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iSCHOOL' IN AS STUDENTS HEAD BACK TO CLASS
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Education
Hon Colin Barnett MLA
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1-February-2012
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261,987 students begin lessons at more than 770 public schools across WA. $1million new iPad initiative to spark literacy and numeracy learning. As almost 262,000 students begin lessons at public schools across Western Australia, some of the smallest children are set to use touch technology to boost their literacy and numeracy skills. Premier Colin Barnett and Education Minister Liz Constable announced a new Early Childhood iPad Initiative would provide nearly 900 iPads for Year 1 and 2 classes in 17 schools, and two mentor schools that have previously participated in a pilot iPad program. Speaking at West Beechboro Primary School, which will receive 55 iPads, Mr Barnett said Western Australia's achievements in the recent National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests had resulted in the State receiving additional funding for learning programs. "Western Australian teachers are tailoring programs to suit individual students, right from the moment they arrive at pre-primary," Mr Barnett said. Four new public schools worth $56million open today. Malvern Springs and Aveley Primary Schools in Ellenbrook, Piara Waters Primary School north of Forrestdale and Meadow Springs Primary School north of Mandurah. 73 schools begin as Independent Public Schools, taking the total to 171 schools. West Beechboro Primary School is one of these. List of schools participating in the Early Childhood iPad Initiative: Aubin Grove Primary School (mentor school); Baler Primary School; Bullsbrook District High School; Campbell Primary School; Cassia Primary School; Currambine Primary School; Forrestfield Primary School; Grovelands Primary School; Hilton Primary School; Kalgoorlie Primary School; Maddington Primary School; Manjimup Primary School; Parkfield Primary School; Seaforth Primary School; Settlers Primary School (mentor school); South Hedland Primary School; Tranby Primary School; West Beechboro Primary School and; Yakamia Primary School.
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TOP YEAR 12 STUDENTS AWARDED BEAZLEY MEDALS
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Education
6-January-2012
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Winners from Trinity College and Woodvale Secondary College. Nearly 13,200 year 12s sat examinations in four or more WACE courses. The winners of the 2011 Beazley Medals were announced by Education Minister Liz Constable. Calum Braham, 16, who attended Trinity College and Nicole Kerr, 17, a student at Woodvale Secondary College won the prestigious prizes. Calum was awarded the Beazley Medal: WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education) for his academic achievement, and Nicole received the Beazley Medal: Vocational Education and Training for her excellence in vocational courses. Dr Constable said she was also pleased to see so many students graduating from high school. Last year, more than 21,000 students achieved the Western Australian Certificate of Education. General exhibitions are awarded to the 40 top students, who study five courses, with at least two each from the humanities/social sciences list and the mathematics/science list. To receive a Certificate of Distinction, a student must be in the top .05 per cent of candidates in the course. Certificates of Excellence are awarded to students who achieve at least 18 A grades during years 11 and 12. The Beazley Medal: WACE is awarded to the eligible student with the top Curriculum Council award score, based on the average of five scaled scores with at least two from humanities/social sciences and two from the mathematics/science/technology list. The Beazley Medal: VET is awarded to the eligible student who demonstrates the best results in a VET program.
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NEW DEANMORE PRIMARY SCHOOL LOOKS TO THE PAST FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
OPENING
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Education
Hon Colin Barnett MLA
Premier
9-December-2011
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$11.5m school has latest technology. Will celebrate its 50th year with unveiling of time capsules from 20 years ago. Deanmore Primary School celebrated its 50th anniversary and displayed the contents of time capsules from 20 years past, a day after the official opening of new buildings. Premier Colin Barnett and Education Minister Liz Constable attended the school to officially open the $11.5million rebuild, giving the old school a new lease of life. Mr Barnett said the new school had been built after a strong local campaign to replace the original buildings, which had been constructed in 1961. The project involved the total rebuild of the school on its existing site. The school celebrated its 50th year with an Extravaganza on Saturday, December 10. Visitors were given the opportunity to view a display of contents from time capsules buried 20 years ago.
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MAJOR MOVES FOR YEAR 7'S AND PRE-PRIMARY
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Education
Hon Colin Barnett MLA
Premier
8-December-2011
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Year 7 students to move into secondary schools. Compulsory pre-primary guarantees all children a place at their local school. Premier Colin Barnett and Education Minister Liz Constable announced two major decisions designed to give Western Australian children the educational advantages they need. Year 7 public school students would move to secondary schools in 2015 and pre-primary would become compulsory for all students in 2013, they said. The decisions would give students the best chance to excel at the important educational transition times of entering primary school and then secondary school. The former Labor Government allowed Catholic and private schools to move Year 7s to secondary settings while leaving public school students in primary schools. For more information go to http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsandyou or call 1800 791 197.
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PINJARRA PRIMARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES $6M UPGRADE
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Education
2-December-2011
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Rapidly-growing school gets $6million in new buildings and learning technology. Early childhood, arts and music education boosted by infrastructure investment. The Pinjarra Primary School community had cause to celebrate with the official opening of new facilities worth nearly $6million at the 52-year-old school. Education Minister Liz Constable visited the school to open the new $2.7million early childhood centre and other new facilities. "The new early childhood centre is a fantastic space where the school's 126 kindergarten and pre-primary students learn and play," Dr Constable said. The State Government has allocated $578million for capital improvements and works to public schools across Western Australia during the 2011-12 financial year.
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PARENTS BACK RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOOL BIDS FOR INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL STATUS
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
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1-August-2011
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PARENTS BACK RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOOL BIDS FOR INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL STATUS
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
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1-August-2011
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STATE BUDGET 2011-12: SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY - ALL WA PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE STATE-FUNDED AIR-COOLING
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Education
20-May-2011
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Education Minister Liz Constable announced the list of schools and the timeframe for roll out of air-cooling across West Australian public schools. This follows the announcement yesterday of $52million over the next four years in the State Budget for the initiative. "Evaporative air-cooling will be installed in 489 schools in two stages, the first focusing on 103 schools in north-east metropolitan Perth, Serpentine, Jarrahdale and Geraldton," Dr Constable said. [ Full screen video available ]
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SCHOOLS GIVEN FREEDOM TO ACT OUTSIDE USUAL CONSTRAINTS IN ABORIGINAL EDUCATION PLAN
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
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13-May-2011
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A new initiative to allow schools with high proportions of Aboriginal students to break away from traditional schooling constraints was announced by Education Minister Liz Constable. Dr Constable said the Aboriginal Network Schools initiative, part of the 'Aboriginal Education Plan for WA Public Schools 2011-2014', would free-up principals and teachers to do things differently and in the best interests of their students and communities. "I want these schools to think outside the square and work with their communities on innovative ways to improve the educational outcomes of their students," she said. The Minister said a small number of schools would initially be chosen to be part of the program, representing a range of school types and sizes across remote, regional and metropolitan areas. [ Full screen video available ]
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NEW WILSON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL RISES FROM THE ASHES
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
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1-April-2011
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Collie's rebuilt Wilson Park Primary School was officially opened by Premier Colin Barnett and Education Minister Liz Constable. The Porter Road school lost 80 per cent of its buildings in a fire in August 2009. The State Government committed to rebuilding the school and reopened its doors to students at the start of this school year. Education Minister Liz Constable commended the school community for its resilience in dealing with the aftermath of the fire and responds to questions from the media. [ Full screen video available ]
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STATE GOVERNMENT ACTS TO AIR CONDITION BER SCHOOL BUILDINGS
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
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2-March-2011
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The State Government will allow school buildings built under the Building the Education Revolution (BER) program to have air-conditioning installed. Education Minister Liz Constable said all schools with new buildings as part of the BER program outside of the Department of Education's air-cooling zone were given the option of having evaporative air-conditioning systems installed as part of the construction - covered by the builder's warranty - at the school's expense. However issues have arisen in relation to BER buildings constructed for schools outside the air-cooling zone, where those schools have been unable to install their own air-conditioning because the works could void the 12-month warranty period on the building. The State will assume this risk. [ Full screen video available ]
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ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS INVITED TO HAVE MORE SAY AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Education
22-February-2011
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Public school communities across the State will have greater say in how their local school is run, following the announcement of a third intake of Independent Public Schools. Education Minister Liz Constable said 98 public schools had already moved towards greater autonomy and flexibility since the State Government initiative began in 2009. Dr Constable said the strong interest in the initiative was driven by a grass-roots desire to see local schools cater for the specific needs of their communities. [ Full screen video available ]
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EXCITING START TO SCHOOL YEAR FOR STUDENTS, WITH THOUSANDS TO ENJOY NEW FACILITIES
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
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2-Feb-2011
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Almost 62,000 kindergarten and pre-primary students are expected to start school across both public and private schools, with many to begin the 2011 school year in brand new classrooms. Five new public schools - worth almost $80million in total - will open this week with a further 10 to begin construction this year and more to receive major upgrades. Education Minister Liz Constable visited the new Deanmore Primary School in Karrinyup, one of the new schools to open for the first day of the 2011 school year, and said the State Government had delivered on a promise to replace the old school following an approach by parents in 2008. [ Full screen video available ]
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HARD WORK KEY TO SUCCESS FOR STATE'S TOP INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Education
Hon Peter Collier MLC
Training and Workforce Development
25-January-2011
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Western Australia's top two indigenous students in public schools were awarded the 2010 Rob Riley Memorial Prize by Education Minister Liz Constable and Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier. John Curtin College of the Arts graduate Billie Kickett-Morris and Belmont City College graduate Shannon Reynolds were awarded the prize during a special ceremony at The University of Western Australia (UWA). Dr Constable said the prize, named in honour of the late indigenous human rights advocate Rob Riley, was a fitting reward for the hard work and dedication shown by the two students. [ Full screen video available ]
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AUSTRALIA'S FINEST ATHLETES GET SET FOR PERTH'S NEW PREMIER ATHLETICS EVENT
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Tourism
20-November-2010
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IT'S ALL HAPPENING AS CRICKET CITY PERTH IS LAUNCHED
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Tourism
26-October-2010
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| Tourism Minister Liz Constable officially launched Cricket City Perth which includes an international Twenty20, the pivotal third Ashes Test Match, and a One Day International, as part of the 2010-11 cricket season. Dr Constable said Cricket City Perth - now in its second year - was part of a long-term strategic plan from the State Government to foster international events that are anchored and exclusive to the State. "Cricket City Perth is an initiative of the Western Australian Government through Eventscorp, Cricket Australia and the Western Australian Cricket Association which aims to cement permanently the Perth Test Match on Australia's sporting calendar," she said.
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NEW $7.9MILLION DOMESTIC TOURISM MARKETING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Tourism
13-October-2010
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| Tourism Minister Liz Constable launched a $7.9million multi-media marketing campaign which is aimed at helping to rejuvenate the domestic tourism market. The campaign is a partnership between the State Government and the tourism industry and features cinema, press, digital and in-flight advertising with a potential audience reach in excess of five million people. Dr Constable said the campaign targeted primarily the key markets of Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and included co-operative advertising with a range of airlines and travel wholesalers. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Tourism
13-October-2010
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KEY INITIATIVES CONTINUE TO BROADEN IMPROVEMENT IN NAPLAN RESULTS
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
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10-September-2010
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TOURISM COUNCIL WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Tourism
1-September-2010
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V8 SUPERCARS RETURN TO PERTH
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Tourism
7-August-2010
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NEW $15.4MILLION PROJECT TO TRANSFORM PUBLIC EDUCATION IN MERREDIN
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Education
2-August-2010
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| Education for Merredin students from kindergarten to year 12 will be transformed with the construction of a new school precinct in the town. Following the State Government's regional cabinet meeting in Merredin today, Premier Colin Barnett, Education Minister Liz Constable and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls announced the $15.4million 'Merredin K-12 One school, One Community' project for Merredin. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]
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ONLINE INSIGHT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WITH AN EYE FOR STUDY IN WA
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Hon Elizabeth CONSTABLE MLA
30-July-2010
Education
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HISTORY-MAKING EXTRAORDINARY TAXI RIDE WRAPS-UP IN BROOME
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
13-June-2010
Tourism
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Western Australia's Extraordinary Taxi today drove into Broome - the final destination on its groundbreaking journey across the State. Tourism Minister Liz Constable said the 10,000 kilometre-plus taxi ride had already attracted significant media interest throughout Australia and the world, paving the way for the next stage of the promotion. "Although the journey phase of the campaign came to its official end today, the extraordinary images, video and personal experiences collected along the way will continue to be used to market and promote WA in our key markets, domestically and internationally during the next year," Dr Constable said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]
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NEW ROTTNEST JETTY AND RANGER VESSEL, 'ROLAND SMITH'
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
30-May-2010
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WEST AUSTRALIAN STUDENT SONGWRITERS HIT THE RIGHT NOTES
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
7-May-2010
Education
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After a nationwide search, two West Australian public school students will be part of a co-writing team that comes up with the song to stop Australia. Lauren Tarver from Wanneroo Senior High School and Taylor Pomery from Albany Senior High School have been selected to join the song-writing team for the 'Music: Count Us In 2010' project. Education Minister Liz Constable made the announcement today as she officially opened a $6.1million upgrade of Wanneroo Senior High School's music and dance facilities.
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NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL AND LITERACY PROGRAM AT SOMERLY
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
7-May-2010
Education
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The new $10.9million Somerly Primary School in Clarkson is helping toddlers get a head start on the basics of reading through a special program offered to local parents. Education Minister Liz Constable today officially opened the new school which is part of the record $1.1billion investment in new schools and building, refurbishment and improvement work across the State this year. "The State Government built this school to meet the needs of the local community of South Clarkson, where substantial numbers of families with young children live," Dr Constable said.
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NEW PROGRAM TARGETS NUMERACY AND LITERACY HELP FOR PRE-PRIMARY CHILDREN
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
4-May-2010
Education
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West Australian school students will benefit from the Liberal-National Government's introduction of a major new literacy and numeracy assessment program for pre-primary students. Initially 50 schools across Western Australia will take part in the $2million on-entry assessment program, announced today by Education Minister Liz Constable at Nollamara Primary School. Dr Constable said the program would be rolled out to all Western Australian public schools during 2010 and was in addition to the $4.67million literacy and numeracy initiative announced in late 2008.
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MINISTER PRESENTS TROPHIES TO AIR RACE WINNERS
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
18-April-2010
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THE SKY'S THE LIMIT AS EXTRAORDINARY AIR RACE ACTION RETURNS TO PERTH
Hon Terry Waldron MLA
14-April-2010
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Perth skies are about to buzz with preparations for the annual Red Bull Air Race and Minister Terry Waldron was at Perth Esplanade this morning to officially open the event. Mr Waldron, representing Tourism Minister Liz Constable, said the State Government was looking forward to local pilot Matt Hall acquitting himself well in the race and doing Western Australia proud.
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TAXI! WORLD-FIRST TOURISM CAMPAIGN SETS OFF ON 10,000 KM JOURNEY AROUND WA
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9-April-2010
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Western Australia's most extraordinary taxi has set off on an epic 10,000km journey to explore the State's extraordinary experiences as part of a world-first tourism campaign. Environment Minister Donna Faragher, representing the Tourism Minister, today waved off the taxi as it started its nine-week journey from Perth and said the Extraordinary Taxi Ride would promote WA's people and places to the world.
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NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING PROVIDED FOR PERTH STORM
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Ocean Reef Senior High School Principle Greg Thorne
23-March-2010
Education
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Minister Liz Constable and Ocean Reef Senior High School Principle Greg Thorne respond to questions about the severe storm over Perth and surrounds; damage to schools; damage to Ocean Reef Senior High School; and assessing how best to safely return children to classrooms.
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TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR STUDENTS IN DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
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WA'S FAVOURITE CABBIE TO DRIVE STATE'S EXTRAORDINARY TOURISM EXPERIENCES
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
12-March-2010
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BUNBURY'S DOUG SLATER, WA'S FAVOURITE CABBIE
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12-March-2010
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LIFE SAVING RESOURCES FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN
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Hon Kim Hames MLA
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
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16-February-2010
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Western Australian teachers and childcare service staff are set to receive world-class resources and training that could one day save the life of a child. Resource kits and training will be introduced across the State to support all schools and childcare services to protect children suffering potentially deadly anaphylaxis. Health Minister Kim Hames said the resources would be released throughout WA helping to ensure staff knew what to do in the case of an emergency.
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EXTRAORDINARY NEW TOURISM BRAND FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA LAUNCHED
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
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7-February-2010
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Premier Colin Barnett and Tourism Minister Liz Constable today launched Western Australia’s new tourism brand - Experience Extraordinary - which will promote the hundreds of extraordinary destinations and experiences across the State. "Experience Extraordinary is a new marketing direction that will engage all Western Australians and help sell our State to the world," Mr Barnett said. "In WA, we’re no strangers to the extraordinary. Kings Park, where we launched the brand today, is the biggest inner city park in the Southern Hemisphere." - Eventscorp Calendar - WesternAustralia.com
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EVENTS CALENDAR OFF TO A FLYING START AS PERTH SECURES TWENTY20 INTERNATIONAL
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
30-January-2010
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Tourism Minister Liz Constable today announced the State Government and the Western Australian Cricket Association had secured a Twenty20 International to be played at the WACA ground next season. The match between Australia and Sri Lanka would form a key part of the 2010 Eventscorp Calendar. "The match will be one of only three international Twenty20 matches played in Australia next summer and is a big win for Perth," Dr Constable said. "It's a highlight of the 2010 Eventscorp calendar, which has already got off to a flying start this year. "The calendar, supported by the Government, provides a diverse range of sporting and cultural events across the State." - WesternAustralia.com
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MY SCHOOL DATA TO BE USED TO HELP ENSURE CHILDREN GET THE ASSISTANCE THEY NEED
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
28-January-2010
Education
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The publication of National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) data on the Federal Government's My School website is one of a number of measures allowing schools and teachers to identify and help children get the assistance they need. Education Minister Liz Constable said the NAPLAN data was useful for assessing success in improving the levels of literacy and numeracy among Western Australian school students, but was best used in conjunction with a range of assessment methods to form a wider picture of the effectiveness of numeracy and literacy programs.
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BEAZLEY MEDALS RECOGNISE THE BEST OF THE BEST
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Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
7-January-2010
Education
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The Beazley Medals for the best academic results and the best vocational education and training results were awarded today. Education Minister Liz Constable announced that Hayley Anderson from Churchlands Senior High School would receive the Beazley Medal (TEE) and Andrew Reynolds from Western Australian College of Agriculture in Cunderdin would receive the Beazley Medal (VET).
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST EVER SURFING EVENT TO ATTRACT WORLD'S BEST
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
20-December-2009
Tourism
Media Statement
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Tourism Minister Liz Constable today announced the State Government's support for the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro - the biggest surfing event ever held in Western Australia. Eight of the world's top 10 surfers, including world No. 1 Mick Fanning; women's No. 1 Stephanie Gilmore; and Western Australian Taj Burrow, winner of the Hawaiian Pipeline Masters this week, are scheduled to compete at the Pro from March 15-21, 2010.
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PERTH TO BECOME VIBRANT WATERFRONT CITY
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
13-December-2009
Tourism
Media Statement
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Premier Colin Barnett, Planning Minister John Day and Tourism Minister Liz Constable today joined with Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi to unveil the Government's Waterfront redevelopment plans. The development will cover nearly 10ha, focused between Barrack and William streets. The centrepiece will be a 2.8ha inlet that will bring the river back to near its original shore line. The inlet will be surrounded by landscaped terraces, boardwalks and promenades, and fringed by shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and other activities.
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NEW DISCOVERY POOL AT DOLPHIN DISCOVERY CENTRE
BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
18-October-2009
Tourism
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Visitors to Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre can now experience a new up close and personal encounter with marine life. Tourism Minister Liz Constable unveiled the centre's latest attraction - the 'Discovery Pool'. Visiting the centre today, Dr Constable said the new pool demonstrated some of the great marine diversity available in the region.
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BUNBURY SCHOOLS TO CHOOSE RESPECT
BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009
Hon Colin Barnett MLA
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
Hon John Castrilli MLA
19-October-2009
Premier, Education, Local Government
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A highly successful initiative that has seen a significant improvement in student behaviour at Carey Park Primary School will be implemented in other schools across Bunbury. The 'Choose Respect' initiative, which was introduced to Carey Park two years ago, uses a code of behaviour to develop and maintain a culture of respect.
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NEW $27.3million MANEA SENIOR COLLEGE
OPENING
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
2009-October-20
Education
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Education Minister Liz Constable today officially opened Bunbury’s new $27.3million Manea Senior College. The college opened its doors to 152 Year 11 students in February and will offer Year 12 courses from 2010.
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34 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED, BELMONT CITY COLLEGE
MEDIA CONFERENCE
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
2009-September-23
Education
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Schools granted more freedom: Education Minister Dr Liz Constable visited Belmont City College to announce the first 34 schools to become Independent Public Schools. The Minister met with students and staff from the school. Principal Janette Gee said she was excited about what her school community could achieve as an Independent Public School. Dr Constable said schools had been waiting for this opportunity. It will mean greater responsibility for principals and flexibility in their recruitment of teachers and other school staff.
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WHALE WORLD
ALBANY REGIONAL CABINET
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
2009-June-29
Tourism
Media Statement
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| Minister Constable visited Whale World, considered one of Western Australia's most significant tourist attractions. Dr Constable was taken on a tour by general manager Glenn Russell and saw some of the 20 different exhibits including "Giants of the Sea", the jaw dropping skeleton display. Whale World is situated on the site of the old Cheynes Beach Whaling Station, located on the picturesque southern coast of King George Sound. It ceased whaling operations and was decommissioned in 1978. |
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LOCKIE LEONARD
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
2009-June-29
Tourism
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| Television show proves economic boost: Ministers Constable and Day visited the set of the hit family television show 'Lockie Leonard', which has been filming its second season in Albany over the last five months. The Ministers met most of the cast and crew, including Busselton actor Sean Keenan, who plays Lockie. Mr Day said the shoot had provided an economic boom with the production spending more than $4.5million in Western Australia. He said ScreenWest's investment of $475,000 in the series has benefited the local film and television industry and local businesses. |
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REMOTE BREAKFAST CLUB
Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA
2009-June-4
Education
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Border school welcomes Minister: During her visit to the Ngaanyatjarra Lands communities, Minister Constable visited the Wingellina school and spoke with the principal, teachers and students. The Wingellina community was incorporated in 1976 and is located a few kilometres from the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia borders.
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