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The SSTUWA Early Childhood Educator Conference is an opportunity for early childhood educators within our union to come together. The blended focus for this conference is to support the social and emotional well-being of both students and educators in our ECE environments.
Students and teachers with well-developed social and emotional skills find it easier to manage themselves, relate to others, develop resilience and sense of self-worth, resolve conflict, engage in teamwork and feel positive about themselves. This is the foundation for learning and for life. Join your fellow ECE educators for a day of learning and development and ensure all aspects of your life and your students’ lives are happy and healthy.
Growing up as a descendant of the Palyku people of the Pilbara, Helen embarked on a career in science which saw her become a GP, forensic medical officer and psychiatrist. Now she works as a researcher and co-director of the Embrace mental health team at Telethon Kids. Embrace brings together a network of researchers and partners to find new ways to help kids at the lowest times in their lives – when they’re experiencing trauma, depression, or anxiety. Don’t miss out on meeting this incredibly successful individual with a myriad of achievements to her name. Helen was Australia’s first indigenous doctor and WA Australian of the Year 2021, as well as the joint winner of the 2020 Australian Mental Health Prize.
Included in the most recent General Agreement was the development of new support curriculum materials designed by SCSA to assist teachers with the WA Curriculum and Assessment. Hear from the developers of the of the new K-2 Curriculum support materials. You will have an opportunity to explore exemplar documents, unpack the materials and take-away sample documents.
KEFI is a Greek word that means ‘zest for life’. Most people would agree that KEFI is a desirable attribute for school leaders and teachers, but few would know the science behind it or how to maximise it. This fun presentation will highlight the importance of developing positive mindsets in classrooms and reveal a field of science that explains the contagion effect of positive and negative emotions. Importantly, it will show you how to find your KEFI quickly and how to snap out of bad moods when the ‘dark shadow’ of negativity appears. Enjoy this fascinating, fun and high-energy ending to the conference that will help you find your KEFI and harness the power of positive energy in your classroom. OPA!
$ 130 : Members Only Conference
Morning tea and lunch provided.
We are able to supply a vegetarian or gluten free option. Please advise prior to the event. training@sstuwa.org.au
Early Childhood Educators K-2 Members of SSTUWA
Members in schools and TAFE colleges are eligible for five days of paid leave per year to attend trade union training (TUT).
To comply with TUT leave requirements applicants must:
The school will not be charged for the salary of the person attending trade union training - this is covered by the DoE. However, if a relief teacher is required, this is funded through the school's one line budget.
For school administration
When processing TUT leave applications:
This training relates to the following standards :
Standard 1 – Know students and how they learn
Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning
Standard 7 – Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
Thu 2 May @ 3.30pm - 4.15pm
12 SPACES
Fri 17 May @ 12.00pm - 3.15pm
5 SPACES
We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and future - and acknowledge the important role all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within Australia. We stand in solidarity.
Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A.
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