Save Tharwa School

Minister for Education Andrew Barr visit to Tharwa Preschool and Primary School on 29th August was a ‘success’ from our campaign’s point of view. He was very well received by the school staff and students and by about 15 community members including parents. He stayed for about 1 ½ hours, toured the classrooms and had […]

1PM OUTSIDE THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
This rally is vitally important – show Labor MLAs that the Greens Bill has the support of the community!!
On 16th August the Greens will present a proposed amendment to the Education Act that will ensure that no schools are closed without adequate time for community consultation and without debate about each […]

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 […]

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 […]