Sawyers Valley Sharing

Sunday, September 4, 2016

New Resources from SCSA

Release of Assessment Activities for Pre-primary to Year 10 Humanities and Social Sciences and Health and Physical Education

http://scsa.wa.edu.au/kto10-circulars/july-2017/general/release-of-assessment-activities-for-pre-primary-to-year-10-humanities-and-social-sciences-and-health-and-physical-education

Ways of Teaching Videos (HaSS is still to come)

http://scsa.wa.edu.au/kto10-circulars/july-2017/general/ways-of-teaching-videos

Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience

Free tickets are now available to Australia’s largest traveling exhibition, the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience. The interactive exhibition displays over 200 artifacts from the Australian War Memorial which tell the story of nation’s involvement in the First World War.

The experience presents students with an invaluable once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity, whilst bringing to life both primary and secondary curriculum's. Teachers are supported with learning materials which enable them to further explore the exhibition in the classroom. These can be viewed and download here: http://www.spiritofanzac.gov.au/teach-and-learn

The exhibition is coming to three locations in WA:

Perth: Perth Convention and Exhibition Center: 29th November - 11th December 2016
Bunbury: Eaton Recreation Center: 11th -16th January 2017. As this is during the school summer holidays, Bunbury schools may choose to visit the Perth location.
Kalgoorlie: Goldfields Oasis: 31st January - 5th February 2017

For inquiries, please email groupbookings@spiritofanzac.gov.au or call the schools booking line: 02 8572 8763

Testimonials:

“I thought it was absolutely brilliant, the fact it was interactive, the use of technology, it was very appropriate for my students. I’d wholeheartedly endorse teachers taking their students to see this exhibition.” – Teacher, Newtown Primary School, Hobart

“This exhibition is the most interactive and realistic history lesson ever. It’s a must-see event, you’ll be totally moved with emotion.” - Visitor, Wollongong

Monday, August 29, 2016

Hills K-2 Educator Network Term 3 Meeting

Hills K-2 Educator Network Meeting:

Tuesday 20^th September 2016

You are invited to our Term 3 Network Meeting.

WHEN: 20th September 2016

WHERE: Parkerville Primary School

TIME: 3:30 Cuppa and Registration

3:45/4:00 Session begins.

TOPIC: Mathematics in the Early Years

Rebecca Appleton, Numeracy Specialist from Mindarie Primary School (TDS Mathematics) will be presenting and sharing some WA Curriculum- Mathematics curriculum updates along with strategies to cater for Mathematics development in the early years

You can register using the online calendar at https://plis.det.wa.edu.au/?EventID=11283

Hope to see you there.

Carey Stewart

Hills K-2 Educator Network Co-ordinator

Sawyers Valley Primary School

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

My WA Resources

Here is the direct link to the "My WA" Resources that have been developed. You will still need to sign in with your e number to access them.

http://ecm.det.wa.edu.au/connect/resolver/view/MYWA6TL001/latest/index.html

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Saba Session: HaSS K-6- Developing HaSS Skills and Concepts

Sawyers Valley TDS will be facilitating an online session on "HaSS K-6- Developing HaSS Skills and Concepts" on Thursday 4th August. You can register for this event by using the following link

https://plis.det.wa.edu.au/?EventID=12096

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Children and Nature Conference- Nature Play WA

Nature Play WA’s inaugural Children and Nature Conference will be held in Fremantle on 28 August 2016.
The Children and Nature Conference is for educators, early years care providers, health professionals, parents, conservationists, land managers, state and local government employees and anyone with a keen interest in reconnecting children with nature. The full day program will comprise:

talks from world pre-eminent speakers on the positive impact of nature on children’s health, wellbeing and education during this full day program;

world-leaders discussing the health impacts of nature including;

o CEO of one of the world’s best environmental education institutions, who is one of America’s most effective campaigners for getting kids outdoors; and

o former chief-scientist and Western Australian of The Year, Lyn Beazley.

insights into the connection between nature and positive childhood outcomes;

practical ways to engage the corporate and political sectors in the global movement to reconnect children to the natural world, and

opportunities for participants to network and engage with peers who are interested in connecting new generations to nature.

Venue: The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle
Date: Sunday 28 August
Registrations close: Friday 12 August
Cost: $240
Information regarding the day’s program, tickets, accommodation and the speakers’ profiles can be found on the website http://www.natureplaywa.org.au/children-and-nature-conference
For further information, please contact Katherine Healy on 9389 4050.