AISWA Professional Learning and other educational events, news and information
TRBWA Annual Fees Due 31 March 2019
All registered teachers are required to pay the TRBWA annual fee of $90.50 by 31 March 2019. All registered teachers have been mailed a hardcopy invoice and will receive an email explaining the purpose of the invoice, options and methods for payment, and penalties for a late or missed payment.
Principals and administrators are able to check on the payment status of teachers at their school by logging on to the Teacher Register Information Professional and reviewing the ‘Annual Fee Due’ column. If you require more information about the TRBWA annual fee, please visit the Teachers Registration Board website.
Important Schooling Dates for 2019
The Important Schooling Dates calendar outlines school activities required under the Australian Education Act 2013. It is designed to assist in your school planning activities for 2019. Please contact the Department of Education and Training as soon as possible (phone 1800 677 027 or email grantsanddatahelp@education.gov.au) if you are unable to meet any of the timeframes. To view the calendar, please Click here
Annual PESTA PE Studies Teachers PL | Friday, 1 March 2019
Highly acclaimed teaching and research staff from Murdoch University and UWA will again deliver the latest science and content specific to the teaching of ATAR Physical Education Studies. Concepts will be presented through a TENNIS context and will be the focus of the presentations. Materials and catering for the day will be provided.
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Professional Learning Opportunity – Problem-Based Learning | Wednesday, 6 March and Thursday 7th March 2019
All Saints’ College and Djoowak: Beyond Boundaries Institute present a two-day Professional Learning event on Problem-based Learning with David Price. David has worked closely with PBL experts around the world, including High Tech High, Expeditionary Learning, the Buck Institute of Education and the Innovation Unit to bring you tried-and-tested tools and processes to fire your imagination and structure your planning. For more information, please click Here
The Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize is back in 2019
Calling all kids with a knack for science or a passion for filmmaking! It's time to ask a question – big or small – and get your cameras rolling as you seek the answer. Sponsored by the University of Sydney, the prize encourages students to explore a scientific concept, discovery or invention, or test their own scientific hypothesis, in a 1-3-minute film.
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PTCWA: Mondays @ Murdoch Seminars Return in 2019
FREE professional development seminars return this year with some exciting seminars starting next week.
Turn On Learning - Flick the Switch | Monday, February 18, 2019
The Turn On Learning framework provides a holistic understanding of a child, allowing teachers to better apply supportive strategies to improve learning outcomes for students.
This session will be an interactive exploration of the five essential elements we all need for learning engagement and how atypical development and adverse childhood events will impact on a student’s capacity to stay engaged in your classroom. This is an opportunity to consider your current class from a new point of view. Register Here
Let’s Pretend Play: Enhancing Pretend Play in the Classroom | Monday, February 25, 2019
In this session, the Enhanced Learning team will demonstrate the power of carefully selecting pretend play scenarios to develop and improve foundation skills. Scenarios will be presented highlighting outcomes across the three key purposes of pretend play for use with the whole class, small groups and individuals. Case examples will demonstrate scenarios that form the perfect vehicle for fun, engaging learning with scope to progress movement, oral language, narratives, early literacy, numeracy and conversation skills. Register Here
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Primary School | Monday, March 18, 2019
This presentation is designed to improve teachers’ knowledge and understanding of ADHD. Strategies to support students with ADHD in the classroom will also be discussed. Register Here
Yoga Ed. Tools for Teachers - An Introduction to Evidence Based Tools to Support Short Yoga and Mindfulness Breaks in the Classroom | Monday, March 25, 2019
This 60 min session will introduce you to the benefits of Yoga and Mindfulness and how you can use Yoga Tools to support transitions, academic performance, social emotional learning and wellbeing in school communities. You will be guided through a short chair yoga sequence and explore the broad physical, cognitive, social and emotional benefits of integrating breathing exercises, yoga poses and relaxation into the classroom. Register Here
Bringing Stories to Life - Integrating the Arts and Literacy in Early Childhood and Junior Primary | Monday, April 1, 2019
In this seminar Rebecca will develop your theatrical confidence and give you ideas to engage young learners by integrating literacy and the arts into the learning space. You will be shown a range of ways to include imaginative experiences in your teaching programs. Register Here
Highly Recommended Digital Technologies Subject PL
A two-day Yrs 5-10 Digital Technologies (the WA Curriculum subject) PL is being kindly hosted by St Hilda’s AGS in Mosman Park on 25-26 February. This is being delivered by the Australian Computing Academy and subsidised by the Australian Government. It is a perfect opportunity to further develop DT leadership in confident Yr 5 and 6 teachers or quickly inform and upskill any teachers who are new to teaching DT in middle school. For more Information and registration here please Click here