SPERA
  • About
    • About
    • Executive Team
    • SPERA Patron
    • Journal Team
    • Presidents
    • SPERA History
  • Membership
    • Benefits of Membership
    • SPERA Membership
  • News & Events
  • National Conference
    • 2024 Coffs Harbour
    • Program
    • Sponsors
  • Awards
    • AREA: Australian Rural Education Awards
    • 2022 AREA Case Studies
  • Journal
  • Resources
  • Contact
Home / Julia Gillard to attend as Australia’s oldest continually running school in Newcastle celebrates 200 years

Julia Gillard to attend as Australia’s oldest continually running school in Newcastle celebrates 200 years

Article written by Jackson Vernon for ABC News Former prime minister Julia Gillard will be part of the upcoming bicentenary celebrations for Australia’s oldest continually running school. In February, Newcastle East Primary School will mark 200 years since it was opened in 1816. Back then 16 students made up the first class, including a mix […]

Inspiring Educators: An Interview with Mr Brian O’Neill

The Team at Faculty recently spoke with Mr Brian O’Neill, who is principal of Calen District College and President for the Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia (SPERA). This 45 minute conversationĀ provides a fascinating insight into teaching in rural Australia. Continue Reading…


  • Contact
  • SPERA Membership
  • Join our newsletter
© 2025 SPERA. Designed and developed by 2pi Software a regional provider