Schools events already have the support of the peak parent and principal organisations. A central Sydney event is also to occur. The purpose of these activities is to involve members of the college community in celebration of the role of public education. Some of the activities already in planning for 15 March are shown below. Colleges and schools might want to adopt or adapt some of these ideas.
Most colleges have internal and external noticeboards for the display of important messages.
Consider arranging for the display of a more generic message for public education in the week commencing 12 March 2001. On application for approval, some activities on the day are expected to be the subject of a release from normal college duties. Whatever the activity, big or small, please ensure your school and college has something planned for the morning of 15 March. Further details about events on the day will be provided in subsequent bulletins.