AISWA Professional Learning and other educational events, news and information
Myfuture Webinars for parents/carers, teachers and career practitioners
Opportunity awareness and career development: teachers and career practitioners webinar
Tuesday, 15 June 2021, 2pm AWST
Finding out about different occupations and investigating which ones might suit you is an important step in the career development process. Young people need assistance to experience and gain an understanding of the world of work, their potential range of opportunities, what requirements and responsibilities they will need to meet, and what satisfaction and rewards they are likely to achieve.
In this webinar, Michelle Maes will explain how effective research can introduce students to occupations they didn’t even know existed and provide reliable insights to help make informed choices. Register now
Student wellbeing and career resilience in a rapidly changing world: teachers and career practitioners webinar
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 2pm AWST
Young people face a future working life which will be marked by constant change. The economic impacts of COVID-19 have caused labour market disruption and job losses for many young people who are over-represented in hard-hit industries such as tourism, hospitality, and arts and culture. Many students have missed important milestones and struggled with the isolation imposed by lockdowns.
In this webinar, Dr Lyn O'Grady, a psychologist who specialises in the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, will explore the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on student emotional and psychological wellbeing which may create obstacles for students facing complex career decisions and transitions. Lyn will offer practical advice, strategies and resources for teachers and career practitioners supporting students in extraordinary times of change.Register now
Creative Writing PD Masterclasses for Teachers of ATAR English.
The creative writing course for teachers of ATAR English is being offered again. Registrations for the June program will close Wednesday, June 16 and places are limited.
If you know someone who is interested in developing their skills and knowledge in teaching creative writing to ATAR English students, please pass this information along. For more information, please click Here
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The Sound of Picture Books is coming in September!
The Literature Centre, in partnership with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Australian Piano Warehouse, and Yamaha, is proud to present The Sound of Picture Books. These unique multi-modal performances are tailored to various age groups and feature seven superb WASO musicians, Alf Demasi on piano, Matt Ottley’s composition and Tina Wilson’s pictures shown on a large screen as she superbly narrates.
Fremantle sessions 14-17 September at The Literature Centre | Fremantle flyer Here
Bunbury sessions 20-21 September at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School | Bunbury flyer Here
Joondalup sessions 22-23 September at Joondalup Library | Joondalup Flyer Here
Tickets: $12 per student. Teachers/parents accompanying classes are free. Duration: 1 hour.
Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award 2021
Nominations are now open for the Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award for 2021, which is presented at the annual nationally televised ARIA Music Awards in Sydney in late November. Now in its fifth year, this very special award recognizes the unique contribution that music teachers have on the lives and futures of their students, their schools, and the wider community. The online nomination form and other details can be found Here
Resilient Australia Awards - Nominations Open | Nominations will be accepted until 11:59pm AEST on Friday 18 June 2021.
2021 is the 22nd year that these awards have highlighted initiatives building resilience and inspiring others to act – making communities safer, better connected and best prepared for disasters and emergencies.
Australian states and territories are invited to nominate for awards in business, community, government, local government, schools and photography. A new award recognising mental health and wellbeing has been introduced this year, and this category is open to all projects focussing on the mental health and wellbeing of Australian communities before, during and after a disaster. For more information please click Here
Leavers 2021 - Parent Information Sessions
Free information sessions set to help parents keep their school Leavers safe
Parents of school Leavers will be provided assistance to navigate this year’s school Leavers celebrations with a free information session about efforts in the South West to keep revellers safe. Hosted by the Western Australia Police Force and the Department of Education, the session will help parents to talk with their children about staying safe around alcohol and other drugs and while travelling as a driver or passenger.
Every year thousands of students join official celebrations in the South West.This year’s Leavers event will run from November 22 – 25 2021 and due to travel restrictions associated with the global COVID-19 pandemic this years attendance is anticipated to have the highest attendance to date.
This year parents will have the option to choose from one of three information sessions that will be run across the metropolitan area and the South West. Dates and times are as follows:
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North Metropolitan – Sunday 25 July 10.00 am – 12.00-noon Sunset Suite Aqua Sorrento. For bookings please click Here
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South Metropolitan – Thursday 12 August 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm Plympton Room Tradewinds Hotel Fremantle. For bookings please click Here
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South West – Wednesday 13 October 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm Undalup Room City of Busselton Administration Building. For bookings please click Here