Toolkit of practical help
Below is a 'one-stop-shop' of practical tools to help you:
- prepare for your 2012 NAB Schools First Awards applications
- understand what NAB Schools First is all about
- form your school-community partnership
- start planning for 2012 applications
- project manage and track your partnership with support templates
To download a document click on an image or link below.
NAB Schools First Application Pack - 2011
The following documents formed the 2011 NAB Schools First Awards Application Pack to assist with applications for last year’s Impact or Seed Funding Awards.
These documents should be viewed as a guide only to help you start preparing your 2012 applications.
- 2011 Application Guidelines
- 2011 Award Terms and Conditions
- Judging Process
- 2011 Impact Award Application Form
- 2011 Seed Funding Award Application Form
Please note: Applications will only be accepted via the online process during 2012.
NAB Schools First Student Award Application Pack - 2011
The following documents formed the 2011 NAB Schools First Student Award Application Pack to assist with applications for last year’s Student Award.
These documents should be viewed as a guide only to help you start preparing your 2012 applications.
- 2011 Student Award Terms and Conditions
- 2011 Student Award Application Form
- Guide to developing school-community partnerships
Please note: Applications will only be accepted via the online process during 2012.
NAB Schools First 2011 Magazine
The NAB Schools First 2011 Magazine provides an overview of the program in 2011 including the awards applications, the evidence criteria, the ACER research underpinning the program, the benefits of school-community partnerships and key dates for 2011. We also celebrate our 2010 award winners.
Download Magazine (2.58MB PDF)
NAB Schools First 2010 Public Report
The NAB Schools First 2010 Public Report provides a snapshot of the NAB Schools First program in 2010 as well as achievements from the first two years. Also included is information on the applications, research and evaluation, events, communications and looking ahead to 2011.
Download report (2.62 MB PDF)
NAB Schools First 2009 Public Report
The NAB Schools First 2009 Public Report provides a snapshot of the NAB Schools First program in its inaugural year including how the program was brought to life, developing the awards criteria, the judging process, the applications received, the inaugural winners and looking ahead to 2010.
Download report (2.23MB PDF)
What is NAB Schools First? - introductory flyer
This flyer gives you a broad overview of what NAB Schools First is all about. It tells our story from who we are and the award
categories to how the program works and the benefits.
Download flyer (1.64MB PDF)
Winning schools and their stories
Watch our video case studies about some of the 195 school-community partnerships that have won a NAB Schools First award. They're a great showcase of some of the inspiring partnerships the program is recognising and rewarding.
You can also find some other great examples of partnerships in that section too!
Your school-community partnership
Below are a few documents to help you with your school-community partnership.
Key features of effective school-community partnerships
This fact sheet outlines some of the key characteristics that help
make a school-community partnership successful.
Download factsheet (106KB PDF)
What is sound evidence?
Sound evidence is required in support of both an Impact or Seed Funding Award application. For each award category there are five evidence-based criteria. This fact sheet outlines some of the evidence that can be used in support of your application for a NAB Schools First Award for each criteria.
Download factsheet (98KB PDF)
Evaluation guide
This evaluation guide, produced by ACER, looks at the general steps of accomplishing an outcomes-based evaluation and provides an overview of the major methods used for collecting evaluation data.
Download guide (112KB PDF)
NAB Schools First support templates
To help you project manage, plan and track your school-community partnership,
we’ve put together some support templates and examples for you to download and use.
NAB Schools First Project Management Checklist
To use throughout every stage of your partnership initiation,
completion and evaluation.
Download Checklist (Word 94KB)
NAB Schools First Project Plan
A framework to help you articulate the key aspects of your project.
Download Template (Word 82KB)
Download Example (Word 85KB)
NAB Schools First Time, Talent and Treasure Chart
To document the physical and intellectual resources within
your community and any gaps you may need to fill.
Download Template (Word 82KB)
Download Example (Word 86KB)
NAB Schools First Key Milestones Chart
To plan out the key milestones along your journey.
Download Template (Word 88KB)
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