CANNING SCHOOLS SHINE IN SCHOOL MATTERS
Editions 11 and 12 of School Matters have numerous articles highlighting Canning schools, teachers and students.
Edition 11 lead story is Natalie Birrell, science teacher from Huntingdale PS who was recently awarded the Premier's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching.
Page 6 features an article on Belmont CC and its joint venture with UWA to provide increased academic enrichment for its students. Also on page 6 are Year 3 students from Gosnells PS taking part in the school's Italian Motofest. Challis PS students are pictured on page 7 helping to celebrate the school's 30th Anniversary.
The Minister's Diary on page 9 talks of her visit to Roleystone PS, the recently announced 3 year trial into single sex classes as well as the official opening of Excelsior PS.
Page 12 has a feature article on Forrestfield PS's 'A Little Book of Virtues' and on page 13 Woodlupine PS student Jamie Kennedy-Fillery is named as this year's Young Carer in the 2005 Young People Who Care Awards.
Turning to page 14 sees Como SC having the opportunity to learn about indigenous culture as well as Yule Brook College's involvement in a special drama class.
In the Aboriginal Education section on page 19 special mention is made of Belmont City College's involvement in a visual arts program and the round 2 winners of the Premier's Teacher of the Year Award are announced.
In School Sports the Year 4/5 class from Westfield Park PS claim a prize having received the Award of Recognition during this year's Children's Week.
Edition 12 opens with Canning College staff member Peter Reynolds on page 3 having been awarded a Certificate of Recognition as part of DET's Focus On Research strategy.
The Minister's Diary on page 4 mentions her visit to Yule Brook College on 8 November and Carmen Marshall from Manning PS is noted as a winner of a NEiTA scholarship.
Kelmscott SHS student Ben Blondel is mentioned on page 10 having won an award through the WA Music Industry Association.
Yule Brook rate yet another mention on page 11 courtesy of their involvement in the new Community Service program.
In the centre pages spread featuring Fiji, Pickering Brook Principal Ian McCreddon and Leila Bothams reflects on their time working with the Fijian Education Sector Program (FESP).
The Aboriginal Education page makes mention of Tranby PS being awarded an Encouragement Award as part of the PALS schools reconciliation project and on page 20 students from Gooseberry Hill and Manning PS's are pictured taking part in a PEAC challenge day .
Well done to all these schools for keeping Canning in the forefront of promoting the government education system.
CANNING DISTRICT ASPIRANT POOLS
Feedback on the Aspirant Pools to select Deputy and Principal positions for 2006 has been most positive with schools benefiting greatly from not having to establish selection panels at this time of year.
A special thank you to all those involved in the establishment of the pools especially Ross Murray, Manager Operations and a number of key District Office and school based personnel.
SCHOOLS PLUS RESOURCE ALLOCATIONS
Supplementary resource allocations from Schools Plus can now be accessed from the following site using the school principal's HRMIS login. Please remember that this can only be accessed through the admin network.
http://secureapps.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsplus.
Further information is available from the Schools Plus Team on 9264 4803.
Signed
Lindsay Usher, Kim Guelfi, Leila Bothams
ATTACHMENTS
Managing Challenging Behaviour - Details on MCB 8 module workshop in 2006
FMS EOI Form - Details on Fundamental Motor Skills course
Paths Training Flyer - Details on PATHS courses in 2006
WHATS ON NEXT WEEK
For information on upcoming professional learning opportunities view the Professional Learning Calendar for Term 4 2005 at