Information Sessions
Following on from the 2012 NAB Schools First Application Forums, enthusiastic NAB employees will be volunteering their time to organise NAB Schools First Information Sessions across Australia.
What will the Information Sessions cover?
The Information Sessions aim to:
- provide an introduction to the NAB Schools First program
- discuss the question 'What is a school-community partnership?'
- provide important information on awards criteria and the application process
- showcase our award winners
- provide guidance on how where to find information on:
- creating successful school-community partnerships
- strengthening existing partnerships
- generate discussions about opportunities and partnerships.
There will also be opportunities for you to network with other attendees who may also be potential partners.
When and where will they be held?
The sessions will be held in a number of regional centres around Australia throughout April and May 2012. We'll soon be publishing all information including Information Session dates, locations and how to register. Join our mailing list to stay up to date with all the news.
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in learning more about school-community partnerships and NAB Schools First. This includes principals, teachers, students, parents, local government, community organisations, local businesses and any member of the community.
Food for thought
Going into the Information Sessions, we encourage you to think about a number of things:
- What are some of the issues affecting young people and your community?
- What solutions could address these issues?
- What expertise and resources are available in your community?
- How can you start to build or strengthen connections for schools to tap into these opportunities?
Schools can think about partnering with many organisations and individuals in their community. In the context of the NAB Schools First Awards, these include local businesses, retailers, health providers, libraries, local government bodies, Chambers of Commerce, retirement villages, Rotary, Apex, Lions clubs, TAFEs and universities – to name a few! Partnerships could even be created remotely, connected by technology.
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