For active AEU Members

FOR AEU MEMBERS

AEU ACTIVE TRAINING
WODONGA
For Teachers and ES

A one day course for AEU Representatives & Active Members

The aim of this course is to develop active well informed sub-branches and networks. AEU members will leave with the knowledge, skills and confidence to effectively deal with local issues and participate in AEU campaigns.

COURSE CONTENT

 Skills and knowledge in order to effectively deal with local issues
 An understanding of the ES & Teacher Agreements
 Contract teaching
 An effective consultation process
 An effective sub-branch

Lunch and morning tea provided.

VENUE
Blazing Stump Hotel
Murray Valley Highway, Wodonga

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009
Course Times: 9.00 am – 3.30 pm

RSVP by October 8

When seeking approval to attend, please advise your principal that the AEU will meet the cost of staff replacement - actual cost up to a maximum of $266 per day for teachers, and $190 per day for ES.

We know that staff replacement can be difficult in Wodonga. If this is an issue at your school please notify us.

PLEASE NOTE: If you haven’t received confirmation from us within a week of the course then we haven’t received your application.

Application Form attached [or contact Phyllis Doxey on (03) 5762 2714]

APPLICATION TO ATTEND

AEU WODONGA ACTIVE TRAINING

A one day course for AEU Representatives & Active Members

TO BE HELD ON: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

RSVP by October 8

NAMES 1. ___________________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________

SCHOOL ______________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ___________________________________________ P/CODE ___________

PRINCIPAL’S NAME (or nominee) ____________________________________________

HAS THIS BEEN APPROVED BY YOUR PRINCIPAL/ PD COORDINATOR OR TIMETABLER?
YES NO

SIGNED: ______________________________________________________________
Sub-Branch Representative

Applicants must be AEU members.
The AEU will meet the cost of staff replacement - actual cost up to a maximum of $266 per day for teachers, and $190 per day for ES.

Please forward application form to: Phyllis Doxey
AEU, 1st Floor, 1 Bridge Street, Benalla
or Fax to 5762 6955
or email: benalla@aeuvic.asn.au

AEU comes to Wodonga

AEU WODONGA
PD & TRAINING
WEEK 3 of TERM 4
OCTOBER 20-22

The AEU Vic Branch will be providing the opportunity for teacher
and ES members to participate in specialist training activities in the
Wodonga Region. A team of elected officials and organisers will be
based in your area for the three days.

The following session is free for AEU members and we encourage
others to join on the night and come along. Certificates of participation
will be provided for all sessions to registered participants.

If there is any other information you require or you would like
a recess, lunch or after school visit please email
benalla@aeuvic.asn.au or phone (03) 5762 2714 /
1800 013 994. Organise a school visit today!

Application and Interviews
This is a practical session which will explain how Recruitment
Online works by using the actual website. We will also take participants
through the type of information that should be included
in job applications and hints on how to write them as well as
interview strategies.
Drinks and nibbles will be provided at the end of this session.
Time 4:00 – 5:00 Tuesday 20th October
Venue Blazing Stump Hotel, Murray Highway, Wodonga
RSVP Benalla@aeuvic.asn.au
Phone (03)5762 2714 or 1800 013 994


The following session is free for all teachers and
ES staff. We encourage all members and non
members to attend. Certificates of participation
will be provided for all sessions to registered
participants.

Legal Liability and Duty of Care
This session will examine the current trends and issues in school
litigation. We will analyse ES and teacher’s duty of care responsibilities,
negligence, the reasonable care test, the reasonable
teacher test and professional indemnity. The focus of the session
will be to ensure that teachers and ES staff know about their basic
rights and responsibilities and are aware of the main issues
to be concerned about at school. These sessions reinforce the
absolute importance of AEU membership – “Insure your Career”.
Time 4:00 – 5:15 Wednesday 21st October
Venue Blazing Stump Hotel, Murray Highway, Wodonga
RSVP Benalla@aeuvic.asn.au
Phone (03)5762 2714 or 1800 013 994

The AEU Vic Branch will be providing the opportunity for teacher
and ES members to participate in specialist training activities in the
Wodonga Region. A team of elected officials and organisers will be
based in your area for the three days.
The following session is free for AEU members and we encourage
others to join on the night and come along.

AEU Social Night
It is good to get together with others in the area and have a
social drink and chat about some of the issues facing educators.
Come along and meet AEU Vic Branch President Mary Bluett,
along with other AEU members at the Blazing Stump Hotel.
Drinks and finger food supplied by the AEU.
Time 5:15 onwards Wed 21st October
Venue Blazing Stump Hotel, Murray Highway, Wodonga
RSVP Benalla@aeuvic.asn.au
Phone (03)5762 2714 or 1800 013 994

The AEU Vic Branch will be providing the opportunity for teacher
and ES members to participate in specialist training activities in the
Wodonga Region. A team of elected officials and organisers will be
based in your area for the three days. See poster for the range of
activities. Organise your school visit today!
School visits &
other information

O.H.S. Resources
We are able to provide schools with an OHS information pack
that covers the most important issues in this area.
Time: Any time from the 20th to 22nd of October.
RSVP: rowena.matcott@aeuvic.asn.au
request a drop off of information while we are there

TAFE 4ALL
We are able to provide information about the changes to the
TAFE fee structure and the impact this will have on our TAFE
students and our communities. We can organise a speaker or
information fliers.
Time: Any time from the 20th to 22nd of October.
RSVP: rowena.matcott@aeuvic.asn.au

BOX OF TRICKS III FOR RELIEF TEACHERS

In response to the resounding success of our first two Box of Tricks
workshops, we are now offering a further opportunity for relief and
replacement teachers to share their successes.
Bring just one activity to share, and cram your relief teaching Box of
Tricks with a multitude of fresh ideas, resources, tools, techniques
and activities that are proven and reliable
favourites for colleagues.

This is another opportunity for generous and
resourceful relief teachers who like adding
breadth and versatility to their teaching, and
who wish to have just the right strategy or
activity at hand for any circumstance!

Participants also meet a panel of experienced
relief teachers, each of whom has a unique
story to share about their own accomplishments
as a professional relief teacher, and their pearls
of personal and professional wisdom to offer as
well.

Expand your Repertoire with other Relief Teacher Specialists

How to register:
Register online at www.redp.com.au/positions_vacant.php or call
Dianne at Resource Ed on 9756 0388 ext 10. Please be ready to provide
your name, email address, postal address and a contact phone number for
October. Please also advise of any special dietary requirements.
Thursday 1st October 2009 9.30am—3.30pm

Details:
 $80 for non-Resource Ed Personnel relief teachers
 $55 for teachers registered with Resource Ed.
 Morning tea, lunch, handouts and CD of ideas included.
 Mulgrave Country Club cnr Wellington & Jells Rds WHEELERS HILL
 Thursday 1st October 2009 from 9.30am to 3.30pm
www.redp.com.au admin@redp.com.au

The VIT CRT PD is in Wodonga this year!

Each year VIT run a whole day PD especially for CRTs in the Wodonga/Wangaratta area. The last couple of year this PD has been held in Wangaratta. This year we are lucky enough to have this valuable PD in Wodonga.
Dawn Colcott (from VIT) will again be joining us on what will be a great day of fun and laughter (and some learning).

Details are as follows:

Date:
Thursday 24 September

Time:
Registration: 9.00am
Program: 9.30am - 3.15pm

Venue:
Blazing Stump Motel Conference Room
Tallangatta Road,Wodonga.

Program:
Professional identity: Exploring our teaching stories.
CRT role within the profession.
Looking towards the future – developing pathways
of learning and sharing ideas.
Professional Reading: Modelling effective PD.

This professional development is provided at no cost.

For further information contact Dawn Colcott, Manager Professional Learning, email: dawn.colcott@vit.vic.edu.au telephone: 03 8601 5842

I hope to see you all there!

Wodonga CRT Support Network September Meeting

The September Network Meeting is going to be a great meeting. We have Leon Price (ex-Wodonga South P.E teacher) coming in to play some BlueEarth games with us. Leon is trained in BlueEarth, a program a large amount of schools in the Wodonga area use in their programs.
I have also confirmed Emma from Learning Ladder to come in and showcase some of the products Learning Ladder has to offer teachers. No obligation to buy.
So don't forget your runners!

Place - Wodonga South Primary School P.E room
Date - Thursday 3rd September 2009
Time - 3.45 - 4.15pm Learning Ladder
4.15 - 5.15/5.30pm BlueEarth games
Cost - gold coin donation to help cover afternoon tea

RSVP - to Mel Lichnovsky-Klock
email - beautifulwhiteangel@hotmail.com
phone - 0417 490720

Sandhurst/VIT Wangaratta PD

WOW! What a day! My brain was overloaded after yesterdays PD in Wangaratta.
Thank you to all who supported this fabulous PD and a huge thank you to the CEO for their hospitality and insight into an amazing world of resources for teaching.
Dawn, thank you to VIT for supporting Casual Relief Teachers in our region.


I have tried to put all the links up on the left hand side of this page for your use. If I have missed one please yell and I will see what I can do.

Thankyou again to all involved.
Mel

Wodonga CRT Support Network July Meeting Mintues

Date: Thursday, 23rd 2009, held at Wodonga South Primary School
Focus: Music by Brett Gilbee
Discussed: How can a CRT demonstrate confidence in the music room for a day of work?
Suggestions: Pretend this is your room. Look around the room and focus on the following:
- What can I use?
- How might I use it?
- What is the body of knowledge I want to demonstrate?
- Outcome – does not necessarily mean music.
- What is available?
- Beat in time to nursery rhymes using instruments.
- Use the percussion instruments.
- Dance to the beat.
- Teach dances that you might know.
- Teach drama through music.
- Take a simple nursery rhythm eg. Twinkle Twinkle little star and get students to sing it in rap, opera, jazz or rock.
- Be organised and find your own music and resources such as – Bow to your partner, Hocky pocky, Twist to your partner etc.
- Think about your current view of the situation and work towards a better view of the situation.
- Utilise the pentatonic scale – use sharps and flats with rhythm and beat.
- Use your teaching pedagogy and learning practice.
- Use the xylophones (remove the F & B notes) get groups of children to play a rhythm pattern. Eg. ta ta titi ta 1 2 3 & 4
- Demonstrate by clapping the rhythm pattern to the children first.
- Then get the children to all play their different rhythm pattern all at the same time.
Introduction of percussion
- Allow children to play a range of instruments to a rhythm pattern.
- Swap instruments.
- Then count 4 beats of a particular rhythm pattern.
- Check for silence encouraging all students to finish together.
- Play a rhythm pattern – using soft medium loud.
- Eg 2 beats soft, next 2 are a little louder, next 2 are louder then final 2 are soft.
General music lesson discussion
- Verbalise a positive attitude that we are going to work well together etc.
- Connect with students.
- Use open ended questions when talking to the students. Talk to students about how much music is in their life and how/when they use it.

Next Meeting - September 3rd 2009 at Wodonga South Primary School. Leon Price will be demonstration Blue Earth Games.

A huge thanks to Jacqui for typing these minutes up for us. (THANKS JACQUI and GAIL)

BaRT Wangaratta

More up to date information on Hume Region BaRT groups, including contact details, can now be found here:

http://wodongacrtsupportnetwork.blogspot.com.au/p/bart-groups.html

The Beginning and Returning Teachers Network are a great place to meet others starting out as well as CRTs. Both Wodonga and Wangaratta have a BaRT group.
Wangaratta have just announced their next up and coming meeting with all the details.

Details below are copied from an email sent out by Wayne Anderson, Principal of Broken Creek Primary School and co-odinator of the Wangaratta BaRT group.

A heads-up for our next BaRT meeting.
We have booked Linda Anania who will be looking at THINKING SKILLS.
Linda is a well known consultant in the field of thinking skills and mathematics and is keenly sought across the state, so we are really looking forward to her insight into this most important area of the curriculum.

Date: Wednesday 19th August 2009
Venue: Martini's Cafe, Murphy Street, Wangaratta
Time: 5:30 - 7:00pm
Cost: Nil

We hope as many people as possible can make this session as it really is something we need to get our heads around to ensure that we are the most effective teachers we can be.

If you know of a graduate or returning teacher that has begun since the start of this year, please pass this email onto them. We do not have updated records for those who take up positions during the year.

Hope to see you there.

Wayne Anderson (Broken Creek Primary School)
Janine Breadon (Everton Primary School)

Wodonga CRT September Network Meeting

I have lined up Leon Price (ex-Wodonga South) to come in and share some sports games with us. Leon is 'BlueEarth' trained. A large amount of the schools in the area play some sort of BlueEarth games as part of their P.E. sessions.

Leon is going to join as at Wodonga South Primary School's P.E room (where 'Inclusive Games PD' and March meeting was held) from 4pm on Thursday 3rd Septmeber. Gold coin donation to help cover afternoon tea.

So bring along your runners for what will be another great session!

If you are attending please email Mel on beautifulwhiteangel@hotmail.com.

Cluster Meeting

Cluster meetings are held on the third and seventh Tuesday of every term. Next week is week three and it has come at a really good time for the Cluster meeting. "Maths Circles" and the "Questioning of kids in Maths" is the theme for the session with the visiting Kaplan husband and wife team attending the meeting. CRTs are more than welcome to join the cluster meeting.

Date ~ Tuesday 28th July 2009
Place ~ Huon Wodonga Middle Years College
Time ~ 4-5pm

Tuning In To Kids - Emotionally Intelligent Parenting

gatewaycommunityhealth and Baranduda P.S present

'TUNING IN TO KIDS

EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT PARENTING'

A program for parents/carers of children preschool and primary school age that helps you tune into your children's emotions and manage their behaviour.

Learn about 'emotion coaching' helping children to understand and regulate their emotions.

Helps you to respond to your chilren's individual needs in ways that suit the child and the family.

When - Tuesday 4th August ~ 8th September, 2009

(6 sessions)

Time - 6.30~8.30pm

Where - Library, Baranduda Primary School

Cost - $15.00

Childcare - Provided onsite ~ Gold coin donation

Bookings Essential - Contact Baranduda Primary School on 02 60208531

Sue Dengate

Cooinda Family Support Group Inc.
presents a workshops with
Sue Dengate
The Effects of Foods on Children's Behaviour

Author of the best selling Fed Up series
Former teacher and psychology graduate, twice nominated as Australian of the Year, Sue Dengate became interested in food intolerance after recognising the effect of foods on her
own children. In the past 15 years, Sue has spoken to tens of thousands of parents in
Australia, the USA and the UK.
Sue constantly hears from parents: "you touched our lives in an incredible way" and
"we would still be living with an unhappy, difficult child".

Thursday 27th August 2009
Banksia Room
Commerciul CIub (Albury) Ltd
Time: 7.00 pm- 9.00pm
(Registration from 6"30pm)
Cost: $20.00 Family members and Students
($10 for additional family members)
$30.00 Professionals/ Service Providers

RSW: Monday 24th August 2009

Sue's Failsafe Cookbook and DVD Fed Up with Children's Behaviour
will be available for sale at a discounted price, cash or cheque only
(For more information please contact Cooinda on Ph: (02) 60564844)

Sue's tour dates

BAD BEHAVIOUR LINKED TO DIET

Food additives and natural chemicals in foods are a major cause of irritability, restlessness, inattention and sleep disturbance in children according to researcher Sue Dengate.

"Testing for behavioural toxicity should be a part of all food additive safety evaluation, but the Australian food regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand, has yet to take this seriously," Ms Dengate said.

Recent research has shown that far more children are affected than parents or authorities realise. Recent study on the Isle of Wight showed that children's behaviour improved when colours and benzoate preservatives were removed, whether the children were hyperactive or not.

Recently, ITV in the UK provided additive-free food for just two weeks to an entire class of 6 year-olds, with 60% improving in behaviour.

This trial was repeated and filmed at Palmers Island Primary School in northern NSW, where parents, teachers and 120 pupils were all convinced of the benefits of avoiding food additives. The results appear on a DVD called "Fed Up with Children's Behaviour".

"It is not just a few who are affected - anybody, adults included, can be affected without realising it," Ms Dengate said.

"If your child is easily annoyed, demanding, argumentative, can't concentrate on reading or homework, is easily distracted, restless, fidgety and can't sit still, or has difficulty settling down to sleep, think food chemicals," said Dengate.

"This is an important public health issue. Effects of food colours on children's behaviour and learning are well documented but other additives are often in healthy staple foods eaten every day. Parents don't even know their children are affected."

Further information is available at http://www.fedup.com.au/

Maths Circles Community Forum

Bob and Ellen Kaplan are working with the Wodonga schools over the next term to help assist teachers and students with developing the understanding and love of mathematics.

This is what Bob and Ellen say about their approach to mathematics.

Mathematics is, like music, one of the great achievements of mankind, yet many people fear or are bored by it. We aim to have everyone understand, enjoy and play it, as they do music, by exploring meaningful problems and inventing their way towards a solution. This approach is called 'Maths Circles'. Instead of telling students facts, we lead them to discover connections themselves, conversationally - and so these discoveries become a part of their way of thinking, rather than forgotten bits of useless formulas.
Each person's competence and confidence increases, along with their pleasure in each other's achievements, as they come to make mathematics their own.

For parents and community members who are interested in finding out more about Maths Circles, Bob and Ellen will run a Community Forum at Wodonga Senior Secondary College - PAK on August 4th from 7-8pm.

Wodonga TaFE Anaphylaxis Training

If you are unable to attend the Baranduda Anaphylaxis Training Session on Tuesday 21st July than Wodonga TaFE might be your next bet. They are holding this session on two days. Details are below.

Anaphylaxis management - 21659VIC
What you learn
This three-hour course in the first aid management of anaphylaxis establishes the essential skills and underpinning knowledge you need to assist a person who is having a severe allergic reaction and anaphylaxis, until medical assistance is available.
How to apply
Apply direct to Wodonga TAFE.
Part-time:
1pm-4pm or 5pm-8pm, 2 September or 9 November 2009 (1 session). Building B, Room B009 (downstairs).
Costs $70

Thanks to Ruth for this information.

Wodonga CRT Support Network July Meeting

Hey hey, look at this. I almost feel organised. Yes the date has been set and presenter booked. Brett (Sports/Music teacher from Baranduda Primary School) will be joining us to talk about music. Brett is an inspirational teacher and great to work with. He has lots of different ideas and lessons. He has also (in his teaching career) done some casual relief teaching so this session he will look at CRTing as a music teacher. Brett will be joining us on Thursday 23rd July from 4pm at Wodonga South Primary School in the music room (next door to where we had the "Inclusive Games" PD). It will be gold coin donation to help cover afternoon tea and resource sharing will be anything musical. If you don't have anything to share, please don't worry, that is what this session is for.

Please email Mel on beautifulwhiteangel@hotmail.com if you will be attending.

Wodonga CRT Support Network June Meeting Minutes

Thursday 4th June 2009
Held at Wodonga South Primary School
11 in attendance

General Discussion:

· Literacy P.D. for CRTs to be held at Myrtleford (see blog for details).
· VIT (Dawn) is perusing Wodonga CRT Blog site and may consider linking it to other CRT networks.
· Gifted and Talented Association offering a P.D. on “EQ in schools” (see blog for details).
· Tribes: Kim presented an interesting talk based on a course and book called “A new way of learning and being together”. However, the book can only be purchased by attending the 4 day course. Tribes - a classroom concept based on appreciation, no putdowns, the right to pass, mutual respect and attentive listening (see blog for more details).
· The Effect of the Physical Learning Environment on Teaching and Learning: Pam presented information on this topic and assisted with an informative group discussion (see blog for more details).
· Asthmas training for CRTs (see blog for details).
· Anaphylaxis training for CRTs (see blog for details).
· For First Aid Training – suggestion was made the Allen’s Training offer cheaper than normal courses.

Behaviour Management Suggestions & Classroom ideas:

· ‘Your It’ – last name on the board picks up the ‘x’ amount of papers. Each time a child breaks the class rules, etc their names replaces the last name written on the board.
· Child rocking on their chair – get them to kneel on the floor for a short period of time.
· Secret Spot. As the teacher, pick two spots around the room that are out of place and have the children clean up the room. Who ever cleans/tidies these two things gets a prize.
· Tell a story and put the (problem child in the story) as main character, this can defuse poor behaviour and can be very engaging if most children get their name mentioned.
· If children are seated in groups or large table setting and you don’t get to know their names. Give each table a number, write them on the board and let class know the worst table will get detention if they “muck” up and will have to stay in.
· Use a reward box for good behaviour.
· Letter – get child to write a letter to their teacher explaining their poor behaviour in their absence.
· DEAR – Drop Everything And Read.
· ‘FREE TIME’ written on the board. A letter is wiped off each time there is poor behaviour and a letter added for good behaviour.
· Make every effort to get to know the children’s names.
· ‘Class Vs Teacher’ – one point to the teacher each time kids don’t behave or one point to class if they do. Reward with a game or something.
· SQUIRT – Super Quiet Uninterrupted Interesting Reading Time. Every time someone talks or doesn’t read, the allocated reading time starts again.

I would just like to thank everyone who supports the Wodonga CRT Support Network. Without this support, the network would not be what it is today. So thankyou and hope to see you all again soon.

Thanks Jacqui for typing these minutes up for me (us).

New South Wales Association of Gifted and Talented Children

Mark this date in your diary! Tuesday 23rd June. The Albury/Wodonga Gifted and Talented Children's Group are having Maree (Assistant Principal) from Melrose Primary School attending the meeting to talk about "EQ in Schools". This will be a session not to be missed.

DETAILS
Date ~ Tuesday 23rd June (last week of Term 2)
Place ~ Felltimber Community Centre
Time ~ 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost ~ $3
Please bring something small (food wise) to share.

If you are looking at attending this even please email Mel (at least 2 days before) with your name and the number of people attending with you. Thank you and hope to see you there.

Mel
beautifulwhiteangel@hotmail.com
0417490720

Looking to complete your full registration!

VIT hold sessions to help those who are looking at completing their full registration. Wodonga has been mentioned in the long list of places the sessions will be held. These sessions are a great way to get lots of information about gaining full registration, get any questions answered directly from VIT, it also adds to your PD hours and the cost is nothing to attend.
Wodonga's PRT session is being held at the Blazing Stump Motel on 3 August.
I am unsure about how to go about requesting how to attend the session at the present but I am sure an email through to Dawn Colcott (at VIT) will get you in the door.
dawn.colcott@vit.vic.edu.au
Good luck.

Comprehension: I know what you mean!

The session is running in Albury at the Commerical Club. Comprehension: I know what you mean! is being put on by e:lit Primary English Teaching Association. I don't know much more about it.

Thank you to Ruth for forwarding this through to me.

Pam, what a discussion!

Another thank you goes out to Pam, who lead a fantastic discussion on The Effect of the Physical Learning Environment on Teaching and Learning. This discussion opened my eyes to the different things that we, as CRTs and teachers, handle in our everyday teachings without much thought. Lighting, heating, weather, table settings, outside influences, work program/activities, and noise level are just a few I can think of, that effect my teaching (and learning) and the student's learning. We also discussed the differences between primary and secondary schools. If you haven't read the article yet, please do. Thank you again to Pam for setting the scene and leading the hot questions on this subject.

TRIBES

I would like to say a big thank you to Kim who presented the philosophy behind the exciting EQ based program, Tribes, at the Wodonga CRT Support Network Meeting last week.

Since that afternoon, I have been researching Tribes a little deeper online and have found some interesting sites that may be of interest also to others.

Kim mentioned that Darwin schools have taken on Tribes as the whole school focus but only a minority of schools south of Darwin have done the same thing. This is the Australian website KidsMatter that outlines where Australia has used Tribes to benefit Australian schools and children.

Tribes is an American based program and most of the sites and training is in and from America. I would love to hear of any PD or courses that are presented in Australia and specifically in our area.

Here is the free email subscription that I mentioned.

First Aid Training

I have been asking around about First Aid Training in the area and have found out that we are able to do our Senior Level II certificate . Elite Medical Solutions (EMS) loated in Albury specialise in First Aid courses and more. They have two ways of delievering this Senior Level II course. Either 15 hours face-to-face time OR 5 hours face-to-face followed up by an online component to be completed around the time of the face-to-face session. I haven't been able to call them to find out prices but is sounds like it will cost about $140 each (rumour is groups are cheeper). I will get in touch with them next week and post the details for you.

CLaSS PD in Myrtleford

St. Mary's of Myrtleford has opened up their PD on Friday 12th June to CRTs. This PD will be looking at the CLaSS model and how well it runs in their school. CRTs would most benefit from the morning session starting at 9am in the school's library. This would be a great PD as most schools in Wodonga are taking Friday 12th June off for report writing or interviews. If you would like to attend this PD please email/call Mel by Wednesday 10th June so I am able to call through to St. Mary's with any extra numbers.

Anaphylaxis Training

Baranduda Primary School have their yearly Anaphylaxis Training afternoon in July. They have opened this afternoon up to CRTs. This is a great opportunity for CRTs to be trained up.

Date ~ Tuesday 21st July
Time ~ 3.50pm
Duration ~ 3 hours (Accedited for 3 years)
Place ~ Baranduda Primary School
RSVP ~ Mel on beautifulwhiteangel@hotmail.com OR 0417490720 by 12 July 2009
Cost ~ no charge

Anaphylaxis Australia

Anaphylaxis Training Information

Asthma Training afternoon as well but details are still being worked out for this. More detail will be posted when I hear more.

Wodonga CRT Support Network June Meeting

Yes! I have finally set a date for the next meeting.

At Wodonga South Primary School on Thursday 4th June from 4pm in Room 20.
There will be a gold coin donation to help cover the afternoon tea.

We have a speaker talking on "Tribes" and there will also be a discussion on The Effects of the Physical Environment on Teaching and Learning.

Resource wise. Let's talk about strategies that can be used in the classroom to help the day run smoother.

We will also have a small discussion on the Wangaratta Catholic Education & VIT PD from May 12th.

Please either leave a comment under this post or email Mel if you are attending. I hope to see you there.

Mel Lichnovsky-Klock
email - beautifulwhiteangel@hotmail.com
Phone - 0417490720

Alison Brown ~ MEETING THE CHALLENGE ~ Parent Seminar

***PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE TO CATHOLIC COLLEGE WODONGA AUDITORIUM***

MEETING THE CHALLENGE!

(Parenting Gifted Children – An Introduction)

A PARENT SEMINAR

“My child has just been assessed as gifted – what should I do?”

“My child seems to be very bright. How do we best cater for her?”

These are typical questions asked by parents new to the field of gifted education and enrichment programs

Having details of identification, assessment, provisions and expectations addressed can be very reassuring for parents. Having the opportunity to listen to and share in the experiences of other parents can also be both comforting and encouraging.

Alison Brown, Child Psychologist, has worked and conducted research in this area over the past 16 years. She gives a detailed explanation of giftedness, identification procedures, provisions offered in schools and elsewhere, and practical advice on parenting and catering for the needs of the individual child. Through a formal presentation, and opportunity for open forum, Alison addresses such issues as: typical milestones and developmental expectations; asynchrony in intellectual, physical and emotional development; issues regarding school placement and extra curricula activities; and the social and emotional intensities experienced by highly able children.

All parents and interested friends are most welcome to attend

Location: CATHOLIC COLLEGE WODONGA AUDITORIUM, BOWMAN COURT Wodonga (please note change of venue)

Date: Saturday 20th June, 2009

Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm --- (tea / coffee & cakes at 7.00pm)

Cost: $35 per person ($50 per couple)

Alison Brown is a registered psychologist, an experienced teacher and a parent. She has presented at a number of national and international conferences in the areas of technology, gifted education, and psychology, and provided consultation to schools in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Switzerland and Germany. Having taught for seven years at Methodist Ladies’ College, Melbourne and worked as a school psychologist at Kincoppal-Rose Bay, Sydney, she has first-hand experience in recognising and catering for the social, emotional, and academic needs of students. Alison runs a private practice in Melbourne, working particularly in the areas of parenting, counselling and gifted children, and is undertaking a PhD at La Trobe University researching the benefits of using narrative techniques in therapy with children.

(Email: alisonbrown@psychologyandchildren.com.au

Phone: (03) 9824 6617 / www.psychologyandchildren.com.au)

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MEETING THE CHALLENGE – Parenting Gifted Children – An Introduction (Parent Seminar)

I / we wish to attend the Parenting Gifted Seminar given by Alison Brown on 20th June, 2009 at 7.30pm at CATHOLIC COLLEGE WODONGA AUDITORIUM, Bowman Court

Names:

Phone:

Mobiles:

Email: (for tickets)

Number of people attending:

Cost: $35 per person

Cash / Cheque / EFT

Direct bank deposit to: NAB / Alison Brown – Psychologist / BSB: 083166 / Account: 560401451

Mail to: 24 Robinson Street, Malvern 3144

Phone: (03) 9824 6617

Email: alisonbrown@psychologyandchildren.com.au

2009 Dean's Lecture Series

"What's needed to engage rural students in science?"

Professor David Finlay, Dean of Science, Technology & Engineering, will explore important issues related to student uptake of science courses and careers and the development of the necessary skill and knowledge that will be needed to address the challenges of the future. For full details, click on the blue heading above.

Thursday 21 May, 6pm
Main Lecture Theatre
Building 6, University Drive
Wodonga

RSVP May 18
T 02 60249895
E psych.aw@latrobe.edu.au

Thank you to Pam for keeping your eyes open for PDs.

INCLUSIVE GAMES PD

We are very lucky to have Kate from Valley Sport travelling up to Wodonga to present this PD for CRTs in the Wodonga area. Kate works with LaTrobe University students and has also held a PD for the Wangaratta Beginning and Returning Teachers (BaRT) group. Everyone I have spoken to about this PD have said how amazing and on the go Kate keeps you and many who have already replied to attending our PD, have already had contact with Kate in the past. So please come and join us for what should be lots of fun and energy.

PDi Details

Date ~ Monday 25th May

Place~ Wodonga South Primary School's multi-purpose (where the March meeting was held)Time ~ starting at 4pm

Cost ~ free

Light refreshments will be supplied

If you haven't emailed Mel to tell her that you are attending the Valley Sport Inclusive Games PD, then now is the time to do it.

AEU PD in the Pub ~ Classroom Management

Wednesday 10th June

Commercial Club, Albury

4.30pm to 6pm

Free for students and teacher members in their first few years.

Effective classroom management is a skill that all teachers need - a skill we all have to continue working on because of the changing nature of the environment we work in.

This is a chance to participate in a professional development session with one of the most dynamic presenters currently working with Victorian teachers - and if you are an AEU or VIEU member it will cost you nothing.

Not only do you get free PD, you can have a drink at the bar on us and we will issue you with a certificate of participation in the event for VIT registration purposes.

If you are a student teacher, this is a chance to hear about really practical and effective techniques you can use on rounds and in the classroom when you get a job. If you are already working - you know how important effective classroom management is.

About the Presenter

GLEN PEARSALL is a classroom teacher at Eltham High School and a board member of the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority.

Glen has worked widely with teachers - helping them improve their classroom management theought a practical exploration of what goes on in the classroom and through working with groups on strategies to find curriculum solutions to even the most challenging behavioural issues.

Glen has a particular interest in supporting graduate teachers and has worked as a research fellow and seminar leader at the Youth Research Centre, University of Melbourne.

AEU/VIEU PD in the Pub sessions run from 4.30pm to 6pm at

Commerical Club, Dean Street Albury on Wednesday 10th June.

How to Register

It is essential to book for these sessions. Email glenys.vanhooff@aeuvic.asn.au with Classroom Management as the subject line and also include your name and the venue you wish to attend.

NOT A MEMBER?

Go to http://www.vieu.org.au/ for non-government school teachers

Or www.aeuvic.asn.au/join/ for government school teachers

Or sign up at the session.

For more information, please contact 03 94172822 or 1800013379

web http://www.aeuvic.asn.au/

Upper Hume Community Health Service presents "Whatever!" Parenting Young Adolescents

Come along and talk about the changes that adolescents are going through and how to build positive relationships with your child at this time. Suitable for parents/carers of children aged 8-15 years.

Where:
Upper Hume Community Health Service
Group Room (at rear fo 155 High Street, Wodonga)

When:
Thursday 21st May - 11th June, 2009 (4 sessions)

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Cost: $20

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Please contact Maria Hutchings (02 60228888)
or Mandy Knight (02 6051909=29)

Cooinda Family Support Group Presents AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS with Dr. Richard Eisenmajer

Workshops with Richard Eistenmajer.

Dr. Richard Eisenmajer is a clinical psychologist with an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders. He has published a number of articles about Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Richard has worked in Autism Assessment Teams in Melbourne and Geelong and has private practices in both Melbourne and Geelong. He specialises in the diagnosis and behavioural management of over 2000 individuals with Autism and Asperger Syndome.

Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Workshop 1: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Registration from 10am

Workshop 2: 7pm - 9pm
Registration from 6.30am

Venue: Commercial Club
Dean Street, Albury

Cost: $35 for Family Members & Students
$50 for Professional/Service Providers
(GST included)

For more information please contact Cooinda on Ph: 02 60564844