October 19, 2009
This year WA Week is being held to coincide
with Proclamation Day on October 21st.
© Celebrate WA
Proclamation Day 21 October 1890 marked Western Australia being granted responsible (self) government.
The Celebrate WA website has information about the historic significance of the day and the many events which are happening during the week.
Special events include Government House being open to the public every day during the week, a community picnic at Whiteman Park and “Our Story, Our Treasures” exhibition at the State Library.
The CMIS Evaluatin website theme page for Western Australia has other resources to explore.
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Posted by cainr
May 23, 2008
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A majority of Western Australian schools will celebrate the creation of the Swan River Colony around the date of Foundation Day June 2nd.The re-establishment of WA Week to coincide with Proclamation Day on October 21st is also a good time to celebrate this great state.
The CMIS Western Australia theme page has links to many different aspects of life in WA to assist teachers and students.
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WA Week was re-launched by Celebrate WA in October 2007 to provide citizens from all regions and sectors with an opportunity to celebrate Western Australian’s unique history, heritage and development and applaud individual and collective achievement and contribution.
The October date was selected to include the anniversary of the State’s Proclamation Day on 21 October 1890, which marked the transition of Western Australia from a colony under British rule to self-government.
WA Week 2008 will take place from 20 – 26 October 2008.
Your school, (through the P&C) can participate by holding an event during the week.
The Government of Western Australia has provided a WA Week small grants program for eligible groups and organisations to hold a project or event during WA Week. The program is managed by Celebrate WA. On the website there is also a PDF list of suggested activities.
WA Week Small Grant applications will open 19 May 2008 and close on 27 June 2008.
For futher information contact Celebrate WA on 9481 8066
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