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taking advantage of our very high retention rates to expand student pathways into tertiary education and to provide direct preparation for employment.
The Government's primary intention, then, is to build on the strengths of a good education system. We will achieve this by enhancing the linkages that already exist across the levels of schooling, from preschools to secondary colleges; for example, through the provision of educational services on a regional basis and through curriculum networks between colleges, their feeder high and primary schools, and by developing greater coherence within the levels of schooling.
The ACT is already participating in a national curriculum mapping exercise in mathematics, and curriculum frameworks are presently being prepared in the ACT for use in our public schools. We are seeking opportunities for schools to assume an even greater responsibility for their own management within a framework of centrally provided support. We are strengthening the linkages between the schooling sector and TAFE as a way of ensuring that all students have the opportunity of reaching their fullest potential.
In the interests of excellence in education, the Government will further develop a means of monitoring the activity and performance of schools. Thus, the ACT has accepted, with other States, a set of national goals for schooling developed under the auspices of the Australian Education Council.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
ADJOURNMENT
Use of Old Parliament House
Motion (by Mr Whalan) proposed:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
MR HUMPHRIES (4.53): I note that the decision has been taken today by the Federal Government on the use of the old Parliament House and that it is to be used as a museum of constitutional history. I applaud that particular aspect of the Federal Government's decision. I also note that it is to be used as the home for certain organisations, and the Chief Minister mentioned one such organisation, namely, the National Trust.
Ms Follett: No; the Heritage Commission.
MR HUMPHRIES: The Heritage Commission; I am sorry. In my view, that is not inappropriate either. I note the comments of the Chief Minister that she believes that the
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