Save Tharwa School

From the Canberra Times :
Tharwa struck again
Michael Ruffles
THARWA residents are furious at yet another “kick in the guts” from the ACT Government with the closure of the primary school this week adding to the town’s woes.
Lifelong resident Mandy Curtis said the 2003 fires, ongoing bridge closure, and now the school’s demise led to a feeling […]

From the Canberra Times:

New registration laws slammed Fears Tharwa plans will be thwarted
Elizabeth Bellamy
Tharwa Primary parents have accused the ACT Government of blocking their plans to open a private school on the site by rushing through new school registration laws.
The Government passed amendments to the ACT’s Education Act on Tuesday which make it tougher for […]

From the Daily Telegraph

WHEN six-year-old Gus Haddad learned Jon Stanhope would close Tharwa Primary School next week, he was devastated and turned to his dad, asking what they could do.
His faith in the public education system shot to bits, Karim Haddad refused to send his children to another school - and suggested they open their […]

As a final point of order in the minutes of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly for 12th December, the day before the announcement on school closures was made, amendments were made to the Education Act with respect to campus of non-government school. New sections 88A and 88B have many new provisions, including […]

From ABC News again
ACT Education Minister Andrew Barr has survived a censure motion over his plans to close more than 20 schools.
Opposition education spokeswoman Vicki Dunne mounted the attack on Mr Barr, accusing him of breaking an election promise and describing his handling of the policy to close schools as appalling and amateurish.
Ms Dunne told […]

From ABC News
The ACT Government says it is ready for any legal challenges mounted over its plans to close more than 20 schools.
The Government is preparing a series of school open days starting this Friday to help families displaced by the changes.
There will be financial assistance available but parents’ groups are still unhappy with the […]