Save Tharwa School

From ABC News
An ACT Government backbencher has broken ranks and has joined protesters angry about education cuts being proposed by her own party.
The Labor politician is part of an vocal rally outside the ALP’s Territory conference.
Parents say they will not back down in their campaign to save the schools earmarked for closure.
They have the support […]

by Rosslyn Beeby for the Canberra Times, Saturday, 29 July 2006
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope and his Government will face a rebellion from within party ranks at today’s ALP conference over cuts to public education and the Gungahlin Drive Extension blow-out, according to documents leaked to The Canberra Times.
A group of conference delegates say […]

The proposal to close Tharwa Primary and Pres-School after serving its community for 107 years has outraged community members.
Students and Families are choosing Tharwa over larger Government and Non Government Schools.
Offers choice and diversity in the educational model within the Government system.
Tharwa Primary and Pre School have been successfully modelling the key educational components […]

From the P&C Council
Parents called for the Towards 2020 plan to be thrown out at a gathering of concerned parents and children last night convened by the Council. The meeting called on the Canberra community to join them in protest being organized by the Council.
Speakers at the meeting identified many flaws with the data […]

If you’ve seen the signs around Tharwa and along Tharwa Drive – you’ve read right!!! Tharwa primary school is currently welcoming enrolments from families who want to be part of the best little school in Canberra, with parents saying “We will be open next year regardless of the ACT Govt’s decision. Our school is […]

If any Tharwa families (parents, children or extended family) require counselling related to the school closure proposal I have been contacted by a few different counsellors who will provide free services. If you are interested please email me at emily@savetharwaschool.com or by phone (contact the school for the number please) and I will provide […]