Description
Network days provide opportunities for teachers to meet and engage in Professional Learning throughout the academic year. The Network Days are designed to meet the specific needs of teachers engaged in the various English courses. A range of presenters and activities are sourced for these events to address the demands of each of the courses.
A networking and PL opportunity for English Faculty/Department leaders.
This PL is run in conjunction with CEWA.
8:30am Registration and networking
8.55am Acknowledgement of Country and Prayer
9.00am What’s changing? Information and discussion
WACE Refreshment - English ATAR and English General, 2026 & 2027;
Syllabus review
Facilitator: John Crooks (CEWA)
9.45 am Networking
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Literacy for Kids – Presenters: Tanya Grambower (Literacy for Kids)
11.45am HoLA collaborative sharing and planning
12.30pm Lunch
1.15pm First Nations Comics and Graphic Novels
An introduction to some new Western Australian texts (as well as some from other parts of the country) and the writers and artists involved in their creation.
2.15pm New possibilities in Literature
3.00pm AOB, Evaluation and Close
Outcomes
- To share ideas, planning and resources between English HOLAs.
- To engage in Professional Learning specifically related to HOLAs.
Presenters
John Crooks
[M. Ed., Grad. Dip. Ed., B.A.(English)]
John has worked in education for 34 years, and is currently Secondary English and Performing Arts Consultant with Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd. He has taught in remote and urban schools. Before becoming a teacher, he worked as a musician, and in theatre.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
English HoLAs Network Day
Date / Time
12 Sep 2025 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
Newman Siena Centre
Address33 Williamstown Road
Doubleview WA 6018
Australia
PL Hours : 6.50
Learning Area
- English
School Area
- Secondary (7-10)
- Senior Secondary (11 - 12)