Newsletters
APC's newsletter is sent out termly and contains information about current issues and
activities, and general items of interest
APC Newsletter June 2020
Topics covered:
- Now is the time to build on the positives
- Tips to get back into life for young people and families
- Children at risk of poorer education outcomes 'likely doubled'
- Renewed focus on online safety
- Vocational education myth buster webinar for parents
- Senior Secondary Pathways Review
- New parent guides from the Gonski Institute
- Our new videos share tips on how to help kids become successful learners
- Full tranistion to NAPLAN Online put back a year
- MySchool website - have your say
- Review of the Australian Curriculum
- NSW Curriculum gets major overhaul
APC Newsletter March 2020
Topics covered:
- President's message: Parents need clear messages and clear decisions on Coronavirus
- Coronavirus info for parents
- Q+A education special
- Parent workshops to help your child learn
- Primary principals say child anxiety growing problem
- School funding news
- My School updated
APC Newsletter May 2020
Topics covered include:
- Parents have learnt a lot from COVID-19
- Our new videos share tips on how to help kids become successful learners
- Home learning resources and inspiration
- Looking for home activities that tie in with the curriculum?
- APC survey finds parents want more meaningful communication with teachers
- International survey on response to COVID-19
- School funding 'should put student wellbeing at forefront'
- How to look at adjusting to a return to the classroom through a child's eyes
APC Newsletter Feb 2020
Topics covered include:
- President's message
- Support for teachers, students and families affected by bushfires
- Lunchbox hacks for busy parents
- How to prepare for your child's IEP meeting
- Safer Internet Day
- Playschool characters teach younger kids about online safety
- Coronavirus advice for parents
Federal funding the real story
APC Newsletter Term 3 2019
Topics covered:
- President's message
- APC Parent Survey
- Does your child's teacher deserve an award?
- How can parents support their child's learning?
- Successful Learning workshops
- Understanding your child's NAPLAN reoprt
- NAPLAN 2019 writing results up on last year
- Have you been watching The Hunting?
- Online safety info for parents
- Inspiring VET Info-graphics for families and schools
- Where has APC been?
APC Newsletter Term 2 2019
Topics covered:
President's message - Why labelling parents as the 'problem' in schools is a problem
Joint letter: Parents and Schools working together better!
- Successful Learning workshops for parents
- Resources on supporting kids and engaging parents
- Are you looking for training in engaging parents, families or your community?
- Divorced or separated parents needed for research project
Inspiring VET info-graphics for families and schools
- Want to keep up to date with NAPLAN and curriculum developments?
- Where has APC been?
APC Newsletter Term 1 2019
Topics covered:
President's message
Review of Melbourne Declaration
2019 Federal Election Priorities
Federal Electorates Interactive Map
APC tells inquiry teachers need greater recognition and support
Are you looking for training in engaging parents, families or your community?
NAPLAN reporting should be clearer for parents
Updated NAPLAN online info
Inspiring VET info-graphics for families and schools
APC Newsletter Term 4 2018
Topics covered:
- Introducing APC's new CEO, Tanya Busoli
- APC's advocacy
- National Parent Survey on Education Issues
- Launch of VET Infographics materials for schools, parents and students
- Parent, Family and Community Engagement professional development for teachers
- Safer Internet Day 2019
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander examples in the science curriculum
- First year at school: Essential tips for parents and carers - book available