KATHERIN SCHOOL OF THE AIRAUSTRALIA.

Katherine School of the Air is a Distance Education School, one of the three NT

Distance Education Schools under Northern Territory Department of

Education and Children's Services (DECS).

LOCATION

Katherine School of the Air is located in the

town of Katherine in the "Top End" of the

Northern Territory of Australia,

approximately 300 kilometres south east of

the city of Darwin.

Age of Entry for Preschool Students

Children turning four after 30 June are eligible to enrol in a preschool program after their birthday, if places are available and with the understanding that the child will access more than 12 months of Preschool.

School History

Education of children over the air waves began when the Royal Flying Doctors allowed teachers and students to use their air space in 1951. The conditions were that they would give the space back in case of an emergency, which they always did.

Diferences between my school and Katherine School of the air.

At my school we can see our partners every day. also, Friday after the lesson, we can go to eat at

classmate House, without having to catch transport to come to the village.

At recess we can play, study and talk with friends.