Invitation to join the Country Education Partnership’s Rural Learning Summit

Nigel PrestonNigel Preston is a self-confessed 'HPV Tragic'. After 'catching the bug' from his older brother, he helped launch the Energy Breakthrough program at Eaglehawk SC with his dad and some mates way back in 1998. Having participated in the EB for four years he finished his VCE in 2001 and volunteering to help with the event management straight away. He's been helping out ever since. Nigel has also been a part of teams that have taken line honours at the EB in 2000 & 2001 (Bendigo Senior SC); the Australian International Pedal Prix 2003, 2004 & 2009 (Bendigo Youth Racing); and the Wonthaggi Human Powered Grand Prix in 2019.

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How do we recruit (and retain!) quality educators and education leaders in rural and remote communities?

This is the key question posed and the challenge set at Country Education Partnership’s upcoming Rural Learning Summit in Creswick on August 30. If you have an interest in this area, we encourage you to apply to attend this FREE event.

The Country Education Partnership is a not for profit organisation that supports the provision of education within rural and remote communities and is a joint partner in the delivery of the Energy Breakthrough.

The Summit will bring together a range of people from:

The day will explore the many difficulties associated with recruiting and retaining quality staff in country schools, as well canvasing solutions that could support these communities into the future.

Summit Details

Date: Friday, August 30, 2019
Venue: RACV Goldfields Resort, Creswick, Victoria
Time: 9am until 3.30pm
Enquiries: 0428 171 145.
Special accommodation rates available for attendees at the Resort.

Apply to attend

If you interested in attending the 2019 CEP Rural Learning Summit are urged to promptly email expressions of interest to the Country Education Partnership via admin@cep.org.au

Learn more about the Country Education Partnership >