We are sorry to those of you who had to miss out because of the floods! You just can't beat mother nature how ever hard you try.
There were a few small glitches but mostly everything went off without a hitch. The Feedback on the workshop, from both those in attendance and the presenter, was unanimously positive. Thank you to everyone involved, those of you attending included, for the wonderful atmosphere of the workshop!
Estimated Cost per Head value: $135.00 - $155.00 (based on similar commercial PDs)
Cost per head we paid: $92 (this would have been $81 if we had not lost some to the floods!)
Cost per head for CRTs? $10.00
This included Michael as a Presenter, his travel and accommodation costs, the venue, catered morning tea/lunch and resources!
Achieving this low cost would not have been possible without some help. We'd like to thank:
Michael Ymer for his brilliant workshop.
Jacqui for her generous help on the day.
The Wodonga South Primary School for the venue.
The DEECD for the CRT Professional Learning Support Initiative and the funding it provides
Henri's Bakery and my husband Paul for the catering
and everyone who attended!
To address 2 issues;
Lunch room urn;
We apologise for the urn in the lunch room not being turned on. It is the first time it has been off since we started using the venue so we were lax and did not double-check. Rest assured we will triple-check in the future!
Signage for directions to the room from car parks;
We understand that this is an issue! We had paper signs ready for the day but the rain just foiled all our efforts. Plans are in the works for more permenant signs but unfortunately it all takes money. While the DEECD funds most of the aspects of PD workshops for CRT's, there is no allowance for some types of items like signs. This is where the booking fee comes in. We use the money from the booking fees to provide extras like the goodie bags, fund further PD and buy items like signs, serving trays, an urn for tea'coffee etc.
Unfortunately we have to prioritize. Signs ARE coming though, rest assured. We apologise in the mean time and ask that you bear with us!
Regards,
Mel.
Thank you Michael for a wonderful day. You are always a pleasure to work with and bring so much to those attending. Our CRTs, and their students, have a much brighter future all thanks to you!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
I would like to say thank you to Michael for a wonderful day, great relevant and usable information. I have many ideas and was greatly inspired. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI would like to say a big thank you to all who organised the day, it was very well organised and catered for, and the committment of Mel to make sure all were aware of this fabulous event. Thank you