Save Tharwa School

Important Protest Rally 29th July

From Dr. Ian Morgan SOS Canberra 0417 450 746
The Minister for Education has again been caught out with mis-information designed to mislead the public. SOS spokesperson, Dr. Ian Morgan, said that the Minister has selectively and falsely cited research on small schools, while trying unsuccessfully to clear himself of previous accusations.
“The research findings on school […]

From ABC News
The ACT Government is under renewed pressure to release the figures it is using to justify school closures.
Almost 40 schools in the ACT are listed to shut their doors over the next three years as part of cost-cutting measures.
But the board of the Mount Rogers Community School says it has carried out its […]

From ABC News
The ACT’s Education Minister has rejected claims the Government has decided to save up to seven of the 39 schools slated for closure in Canberra.
There are suggestions today that several schools, including Dickson College and Tharwa Primary, will not be forced to shut as part of Budget cutbacks.
But Andrew Barr says no decisions […]

Up to seven of the 39 schools targeted for closure by the ACT Government may win reprieves after intense lobbying from school communities.
Focused campaigns, well-maintained buildings and the location of some may spare the schools.

Observers say Dickson College, Kambah High and Gilmore, Hall, Tharwa, Rivett and Giralang primary schools may remain open.

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