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- TOPS Introduction ECE - Yr10 Feb & April
- NAPLAN Results Highlight the Failure of Governments to Address Education Disadvantage
- State Council Nomination Form 2012
- Nomination Form: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Committee (TAFE Division) ...
- More online data to make school comparison easier "The West" 18 12 11
- Cheating in NAPLAN Tests
- Fee Increases Outstrip Cost Increases in Elite Private Schools in Vic
- More Online Data... The West 19 Dec 2011
- Paul Ganderton - Schools Performance Monitoring System
- 2011-12-01 TAFE Decisions
Articles On Educational Issues
The latest national literacy and numeracy (NAPLAN) results show that government education policies have had little to no impact on student achievement in Australia since 2008. There has been virtually no change in overall average results, in the results of disadvantaged students and in the large gaps between the results of disadvantaged and advantaged...
25 January 2012, 09.03 Trevor Cobbold
Several teachers were found to have helped students with answers during last year‟s national literacy and numeracy (NAPLAN) tests. Several schools were also found to have encouraged some parents to withdraw their children from the tests. Test booklets went missing in some schools.
We are likely to see more and more of this in coming years. Cheating...
18 January 2012, 10.15 Trevor Cobbold
School fees in Victoria’s elite private schools are set to increase by nearly 6% in 2012. At Geelong Grammar they will top $30,000 for the first time. Several others will pass $25,000 for the first time. At the same time, they are raking in millions and millions of dollars in government funding. The Gonski Review of School Funding must put a stop to...
19 December 2011, 12.39 Trevor Cobbold
The introduction of the SPMS in 2011 , does, as stated in the DG communication to Principals, bring together a collection of data currently available through various data sets. I have no issue in doing this and in many respects this is a sound action which allows the parties who may need access to see the same sets of data.
I do have...
19 December 2011, 10.44 Paul Ganderton
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. For many years, I was a strong advocate of testing, accountability, and choice. I worked in three conservative think tanks where these ideas were held sacred. In 1998, I went to Albany, New York, to testify on behalf of charter legislation. At the time I was connected to the conservative Manhattan Institute. I...
15 December 2011, 12.46 Diane Ravitch
Last spring, while Tunisians and Egyptians celebrated the fall of authoritarian regimes, the people of Bahrain also staged a series of peaceful protests. They were met by fierce repression.
Leaders of the teachers' union were arrested and sentenced to long jail terms. This weekend, their appeal comes before the courts.
The Education...
13 December 2011, 12.18 EI
SSTUWA Members In Our Schools
The media thrives on the traditional “Leavers Week” with stories of booze, drugs, sex and rock and roll - and to the untrained eye there seems to be very little alternative. In November, instead of marking the end of secondary schooling at local “Leavers” celebrations 14 young people travelled to Timor-Leste to work alongside...
25 January 2012, 16.29 Don Rowe
Over the final weekend in October, 9 delegates attended the second National New Educators' Conference in Adelaide and what an informative weekend it turned out to be!
The conference provided an opportunity for new educators from across the country to meet and discuss their stories, thoughts, goals and concerns. It was fantastic to be a part...
05 December 2011, 09.43 Kirsty Levar
Support for the children of Timor Leste is growing rapidly with a series of projects being undertaken by a number of groups across WA.
Our union continues it’s support by asking schools with surplus desks, chairs, whiteboards, educational equipment and supplies to contact us so that instead of sending it to the tip, it can be freighted to...
05 December 2011, 09.38 Don Rowe
These kids may be tiny, but they are certainly tough. Aged between 0-4, the children at Gwynne Park PS are already learning the skills it takes to survive in modern day schooling.
Many children today are enrolled in school unprepared for what lies ahead and this program has become an outlet for preparing all children and parents for their...
21 September 2011, 14.53 Kirsty Levar
Carcinogenic material is something that Chris Curtin didn’t think he would be inhaling at his worksite. For the past year and a half, the D&T teacher at Atwell College has been working at the school in temporary classroom facilities while the new D&T building is constructed. Chris, the students and other staff have been working in...
21 September 2011, 14.24 Kirsty Levar
West Coast Eagles Footballer Nic Naitanui, met with students during Country Week as he was promoting his foundation to stop violence against others.
Nic is raising funds for education and intervention programs in support of injured fellow team mate Luke Adams.
The competitions for Country Week were in full swing and the talent mirrored...
21 September 2011, 13.58 Kirsty Levar
Swirling her red handkerchief above her head and into the air, Elliahn was learning the skilful motions of a traditional Chinese dance.
The student from Perth PS was among those from nine different schools who attended the Panda’s Picnic at the Chung Wah Association Chinese Cultural Centre in May.
Despite the State Governments push to...
21 September 2011, 12.12 Kirsty Levar
Margo Whittle is on the money...winning herself a $20,000 grant for her school in November last year, is only the beginning for the inspirational Japanese language teacher. Given the opportunity to travel to Japan, Sydney and Darwin for professional learning and being video interviewed about the grant are just some of the experiences that have...
21 September 2011, 11.47 Kirsty Levar
60 Minutes, politicians and the press are just a few of the very important people who have stopped in at Bertram Primary School to visit their school garden.
Opening in 2007, the school is one of 15 Stephanie Alexander schools in WA.
The federally funded government initiative, run by the Department of Health and Ageing is projected to...
02 September 2011, 20.28 Kirsty Levar
Bright and early, with eyes barely open, the youngsters at Kinross venture out onto the oval braving the cold to participate in their weekly jogging club.
Some as young as two participate, completing an astounding 40 laps, along with the oldest being the school Principal.
There have been 197 students at a time participating, since it began...
02 September 2011, 19.06 Kirsty Levar
Resource Reviews
For a variety of reasons, many teachers take advantage of the increasing opportunities to teach in another country. For some, it is because the pay is better; for others, because they want to benefit from the experience of living, working and learning in a different culture.
For many teachers the experience is a positive one. But for some, things can...
08 December 2011, 03.10 Commonwealth Teacher Recruitment Protocol
The conference is open to parents, grandparents, community member, teachers, community liaison officers, school support staff and anyone with an interest in education.
Te conference will take place on Thursday and Friday, 13th – 14th October 2011 in Sydney.
The Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO) is the peak national...
07 September 2011, 06.09 Administrator
You may have seen the new series “Go Back to where you came from” advertised on SBS TV recently.
“In one of the most ambitious documentary series ever made, Go Back To Where You Came From brings the hottest debate in Australia from the front page of the newspaper into living rooms around the country. Six Australians, who agree to challenge their...
16 June 2011, 10.59 SBS
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- TOPS Introduction ECE - Yr10 Feb & April
- NAPLAN Results Highlight the Failure of Governments to Address Education Disadvantage
- State Council Nomination Form 2012
- Nomination Form: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Committee (TAFE Division) Member (2011/2695)
- More online data to make school comparison easier "The West" 18 12 11
- Cheating in NAPLAN Tests
- Fee Increases Outstrip Cost Increases in Elite Private Schools in Vic
- More Online Data... The West 19 Dec 2011
- Paul Ganderton - Schools Performance Monitoring System
- 2011-12-01 TAFE Decisions
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SSTUWA Latest News
Minister Garrett received the final report from the Review Panel on 20 December 2011. The Minister has advised that the report will be available along with information on how comment can be made on...
25 January 2012, 15.56 Anne Gisborne
The SSTUWA reached an in-principle agreement with the Department of Education in relation to a replacement General Agreement in Schools on 8 December 2011. The proposed agreement provides for a 12%...
25 January 2012, 15.11 Anne Gisborne
State Council consists of the President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, General Secretary, Ordinary Executive Members and elected delegates from each of the 20 districts. TAFE Colleges are...
24 January 2012, 10.30 Morag Whitney
November 2011 State Council endorsed a change to the SSTUWA District structure away from the traditional alignment with the Department of Education districts towards a structure which is independent of any...
24 January 2012, 09.51 Anne Gisborne
There is a vacancy for the following position: The Australian Education Union Western Australian (WA) Branch National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Committee (TAFE Division)...
19 January 2012, 13.06 Australian Electoral Commission
I am writing to advise you of the call for papers for the Seventh World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioural Disorders: The 21st Century Approach to...
18 January 2012, 13.27 Michelle Scott |
SSTUWA in conjunction with Police & Nurses are happy to announce the Winners of the TOPS competition. Congratulations - $1,000 to Victoria McCann - the winner of “Current and new TOPS account...
20 December 2011, 00.00 Administrator
As the school year comes to a close the changes of ‘loose-tight control ’continue to increase expectations on all school leaders. I wish to emphasise the commentary of Trevor Cobbold (former...
19 December 2011, 12.31 Claire Howard
The State School Teachers Union of Western Australia and WACOT Proudly announce this years winner of the $3000 Mentor Excellence Award. Sarah Dyson east Narrogin Primary won the award for her...
19 December 2011, 11.57 Administrator
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First Title Property Risk Insurance
Your home can be stolen, just like a car or bike. While it is nearly impossible for someone to pick up a house and...
13 December 2011, 13.20 Administrator
Unions News
From Kazakhstan: This is shocking stuff -- and it's probably not being picked by mainstream media. This weekend LabourStart is carrying a...
19 December 2011, 13.14 Labourstart
The inquiry investigating the extent and impact of the growth of casual, labour hire and contract employment in Australia has received more than 300...
19 December 2011, 00.00 Administrator
Fiji refuses entry to Australian and New Zealand unions’ fact-finding mission.
The Fijian Government has today demonstrated its refusal to engage...
13 December 2011, 18.03 ACTU
