We would like to recognise the significant contribution of Principals who have been in relieving positions. Thank you for the leadership you have displayed and we trust that you found the Principal position a rewarding experience. Good luck in the future.
Caroline Miller - departing Gosnells PS and going to Dawson Park PS
Graham Nelson - departing Seaforth PS and going to Harmony PS
Bernadette Long - departing Wirrabirra ESC and going to CIS.
Will Davis - departing Pickering Brook and returning to Serpentine PS
Trevor Drinkwater - departing Lesmurdie and going to Padbury SHS.
THANK YOU AND FAREWELL TO DISTRICT OFFICE STAFF
Three key members of the District Office are moving onto new positions. Maura O'Connell School Psychologist, Vanessa Aikins EVE Coordinator and Ros June PATHS Coordinator are off to Fremantle DO, Warnbro SHS and Central Office respectively. Adding to the departures, Sam James our PEAC Coordinator is retiring.
Maura, Vanessa, Ros and Sam leave the Canning District having made significant contributions to our schools and we wish them well for the future. Good luck!
CONGRATULATIONS TO RETIRING PRINCIPALS
Three of our Principal colleagues are retiring at the end of this term. Neil Taylor of Forrestfield PS, Paul Woodley of Forrestdale PS and David Lindup from Maddington PS have decided to bring their long and esteemed careers to an end. As they start their new lives we wish them all the very best and congratulate them on their contribution to the government school system. Enjoy your retirement's gentlemen!
LONG SERVICE LEAVE
Julie Glanville, Principal Clifton Hills PS will be going on 6 months LSL from the beginning of term 3. We hope you enjoy the extended holiday Julie!
TRIBES LEARNING COMMUNITIES TRAINERS
Canning Education District is committed to extending the availability of Tribes Learning Communities Training to support the identified need for professional learning and support throughout the district.
To support this need the Canning Education District is providing the funding for 4 teachers to participate in the Tribes Training Course in Victoria on October 3-7. The funding provided will cover costs of registration, flights and travel allowance. I am seeking expressions of interest from teachers who fulfill the requirements as described in the attached registration packet to undertake this training. It is important that all requirements for registration are satisfied. The expression of interest will need to include:
Completed registration as per Tribes Registration Packet (attached)
Signed agreement from Teacher and Principal regarding training provision (see attachment).
Please review the attached documents for full details and information including information for the Principal and Teacher.
The closing date is Monday 25 July at 4.30pm. The registration packs of the successful applicants will then be forwarded with payment to Centre Source by the Canning Education District Office.
All applications will be reviewed by a panel and successful applicants will be notified by 29 July.
Please forward expressions of interest to Anjie Brook, Canning Education District Office, 303 Sevenoaks St, Cannington 6107.
Our District figured significantly in Edition 6 of School Matters.
On page 1 students from Challis PS feature in an article on their involvement in Student Signatures in Space program.
On page 9 it is reported that 2 Sevenoaks students are among 12 students heading of to Japan as part of a cultural exchange.
On page 13 Walliston PS teacher Bernard Arrantash writes about camping safaris for students that he has conducted for the past 32 years.
On page 15 a feature on Marketing Your School features Neerigen Brook and Yale PS's as well as Challis ECEC.
On page 16 High Wycombe PS's fundraising efforts for the Tsunami Schools Appeal are recognised.
On page 23 there is a photo of the Queens Park PS football team from 1931!
On a sad note there is an obituary on page 23 for our recently bereaved colleague Christine Jacobs who worked at both Yule Brook College and Sevenoaks Senior College.
LEVEL 3 HOLA ENGLISH POSITION AT COMO SC
Como SC is in urgent need of a Level 3 HOLA in English to commence in term 3. If you are interested in this position please contact Peter Wilson on 9450 5011 or at Peter.Wilson@det.wa.edu.au .
TRANSFER INFORMATION
The date for teacher transfers has been extended to 15 August. The new policy is now available online at http://tesweb.det.wa.edu.au/ .
PROMOTING CUSTOMER SERVICE WORSHOPS
As a follow up to the very successful workshop held on Wednesday 29 June, Brian Greedy will be presenting workshops on Promoting Customer Service for teachers, school officers, registrars and other non teaching staff on Friday 22 July at Burswood on Swan. For details please contact Kerry Wright on 93110514.
2006 ANZAC TOUR
Information on the Canning District selection process for the 2006 ANZAC tour will be forwarded to schools at the commencement of Term 3.
RETURNED SPORTING EQUIPMENT
The Gosnells police have returned to Thornlie PS a full set of new volley ball equipment which was stolen from a school.
If you are able to verify that the equipment belongs to your school please contact Hugh McCrackan, Principal on 9459 4333 to arrange return.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
As Term 2 draws to a close please take time to reflect on the considerable work you and your teams have put in to improve the social and educational outcomes for all Canning students. We sincerely hope you have a good break and look forward to working with you in Term 3.
Signed
Lindsay Usher, Garry Hewitt, Leila Bothams, Kim Guelfi
Safety in Schools Winners - A photograph of students from Westfield Park, Grovelands and Willandra PS's together with the Mayor of Armadale.
Health and Well-Being Strat Plan - A copy of the Health and Well-Being Committee's strategic plan.
Registration Packet & Tribes contract - Please refer to Tribes Learning article.
School Holidays - School recommences on Monday 18 July 2005.
