From the Minister responsible for the Teaching Profession

The Hon Peter Hall MLC

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Colourful start to Education Week

Monday, 21 May 2012

Education Minister Martin Dixon will launch Education Week festivities today at Beaumaris Primary School, which is literally "Wrapped in Reading".

Top educators honoured at Excellence Awards

Friday, 18 May 2012

A teacher who introduced Victoria’s first school aviation program and a teacher who has developed a series of audio-visual social safety modules for students with intellectual disabilities are among the winners at this year’s Education Excellence...

Statement from the Minister regarding Teachers’ Union industrial claims

Friday, 27 Apr 2012

We understand the teachers' union will today be heard at Fair Work Australia in response to its application for protected industrial action.

Triplets among 70,000 preps starting school today

Thursday, 02 Feb 2012

The first day of school is as easy as eins, zwei, drei for triplets starting prep at Bayswater South Primary School where they will participate in the school's German Bilingual Program.

Maths and science specialists add up as school year kicks off

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2012

One-hundred teachers will start as maths and science specialists in Victorian government primary schools on Wednesday as part of the Victorian Coalition Government's push to strengthen maths and science in schools and raise the state's economic...

Teach for Australia top of the class

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2012

Twenty-eight high-achieving university graduates selected to Teach for Australia will take up posts in 18 schools across Victoria.

Numbers add up at biggest education conference in southern hemisphere

Thursday, 01 Dec 2011

Education Minister Martin Dixon today reaffirmed the Victorian Coalition Government's commitment to improving maths education as he opened the biggest education conference in the southern hemisphere.

Career teacher of 43 years to take the helm of Victorian Institute of Teaching

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2011

Minister for the Teaching Profession Peter Hall today announced the appointment of Don Paproth as the new chair of the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

Government delivers on maths and science specialists

Thursday, 24 Nov 2011

The Victorian Coalition Government is delivering on its election promise to boost the standard of maths and science education, with the first 100 specialists being selected to work in dozens of Victorian government primary schools.

Victorian Coalition Government marks World Teachers’ Day

Friday, 28 Oct 2011

Minister responsible for the Teaching Profession Peter Hall and Education Minister Martin Dixon have encouraged all to celebrate World Teachers' Day today, in recognition of the inspiring work of Victoria's 116,000 teachers.

Scholarships for teachers to train in mental health

Wednesday, 05 Oct 2011

Victorian teachers have been invited to train in mental health to promote student wellbeing and provide better support to those struggling with issues including depression and anxiety.

Minister celebrates fun and games for teachers

Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011

Minister for the Teaching Profession Peter Hall will today celebrate the 16th Victorian Teachers Games in Bendigo with more than 2,500 teachers competing across 30 different sports.

Primary school-made prosthetic legs a step ahead in science education

Tuesday, 06 Sep 2011

Canterbury Primary School students are literally walking into the future thanks to an innovative science teaching program with Monash University.

Ministers return to school for 10th Principal for a Day even

Monday, 22 Aug 2011

The three Victorian Government Ministers responsible for the state's education system will today swap Parliament for the principal's desk. The Ministers will join with many of their ministerial counterparts and Members of Parliament for this year's...

Minister Hall inspires Moe South Street student leaders

Friday, 24 Jun 2011

Senior students from Moe South Street Primary School learned about being a politician first hand today with a visit from the Minister responsible for the Teaching Profession Peter Hall.

New Victorian Government video conference initiative creates virtual classrooms

Friday, 24 Jun 2011

Student outcomes in rural and regional schools are set to rise through the installation of stateof-the-art video-conferencing technology. 

Minister congratulates award-winning Korumburra teacher

Tuesday, 07 Jun 2011

Minister responsible for the Teaching Profession Peter Hall today dropped by for a cup of tea with award-winning Korumburra teacher Neil Cockburn.

Top talent celebrated at Education Excellence Awards

Saturday, 14 May 2011

A principal whose school attracts world-wide interest for its innovative use of technology and a teacher who has revolutionalised mathematics teaching for struggling students have won top honours at education's most prestigious awards night.

$1.8 million pilot to improve teacher training in Victoria

Friday, 13 May 2011

Minister responsible for the Teaching Profession Peter Hall today launched a $1.8 million pilot program that will set the bar in teacher training, putting greater emphasis on practical experience.

Victoria’s newest teachers get training boost

Thursday, 12 May 2011

Victoria's newest teachers have begun the first statewide learning program specifically developed for graduates. Minister responsible for the Teaching Profession Peter Hall said the Supporting New Teacher's Practice program offered direct...