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The My Schools website has generated a lot of media hype and political spin and this needs to be put into perspective.  President COGSO

President Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO)

Department of Education and Training (2009).  This Policy: identifies the categories of food and drink items that will/not be available or sold through school canteen and vending machines in Northern Territory government schools; Promotes nutrition education through the Northern Territory Curriculum Framework; Provides guidelines for classroom rewards, healthy fundraising and school activities.

Worried about the cost?  The cost of tagging and testing of electrical items and equipment in NT Government Schools has recently been bought to our attention by a number of School Councils across the region.  A draft letter to the CEO, Department of DET seeking additional funds to cover the cost of Tagging and Testing has been developed by COGSO should your Council wish to utilize it.