The Bulletin 2 May 2019 Term 2 - Issue 1

The Children’s Book Council of Australia WA Branch (Inc.) 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Judges Talks  | Sun 5 May and Sun 30 June

CBCA Judges Anne-Marie Strother (Older Readers)  and Felicia Harris (Younger Readers), discuss the 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Short List. For more information please click Here

Day for Daniel 2019 | Friday 25th October

The 15th annual Day for Daniel will be held on Friday October 25th.It endeavours to raise awareness of child safety, protection and harm prevention. It is about educating children through child safety and protection initiatives and helping empower our children to ‘Recognise, React and Report,’ if they feel something is not right.
For more information, please click Here 

EOI for Diabetes in Schools Program Expert Advisory Groups

Diabetes Australia is calling for Expressions of Interest for nominees to join one of two expert advisory groups to support the development and implementation of the Diabetes in Schools program. The Diabetes in Schools Program aims to ensure that children with type 1 diabetes are better supported in managing their condition while at school.
Diabetes Australia wishes to create two advisory groups to guide the development of key program resources.
1.PRINCIPALS ADVISORY GROUP – FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
2.PROGRAM ADVISORY GROUP – FOR PROGRAM CONSUMERS (PARENTS & CARERS, TEACHERS, TEACHERS’ AIDES, SCHOOL STAFF, SCHOOL NURSES, CDEs).
Please see attached Expression of Interest and Terms of Reference documents which outline further details about the advisory group and the application process.
Principals Advisory Committee Expression of Interest
Principals Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Final.
Program Advisory Committee Expression of Interest
Program Advisory CommitteeTerms of Reference

Gandel Holocaust Studies Program for Australian Educators (December 2019 - January 2020) scholarship program now open |  The closing date for applications is COB Friday 21 June 2019.

The objective of the Gandel Holocaust Studies Program is to form an active and organized network of Australian educators committed to teaching about the Holocaust and its universal implications, using an interdisciplinary and age-appropriate approach. They are seeking applications from active and qualified secondary school teachers for the 2019-2020 intake. This is a fully funded graduate program and teachers of any subject or discipline can apply as long as they are teaching or intend teaching the subject of the Holocaust. The intensive 18 day program in Israel will run from 29 December 2019  – 15 January 2020. Late applications will not be accepted.
For further information, or to apply, please click  Here 

Review of the Melbourne Declaration on Education Goals for Young Australians

The COAG Education Council has called for submissions for the Review of the Melbourne Declaration. The submissions are due on the 14 June 2019. Details of the discussion paper and how to make a submission can be found at: https://www.reviewmelbournedeclaration.edu.au/

Teaching in an Independent School Seminar |Tuesday, 30 July 6.00-8.30 pm| Wesley College, South Perth

Principals and Teachers (new and experienced) Required

AISWA is seeking teachers and principals to speak and share their experiences with approximately 120 graduating students and teachers who are interested in teaching in the Independent sector.  This seminar aims to provide a comprehensive insight into what makes working in an Independent School such a unique and rewarding employment and career opportunity. Please register your interest  in sharing your experiences by clicking Here 

Regional Intimate Images / Victims of Crime Forums

Message to Schools: 
Following the introduction of the new intimate image laws, within the Criminal Law Amendment (Intimate Images) Act 2018 (WA) on 15 April 2019, the Office of the Commissioner for Victims of Crime will be running a series of regional public forums to raise awareness around the new intimate image laws and to give parents and other community members the opportunity to ask questions of the A/Commissioner on this and/or other victim related topics. 
The forums are for one hour duration from 4.00pm to 5.00pm at each location.  No booking is required. For more information please phone 9264 9877 or cvoc@justice.wa.gov.au  The locations, dates and venues for these forums are described below:

Schools will recall earlier notification from AISWA (via the AISWA Bulletin and the Registration and Compliance Focus Newsletter, March 2019 edition), about the introduction of these new laws and the opportunity to access the services of R U Legal (particularly for metropolitan based schools).  Further information on this topic is available via the Intimate Image Laws FAQ document contained within this notice. Please Here