Life at school and college

Starting primary, high school and college Explore ways to support your child as they transition to primary school, high school and college.

Parent Portal Learn about the Parent Portal for communicating with your school, create an account and log in.

Get help with the cost of schooling Find out how you can get help to pay for school costs and everyday essentials.

Student support and wellbeing Find out what support your child can expect at school, from support workers to wellbeing programs.

Behaviour at school and bullying Learn how our schools encourage positive behaviour and what you can do at home. Find resources to help with bullying.

Students with disability Find out about reasonable adjustments we can make and other ways we support students with a disability.

Technology in ACT public schools Learn how our schools give students the technology they need to learn and succeed.

Online safety and security Find out how we keep your child safe online. Learn about data and privacy, online bullying and resources for parents.

Keeping children safe Learn about the 10 Child Safe Standards that aim to keep children and young people safe from abuse and harmful sexual activity.

Gifted and talented students Learn how our schools identify and support students who are gifted and talented.

What we teach (curriculum) Explore what we teach in ACT public schools, including the Australian Curriculum and other learning programs.

Student assessment and reporting Learn how we monitor and report on student progress, including how we check if our students are keeping up with national and international standards.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education Learn about First Nations education in our public schools and how we support student achievement.

Surveys in ACT public schools Find out what surveys are regularly conducted in our public schools.

School boards Learn about the roles and responsibilities of school boards, including how board members are appointed.

Enquiries, compliments and complaints Find out how to contact us to give feedback or raise a complaint.

School terms and public holidays Find dates for public school terms and public holidays in the ACT.