NTCOGSO e-News: Important information for Schools & Parents

The Annual Full Council Meeting & AGM was held 2 November 2019.

“NTCOGSO continues to oppose the NT governments Principal Wage Freeze”

“We urgently request the return of the $4 million dollars removed from school budgets for 2020”

“INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING FOR FULL ACOUSTIC UPGRADES FOR: Yuendumu School, Tennant Creek High and Katherine High Schools – Hearing & Attendance trial”

This week we say farewell to Kim Hoyle with a bitter sweet note!

Kim has been an integral member of the NTCOGSO Management team for 4 years, 2 months and 26 days! - Being the glue that holds us together! We wanted to take this opportunity to hear a little more about Kim's COGSO journey from her:

How have you seen NTCOGSO change during your time?
Increased awareness in it's members
What do you see are NTCOGSO's strengths?
Advocating for Public Education
What are you most proud of during your time at NTCOGSO?
Helping to re-shape the NT Education Act 2015
How do you think our schools can maximise the support of NTCOGSO?
Constant communication and 100% attendance to training sessions
What will you miss the most?
The NTCOGSO family
What and where is your next venture?
Admin Officer at the Museum & Art Gallery (MAGNT)
What are you looking forward to at your next venture?
New challenges

We will miss Kim greatly and very happy to see her further her career course here in the NT.

From January 2020, we will be hiring for a new Executive Assistant to join us. If you or someone you know are the right fit for our organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Has your School Representative Body conducted a review in 2019?

The Governance Health Check is used to assess the "health" of your School Representative Body in regards to community engagement and governance. Not only does it give your members an opportunity to implement change where necessary but also time to celebrate and acknowledge the great work already achieved.

Community Safety | $10,000 - $500,000

The Safer Communities Fund Round 5 Infrastructure grant provides schools and pre-schools with grants for crime prevention initiatives aimed at reducing crime, violence and anti-social behaviour.

Project activities can include infrastructure activities, such as installing fixed or mobile CCTV cameras,security lighting, fencing and gates, bollards, external blast walls and windows, security and alarm systems, public address systems, intercoms and swipe access. Plus hiring security.

Grant Amount: $10,000 - $500,000 per campus covering 100% of eligible project costs.

Closes 10 December 2019

Contact Alice Gawler
alice.gawler@ntcogso.org.au for application support

Do you know a teacher who deserves to be recognised?

Hot100 Darwin is running a "Top End's Top Teacher" competition for your teacher to win an Apple Mac, class win a Harvey Norman gift pack plus a school disco!

Contact Details:

School Representative Bodies: alice.gawler@ntcogso.org.au

General Enquiries: enquiries@ntcogso.org.au

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