21-22.

With both parties formulating their detailed response to the Gonski Review, and crucial legislation needed by the end of 2012 to enable funding to continue, this is an ideal opportunity for Christian school leaders to hear directly from, and interact with, these key policy makers.

What a wonderfully balanced pair of verses Paul presents to us in Philippians 4: 8-9.  Poetic and practical.  Vision-led and mission-focussed. (A reflection on Phillipians...)

DEEWR have recently released the 2012 version of the Commonwealth Programs for Non-Government Schools Administrative Guidelines. Read more: Update to Administrative Guidelines released