March 2015 (cont.)
Discover the New English / EAL Study Design
10 March attended by Brady, Nysa, Jane O, Naomi, Sue, Anna, Francine, Noelene
Provider: Oxford University Press
Venue: Ave Maria College, Essendon
ABOUT?
The session focussed on the changes to the English/ EAL Study Designs for the period 2016-2020.
PRESENTERS?
The two speakers were Michael Horne and Timothy Nolan
RESOURCES?
Resources are still about 3-4 months away from publication but will certainly be helpful when they arrive
RECOMMENDED?
This was an excellent PD and certainly appropriate for any English teacher of VCE, and beneficial for those teaching from years 7- 10 as changes will impact upon our curriculum.
SCIS Catalogue Searching Webinar
10 and 11 March attended by Joan
Provider: SLAV
Venue: Statewide Resources Centre, Carlton
ABOUT?
It was a fairly full 2 days, the Tuesday being the Introduction to Lib Guides showing great examples of how Lib Guides can enhance our Library. Day 2 was more in-depth with lots of hands on opportunities covering many topics such as how to create subject, course or topic guides. Showed great examples of Lib Guides being used as the Library Home Page
PRESENTERS?
Michelle Lustig & Sara Pawlek from Springshare (USA)
RESOURCES?
Lots of tips on using widgets : instead of having a cluttered live page using widgets & tabs creates simple pages with links to other pages
RECOMMENDED?
Yes I would recommend it to anyone working in a School Library
COMMENTS?
During the 2 days there was a lot of emphasis on presentation, explaining that the average person spends 15 seconds on a webpage so simple but eye catching is the best way to get the message across…what they called Making Impactful Guides
IEU Rep Induction Day
17 March attended by Geoff B
Provider: IEU
Venue: FEU Conference Centre, South Melbourne
ABOUT?
Induction to the Staff Rep role
RECOMMENDED?
Yes, for new staff reps
OHS Chemical Management
18 March attended by Sandra
Provider: CEOM
Venue: Catholic Leadership Centre
ABOUT?
Health and safety in schools around storage, handling, purchasing and documentation of chemicals. Highlighted obligation for centralised register, with copy of all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as well as register and MSDS copy in area where chemicals are held. Science Labs highlighted – but also reminders of others in: Maintenance shed, arts room, cleaners’ cupboards, kitchen, etc
PRESENTERS?
Matthew Dunstan (mdunstan@ceomelb.catholic.edu.au – Mobile 0423 127 958)
RESOURCES?
http://web.cecv.catholic.edu.au/vcsa/ohands/ohs_in_schools.html
RECOMMENDED?
Yes. Definitely for OHS representatives, Science lab techs (basic refresher – I would like to attend with them), Arts consumables purchasing staff, Admin staff purchasing cleaning products
COMMENTS?
Recommend all staff have some Safety training annually. It would encourage more mindful/aware purchasing, storage and practices.