National Literacy and Numeracy Week

National Literacy and Numeracy Week (NLNW) celebrates the work of schools, individuals and communities in improving literacy and numeracy skills and outcomes.  It is an Australian Government initiative, run collaboratively with state and territory education authorities.  In 2008 NLNW will be celebrated from 1 to 7 September. 

Key national events associated with NLNW include the Excellence Awards for Schools; the NLNW Minister’s Awards; National Reading Day; national numeracy events Reach for the Stars and Let’s Be Fair; and the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards. 

Find out all about NLNW 2008 at www.literacyandnumeracy.gov.au