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.
The day will address the needs of those working to support students’ literacy in the Secondary school context. Literacy Support Workers, HoLAs, and Teachers are welcome.
This PL is run in conjunction with CEWA.
8:30am Registration and networking
8.55am Acknowledgement of Country and Prayer
9.00am Introductions
9.15 am Notetaking and Notemaking – What’s the difference, and how do we help the students do both well? Presenter: Kerry Handley (AISWA)
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Literacy for Kids - The creator of LFK will demonstrate how this resource is designed and show how it can work for your students. Presenter – Tanya Grambower (LFK)
11.45pm School Sharing
12.15pm Discussion: Literacy-related challenges in your schools
12.30pm Lunch
1.15pm Disciplinary Literacy in Secondary Schools
2.00pm SCSA’s Handwriting Continuum – an update
2.15pm AI and literacy – a discussion
2.35pm Collegial Sharing – Bring an idea to share with your Literacy Support colleagues.
2.55pm AOB
3.00pm Evaluation and Close
Outcomes
- To share ideas, planning and resources between Secondary English Literacy Support Workers.
- To engage in Professional Learning specifically related to English Literacy Support Workers.
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.
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Segments
Literacy Support Workers Network Day
Date / Time
15 Aug 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)