Secondary English Network Day with CEWA

PL # 14881

Curriculum & School Improvement
  • Starting on 8 May 2026
  • Cancellation permitted until 01 May 2026
  • Registration Close : 01 May 2026

Delivery Format : In Person

Type Price
Members
$93.50
Prices are inclusive of GST.
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    Registrations open to :
  • AISWA Member Schools

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 focus is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as all the Senior Secondary courses.  

This PL is run in conjunction with CEWA.

8:30am Registration and networking

8.55am Acknowledgement of Country and Prayer

 

9.00am The New Literacy General Capability

A detailed look at the brand new updated Literacy Capability, and the  opportunity to provide feedback on what support will be needed from SCSA to get the most out of this element of the Curriculum.  

Guest presenter: Paula Beck (SCSA) [TBC]

 

10.30am                                          Morning Tea

11.00am Rethinking AI

This session will involve looking at creative and critical thinking approaches to the practical use of AI.  We will also explore relevant resources with tips from the Digital Learning Team at CEWA.

 

12.30pm                                           Lunch

1.15pm Share a text, and the assessments you use with it.

Participants are asked to bring a copy of a text (or provide a link) and share what you think makes it a great text to use with a particular English course.  We will also share the assessment items we use with each text.

 

2.05pm  EAL/D – how does it play out in your school context?  (A discussion…)

2.30pm  Sharing and networking

3.00pm  Evaluation

3.15pm   Close

Outcomes

  • To share ideas, planning and resources between teachers of Secondary English.
  • To engage in Professional Learning specifically related to English teachers.

Presenters

John Crooks

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

Secondary English Network Day with CEWA

Date / Time

8 May 2026 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:30

Delivery Format : In Person

Newman Siena Centre

Address

33 Williamstown Road
Doubleview WA 6018
Australia

Parking is at Hale Hockey Car Park which is located past the Newman Siena Centre by the round about. Please do not park in the bay marked “Reserved” located at the entrance to this car park at all times. There are also 2 carbays for Disabled parking located at the front of Newman Siena Centre. ACROD permits need to be displayed clearly at all times when utilising these bays. Newman Siena Centre Rear Car Park - The rear car park is for NEWMAN SIENA CENTRE STAFF/TENANTS ONLY, and not accessible for seminar parking AT ALL TIMES.

PL Hours : 6.50

Learning Area

  • English

School Area

  • Secondary (7-10)
  • Senior Secondary (11 - 12)

Event Contact

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