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10 Dec 2008

News

Message from the Chair

Welcome to the seventh edition of QIECC Community News. I wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians and Elders both past and present.

QIECC Annual Forum, 15-16 October 2008

'Closing the Gap: From National Address to Education Success' - Pacific International - Cairns. Includes Pre-Forum and Forum Photographs.

Djarragun College Dancers

The Djarragun College Dancers and singers opened Day 2 of the recent QIECC 2nd Annual Forum held in Cairns on 15-16 October.

Caring For Country and Educational Opportunities

An article supplied by Serina Hill regarding her Presentation at the recent Annual Forum in Cairns.

Families as First Teachers

Kathryn Mannion and Rosetta Brim are the coordinators of the Families as First Teachers (FAFT) which operates at Kuranda District State College.

The Five Faces of Parenting

Aunty Eileen Williams writes about The Five Faces of Parenting which she co-presented with Althea McKeown and Will Jones.

Boopa Werem Kindergarten's 30th Birthday

Boopa Werem Kindergarten celebrated it's 30th Birthday. Story and Photographs supplied courtesy of Lynne Ireland.

The Marlene Watson Prep Start Program - Mini Murris

The Marlene Watson Prep Start Program - Mini Murris is an initiative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education within the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Toowoomba.

Uncle's Corner

Uncle Albert Holt writes of his latest activities and achievements in this edition of the QIECC Newsletter.

QIECC Meeting: 26-27 November 2008

The final QIECC meeting for 2008 was held at the Urban Brisbane in Spring Hill with several guest speakers and a dinner for stakeholders. Photographs included.

Akaltye - Gladstone (Pronounced a-cul-cha)

An article regarding the Akaltye Gladstone Indigenous Science and Technology Camp. Akaltye (a-cul-cha) is a central Australian word meaning 'opportunity to learn'.

Clever Kids value ecological footprint

In early November, 32 Indigenous students from Sunshine Coast region schools took part in an internationally recognised intensive academic camp.

Deadly ACPA students light up the Sydney Opera House

Students from the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts, Brisbane, took centre stage at the Sydney Opera House in October when they performed at the Deadly Awards.

Talking Together Today

In 2007, a number of Cairns schools from Independent Schools Queensland and Catholic Education Services worked in partnership with the Australian Catholic University.