Ideas for parents:
Parents can find great ideas to help their children improve their literacy and numeracy skills in the Parent Support section.
Literacy video — Language and literacy in the 21st century:
Professor Christie and Professor Simpson discuss the crucial role that literacy plays, social responsibility and writing development.
A successful literacy idea — Auburn West Public School:
To celebrate National Literacy and Numeracy Week, Auburn West Public School has organised two author visits.
Numeracy video — Mathematical reasoning
In this video, Professor Kaye Stacey explores reasoning that establishes why mathematical results are true.
A successful literacy idea — Clarke Road Special School, Hornsby:
Clarke Road School will be holding a Literacy Day where students, staff and community members are invited.
There will be no NLNW Excellence Awards for Schools or Minister's Awards in 2008.
In 2008, the Australian Government will undertake an evaluation of its award processes for schools, in particular literacy and numeracy awards. This evaluation will be part of an overall review of literacy and numeracy strategies with the aim of improving Australia's performance.
