We extend a warm welcome to Kim Guelfi who has assumed the role of District Director in Keith Newton's absence. Kim brings a wide range of skills and experience to the role of Director and most recently was Principal Consultant School Review in the Fremantle-Peel District Office.
Canning District schools figured prominently in the most recent edition of School Matters. Page 7 outlines Como SC and Tranby PS's involvement in the ENRICH program, page 10's story on Back to School Day features both South Perth PS and Kent Street SHS and on the sporting front Jamiee Nobbs from Como PS is featured in a story about her ice-skating achievements.
Congratulations to Bill Johnstone, Thornlie Primary School, on winning a Westfield Premier's Education Scholarship. The scholarship provides funds to enable Bill to travel overseas to undertake research and to attend conferences and workshops in his chosen area. We look forward to the opportunity for Bill to share his findings with us on his return.
A number of inquiries have been received from Principals who were unable to attend the workshops that present information on the Classification Review Process for School Support Staff.
A workshop has been arranged for metropolitan school Principals who have not yet attended these workshops and is scheduled for Thursday 9 June 8.30am-12pm at the Oxford Hotel, Cnr Anzac Terrace and 368 Oxford Street, Mount Hawthorn. Please RSVP on 9264 4020.
Introduction to Curriculum Manager, Monitoring and Evaluating and Reporting to Parents for Teachers and Administrators Workshops will be held at Technology Park on 21 and 22 June 2005. Teachers and Administrators will be provided with a brief introduction to the Monitoring and Evaluating functions within SIS Curriculum Manager and the System Summative Reporting to Parents. Two sessions are available for primary schools - AM or PM on June 21 and one session is available for secondary schools - AM on June 22.For further information contact Pieter Van der Meulen (DCC SIS) on 9311 0562.
The Managers of Operations have attached a document to assist Principals in researching answers to both common and complex issues that arise in schools. The directions in the attachment will lead you to the Regulatory Framework Inquiry Bulletin Board (RFIBB) which has a broad range of extremely useful information pertinent to school operations. Outside of the RFIBB you can of course contact your respective Manager of Operations.
Cannington Community College is seeking applicants for the position of Level 3 Program Coordinator - Maths teacher. The attachment 'level 3 prog coord' contains detailed information on the position.
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Lindsay Usher, Garry Hewitt, Kim Guelfi
For information on upcoming professional learning opportunities view the Professional Learning Calendar for Term 2 2005 at