WELCOME DAVID LEE - DISTRICT DIRECTOR
As Lindsay will be on leave from 25 July to 2 September David Lee will be relieving in his position as District Director. David's substantive position is Principal Clarkson PS. We extend our welcome to David and hope he enjoys his time in the Canning District.
WELCOME TO NEW PRINCIPALS
We warmly welcome the following Principals who have taken up leadership roles within the Canning District. We look forward to working with you to better the outcomes for students in our schools.
Sue Goddard - Gosnells PS Steve Lamont - Forrestfield PS
Chris Flynn - Seaforth PS Carlene Pikkert - Woodlupine PS
Caroline Miller - Dawson Park PS Paul Currie - Gosnells SHS
Wendy Johnson - Wirrabirra ESC Peter Klifunis - Lesmurdie SHS
Janet Wood - Maddington PS April Sheridan - Jarrahdale PS
Lesley Ghent - Bentley PS Sally Pippen - East Vic Park ESC
Derek Ernst - Clifton Hills PS John White - Roleystone PS
LOCAL SELECTION OF STAFF - PANEL TRAINING
It is a requirement that all selection panel members have attended Strategic Human Resources endorsed training. PDT Consultancy has been awarded the contract to provide district-based panel training delivered during Term 3, 2005. Training for Canning Principals and Administration staff will be conducted in Week 10 of Term 3. Sessions will be held at District Office each day from Monday 19 September through to Friday 23 September. All Sessions will commence at 8.30am and conclude at 12.15pm. All schools involved in local selection of staff will be contacted by PDT Consultancy and bookings for the session will also be managed through PDT.
MEDIATION TRAINING -1 DAY MEDIATION WORKSHOP
Conflict exists in most workplaces and is a normal part of working life. To assist and support staff in the management of workplace conflict the Nipping it in the Bud Program has been created. A one day mediation workshop is being held on 16 August at Willow ponds to assist Principals and Line Managers to: Initiate early intervention strategies aimed at alleviating dysfunctional conflict outcomes, recognise when mediation is appropriate, access external mediation and associated support when required, manage the mediation process and where applicable to facilitate a mediation session. Information regarding this workshop can be found on the Professional Learning Calendar for Term 3, located on the Canning District website.
ANZAC 2006 TOUR
All schools will be contacted in week 2 with the selection dates and time line for the Canning District. Please see attached information sheet for preliminary information. Any staff members who would like to be on a selection panel for the CAGE District are asked to contact Kerry Wright 93110514 to express their interest.
UPDATE OF CURRICULUM THROUGH ICT SIS WEBSITE
An update of the SIS Curriculum section of the Curriculum through ICT website has been completed.
This site will support schools that use SIS Curriculum Manager for recording monitoring and evaluation data and producing the System Summative Report. It provides access to documents and simulations that will be useful for teachers and administrators. The focus of the site for Semester 2 will be the production of the end of year System Summative Report. A frequently asked questions (FAQ) section will be updated regularly and used as one way teachers and administrators can get immediate answers to their SSR queries, in relation to Curriculum Manager.
The site can be accessed at www.eddept.wa.edu.au/curriculumict/sis
Please contact Pieter Van der Meulen - DCC SIS on 9311 0562 for SIS related enquiries.
CONGRATULATIONS SHARMAINE MILES
Our congratulations go out to Sharmaine Miles - AIEO at Forrestfield SHS, for winning the Outstanding Aboriginal Educator Award for 2005. Well done Sharmaine!
JEAN RICE ON LEAVE
Please be advised that Jean Rice, Principal Consultant Early Childhood has jetted off overseas on a period of extended leave. As per the realignment of directorates in central office the point of contact for all ECE matters is now the Early Years, K-10 Academic Standards and Support directorate.
KENSINGTON TEACHER IN DEPARTMENT ADVERTISEMENT
Carl Sanderson, Teacher at Kensington PS features in a glossy Department of Education and Training advert recognising his outstanding work at Kensington which led to him being the recipient of a National Excellence in Teaching Award. A copy of the advert is attached.
ONLINE SURVEY
By now all schools should have received an email from Ross Murray, Manager Operations re information required by Central Office on School Development Days. This is an online survey designed to make it easier to both complete and collate the requested information. Your compliance with this request by the due date of 27 July is gratefully acknowledged.
Signed
Lindsay Usher, Garry Hewitt, Kim Guelfi
ATTACHMENTS
ANZAC letter to principals - Information on ANZAC Student Tour 2006
NASA Advert - See above heading on Kensington teacher Carl Sanderson.
WHATS ON NEXT WEEK
For information on upcoming professional learning opportunities view the Professional Learning Calendar for Term 3 2005 at