Victoria – news – 30/03/08
Celebrate Values Education with the Civics and Citizenship Network at a Teacher Open Day Monday, 21 April 2008
9.00am–3.30pm, starting at Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne
Free tours, resource materials and professional development - CRT funding for the day is available.
On 21 April teachers are invited to join Education Officers from the Electoral Education Centre; Law Institute of Victoria; Old Melbourne Gaol – Crime and Justice Experience; City Museum at Old Treasury Building; Parliament of Victoria; Public Record Office Victoria (PROV); Social Education Victoria (formerly VASST); History Teachers Association of Victoria (HTAV); Victorian Electoral Commission; and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to hear about the services and resources they provide. There is an opportunity to tour some of the above sites and experience civics and citizenship programs offered to school groups.
Values education grants are available to eligible schools for teachers to participate in this event. Enquiries to Gary Shaw on 03 9637 2031
There is no charge for this activity. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential (they close April 14, 2008). Contact Leanne Newson at the Law Institute of Victoria stating the name of this event, your name, school, contact phone and email, and the numbers attending. Lunch will be provided.:
Fax: 03 9602 5270
Phone: 03 9607 9468
Email: lnewson@liv.asn.au
Promoting a Positive School Environment – Values Education in Practice: a day with Dr Neil Hawkes
Treacy Conference Centre, Parkville, Melbourne
Friday, 16 May 2008, 8.30am–3.00pm
A fantastic opportunity to hear world-renowned values educator Neil Hawkes on his only day in Melbourne during his 2008 tour. A funded event with lunch provided.
- Keynote address – Dr Neil Hawkes
- Unpacking resources for values education
- School sharing of values education forums
- Expert panel discussing latest report and answering your questions
- Opportunities to share with other practitioners and question the experts
Only 100 places are available. If you would like to attend this day, please email your name, school and school location, and contact details to Philippa Lovell or Sue Cahill:
Philippa Lovell (plovell@ceo.melb.catholic.edu.au)
Sue Cahill (scahill@stcharls.melb.catholic.edu.au)
Or fax Philippa Lovell: 9415 9325
An agenda will be sent to you as confirmation of your booking.
Day of Understanding
A Day of Understanding took place on 18 February 2008 at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. Hosted by a cluster of schools, The Melbourne Interfaith and Intercultural Cluster, from the Values Education Good Practice Schools Project – Stage 2, the event was attended by 800 students and staff from across Victoria. It was a day devoted to celebrating cultural diversity and community engagement.
Two reports on the Day of Understanding are available: A day of understanding on the youthcentral website; and Youth challenge stereotypes . These articles were written by roving reporters Thuong and Jenelle as part of the Victorian Government's youthcentral website initiative.
The values journey at Yarrawonga Secondary College
In 2005 Yarrawonga Secondary College underwent substantial changes to its leadership structure. During this time it became apparent that the College needed a clear direction, vision and common focus. In 2006, with input from staff, students, parents and school council members, and through reflection sets, surveys, professional development and discussion, they set out to determine the vision, values, mission for staff and aims for students for the College.