Dr Nancy Bonfiglio-Pavisich invite you to join AISWA's Positive Workplaces Program. This program brings together research from the positive psychology field blended with teachings on cultural norms and experiences of rich workplace cultures. It is open to anyone who is interested in building a joyful workplace culture through a process of inclusion, engagement, and well-being. Participants will be invited to explore how they position themselves and others in the workplace, and how the lates...
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- 20 May, 2024Leadership
- 20 May, 2024NEW 2024 AISWA Leaders Conference! This event brings together an exciting lineup of guest speakers to engage with Independent school leaders. Speaking to this year's theme ‘Embrace the Change’, our guest speakers will address the topics of Wellbeing, Technology/AI, Global Warming, and Leadership. These thought-provoking sessions will leave leaders energised about the positive impact education will have on future generations.The Conference will include the 2024 AISWA AGM, after which attendees wi...Administration, Governance, Leadership
- 20 May, 2024IMPORTANT! Please ensure only one person is registered to secure your table booking! We will contact the school before the event to obtain the names and details of your additional nine guests.NEW 2024 AISWA Leaders Conference! This event brings together an exciting lineup of guest speakers to engage with Independent school leaders. Speaking to this year's theme ‘Embrace the Change’, our guest speakers will address the topics of Wellbeing, Technology/AI, Global Warming, and Leadership...Administration, Governance, Leadership
- 20 May, 2024NEW 2024 AISWA Leaders Conference - Dinner Event! Speaking to this year's theme ‘Embrace the Change’, the Hon Julie Bishop, our special guest speaker, will address the topic of Evolving Leadership Challenges. The 2024 AISWA Leaders Conference is taking place at Optus Stadium on Monday, 20 May, with the dinner only event commencing at 6.00 pm. We encourage school Principals, Board Members, and Leaders to support this inaugural conference.AISWA would like to thank our event sponsors for...Administration, Governance, Leadership
- 20 May, 2024NEW 2024 AISWA Leaders Conference - Dinner Event! Speaking to this year's theme ‘Embrace the Change’, the Hon Julie Bishop, our special guest speaker, will address the topic of Evolving Leadership Challenges. The 2024 AISWA Leaders Conference is taking place at Optus Stadium on Monday, 20 May, with the dinner only event commencing at 6.00 pm. We encourage school Principals, Board Members, and Leaders to support this inaugural conference.AISWA would like to thank our event sponsors for...Administration, Governance, Leadership
- 22 May, 2024This workshop, designed for Early Childhood leaders and educators in schools who have responsibility for the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), will explore the connections between the National Quality Standard (NQS), the EYLF v2.0, and your school’s strategic planning. Participants will be provided with a copy of the cross-sectoral publication, 'The National Quality Standard in Action – Western Australian Schools', which is scheduled for publication in early 2024. Together, we will explor...Early Childhood
- 22 May, 2024The effective use of ICT is beneficial for both students and teachers. This session focuses on how you can get the best out of ICT for your classroom. This hands-on workshop aims to develop participants' effective use of ICT to help teachers teach and students learn. It is framed around the development of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication. Participants will learn about using ICT to engage, extend and enhance learning experiences. This session is suitable for pri...ICT Skills and Integration, Leadership, STEM, Technologies
- 22 May, 2024Are you a highly effective and skilled classroom practitioner who regularly guides, supports or leads others?Why not be recognised for your excellent work through National Certification? Come and join a group of like-minded colleagues as you support one another to evidence your practice and achieve National Certification as a Highly Accomplished or Lead teacher. These sessions are a compulsory component of applying for Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (HALT) status. We will meet fou...Early Childhood, Inclusive Education, Leadership, Primary
- 24 May, 2024An opportunity for teachers of Visual Arts to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Visual Arts courses, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. The focus for this network meeting is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as the Senior Secondary courses. Teachers will have the opportunity to share relevant resources and knowledge.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.The agenda will be finalised and distributed closer to...The Arts
- 24 May, 2024The 2024 Middle Leaders Program is a practical, highly interactive, and evidence-based program that stretches emerging leaders to the next stage of their personal and professional growth in school leadership. Dynamic by nature, the program is also supported by guest speakers who invite participants on a journey of collaboration, exploration and reflection. The 2024 Middle Leaders Program consists of four modules. These are: 1. Middle leader identity 2. Middle leaders - navigating rel...Leadership
- 27 May, 2024The 2024 Emerging Leaders Program consists of four scoped and sequenced modules that develop the knowledge, skills, and understandings of identified educators who wish to pursue promotional positions in AISWA schools. The four modules are:1. Leadership today for tomorrow2. Communication and relationships3. Strategy, negotiation and influence4. Gauging impact for improvementNOTE: Participants in this program are requireed to complete a DISC profile.Embark on a transformative journey where your po...Leadership
- 27 May, 2024An opportunity for teachers of Drama to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Drama courses, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. The focus for this network meeting is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as the Senior Secondary courses. Teachers will have the opportunity to share relevant resources and knowledge.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.The agenda will be finalised and distributed closer to the event b...The Arts
- 27 May, 2024AGENDASECONDARY MATHEMATICS NETWORK DAY27 May 2024 DRAFT 8:30-8:45am Registration and Networking 8:45am Welcome and Housekeeping 8:50am SCSA update and feedback on ...Mathematics
- 28 May, 2024Literacy Bites are a series of workshops focused on Literacy and hosted by experts in the field. Workshops are stand alone, you can attend all or one of the workshop series. Story Books - Andrea HillbrickDo you love exploring quality texts with your learners? Are you in the search for engaging and purposeful learning experiences? Join me online!I will be exploring all the learning opportunities for two brilliant mentor texts! I will provide ‘Hillbrick Handy Hints’ for differentiation a...Early Childhood, Literacy
- 29 May, 2024Are you an Education Assistant working in Early Learning or Middle years of Primary School? Do you want to enhance your skills and knowledge to better support the students you work with? This day of professional learning offers a range of sessions focused on effective communication, working with children with additional needs, oral language development and hands-on literacy and numeracy experiences. You will be provided with practical strategies and techniques that can be applied in the classroo...Early Childhood, Inclusive Education, Literacy, Numeracy
- 30 May, 2024A full day workshop in collaboration with CEWA to examine relevant issues and trends in the Languages classroom. The sessions will include presentations on IE, differentiation and using AI to prepare IEPs and personalised learning. There will be opportunities for open discussion, reflection and time to explore, play and plan.Languages
- 4 June, 2024A professional learning course for teachers wishing to develop knowledge and skills in second language acquisition/learning.This professional learning program is held over 7 days throughout 2024. It is designed to provide teachers with a collaborative and supportive environment through which they can engage with contemporary approaches, and future challenges associated with the implementation of the Australian and Western Australian Curriculum for Languages.The program provides a rich blend of t...EALD, Languages
- 4 June, 2024Designed as a comprehensive professional learning opportunity that spans 6 months (Feb-August 2024), participants will unpack core elements and effective practices to intentionally cultivate early literacy in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. This PL includes completion of the Playful Literacy online course, designed by Lisa Burman, South Australian education consultant. This course encompasses many vital aspects of early literacy practice such as symbolic play, oral language, early writing and...Early Childhood
- 5 June, 2024This workshop focuses on the development of sustainable STEM learning in your classroom and across your school. The importance of STEM education has been widely reported. STEM aims to develop a deep understanding of content as well as a set of valuable skills. This workshop is best suited to those interested in developing an expertise in STEM or leading STEM in their workplace. Particular emphasis will be on the primary and lower secondary schooling areas. We will explore how to embe...ICT Skills and Integration, Science, STEM
- 7 June, 2024The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) aims to help children and students from preschool to senior secondary learn to recognise abuse and develop ways of protecting themselves from abuse and, in wider terms, covers rights, relationships, responsibilities and ethical behaviour.This course will unpack the structure and core messages of the Curriculum, giving participants the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the resources and experience some of the activities and lessons. ...Inclusive Education
- 10 June, 2024Discover and explore ways that AI can be used to reduce teacher workload.Artificial intelligence has become a crucial tool in streamlining many tasks across industries. Teachers now have access to a myriad of resources that can be used to increase efficiency and productivity. AI also presents the opportunity to enhance learning experiences. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of AI tools and discover how they can be integrated into work processes. This s...ICT Skills and Integration
- 11 June, 2024Module 2 OverviewModule 2 is targeted at those who have had previous media training or those who have completed the Mastering The Media - Module 1 masterclass. Groups are limited in numbers to ensure each session is conducive to high-level one-on-one experiential learning for each participant.Topics covered in Module 2 include:Engaging the media as a community leaderBattle-tested communication strategiesMedia and influence drills (putting you in the spotlight)Media conference masteryPrepari...
- 13 June, 2024Welcome back to those who attended Session 1 - of Motivating Powerful Student Learning and Engagement Masterclass.Sessions 2 and 3 will continue the journey into the science of motivation and engagement and how teachers can address persistent and common learning dilemmas. “Why don’t some students engage with certain topics or feel connected to their peers or the school at large?Why don’t students perform well on exams after performing brilliantly on homework and other assignments?”Cracking ...Leadership
- 17 June, 2024The course provides an in-depth analysis of the chair’s accountabilities and relationships with other board members and the principal.You will explore the chair’s role both inside and outside the boardroom and take part in a forum for participants to discreetly discuss leadership, relationship management and governance issues - including board selection, board processes, and principal succession planning.The course will also provide a rare opportunity to discuss common school governance issues –...Governance, Leadership
- 19 June, 2024The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is a comprehensive child safety and respectful relationships curriculum for children and young people ages 3 to 17+. The curriculum was developed by the Department for Education South Australia (SA) through extensive consultation with child protection experts, leaders, and teachers. AISWA has a licence agreement for member schools to access the KS:CPC. Teachers that deliver the KS:CPC to children and young people must complete the ...Inclusive Education