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April 2010 | Issue 03
Good advice from
top sport
Teachers
So what’s a
ning anyway?
5
steps to
happier
students
How to become an
early childhood leader
the best of
top designs
Education Week
Your calendar of FREE events
inside
Multicultural strategy:
one year on
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Contents
25 26 50
News
page 18
Single mothers resource translated
The popular resource guide for single
mothers is now in different languages.
page 26
Sporting stars applauded
Our wrap-up of this year’s Victorian
School Sports Awards.
page 42
More bilingual workers for kids
Children’s centres across the state will
soon have more bilingual support.
Features
page 12
Good advice from top sport teachers
Four of the state’s leading PE teachers
offer their tips and advice.
page 22
So what’s a ning, anyway?
Teacher Briony Heneberry puts an end
to this much-asked question.
pAge 50
What’s good for the goose
Expert researcher John Hattie says what
works for teachers, works for students.
Regulars
Briefcase.............................................. 6
Flashback............................................ 9
Snapshot.......................................... 11
Research.......................................... 50
Where are they now?.................. 29
eLearning......................................... 60
Regional Roundup....................... 74
Curtain Call...................................... 87
Professional Development........ 88
Staffroom Quiz............................... 90
Shine is published monthly by the
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of Education and Early Childhood Development,
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On the cover | Manny Peresso, physical
education teacher at Fountain Gate Secondary
College is as keen as the kids about playing
sport. “Enthusiasm from me is a massive thing in
helping students,” he says.
Read more about Manny Peresso in our feature
article “Good advice from top sport teachers” on
page 12.
Cover photo by Paul Philipson.
editor | Sarah Willsher
Phone: 9637 2914
Email: editor@edumail.vic.gov.au
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MessAGes
Minister for Education
minister for skills and
workforce participation
Bronwyn Pike
Minister for Children and
Early Childhood Development
minister for women’s affairs
Maxine Morand
Secretary of the Department
of Education and Early
Childhood Development
Professor Peter Dawkins
The continued upskilling of early childhood professionals is a key priority in
Victoria, and more than 5000 kindergarten teachers across the state started 2010
with better pay and conditions thanks to the Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and
Assistants Agreement and the Local Government Early Childhood Education Employees
Agreement, both implemented last year.
Over the life of these new early childhood agreements, kindergarten teachers in Victoria
will achieve salary parity with Victorian primary school teachers, and both of these
agreements mark an important step forward in raising the status of early childhood
professionals and recognising the vital role this sector plays.
Also front of mind for educators recently was Cultural Diversity Week, which ran from
14 to 21 March and provided yet another opportunity for Victorians to promote mutual
understanding and respect. A highlight of this was the Cultural Diversity Quest awards
ceremony, which celebrates the outstanding work being done in Victorian schools to
promote inter-cultural harmony.
Our kindergartens and schools are buzzing hubs of multiculturalism and this year there
were more than 310 entries for the awards from 105 schools across the state – a huge
congratulations on this enormous effort.
Cultural Diversity Week also provided the perfect platform for the launch of the All of Us
– Multicultural Perspectives in Victorian Schools resource kit for teachers. Developed
by the Victorian Multicultural Commission in partnership with the Department and
Education Services Australia, this fantastic and timely resource will provide teachers
with a practical guide and activities for assisting students to explore cultural diversity
and the values that are important to everyone.
This year’s Victorian School Sports
Awards highlighted the sporting talent
thriving in our government schools. The
Department is committed to encouraging
children and young people to lead an
active lifestyle, and these awards recognise
the excellence that can be achieved in this
area. With mandated sport and physical
education in primary and secondary
schools, grants to install bicycle sheds,
and joint-use sporting facilities, our young
people are gaining a sound understanding
of the importance of physical activity.
Victoria continues to be the study
destination of choice for overseas students,
and International Education Week – held
this year from 19 to 23 April – celebrates
the diversity international education
brings to Victoria, and increases awareness
of the benefits and contributions
international students make to Victoria’s
cultural richness. This year’s event
promises to be another fabulous welcome
to our international student community,
and I encourage all schools to get involved
in this very important week.
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What’s new this month?
Wildlife
photography
workshop with
Steve Parish
n Each year world-renowned photographer Steve
Parish takes budding camera buffs on an inspiring
journey into wildlife photography at Healesville
Sanctuary. Students spend the day with Steve
picking up practical tips on capturing the beauty
of Australia’s flora and fauna, before having the
opportunity to apply their new knowledge and
skills with some up-close animal encounters.
Workshop dates for 2010 are Wednesday 28 July
for Year 5 and 6 students, and Thursday 29 July
for secondary students. Cost is $58 per student.
Places are limited and bookings are essential.
Visit www.zoo.org.au/learning/programs
or call 5957 2818.
Registration now
open for public
speaking comp
n Registration is now open for
schools to enter a maximum of
two students in the Plain English
Speaking Award. The competition is
open to students aged between 15 and
18, and requires students to present
a six-minute prepared speech and
a three-minute impromptu speech.
Registration closes on 19 April.
Entry forms are available on the
VCAA website www.vcaa.vic.
edu.au/vcaa/excellenceawards/
plainenglishspeaking
Education Week
is coming soon!
n Education Week is a great opportunity to open your doors to the local community.
If your school or kindergarten is holding an open day or another special event, don’t
forget to register it on the Education Week website at www.education.vic.gov.au/
educationweek All registered events will be included in an official Education Week
media kit being distributed throughout Victoria and featured in the ‘What’s On’
section of the Education Week website.
There is also a great range of free activities for school and kindergarten groups hosted
by libraries, galleries, museums and other community organisations. For details,
see the special lift-out poster in this issue of Shine. Places are limited and bookings
essential, so get in early. Education Week will run from 16 to 22 May this year.
For more information, phone 9637 3919 or visit www.education.vic.gov.au/educationweek
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BRIeFCAse
Update on Kate
n Adventurer Kate Leeming is now five months – and more
than 8000km – into her 10-month expedition across Africa,
cycling more than 20,000km from Senegal in the west to the
Horn of Africa in the east to raise awareness about extreme
poverty. “The most oppressing thing so far has been the
temperature – 40 degrees with high humidity. It took me a
while to acclimatise and for my body to adjust to the 100km
per day that we are riding on average,” she said.
The ning that was set up to follow Kate’s journey is attracting
plenty of activity from schools undertaking one or more of
the four learning units connected to the expedition. These
inquiry-based units incorporate a wide range of thinking
skills and online technologies to deepen understanding
and increase awareness of African cultures, geography,
environmental sustainability and the causes and effects of
extreme poverty.
To get involved, visit http://breakingthecycleafrica.ning.com
War memorial guidebook now in schools
n In the lead up to Anzac Day on
25 April, all Victorian schools will
receive a copy of Remember Them.
The book shares the stories of courage
and sacrifice of local soldiers who are
now honoured in 250 war memorials
across Victoria. This detailed and easily
accessible guidebook is a great resource
for teachers and students.
If your school has not received a copy
yet, visit www.veterans.vic.gov.au
VOX Pop
What’s the most
interesting
countRY you’ve
EVER visited?
“Thailand. It’s so colourful
and the people are lovely.
We rode elephants through
the jungle, cuddled
monkeys and floated down
a river on a bamboo raft
while snakes swam past.”
Joanne Clarke –
child care assistant,
Wonga Park Community Cottage
“India: the colours, the
fragrances, the cultural diversity
and the smiles on people’s
faces – they exude a sense of
calm. It also puts our lives into
perspective.”
Jenine Threlfall – teacher, Maldon
Primary School
“East Timor. I’m pretty
passionate about it, and have
been involved with several
projects there. It’s one of
the poorest nations in the
world and I am constantly
impressed and surprised
by the resilience, charm and
courage of the people.
They are just amazing.”
Heather Ridge – lead coach,
Loddon Mallee region
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BRIeFCAse
Houdini done it – or did he?
n 2010 marks the centenary of powered flight in
Australia, or does it? This month, the engine from
what is believed to have been the first aircraft to
fly in Australia will go on display at Scienceworks,
highlighting the drama and controversy of early flight
in Australia.
The engine will be on display in Going Places: The
Technology of Transport, an exhibition that explores
how science makes it possible to fly, float and cover
vast distances as we move around the globe. Going
Places includes a flight simulator and hands-on
exhibits focusing on airships and airport security.
Visit www.museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks
Apply now for
science and maths
excellence awards
n Applications are now being
accepted for the Science and
Mathematics Excellence Awards.
The awards are open to government
schools that have innovative industry
partnerships that complement their
science and/or mathematics education
program.
Draft teacher standards up for debate
n New draft National Professional Standards for Teachers have been released by
the Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth
Affairs for consultation with the education profession and Australian community.
The draft standards set out what teachers should know and be able to do across
the domains of professional knowledge, professional practice and professional
engagement at four levels: graduate, proficient, highly accomplished and lead
teacher.
To read the draft standards and make a submission, visit www.mceecdya.edu.au
The consultation process will run until May 21. For a full story on the National
Professional Standards for Teachers, read the May issue of Shine.
One award winner will be selected
from each of Victoria’s nine regions,
and each winner will receive $10,000
to consolidate or promote their
industry partnership. One of the nine
regional winners will be awarded the
Victorian Science and Mathematics
Excellence Award and receive an
additional $10,000. The awards are
open to schools, teams or a single
teacher, and applications must have
the support of the regional network
leader.
Regional and state award winners
will be announced during National
Science Week, which runs from 14 to
22 August.
To download an application form, visit
www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events
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FLAsHBACk
“Dana Street Primary School’s history spans 153
years. It has seen wars, changes in politics and
watched a town grow into a city but the one thing that
hasn’t changed is the warmth of this school community.
“At the moment we are seeing some new changes
happening with the new building being constructed
on the grounds and the new administration area being
refurbished that will once again open the front doors for
the next generations of students to add their footprints
to the worn blue stone steps of Dana Street Primary
School.
1876
“We have a Prep student enrolled is year who is the
fourth generation of her family to attend this wonderful
school. I’m her grandmother. I started here as a fouryear-old
and I’m still here as the business manager!”
Vicki Dunne, Dana Street Primary School
Send us your fLAshbACK photo!
Got a great old photo? Email your image to editor@edumail.vic.gov.au
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CALenDAR
Your calendar for the month ahead
April
12
Holidays are over and the students are back. Open your doors wide and let
the learning begin as Term 2 commences for both kindergartens and schools.
19
25
Celebrate the diversity that our international students bring to Victoria
during International Education Week. For event ideas for your school, visit
www.study.vic.gov.au
Anzac Day. Commemorate the anniversary of the first major military action
by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
26
30
Public holiday in lieu of Anzac Day
Winners of this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards are confirmed
- to be announced at the Gala Dinner on 14 May.
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BRIeFCAse
Samoa, 2.30pm
n “I took this photo when I visited Samoa last year. I have taught at Westall
Secondary College for many years. We have a large number of students from
the South Pacific Islands such as Samoa, Cook Islands and Fiji. Needless to
say, we struggle to field a footy side but we do well in rugby. Samoa is a great
place to visit, the people are friendly, the surfing is world-class and waterfalls
and exotic beaches prevail. On Sundays in Samoa everything stops and
everyone heads off to their village church. The family in this photo may well
be related to some of our students.”
Steve Newton, Westall Secondary College
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snAPshot!
got a great pic? Email your high-resolution
photo to editor@edumail.vic.gov.au
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“The boys’ classes are competitive. You
need to be well prepared because they
want so much of out it. If you’re not –
you’ll probably lose them.”
PHOTO BY PAUL PHILIPSON

cover story
Good advice from our
top sport teachers
From enticing reluctant students from the safety of the sideline to nurturing our
state’s top talents, Victoria’s sports teachers deal with the entire physical spectrum.
Rachel Skinner talks to four teachers about how they get their students excited
about sport.
PHOTO BY SHARON WALKER
Janice Hayes,
Moonee Ponds West Primary School
Alpine Shire MCH nurse Sue Toleman
Moonee Ponds West Primary School
physical education teacher Janice Hayes
believes there’s potential in every child to
be a sporting star in their own right. And
discovering fresh talent can be as simple as
thinking outside the square of traditional
sports.
“We offer wide variety of sports in the PE
program, so there’s always something the
kids haven’t played before and everyone
starts in the same spot,” she says.
“Last year, we did a circus unit and that
was hugely successful. We finished with a
performance and the feedback from kids,
parents and staff was that it was fantastic.
There were kids who weren’t really good
at sport who really shone, and some of the
kids who were really sporty found it quite
difficult – so it really evened everything
out. Parents couldn’t believe their kids
wanted to practice for an hour after school.
“I also run units where kids take on
different roles – coaches, equipment
organisers and umpires. That gives them
the opportunity to try something new, and
shows that you can be involved in sport
without actually playing.
“I’m trying to instill confidence in every
child to see themselves as a person who can
do it. I’m looking for everybody to improve
from where they are. I’m always saying to
the kids, it doesn’t matter what everyone
else can do – as long as you’ve improved,
that’s the main thing.”
Janice Hayes won an award for
Outstanding Teacher Contribution at the
recent Victorian School Sports Awards.
Craig Cornwell,
St Arnaud Secondary College
St Arnaud Secondary College physical
education teacher Craig Cornwell says
setting targets is the key to involving
students in sport – no matter what their
age or ability level. That way, they’ve
always got something to strive for.
“I try to make sports fun and include
all the students. Some people really
concentrate on their high flyers, but I
think it’s important to cater for your
low- and mid-range students, because
if you get improvement out of them, it
lifts the whole team. It’s important to be
enthusiastic. I love my job and I think
that helps. When we have kids go away for
athletics and cross-country competitions,
we hold practices during lunch breaks,
and during the holidays we let them take
equipment home so they can practice.
We’ve got a bit of a culture of teaching
kids they have to put in the hard yards.
“I record all the kids’ performances,
so year after year they can see their
progress. The idea is to try to beat their
time from the last time they did it. It’s
pretty amazing for the ones who are in the
lower ranges to see how they can improve
after two or three weeks of practice. It’s
amazing when you get them involved and
they have a bit of success, how they can
change their attitude.”
Craig Cornwell also won an award
for Outstanding Teacher Contribution.
Victorian School Sports Awards.
PHOTO BY RICHARD GIBBS
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PHOTO BY ROSS HOLMBERG
Anne-Maree Cuthbertson,
Cowes Primary School
Cowes Primary School physical education
teacher Anne-Maree Cuthbertson says
genuine enthusiasm is a sure-fire way to
get kids excited about sports – and that
finding the right sporting fit can entice
even the most reluctant student.
“If you can find something in a child
that they’re good at, if you can focus
them towards that area so they can
achieve success – that really helps them.
If they’ve had success in one area, that
gives them confidence to try something
new.
“I try to encourage students to pursue
sports out of school. I have lots of
community links with sports clubs so I
can point them in that direction. This is
a generalisation, of course, but a lot of
boys are brought up with sports and it
comes naturally – so I love to get girls
into cricket and footy; something that’s
not traditionally a “girls” sport, because
a lot of them can do really well in those
activities and really enjoy themselves.
“I just continually try to encourage them.
It’s about persistence and trying to find
something that they’re going to grab
onto that will get them into other sports.
They’re more willing to try out things
that they might not have tried otherwise,
once they’ve had a bit of success.
“We have a very broad PE curriculum
with lots of electives, so there’s going to
be something, somewhere they’re going
to be good at and they’re going to like.
It’s about finding things for the kids who
aren’t going to play footy or netball or
cricket.”
Manny Peresso,
Fountain Gate Secondary College
Fountain Gate Secondary College
physical education teacher Manny
Peresso believes tailoring sports classes
to specific interests and ability levels can
make them fun for all, from the most
competitive student to the least.
“There’s not many places in society
where you don’t have to work with other
people and I think sports play a massive
part in that. If you’ve played sports, you
know how to communicate and work
with others, and that can go into other
areas of your life.
“Enthusiasm from me is a massive thing
in helping students; being involved in
sport myself and having that interest rub
off on them. It definitely helps them in
their motivation.
“Helping reluctant students have a go
depends on why they’re reluctant –
whether they don’t like to be challenged,
or they don’t like that particular sport.
It’s about providing variety, and
emphasising that it doesn’t always have
to be a competition.
“I provide a variety of classes. We’ve got
an all-boys class that’s really competitive,
and mixed classes where they just want
to have fun and enjoy themselves. They
get the option in Years 8, 9 and 10 to be
in a single-sex or mixed class. I try to
match classes to their likes and dislikes,
and ability level.
“Usually the boys’ classes are really
competitive and it’s really good for
their motivation. They like to push
themselves, and they get more out of it
because all their other classmates are
there for the same reason. You need to
be really well prepared because they
want so much out of it, and if you’re not
prepared, you’ll probably lose them.”
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Awards recognise
leaders in school sport
The annual Victorian School Sports Awards are
the highest sporting accolade in the Victorian
primary and secondary government school
sectors.
Presented for the first time in 1994, the awards
recognise excellence across all categories of
major school sports and are given to students,
teams, coaches and volunteers who have
excelled or made an outstanding contribution to
school sport.
The individual student awards, each known
as a Blue, are based in the history of English
sport, when in 1936 during a boat race between
Cambridge and Oxford Universities, a Cambridge
oarsman tied a light blue ribbon to the bow of
his boat (the colour of his school, Eton College).
A dark blue ribbon was then ascribed to Oxford
(the colour of Christ Church College).
Subsequently, a Sporting Blue became identified
around the world as an accolade of sporting
excellence by young people, and is distinguished
by a two-coloured blue ribbon attached to a
traditional bronze medallion.
The Victorian School Sports Awards incorporate
individual Sporting Blue awards as a reflection
of the high standard of talent and dedication
demonstrated by aspiring young athletes in
Victorian government schools.
To find out who this year’s winners were, turn to
our story on page 26. S
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NationAL PARtnersHIPs
New chapter for literacy
support in schools
Reading recovery tutors can make a world of difference in children’s literacy.
By the time he started Year 1, six-yearold
John was stumbling on tricky words.
He would rather watch television than
pick up a book and disliked putting pencil
to paper. Judging by early indications, he
was a struggling student at risk of falling
further behind.
But with expert intervention, students like
John have an opportunity to ‘catch up’ and
develop reading and writing skills that are
the very building blocks of learning, says
Reading Recovery tutor Trish Priest.
Ms Priest, who works with a network of
schools in the Loddon Mallee region to
provide intensive support to struggling
students, is one of eight new Reading
Recovery tutors to commence working
with schools this year.
The experienced educator, who has held
principal, assistant principal and teaching
roles, rates her current role as by far
the most rewarding. Even the weekly
commute from Mildura to Melbourne
to undertake training in 2009 failed to
dampen Ms Priest’s enthusiasm for the
job.
Ms Priest and her fellow Reading
Recovery tutors completed their training,
delivered by the University of Melbourne,
in late 2009.
“Literacy is absolutely a big passion of
mine,” Ms Priest said. “This program is
the most valuable PD a teacher can do
and it was a fantastic opportunity to get
involved.”
The Reading Recovery program provides
Year 1 students who are having difficulties
with learning to read and write with 30
minutes of one-on-one instruction with
a specially trained teacher each day. The
$1 million Reading Recovery boost is part
of Victoria’s $38 million co-investment
supporting the Smarter Schools National
Partnerships.
“Literacy is the number one foundation
for everything,” Ms Priest said. “It is just
so satisfying to see kids click (with their
learning) and run with it.”
All Victorian government schools with
primary enrolments receive funding for
Year 1 literacy intervention, including
Reading Recovery, for the lowest
achieving 20 per cent of Year 1 students.
The program complements a raft of
initiatives in Victorian government
schools and the early childhood sector to
foster improvements in literacy.
Dr Stephen Brown, executive director
of the Department’s newly established
Victorian Literacy and Numeracy
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NationAL PARtnersHIPs
Secretariat, is spearheading the push to
improve these fundamental learning skills
in government schools. The Secretariat
will coordinate literacy and numeracy
policy and programs and assist regional
offices, networks and schools to lift
student performance in literacy and
numeracy.
“The Secretariat is an exciting Blueprint
initiative,” Dr Brown said. “It will provide
a focal point for the system-wide activity
in literacy and numeracy.”
The Secretariat will also work closely
with schools funded under the Smarter
Schools National Partnerships, and,
according to Dr Brown, “will provide
statewide leadership for a focused strategy
to improve student achievement in
literacy and numeracy over a rolling sixto-18-month
period.” S
The lowdown on literacy
All Prep students are assessed on their English skills when they
begin school using the English Online Interview, which measured
130,000 Prep to Year 2 students for the first time last year.
the latest NAPLAN data shows Victorian students are among
Australia’s best performers in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 reading, writing,
numeracy, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
sixty literacy coaches are this year working with around 600
teachers in 160 schools to support teachers to improve literacy
outcomes.
Professional learning for literacy coaches is available through the
Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership. Visit www.education.
vic.gov.au/proflearning/bastowinstitute

Single mothers
resource now in
different languages
Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development Maxine
Morand at the launch of the translated parenting resource.
SuPPort hAS been extended to mothers of diverse
backgrounds with the release of the Single Mothers: a resource
for parenting solo booklet in Chinese, Vietnamese and Arabic,
by Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development
Maxine Morand. The English version of the booklet was
released in July last year.
Developed by the Parenting Research Centre and the Council
of Single Mothers and their Children, the booklet offers advice
on coping with change, connecting with children and keeping
healthy, and provides information on how and where to get help
and support.
“Single parents, most of whom are single mothers, can face
extra challenges,” Ms Morand said. “They can be dealing with
negative attitudes from family and the community, parenting
without a larger ‘team’ around them and often navigating the
tricky area of parenting after separation.”
The number of single parent families has risen sharply in recent
years. Between 1996 and 2006 there was a 23 per cent increase
in the number of single parent Australian families with children
aged under 15 years. By 2006, about one in five Australian
children were growing up in a one-parent family and of those
families, 87 per cent were headed by women.
Other resources that support non-English speaking parents
include the Mch Caterpillars, which are key age and stage
bookmarks produced in 18 languages, and a new cd-rom
resource for early childhood professionals about child rearing
practices of immigrant families in Australia.
Single Mothers: A Resource for Parenting Solo is available by calling
Parent Line on 13 22 89 or visiting www.education.vic.gov.au

EARly CHILDHood
Leadership development
for early childhood professionals
Two new programs run through the Bastow Institute
will be delivered to early childhood leaders.
The Bastow Institute of Educational
Leadership will deliver two new
professional learning programs for early
childhood leaders. Both programs will
run over approximately five months, and
will combine evidence-based coursework
presented in three full-day workshops
with practical application through
supported workplace-based learning
activities.
Leading People in Early Childhood
Settings will support early childhood
professionals responsible for leading
others to build constructive, respectful
relationships with staff, children,
families and communities. Through the
program, leaders will learn new skills
that will help them to develop themselves
and others, and bring out the best in
their teams during a time of significant
change. Semann Slattery and Associates,
in conjunction with the University of
New England, will deliver the program
on behalf of the Bastow Institute.
Applications for this program have closed
for 2010 but will re-open for a second
intake in 2011.
Educational Leadership in Early
Childhood Settings is targeted at early
childhood teachers with a leadership
role. It will help educational leaders
develop their skills in leading change
and aligning professional practice with
the Victorian Early Years Learning and
Development Framework and national
Early Years Learning Framework. The
University of Melbourne will deliver this
program on behalf of the Bastow Institute.
Applications for this program are now
open and will close on Monday 19 April
2010.
Visit www.education.vic.gov.au/
proflearning/bastowinstitute
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School news
New perspectives on
multicultural education
The first year of the multicultural
education strategy has seen students
enjoy learning in diverse and exciting
ways. Schools have run various programs
to implement the strategy, including
developing intercultural literacy and
teacher and leadership capacity.
Victoria’s population comes from more
than 230 countries, speaks more than
200 languages and dialects and follows
more than 120 faiths. Manager of the
Department’s Multicultural Education
Unit Lynn Pickles said that education
aimed to equip students for success in
their world. “It’s important that students
have the edge about themselves and
others, and appreciate, value and work
with difference,” Ms Pickles said.
Many schools incorporated Values and
Civics and Citizenship Education into
the strategy through promoting inclusive
school cultures and building teacher
confidence in addressing stereotyping,
racism and other prejudices. Three model
United Nations Conferences were held
over the last 12 months, two of which
Nazih Elasmar, MLC for Northern Metropolitan, with students from Highton Primary School,
whose Chinese Dragon won them the Middle Years (Years 5–6) award.
looked at the rights of refugees. The events
involved more than 300 students and
teachers from primary and secondary
schools around Victoria.
Students also took part in constitutional
conventions, where they discussed
current social issues and the Australian
Constitution from an international
perspective. And the launch of a new
resource kit last month means teachers
can help students even further improve
their intercultural skills.
The All of Us – Multicultural Perspectives
in Victorian Schools resource kit was
developed as a key priority of the global
citizenship strategy, which was launched
in March last year. The Victorian
Multicultural Commission, together with
the Department and Education Services
Australia, developed the kit.
Email info@vmc.vic.gov.au to order your copy of All of Us – Multicultural Perspectives in Victorian Schools Resource Kit
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EARly CHILDHood
Why physical activity
is so important
Professor Geraldine Naughton, an expert
in paediatric exercise, tells Shine’s Emily Stoikovich
why early learning is child’s play.
Why are children’s play and
movement so important?
Play and movement are important in
the growth and development of healthy
bodies and minds, and in fully developing
the senses. Both play and physical
activity encourage curiosity, which
teaches children about the world around
them. They help nurture language and
communication. Movement in play aids
posture, muscle strength and balance
in the bodies of young children and,
importantly, enables them to feel loved
and secure.
Can children engage in physical
activity before they can walk?
Yes! Tummy time, grabbing, grasping,
rolling and learning to stand
independently is all physical activity.
This type of activity helps create
correct posture and provides plenty of
opportunity for sensory development.
What simple things can families
do to facilitate play and
movement in young children?
Making use of local, low-cost resources is
important, as is family prioritisation. If
families see physical activity as important,
it will happen. A parent who is encouraging
of play and physical activity and who
enjoys walking with the child sends all
the right values right from the word go. I
understand that parents are stretched but
physical activity and play ought to be given
as high a priority as nutrition.
How much physical activity
should young children do?
Physical activity should be encouraged
from birth. It is recommended that
children aged one to five have at least
three hours of physical activity per day
spread throughout the day.
Once young children are mobile
what types of structured
activities are beneficial?
Parents can engage their kids in more
organised activities like playgroup, gym
or swimming and creative dance lessons.
These things are a good supplement but
they should not replace free-play. A play
buddy is a great way to promote physical
activity in children if local resources are
limited.
When should children be
restricted from watching
television and from using other
electronic media?
The recommendation is that children aged
zero to two shouldn’t watch television
because social engagement is how they
learn. Engaging with adults develops
language, communication and the mind.
The recommendation for children aged
two to five is that they watch no more than
one hour of television, or other electronic
media, per day.
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EARly CHILDHood
How do we build play and
movement into daily life?
Use active transport, which requires
children to walk or push their way to a
destination, and encourage them to help
around the house. Decrease long periods
spent in strollers, highchairs and cars to
allow more time for play and physical
activity. This can be hard on parents but
make up for it later in the day with some
outdoor play. Outside, children can really
move big muscles and engage with the
environment.
What is your final message to
early childhood professionals
and parents?
Adults who have contact with children
aged zero to five should rethink the
value of play and physical activity. They
need to understand that the benefits of
physical activity far outweigh risks like
minor injury. Adults must prioritise
opportunities throughout the day for
children to be active. The picture around
play and movement is very complex. There
is no magic fix – it’s a whole lifestyle issue.
One the whole family needs to embrace.
Geraldine Naughton is Professor
of Paediatric Exercise Science and
Director of the Centre for Physical
Activity Across the Lifespan at the
Australian Catholic University. She
also works with the Royal Children’s
Hospital to provide resources for health
professionals working with young
families. In February she addressed
800 maternal and child health nurses
at the MCHN Conference to discuss the
importance of play and movement in
relation to young children. S
Tell us what you think. Email editor@edumail.vic.gov.au
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ON THE GROUND
A day in the life of...
Neil Rampling | Year 7 and 8 coordinator at Ballarat High School
From running year-level assemblies to coordinating overseas excursions, Neil Rampling has a lot
more on his plate than just classroom teaching.
9.00am Running assembly
9.50am Leading a Year 7 experiment
Like most schools Ballarat High has a whole-of-school
assembly each Monday morning. Neil Rampling also runs
special assemblies for Year 7 and 8 students twice a term.
“We have around 250 students in each year level. We meet
before each assembly to discuss the agenda. In this initial
assembly we introduce ourselves to the students, run through
yard areas, where to go if the students have any queries, and
outline upcoming swimming and sports carnivals,” he says.
Assembly over, Mr Rampling heads straight to his Year 7
science class.
It’s all hands on deck in the lab as Mr Rampling’s Year 7 science
students take part in a separation of mixtures activity. “There are
24 students in the class and I try to do hands-on activities two
out of three lessons to keep it varied. I also keep investigations
open-ended so that the students can choose their assignment to
a degree.” Mr Rampling sets one piece of homework a week in
science (and maths) and a major science project each term.
“This term it’s electricity – they have to make the strongest
possible electro magnet they can using the materials we have,”
he says. As the students migrate towards their next class, Mr
Rampling heads to the staffroom to catch up on paperwork
during his free period. Then it’s off to another timetable meeting.
11.00am
Chairing the coordinators’ meeting
“I meet with the four other Year 7 and 8 coordinators and
the middle years assistant principal once a week. We discuss
individual learning plans for students and programs for kids
with special needs. We also look at issues that we need to focus
on as a group: movement through corridors and cleanliness of
the yard.” By now it’s midday – and Mr Rampling is rostered
on for yard duty.
PHOTOgraphy by ANDREW wilson
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ON THE GROUND
12.00pm Supervising the playground
3.30pm Planning an overseas excursion
“It’s lunchtime and the kids are out. I wander round the yard
and pick up any misdemeanors – kids dropping papers or
wandering outside their allotted year area. It’s also a good time
to catch up with students who I used to teach; they come up and
have a chat, which is great. We talk about how they are going
and what they are doing outside of school. It’s a relationship
exercise.”
After yard duty it’s time to grab some lunch and then it’s
another free period, which is used for lesson planning and
preparation. If time allows, he will schedule in a student or
parent meeting and then it’s back to the classroom for Year 8
maths.
“Over the day I teach four out of six periods. The last class is
over by 3.15pm – but it’s still not time to leave, because I have a
student meeting,” he says.
“I’m accompanying a group of students to Vietnam at the end
of the year as part of World Challenge. I meet with the kids
once a fortnight, and they meet with the World Challenge
group once a term to discuss the trip, their preparation and
expectations.”
World Challenge sets the itinerary for the 28-day educational
expedition, which includes seven days of trekking and a 10-
day community project, but it’s up to the students to work
out accommodation and food for the group. They also have to
raise their own funds.
“Some kids have got part-time jobs, others are baking
cupcakes and making and selling things on eBay. As for me,
I’ll be manning the sausage sizzle stand at the local hardware
store on weekends.” S
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sCHool news
Sporting stars applauded
Former Olympians congratulated future Olympians at this year’s Victorian School Sports Awards.
Some of
our sporting
standouts
Victorian government school
students are shining on the world
sporting stage.
• Su Hyun Oh (McKinnon
Secondary College) is the
youngest-ever female qualifier to
play in the Australian Women’s
Open Championship at the
Metropolitan Golf Club.
• Cem Kahraman (Maribyrnong
College) is currently ranked fourth
in the World Taekwondo in the 14
to 17 year age group.
Former AFL footballer Matthew Lloyd and champion badminton player Erin Carroll with
Benalla West Primary student Rachel Waters, who won a sporting blue for cross country.
Forty-four talented primary and
secondary students, two teachers and two
community volunteers were recognised
at the Victorian School Sports Awards
last month, held at the Melbourne Cricket
Ground. An all-star cast, including AFL
star footballer Matthew Lloyd and former
Olympic swimmer Nicole Livingston,
hosted the ceremony with Minister for
Education Bronwyn Pike.
“These sports awards recognise the
highest level of sporting excellence and
highlight the exceptional talent and
dedication thriving in our government
schools,” Ms Pike said. “It is inspiring
to see so many promising young sports
people here today who have already
achieved so much in their chosen sport.
“But we would not be here today without
the enormous support of sport’s unsung
heroes, including parents, teachers and
community members, who work tirelessly
behind the scenes to help students achieve
their sporting best. Their dedication and
support deserve our recognition, and
today’s awards acknowledge their vital
role in nurturing our young sportspeople.”
Winning students were recognised
in 17 sports ranging from cricket and
badminton to tennis, athletics and
swimming.
• Brianna Davey (Melbourne Girls’
College) was named a member of
the Melbourne Victory Women’s
Soccer squad despite being too
young to play.
• Joshua Wilcher (Box Hill Senior
Secondary College) was offered a
full basketball scholarship to attend
America’s Metro State University.
• Andrew Read (Kew High School)
is ranked second in Australia in
the 100m backstroke for his age
group.
• Samuel Moon (Bendigo Senior
Secondary College) was awarded a
baseball scholarship to Oklahoma
University.
PHOTO BY les o’rourke
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sCHool news
Entries now open for School Design Awards
Now in its fifth year, the School Design Awards showcase the
extraordinary transformation that school design has undergone in
recent years to meet 21st century teaching and learning methods.
This journey has seen the ‘boxes off corridors’ approach transform
into spacious, open and light-filled learning areas. Today, the
corridors themselves are even scattered with cushions, computers
and engaged students.
This year is also a celebration of the Victorian Schools Plan,
the Victorian Government’s plan to rebuild, renovate or extend
all government schools by 2016–17. Boosted by the Federal
Government’s Building the Education Revolution, the Victorian
Schools Plan – now in its fourth year – has provided an
unprecedented level of capital works funding for the state’s schools.
The awards are open to designers of any Victorian state school
projects completed between January 2008 and June 2010. If your
school has had a project built in this timeframe we encourage you to
contact your architect and support their submission.
Visit www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events
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SCHooL neWS
More Koorie literacy coaches
available for schools
Literacy learning is continuing to flourish thanks to the appointment of 15 Koorie literacy coaches
to schools across Victoria, writes Emily Stoikovich
Under the Literacy lmprovement
Team Initiative the Department’s existing
coaching program was recently broadened
to focus on the specific needs of Koorie
students. The coaches are working closely
with school leadership teams and teachers
in and outside the classroom to build
knowledge, skills and classroom practice
around literacy. They work in identified
primary and secondary schools that have
more than 20 Koorie students.
Collette Caffrey, a Koorie literacy coach
for the Hume Region, says that teachers
are coached to provide inclusive and
sustainable teaching practices. This is
done through, “reflective conversations
and co-construction of explicit teaching,
development of precise learning tasks
to meet the learning needs of individual
students, and the development of
culturally inclusive teaching practices”,
she says.
Feedback from the existing program,
implemented in 2007, shows that Koorie
students have already benefited from the
initiative. According to results from the
VCAA’s On Demand Adaptive Test of
Reading, Koorie students in the program
have improved by 0.4 of a VELS level
over 6 months. This is above the 0.25 rise
expected. The gain is consistent with that
of the general student population within
the coaching program.
The literacy coaches are also optimistic.
Ms Caffrey says that she gets great
satisfaction from her role. “I love the idea
that every student has the opportunity to
learn in a more engaging way and I also
really enjoy seeing the teachers excel in
their practice.”
The Koorie literacy coaches have joined
a current team of 45 general Literacy
Coaches already working in targeted
schools. All coaches are provided with
ongoing job training, which includes
professional development, Disciplinary
and Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Workshops looking at literacy, math and
science, and online information sessions.
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Where ARe they now?
Susannah
Wimberley
••
Photographer
frankston High School 1998–2003
PhotogrAPhing U2 frontman Bono and working on Baz
Luhrmann’s Australia are now all in a day’s work for ex-Frankston
High School student Susannah Wimberley.
Then ••
The 24-year-old photographer, whose work will be shown alongside
Victoria’s most promising young designers, artists and performers
during the Vce Season of Excellence Top Designs tenth birthday
celebrations at Melbourne Museum, has been making a name for
herself since leaving high school and completing a photography
degree at RMIT. In demand, Ms Wimberley currently divides her
time between Sydney and Melbourne – on the opening night of Top
Designs she will be on a plane to Scotland for a photo shoot.
“At school I dreamed of being a photographer, but I did not expect
this. I still don’t expect it to happen,” says a bemused Ms Wimberley,
who credits her high school media teacher Anne Griffin for kickstarting
her rising career.
“Before taking Anne’s Year 9 media class I had not really touched
a camera. I was interested in the darkroom and the technical side,
such as the shutter speed and motion blur and I had more of a
passion for architecture than for fashion and portraits, but Anne
encouraged me to look at a whole range of photography. She
understood my needs and gave me the right material to inspire me.
“She was really interested and passionate in everything that she did
and that really rubbed off on us. She had directed a video clip and
she showed us the work. She got excited about it, so we got excited.
She made you believe that if you were passionate enough and
worked hard enough, then your dream could be a reality.”
Since leaving school and completing a photography degree at RMIT,
Ms Wimberley has worked as a stills photographer on a number of
small films and music video clips, as well as on blockbuster movies
Australia and Wolverine. She has also taken a series of dynamic
portraits of U2 frontman Bono – a job that came completely out of
the blue but which has put her on a stellar path to success.
“The U2 job was incredible,” she says. “I was only one week out of
university and assisting in retouch photography when I got a call
from some people I was running time lapses for and the next thing
I knew I was in the studio shooting Bono. It was amazingly good
timing and from that I met some great people who recommended
me to go on and do Australia and Wolverine. I learned so much
about lighting and how the directors work with people’s moods and
the landscape, and that experience has really helped me with my
portraits. It’s funny because architecture was my initial passion and
Anne encouraged me to explore beyond that, and I discovered that
portraits are fascinating and fantastic. I find people engaging and I
really like showing their quirks,” she says.
Susannah Wimberley (pictured here in her final year of study at
Frankson High School) credits her Year 9 media teacher Anne Griffin
for kick-starting her now thriving career in photography.
Now ••
“The U2
job was
incredible.
I was only
one week
out of uni,
and the
next thing
I knew
I was in
the studio
shooting
Bono.”
If you know of a past student who has achieved success, email us at editor@edumail.vic.gov.au
Story by Tina Luton
Shine APRIL 2010 29

Opinion
Desma Strong and Liz Freeman
Student wellbeing is
every teacher’s business
Student capacity to benefit from education
is inextricably linked to their wellbeing.
Our understanding of the
importance of student wellbeing has
expanded over the past decade. Research
now shows us that student wellbeing has a
direct, positive impact on student learning
outcomes. The capacity of students
to learn and benefit from education
is inextricably linked to their social,
emotional and physical wellbeing.
We also know that a school’s capacity
to create a safe and supportive learning
environment will influence student
wellbeing and requires a proactive
and preventative approach. A school’s
approach to student wellbeing is most
effective when it is implemented across
every aspect of its operation. Such an
approach will be reflected in philosophy,
policy, organisation, curriculum and the
school’s relationships with its families and
the wider community.
A whole-school approach requires that
all teachers make it their responsibility to
safeguard the wellbeing of their students
and adopt proactive measures to promote
social and emotional health in their
classroom. We are confident that it is
within every teacher’s capacity to fulfil
this role.
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OPINIon
A growing number of teachers are
recognising the importance of wellbeing
in learning and are keen to extend their
knowledge and skills in this area.
At the University of Melbourne’s
Graduate School of Education we know
that teachers who complete our Master
of Education (Student Wellbeing)
report enhanced relationships with
students, higher levels of confidence
and empowerment in meeting the
needs of all students, and an enhanced
capacity to create nurturing and caring
environments.
They also report that their study with
like-minded peers has reinvigorated their
approach to teaching, leading to a sense of
professional renewal.
The current agenda in student wellbeing
is to increase the focus on the promotion
of wellbeing, by equipping all students
with social and emotional skills and
positive attitudes necessary for problem
solving. Positive relationships between
teachers and students are fundamental to
the development of supportive classrooms
and the promotion of student wellbeing.
Desma Strong and Liz Freeman
lead the Master of Education
(Student Wellbeing) at the University
of Melbourne’s Graduate School of
Education. S
Visit www.education.unimelb.edu.au
5 steps to happier students
In 2006-07 our researchers undertook a project titled Relationships,
Wellbeing and Learning, in partnership with the Catholic Education
Office Melbourne, to investigate how teachers could enhance wellbeing
and learning in their middle years classrooms. The project defined the
following key tips for teachers to build positive relationships for student
learning and wellbeing.
Connect
(building
rapport)
Respect
(valuing )
Understand
(empathising)
Support
(helping)
Feedback
(reinforcing
expectations
of success)
• Greet students by name
• Find out the interests of each student
• Chat outside the class
• take students seriously
• Value your students’ experiences
• Involve students in decision making
• Listen closely to students
• see a situation from a student’s perspective
• think about how a student feels
• know the stories of your students’ lives
• Be available
• offer help when you think a student has a problem
• Help students to develop strategies and access further
support
• Help students to develop goals and timelines
• Acknowledge effort
• Acknowledge each student’s strengths
Adapted from the Relationships, Wellbeing and Learning Project
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SCHooL neWS
Happy feet make for positive teens
Contemporary music and dance are part of a new program to pique the interest of Indigenous
youth, writes Tina Luton
The new Wannik Dance Academies,
partly supported by the Australian
Government’s Sporting Chance program,
have opened in schools around the state.
Victoria’s three dance-based academies
will be operating within Ballarat,
Eaglehawk and Mooroopna secondary
colleges, and are aimed at engaging Years
7–10 Indigenous girls with their learning.
The students will attend regular classes
and take part in a dance program, which
will be provided two afternoons a week.
The classes will be run by qualified
dance instructors sourced from local
communities with the assistance of groups
such as Ausdance Victoria. A range of
dance styles and skills will be explored,
providing significant opportunities for the
students and the schools to work with the
local Indigenous communities.
Beth Crowley, from the Department’s
Wannik Unit, says the dance academies
are an opportunity to align student
classroom learning and assessment tasks
with a range of learning experiences
included in the dance academy program.
Leading teachers have been appointed to
manage Wannik Dance Academies, and
they will collaborate with all classroom
teachers to ensure attendance and literacy
and numeracy achievement is progressed.
“As part of their course, students will
complete a certificate qualification, which
will provide a structure to base their
learning programs around. They will also
participate in a mentoring program with
mentors sourced from the performing arts
area,” she says.
“Performances could include school and
community assemblies, local community
celebrations, planning for events and
dance performances during Dance Week
in May each year, celebrations of events
such as NAIDOC week and the Joining
the Chorus biennial performances, in
which the various dance academies will
train independently and come together to
perform,” she adds.
Leader of the Wannik Dance Academy
at Ballarat Secondary College,
teacher Sue Broadway, with students
Samantha, Michaela and Taylor.
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OPINIon
Briony Heneberry
So what’s a ning
anyway?
No idea what a ning is? Keep reading.
Facebook, MSN, MySpace… Kids may
not be watching The 7:30 Report, but
they are plugging into the worldwide
web every other afternoon and evening.
They’re watching and uploading to
Youtube, participating in online forums,
electronically investigating the lives of
people in other countries and broadcasting
themselves for the world to see. They are
truly digital natives.
As educators, we have to acknowledge that
a large part of a student’s life doesn’t exist
in the physical sense, and if their education
is to accurately reflect their world, we need
to meet them in it. This is why I like nings.
There are difficulties and dangers
associated with using Facebook and
MySpace in schools, not least of which
include the fact that by default these social
networking sites are blocked by the state’s
internet service provider, Netspace. The
appeal of these types of sites to young
people, however, is undeniable, and nings
are a happy medium between the engaging
online format that students love and the
security of a closed community that satisfies
both schools and parents.
“I couldn’t be happier
with the way my
students have treated
the intellectual property
of their peers.”
But what exactly is a ning? A ning is
a customisable social platform, that
allows administrators to quickly and
easily create an attractive and interactive
online community. Not overloaded with
complicated elements that might make
setup and maintenance more trouble than
its worth, nings have WYSIWYG (what you
see is what you get) controls that let you
add, remove and edit functions quickly, and
privacy settings that plainly outline who
can view your community and make posts.
So, in preparation for the 2010 school
year and my new creative writing elective
for Year 9s, I created a ning that includes
blog functions, a forum, and the ability
to upload videos, music and pictures. It
was surprisingly easy to customise and
required no knowledge of ccS or html code
(although for advanced customisation this
is beneficial).
I sent out email invitations to all of my
students a week before the commencement
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OPINIon
Ms Heneberry’s ning for her Year 9 English
class includes blog functions, a forum and
the ability to upload videos and music.
of Term 1 and was rewarded when one
student posted his status as: ‘This seems
much cooler than I thought. You’ve made
my semester and we haven’t even started
yet.’
Weekly homework tasks are all posted in the
forum for students to complete at home, and
creative tasks are presented on their blogs
so that others within the class can provide
feedback.
I couldn’t be happier, or more
impressed, with the level of activity
on the ning both inside and outside of
school hours, or the supportive and
mature way in which my students have
treated the intellectual property of their
peers. Non-compulsory discussion
threads have blossomed over weekends,
and students have used their blogs to
share what they have been developing,
“Nings are not just another case of technology replacing something that can easily be done
by traditional means,” insists Brentwood Secondary teacher Briony Heneberry.
actively seeking comments and
suggestions from each other even when
it was not required for assessment.
Aside from the beauty of paperless
assessment and the ability check on the
progress of students wherever I have
an internet connection, I have found it
extremely rewarding to have studentinitiated
curriculum-centric conversations
outside of the classroom.
Nings are not just another case of technology
replacing something that can just as easily
or effectively be done by traditional means;
they are an engaging and interactive Web
2.0 platform that students enjoy using,
because they utilise the different electronic
modes of communication that now
dominate their lives.
Briony Heneberry is an English teacher at
Brentwood Secondary College. S
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School news
Western suburbs students
head to China
Left and right: Year 10 and 11 students from Braybrook College and Sunshine College will head to China next month.
Minister for Education Bronwyn
Pike recently bid farewell or zaijian to 30
western suburbs students who have just
embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime study
experience to China.
Earlier this month, 15 Braybrook College
and 15 Sunshine College Year 10 and 11
students flew to China for three weeks as
part of the Department’s Overseas Study
Experience program.
This experience will immerse students in
Chinese culture and help them prepare
for future life as global citizens. They will
be accompanied by six teachers and will
spend time studying at schools in Suzhou
and Nanjing and will also visit Beijing and
Shanghai.
As a result of technology and Australia’s
proximity to Asia, many students will
spend their working lives in multinational
environments, and this Overseas Study
Experience program is another way the
Department is preparing students to
thrive in modern workplaces.
The experience will further the students’
cultural understanding and help them to
promote cultural respect in their schools.
The students will return home to
Melbourne during International
Education Week, which runs from
Monday April 19 to Friday April 23.
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musIC
Prestigious music
scholarships go to
government students
Two gifted students from government schools are this
year’s recipients of the prestigious Margaret Schofield
Music Scholarship. The scholarship will enable the young
musicians to continue their study of music this year.
Euan Cumming attended Leongatha College and plays
piano. He performs solo, in a jazz quintet and at school
was in a concert band ensemble. He also enjoys composing
music and looks forward to a career as performer and
educator.
Melina van Leeuwen has studied the harp since the age
of six and has been a student at the Victorian College
of the Arts Secondary School. Her goal is to become a
harpist of both the mainstream classical repertoire and of
contemporary/experimental music.
Both these students will receive $5000 towards their first
year university fees.VCE Music students can apply for a
Margaret Schofield scholarship in Year 12. The
scholarships are provided by the trustees of the Margaret
Schofield Memorial Trust.
Right: Trustees of the Margaret Schofield Music
Scholarship Dr Fiona Cochrane and Dr Andrew Cochrane
with successful students Euan Cumming and Melina van
Leeuwen and VCAA chair Professor Adam Shoemaker.
Email the VCAA on vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au for
more information on
Margaret Schofield Music Scholarships.
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SCHooL neWS
State Schools Spectacular to shine on
With former student stars returning to the stage, and fresh talent nipping at their heels, the 2010
Spectacular is gearing up for a big one, writes Tina Luton
It’s no accident that many past
performers in the Victorian State
Schools Spectacular have gone on
to achieve successful careers. Singer
Vanessa Amorosi, Sun Aria winner
Nicole Carr and European musical
theatre star, Winston Hillier have all had
their names in lights since starring in
the government schools production. And
there are plenty more hoping to follow in
their footsteps.
This year’s spectacular is called Shine
On and features a range of uplifting and
inspirational pop songs and musical
theatre tunes, from Michael Jackson’s
Earth Song to the Jennifer Lopez hit
Let’s Get Loud, as well as popular pieces
from the musical Nine to Five, which is
currently taking Broadway by storm, and
Stephen Sondheim’s fairytale-inspired
Into the Woods.
Talented vocalist Georgia Wilkinson
who played Charity in last year’s big-top
performance of Barnum is keen to get
back on stage this year, so too is Tessa
Ramanlal who joined the Department’s
key performing arts initiative JtC (Joining
the Chorus) vocal ensemble in 2008
and was one of the star performers of
a glittering tribute to Kylie Minogue.
Currently completing Year 12 at McKinnon
Secondary College, she jumped at the
chance to try out for this year’s show.
“The Spectacular was such an incredible
experience,” she says. “I made so many
new friends and having the chance to sing
with so many talented people in front of
such a huge audience was just amazing. I
can’t wait to do it again.”
Dean Schulz first appeared in the
spectacular as a dancer in 2003 when he
was in Year 5. Three years later he was
back, this time playing Titch in Oklahoma
– he was the second youngest cast
member and one of the most dedicated.
Now in Year 12 at Eltham High School,
Dean is determined to make a name in
musical theatre. “I love the feeling of being
on stage. It is a feeling I can’t get anywhere
else and I am very excited about this
year’s State Schools Spectacular. It will be
fantastic – and it brings me one step closer
to my dream,” he says.
Shine On will be performed at Hisense Arena from 18 to 19 September. For
more information, visit www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/spectacular
38 Shine APRIL 2010

ResoURCes
Five fantastic
films exploring
Australian identity
1. Bran Nue Dae
MusicAL comingof-age
story set in 1969.
After fleeing a religious
mission in Perth, Willie
– a young Indigenous
boy – heads home to
Broome, learning about
life and his heritage
along the way.
3. Looking for Alibrandi
In present-day Sydney,
17-year-old Josephine Alibrandi
reaches a turning point in her life
and discovers much about her family
and herself. Explores cultural rituals,
teenage love and suicide.
2. Gallipoli
Peter Weir’s
award-winning
film captures
the character of
Australian diggers
during World War I
and the mythology
that was born
around them.
5. The Castle
SurburBAn
Aussie battlers
the Kerrigans find
their happiness is
threatened when
developers attempt
the compulsory
acquisition of their
house to expand the
neighbouring airport.
4. Rabbit Proof Fence
The true story of three Indigenous
girls who make a 1500-mile trek across
the outback to return home after being
removed by the government to be
trained as domestic staff.
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Opinion
Dennis Matthews
How do we keep
people in teaching?
Forty years in the classroom have taught
Dennis Matthews a thing or two about teaching.
I AM 63 years old and have been teaching
in the classroom full-time since January
1970. I still love coming to work, but I see
many new teachers struggling under great
pressure and wearing themselves ragged in
order to cope. I worry about their longevity
both personally and for the profession
itself. Too many newer teachers anticipate
leaving the profession after only a little
while. It seems that this is one way they
manage the pressures that are wearing
them out. Frequent career changes are
now regarded as normal, and there’s a
plan to attract top graduates from other
occupations to fill expected gaps in the
teaching service.
New teachers are well prepared for
teaching in some ways but not so well in
others. Younger ones say that the biggest
difficulties lie in student management and
in juggling the multitude of tasks demanded
of them. My observation would support this.
Undergraduate preparation in pedagogy
and content is generally pretty good, but the
areas teachers live or die by are not so well
covered. I know some things only come by
experience but I hate seeing young people
agonizing over issues unnecessarily.
Teachers are task-focused people; they
have to be to get the job done because there
is another task just around the corner and
after that, a dozen others. In teaching there
are so many tasks to be accomplished you
wonder if ever you will complete them
all. Relationships matter most though. If
people could try and keep things simpler
and not get bushed in the labyrinth of
VELS, perhaps relationships might be
easier to work at.
The classroom is not a democracy. It
would help young teachers if they were
allowed to feel okay about wanting to be
in charge in their rooms. It’s fine to chat
about classroom rules if you want to, but
the bottom line is that you are accountable
for what happens in your classroom. As a
teacher, you are the adult and you are in
charge; not bossy, but in charge.
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OPINIon
You can’t solve all problems. There are
serious problems that sadly beset many
kids, and these are generally beyond the
influence of most teachers. Wellbeing
coordinators and others are usually very
busy trying to address harmful behaviours
like binge drinking, substance abuse, sexual
adventurism, off-campus cyberbullying,
home violence and sexual abuse, to name
some common ones. If we as teachers are
in for the long haul we have to know what
we can manage and what we have to let
go through to others. Our obligations and
realistic actions must stop at notifying
others of our concerns and keeping a
watching brief if and when those kids are in
our classes. It doesn’t mean we don’t care,
just that we can’t do everything.
To stay in teaching people have to be
there for the right reasons. The notion of
responding to a ‘calling’ might seem oldfashioned
to some, but I really believe that
it is necessary for one to stay in teaching.
Prestige, glamour, celebrity, family pressure,
chance, availability and money are some
of the reasons why people choose their
occupations and none of these will do for a
teacher. If teaching is your calling you will be
gifted in the area. You will have to work on
your gifts but the work will be comfortable.
If you want to last in teaching make sure it
is where you are meant to be. Trainees need
to be challenged on why they want to be
teachers. Are their eyes wide open?
“Gratitude may exist
but it’s rarely expressed.
Three kids in a busload
of 40 might say thanks
as they alight after
you’ve busted a gut
taking them on a world
tour.”
Teachers need to be ready to go with an
attitude of service and no expectation of
gratitude for services rendered. Gratitude
may exist but it’s rarely expressed. Three in
a busload of 40 might say thanks as they
alight after you’ve busted a gut taking them
on a world tour. You must also resist taking
negative behaviours personally. Fretting or
sulking over hurtful remarks and actions is
nervous energy wasted. Teach kids to say
thank you, (for example), as best you can.
But move on if they don’t, otherwise it will
wear you down.
To survive in teaching you have to get
balance in your life. We all have many roles
and responsibilities to fulfil. Each one is
a different ball to juggle and we drop one
of them to the detriment of ourselves and
others. How can we do justice to them
all? It seems that available time conspires
to make that impossible. At times the
demands can be burdensome and I’m sure
that feeling contributes to many teachers
departing the service. The tasks of the job
are unremitting. You are never prepared as
well as you’d like to be. You never seem to
be fully in control of your pile of correction
or return it as quickly as you’d like to. You’d
rather spend time preparing for classes at
the end of the day but there are meetings to
attend. How do you possibly organise your
life to fit in the other important things? Do
it you must, or you won’t go the distance.
Surviving in teaching is about what’s
happening in your head, not what’s
happening in your job. I hope there are
people to coach new teachers in these
ways. They are the treasure of the future,
and they must be looked after.
Dennis Matthews is a teacher from
Red Cliffs Secondary College. S
Tell us what you think at
editor@edumail.vic.gov.au

eARLy CHILDHood
More bilingual workers in
children’s services
Early childhood professionals can now connect more easily with non-English speaking children
thanks to the help of bilingual workers.
Victorians come from more than 230
countries, speak more than 230 languages
and dialects, and almost a quarter of the
state’s population was born overseas. So
it’s no surprise that children and students
learning English as a second language
represent a significant group in Victorian
government schools and early childhood
education providers.
To support this cultural and linguistic
diversity, bilingual workers are
becoming an essential part of Victoria’s
early childhood services – and as FKA
Children’s Services Casual Bilingual
Program team leader Rose Colombo
explains, children, families and the wider
community all benefit from this dual
approach to teaching young children.
“Bilingual workers assist children with
communication, support maintenance of
the child’s first language, develop pride
in their own culture, assist them to settle
into the service and support children to
develop connections with other children
and adults,” Ms Colombo explains. “They
can also assist parents during parent
interviews and orientations, exchange and
share information about their children
and family life, support staff by providing
cultural information and advice regarding
child rearing practices and celebrations,
and assist the staff to learn key words in
the child’s first language. And because
they help families from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds
understand the value of early childhood
services, children are more likely to attend
regularly.”
FKA Children’s Services’ team of casual
bilingual workers come from diverse
backgrounds and bring with them a wide
range of experiences. They provide free
bilingual support in around 100 different
languages and dialects to children and
families in early childhood services,
including long day care, kindergarten,
family day care and out of school
hours care, including vacation care in
metropolitan and rural areas of Victoria.
This service is also free for children
attending through the Adult Migrant
English Program, and can be provided on
a fee-paying basis to other early childhood
services.
Bilingual workers also offer parents and
caregivers from diverse backgrounds
much-needed familiar cultural and
linguistic links – particularly to families
from disadvantaged backgrounds who
have recently settled in Victoria.
“Casual bilingual workers provide families
with a sense of belonging and staff with
an understanding of the experiences new
immigrant, refugee and asylum seeker
may have had before arriving to the
county,” Ms Colombo says. “Staff can work
towards meeting the needs of individual
families to help them settle, and provide
an understanding of the family and child’s
needs.”
for more information on the FKA Children’s Service Casual Bilingual Worker
Program, visit www.fka.com.au
42 Shine APRIL 2010

News bites
Community use of P21 facilities
More than 200 Victorian government schools are
receiving a new multi-purpose hall through the Building
the Education Revolution (BER) program, providing
communities across the state with new potential
spaces for sports programs.
The BER guidelines stipulate that all buildings in the
Primary Schools for the 21st Century program must be
made available for community use at no or low cost.
The use of school facilities by community groups can
provide many benefits to a school such as improved
community engagement, strengthened partnerships
with clubs and groups in the community, informal
security presence at the school after hours and
potential financial advantages.
To help schools understand their requirements and
how to manage the community use of the new facility,
the Department is developing a series of fact sheets
that will be distributed via a school circular in the near
future.
The fact sheets will include information about the
Commonwealth requirements, insurance and liability,
costs to consider when determining fees, advertising
and local council requirements.
Mental health conference
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Classroom is a
conference for teachers and school staff working in
primary and secondary school settings. The conference
will provide a contemporary overview of child and
adolescent behavioural and emotional problems faced
by teachers in school settings. All presenters are child
and adolescent psychologists or psychiatrists who
have extensive experience in working with school staff.
They are also actively involved in clinical research that
aims to improve understanding and treatment of mental
illness in youth.
When: Friday 23 April; Where: Spring St Conference
Centre, Melbourne; Cost: $330. To register, visit
http://ecommerce.med.monash.edu.au or email Ruth
Kirpalani at ruth.kirpalani@med.monash.edu.au or
phone 9594 1354

ReGIonAL Network leADers
10 questions for
Joanne Levey
Cappuccinos seem to top the list of life’s little
pleasures for regional network leader (RNL)
for the Highlands City network in the
Grampians Region.
1. What do you think makes a good principal?
The thing that all good principals have in common is the ability
to develop good relationships with their school community and
a strong belief that the bottom line in any decision is what is best
for the learning and wellbeing of the students.
2. When you were a student who was your most
inspirational teacher?
Mrs Murray my HSC biology teacher. She was passionate about
her subject and had high expectations of all her students. She
conveyed her enthusiasm for the subject to me.
3. What are you reading at the moment?
I don’t like sitting still for very long so most of my reading is
on a ‘need to’ basis. I do read the Age every day to improve my
general knowledge so that I can beat my husband in the quiz –
which I have achieved. I still wonder at why anyone would care to
remember that a quogga is an extinct relative of the zebra.
4. What is your idea of the perfect weekend?
I love all weekends because they are an opportunity for a change
of pace and routine. I particularly enjoy getting a lap lane at the
pool to myself, a coffee with friends and catching up with my
three children when they come home from working and studying
in Melbourne. Weekends are also a chance to appreciate the
superb Wimmera landscape, which I miss since shifting off our
farm into town.
5. What do you love to eat?
I love mangos and anything my husband cooks. His cooking is so
much better than mine and I will make sure that he reads this.
6. What was your main motivation for becoming
an RNL?
I received a little push to take on an acting RNL role. The timing
was right and the school improvement focus appealed to me.
7. What were you doing prior to this role?
I was principal of Horsham 298 Primary School and loved
working with the great students, staff and community that made
it a very special place.
8. What are some of the key projects you are
working on?
This year Wimmera West network has a number of projects
including the Wimmera Virtual School, the Wimmera Trade
Training Centre, a focus on improving student achievement in
writing, and planning for the implementation of a developmental
curriculum approach to early years learning.
9. What do you do to relax after work?
Swim, play with my two clever and energetic sheep dogs and
sleep when I sit down to watch TV.
10. What is your all-time favourite movie?
The Piano because I love its haunting story and music.
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eARLy CHILDHood
New children’s centre
in Warrnambool JLevey
The new Warrnambool Children’s
Services Centre opened for business in
mid-February and is already helping to
accommodate some of 2300-plus children
aged 0–5 years living in the area. The
$900,000 centre is a partnership between
the Victorian Government, Warrnambool
City Council and the local community and
was opened by Minister for Children and
Early Childhood Development Maxine
Morand.
Ms Morand said the centre was a onestop
shop where whole-of-family support
can be provided at one location. “These
services are exactly what young families
in Warrnambool need,” Ms Morand said.
“This centre integrates long day care,
play groups, kindergarten, and a range of
family support and community services,
which will ensure children have a seamless
transition from early childhood to
kindergarten and then to school,” she said.
The centre features a native garden and a
children’s outdoor play area, as well as a
Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development Maxine Morand and Gayle Tierney,
MLC for Western Victoria, with children at the new Warrnambool Children’s Services Centre.
range of early childhood and kindergarten
programs. Ms Morand said she was
delighted that the playgroup program
targeted local Aboriginal families. “This
will encourage more Indigenous children
to subsequently move on to three- and
four-year-old kinder – a vital step in
preparing children for a successful
transition to school.”
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What is International Education about?
International education is about connecting Victorian students and educators with the world.
It is about a two way exchange of knowledge and culture that provides opportunities for
Victorian students and teachers to deepen their international-mindedness, cultural literacy
and global citizenship. This exchange can be encouraged through international student
programs, student, teacher and principal overseas study experiences, school-to-school
relationships and a more globalised curriculum.
Celebrating the contributions of international
students and educators
International Education Week celebrates the
contributions that international students and
educators bring to Victoria, and showcases
the many things schools are doing to connect
their students and teachers with the world.
The objectives of the week are to:
• welcome international students to Victoria
and celebrate the contribution made by them
and overseas educators to the Victorian
community
• showcase the many programs in which
schools are engaged to augment whole school
approaches to international education
Schools creating
global communities
To further ‘internationalise’ Victoria’s school education, the Department of Education
and Early Childhood Development continually provides opportunities for students,
teachers and school leaders to engage across other languages and cultures. This is
consistent with the Blueprint for Education and Early Childhood Development’s vision
to ensure we equip young people with the skills and capabilities they will need for
economic, social and cultural success in the 21st century. The Blueprint also reflects
the importance of young Victorians making effective contributions to
their local and global communities.
• increase cultural awareness and cross
cultural communication; and
• expand the international mindedness
of Victorian students and educators.
Some of the activities being held by schools
throughout the week include traditional dancing
classes, cross cultural awareness discussions,
presentations by exchange students and
culture based research projects. In addition, the
Department’s International Education Division
is hosting several events aimed at exploring
and highlighting the internationalisation of our
school education.
International Education Week:
19–25 April 2010
A week of celebrations
Monday 19 April – Languages Symposium
The theme for this symposium is Language Teaching and Learning
and the Internationalisation of Victorian Education. An expert
panel from the education and industry sectors will present their
views and engage the audience on the contribution of language
studies to the internationalisation of education in Victoria. This
event will be facilitated by Jenny Brockie of SBS TV’s popular
show, ‘Insight’.
Wednesday 21 April – Secretary’s Roundtable
The Secretary’s Roundtable will bring together senior
Departmental staff and other influential thinkers to inform the
Department’s longer term vision for internationalising education
in Victorian schools. The discussion topics will include: How will
Australia / Victoria be placed in the world in 5, 10, and 20 years
time? Why does the Victorian education system need to continue
to internationalise? What do young people expect from schools to
equip them to be global citizens?
Thursday 22 April – Government House Welcome
to International Students
This event welcomes newly arrived international school students
and celebrates and acknowledges the contribution made by all
international students and educators to the Victorian economy
and community.
The Governor will host this event and over 500 international
students from the government, independent and catholic schools
sectors together with their accompanying teachers will participate
at this event. There are several regional welcome events that are
also being held throughout the week.
Friday 23 April – Asian Perspectives Seminar
This seminar will explore how Asian perspectives
in Victorian teaching and learning
can further impact system
improvement; workforce
reform; and partnerships with
parents and communities. The
event will be hosted by Chris
Wardlaw, Deputy
Secretary, Office
for Policy,
Research and
Innovation,
and will
feature keynote
speakers from the Asia Education Foundation, the
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting
Authority (ACARA), and McCrindle Research.
All week – Photo competition
International students from all schools in Victoria
have been invited to submit photographs of their experiences in
Victoria in a storybook or portfolio style. They are required to address
themes such as their first impression of Victoria/Melbourne, or a
week in the life of an international student enrolled in a Victorian
Government School. A selection of the storybooks/portfolios will
be displayed at the Government House function and the winner
announced by the Minister for Education, Bronwyn Pike, on the day.
Raising awareness of global and intercultural
engagement
As well as welcoming new international students to Victoria
and celebrating the contribution made by them and overseas
educators to the Victorian community, the Department hopes that
this week-long celebration will also increase awareness of the
benefits of global and intercultural engagement. As a result of
technology and Australia’s proximity to Asia, many Victorians will
spend their working lives in multinational environments, and by
internationalising our state’s education system the Department
is preparing students and educators to thrive in these modern
workplaces and a globalised world.
For more information regarding
International Education please visit:
www.study.vic.gov.au

School news
Awards celebrate cultural diversity
The annual Cultural Diversity Quest was more colourful than ever this year.
An originaL musical about Vietnamese
refugees, a Chinese dragon parade and a
mural of Indigenous stories were among
315 entries to this year’s Cultural Diversity
Quest.
On behalf of the Minister for Education
Bronwyn Pike, Nazih Elasmar MLC
congratulated students, teachers, and
schools that celebrate Victoria’s diversity
and promote social inclusion at a
ceremony during Celebrate Our Cultural
Diversity Week last month. Mr Elasmar
presented prizes and awards to three
individual students, 13 school groups and
four teachers.
The quest received 315 entries from 105
schools, compared to 74 entries last year.
There were 45 multimedia entries (for
example, claymation and blogs) compared
to just five the previous year.
Multicultural Education Unit manager
Lynn Pickles said the entries displayed
a deep understanding of our cultural
diversity and that the entries were often
part of a larger unit of work or whole
school project. “Many students and
teachers explored cultures around the
world, the experiences of migrants and
refugees, and racism,” Ms Pickles said.
Schools used various ways to explore
cultural diversity, including picture books
as springboards, food and recipe books
and Asian studies. Bendigo’s Quarry Hill
Primary School received the Immigration
Museum Award for its submission
Everybody Belongs. Teacher Frances
Forge says the students completed
various tasks in their cultural diversity
studies. They visited the Queen Victoria
Market, created visual stories of arrivals
to Australia and photographed small
dolls dressed in clothing from various
countries.
“Our school does not have a wide range
of cultural backgrounds; we wanted to
expose students to other cultures and talk
about acceptance,” Ms Forge said.
All winning entries will be displayed at
the Immigration Museum throughout
June.
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Say hello to Hollywood
Nothing spells murder and intrigue like film noir, and former Year 12 student Nicholas Rickard, who graduated from Northote High
School last year, has captured the genre perfectly. His short film The Wrong Step is part of the 2009 Top Screen exhibition, and is a
black and white evocation of “the double games of a private investigator”. Top Screen is on at ACmi until 7 May.
Photo by Les O’Rourke
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ReseARCH
Visible learning: what’s
good for the goose…
Research by John Hattie suggests that what works best for students
is what works best for teachers.
Professor John Hattie recently
visited Victoria to discuss his latest book,
Visible Learning: A synthesis of over 800
meta-analyses relating to achievement.
His book is a culmination of 15 years
of research incorporating more than
50,000 studies and over 800 metaanalyses
involving millions of students
and represents the largest collection of
evidence-based research into what actually
works in schools to improve learning.
The aim of the book is not to overwhelm
the reader with the wealth of research;
rather it builds an exploratory story about
the influences on student learning and
then defends the nature and value of this
story through the research evidence.
The overall message in this book is the
importance of “visible teaching” and
“visible learning”. Hattie suggests that
visible teaching and learning occurs when
learning is the explicit goal: when there
is feedback given and sought and when
there are active, passionate, and engaging
people, including teachers, students, and
peers participating in the act of learning.
Hattie points out that the main feature of
the research evidence is that the “biggest
effects on student learning occur when
teachers become learners of their own
teaching, and when students become
their own teachers”. This allows students
to show self-regulatory attributes that
are most desirable for learners, such as
self-monitoring, self-evaluation, selfassessment,
and self-teaching.
The research evidence supports another
important message: “what teachers do
matters”, particularly those who teach
in the most deliberate and visible way.
These teachers intervene in calculated
and meaningful ways to alter the direction
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ReseARCH
Top 20 influences on student learning and achievement
This table contains the top 20 influences as measured by
‘effect size’ on student achievement. In total, Hattie analysed
and ranked 138 influences.
of learning in order to attain the desired
goals. They also provide students with
a range of learning strategies, including
direction and re-direction and maximising
the power of feedback from the student.
Hattie suggests that teachers need to
deliberately intervene to enhance teaching
and learning, particularly when the
content is not understood.
Hattie argues that successful classrooms
have visible teaching and learning, where
there is great passion displayed by the
teacher and learner, and where there is a
variety and depth of skill and knowledge
by both teacher and student. Teachers
must know when learning is correct or
incorrect; learn when to experiment;
learn to monitor, seek and give feedback;
and know how to try alternative learning
strategies when some don’t work. A key
message is “the more the student becomes
the teacher and the more the teacher
becomes the learner” the more successful
the achievement outcomes.
Hattie examines six factors and
assesses their respective contributions
to achievement. These factors are: the
child; the home; the school; the teacher;
the curriculum and the approaches to
teaching. In terms of the child, Hattie
argues that the child or student brings to
school factors that influence achievement
(from preschool, home, and genetics) as
well as a set of personal dispositions that
can have a marked effect on the outcomes
of schooling. The home can either nurture
and support achievement of students, or it
can be harmful and destructive.
Hattie also suggests that positive
expectations from the parents can be
critical to the success of children. As such,
parents need to know how to “speak the
language of schooling” so that they can
provide assistance to their children in
terms of developing the child’s learning and
love of learning, and in creating high and
positive shared expectations for learning.
In regards to the school, his research
suggests that the most powerful effects
Rank domain influence
1 student self-report grades
2 student Piagetian programs
3 teaching Providing formative evaluation
4 teacher Micro teaching
5 school Acceleration
6 school Classroom behavioural
7 teaching Comprehensive interventions for
learning disabled students
8 teacher teacher clarity
9 teaching Reciprocal teaching
10 teaching Feedback
11 teacher teacher-student relationship
12 teaching spaced vs mass practice
13 teaching Meta-cognitive strategies
14 student Prior achievement
15 Curricula Vocabulary programs
16 Curricula Repeated reading programs
17 Curricula Creativity programs
18 teaching self-verbalisation/self-questioning
19 teacher Professional development
20 teaching Problem-solving teaching
Source: Hattie, J. (2009). Visible Learning: A synthesis of over 800 metaanalyses
relating to achievement.
relate to features within the school, such
as the climate of the classroom, peer
influences, and the lack of disruptive
students in the classroom. There are
a number of teacher contributions
to student learning, such as teacher
expectations; teachers’ conception of
teaching; and teacher openness. Hattie
argues that the most critical aspect
contributed by the teacher is the quality
of their teaching as perceived by the
students.
The curriculum also needs to provide
opportunities for a balance between
surface and deep understanding, based
on specific learning intentions and
success criteria. He examines these six
factors and their associated variables
and ranks them in terms of their effect
on achievement outcomes (see box: Top
20 influences on student learning and
achievement).
Overall, Hattie argues that teachers need
to seek feedback on their practice from
both students and colleagues. They also
need to help students become their own
teachers. Through more visible teaching
and learning, there is a greater likelihood
of students reaching higher levels of
achievement.
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Tradition
#
RESEARCH
Influences on achievement
This figure is a barometer of
influence developed by Hattie
and used throughout his book.
For all the variables or attributes
evaluated, the average of each
influence is indexed by an arrow
through one of the zones on the
barometer. All influences below
d = 0.40 are labelled as ‘Zone
of desired effects’ as these
influences have the greatest
impact on student achievement
outcomes. The typical effects
from teachers are between d
= 0.15 and d = 0.40; and the
zone between d = 0.0 and d
= 0.15 is what students could
probably achieve if there was no
schooling.
For example, Hattie identified
some of the influences
that the child brings into a
school (through the effects
of their achievements, their
dispositions, and their preschool
experiences). Students’ ‘selfreport
grades’ had the highest
influence with an effect size of
1.44. This is typically formed
from past experiences in learning
and students have a reasonably
accurate understanding of
their levels of achievement and
chances of success.
On the other hand, Hattie found
very little or non-substantial
effects from gender, diet, and
exercise. Gender has an effect
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John Hattie on
measuring progress
Well-known psychometrician John Hattie says
we need to set the bar higher for students.
John hATTie is a man dedicated to helping teachers in their
work. He is particularly interested in how teachers observe and
measure progress in students and believes we need to set the bar
higher. Learners will make “a year’s progress” by virtue of their
development: what is the added value that schools provide?
Through his projects in New Zealand, Hattie has found that often
students in low socioeconomic circumstances learn more outside
school than in it. But, as research in Victoria has found, in schools
where expectations are high, and students are encouraged to set
their own targets, they generally aim high and achieve results.
As commented by Hattie, students can look at their own test
data to ascertain progress, while teachers diagnose strengths and
weaknesses and choose strategies that will assist the individual
learners. Teachers, of course, have a role to play in teaching students
how to set targets, in the style of a “personal best” and in developing
quality tasks for students. The effects, says Hattie, are “dramatic”.
Hattie has observed the power of feedback: not just the feedback
that teachers give their students, but more importantly the
feedback that teachers get from their students. He argues that the
time allocated to feedback is an important input measure that can
explain outcomes. As a psychometrician, Hattie is used to crunching
numerical data, and much of his work involves measuring effect
size. But he also promotes greater use of video recording to gather
data about what is happening during class and to identify missed
opportunities. For example, using video analysis of classrooms,
researchers have found there are some students to whom no-one
speaks in class, thus limiting opportunities for learning.
But how do parents get involved in their children’s learning? Parents
generally have high expectations of what schools will provide,
and the Ultranet and 1:1 devices will provide infrastructure for
better communication between schools and homes. But schools
and teachers often use language that excludes many parents. In
the Flaxmere project, computers were provided in homes, and
former teachers helped the parents to use them with their children.
However the most important outcome was not the computer skills,
but the understanding that parents gained about the language of
schooling, and the confidence that flowed from that. The implication
for Victoria is in how we communicate clearly with parents in
inviting them to use the Ultranet.
Ever controversial, Hattie challenges us to consider: What if the
school leaving age was 12? and the associated questions: Would
students stay on to learn in our schools? What if schools received
a financial reward when students completed levels of education, as
occurs in the university sector? The debate continues.
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OPINIon
Pitsa Binnion
How principals
view John Hattie
John Hattie is the most exciting and confronting
educator in the world at the moment.
Professor John Hattie’s latest
publication Visible Learning: A synthesis
of over 800 meta-analyses relating to
achievement provides a rare opportunity
to access 15 years of research and data on
the influences on student outcomes.
School leaders and teachers from around
Victoria gathered at McKinnon Secondary
College in early March to engage with
Hattie and other authors and researchers.
To say the least, it was a stimulating
experience.
Hattie uses an “achievement continuum”
to chart the factors that decrease or
enhance student achievement. The
results of studies from all over the world
reveal some startling, and sometimes
controversial results.
Fundamental to Hattie’s message is
the importance of regular feedback for
both teachers and students. This sort of
reflection is central to improving student
success. Feedback must be inherent in the
planning, the delivery and the reflection
on all lessons. It is a powerful and simple
message that is supported throughout
Hattie’s research.
“We felt empowered
hearing what we
intuitively knew to be the
case: effective learning
resides with teachers in
their daily work.”
Hattie’s extensive research paints a
compelling picture of evidence that is hard
to ignore. When viewing his data it is
clear that the quality of the instructional
strategies teachers employ far outperform
any other structural or organisational
variable schools implement to raise
student achievement levels.
We felt empowered and challenged by
what was presented, hearing what we
intuitively knew to be the case; that in
the main, the power of effective learning
resides with teachers in their daily work
with students.
Providing challenging learning and
meaningful feedback feature strongly in
the data, so too does providing informed
interventions to enhance understanding.
If you get the chance to catch John Hattie,
I strongly recommend it!
Pitsa Binnion is the principal of
McKinnon Secondary College.
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SCHooL neWS
Short-term strategy to
have long-term benefits
A new 6–18 month strategy to help schools improve literacy and numeracy will have long-lasting effects.
The Literacy and Numeracy 6–18
Month Strategy aims to support regions,
regional network leaders (rnLs), principals
and school leadership teams of more than
300 schools in receipt of Smarter Schools
National Partnership funding to achieve
significant improvements in student
literacy and numeracy outcomes over six to
eighteen months.
“Principals will be able
to use the strategy with
ease as it is organised in
year levels and in terms.”
The newly established Victorian Literacy
and Numeracy Secretariat will work with
regions and rnLs to support the effective
implementation of the strategy. Vicki Renick,
rnL in the Barwon South Western region,
says the strategy has been “well thought out,
is very clear and precise and extremely userfriendly”.
“Principals will be able to use the strategy
with ease as it is organised in year levels and
in terms,” Ms Renick says. “From a teacher’s
perspective, it is laid out very simply and
clearly in two parts: what will happen in the
classroom, and what the leadership team will
do.”
The strategy provides a six-term schedule,
divided into two sections. The first,
Assessment for Learning, contains a
minimum expected literacy and numeracy
assessment schedule for all students from
Prep to Year 10 and advice on data analysis
at a school, year, cohort and individual level.
The second section, Whole School Planning,
includes an outline of a multi-faceted
response to student literacy and numeracy
learning needs. This response includes
developing and maintaining a whole-school
focus on literacy and numeracy, including
the implementation of student intervention
programs, advice on staff professional
learning, and strategies to strengthen key
partnerships with families.
Ms Renick says many schools will find the
strategy affirming; validating that they are
already on the right track to improving
student outcomes. It will also be a good tool
to help principals develop appropriate plans
to address identified needs, and support
rnLs, principals and teachers to ensure
there is a shared focus across the school and
network on improving literacy and numeracy.
The Literacy and Numeracy 6–18 Month
Strategy will be made available online to
all schools. Teachers are further supported
by the Key Characteristics of Effective
Literacy Teaching P–6 and 7–10, and the
Key Characteristics of Effective Numeracy
Teaching P–6 and 7–10. S
For more information, visit www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/litnum/default
Shine APRIL 2010 55

ReGIonAL XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Network leADers
10 questions
for John Haines
John Haines regional network leader (RNL) for
the Casey North network rates The Godfather
as his top movie pick and is partial to a spot of
gardening.
1. What do you think makes a good principal?
You need to enjoy working with children and be committed to
developing high-quality relationships with staff, parents and the
wider community. A principal doesn’t necessarily have to have
been a classroom teacher but it helps to understand the dynamics
of creating a caring and challenging learning environment.
2. When you were a student, who was your most
inspirational teacher?
No individuals stand out, however if the teacher had a thorough
knowledge of their subject, actively listened and could make you
laugh, that appealed to me.
3. What are you reading at the moment?
Wisdom by Andrew Zuckerman – a gift from my network schools.
4. What is your idea of the perfect weekend?
I enjoy working in the garden, listening to the races and a
Collingwood victory. This would be capped off with dinner and
drinks, with family and friends.
5. What do you love to eat?
I like any cuisine with a preference for fresh seafood.
6. What was your main motivation for becoming
an RNL?
To continue the work I was doing as a senior education officer
(SEO). I had worked in great schools and networks in Springvale,
Dandenong and Berwick and wanted to continue what I had
started.
7. What were you doing prior to this role?
I was an SEO in Southern Region for three years, prior to that, a
principal of Maffra Primary School in Gippsland.
8. What are some of the key projects you’re
working on?
Like most networks we are committed to sustainable
improvement in literacy and numeracy teaching and outcomes.
Specifically, I am working on the 0–9 Doveton Project, a
regeneration project bringing together Endeavour Hills
Secondary College, and Doveton and Eumemmerring primary
schools. In additional to this the alliance created by the demerge
of Eumemmerring SC is exciting to be involved in.
9. What do you do to relax after work?
I’m usually too tired to do anything much but try to go for a walk
after dinner.
10. What is your all-time favourite movie?
The Godfather.
56 Shine APRIL 2010

inFRAstRUCtURe
New infrastructure
supports ESL teaching
THE BUILDING the Education
Revolution (Ber) program is providing
40 government secondary schools with
new learning spaces specifically designed
to enhance the teaching and learning of
languages. The Department’s state-ofthe-art
standard design for science and
language centres supports teachers to cater
for a generation of students with multiple
learning styles who are technologically
skilled.
Wellington Secondary College’s $1.97
million refurbished science and language
wing will provide spaces for teaching
French and will support the school’s strong
English as a Second Language (ESL)
program. Principal Mary Jo Putrino said
the Ber funding was providing a fantastic
opportunity for their school community.
“More than 90 per cent of our students
have a background with a language other
than English so we have a large number of
ESL classes,” she said. “In our new science
and language centre, we will have purposebuilt
spaces for languages with audio and
visual equipment to help with aural and
verbal development.
“Wellington Secondary is also an accredited
English language centre and our 20-
week English program will be run in the
new facility. This is a program open to
international students who are either
attending Wellington Secondary or who
plan to go to another school in the area.”
Construction on the science and language
centre at Wellington Secondary College is
currently underway and is scheduled for
completion in September 2010.
VCE international students from China,
Vietnam and Korea outside Wellington
Secondary College’s refurbished science
and language wing.
For more information, visit www.education.vic.gov.au/buildingrevolution or call the beR information line on 1800 679 938.
58 Shine APRIL 2010

Solar panels in
48 new schools
Students from 48 schools across the state are
learning the benefits of solar power first-hand
thanks to the Solar in Schools program, writes
Caroline Kearney.
CarLTon PriMAry School is passionate about its
environmental education, delivering an environmental
curriculum and a number of hands-on projects to teach students
about energy, waste, water, biodiversity and landscape design.
A recent addition to the program at this inner-city Melbourne
school – which includes a kitchen garden, a rain garden and
multicultural school gardens – has been the installation of
photovoltaic panels for the school to generate its own electricity.
Carlton Primary is one of 48 Victorian schools to install panels
with support from the Solar in Schools Initiative and the Federal
Government’s National Solar Schools Program.
Minister for Education Bronwyn Pike visited the school in late
February to view the installations and discuss solar panel data
with students. A further 468 schools will complete installations
this year, she said.
“This initiative is part of an overall push to reduce energy
consumption, cut greenhouse gas emissions and raise awareness
of renewable energy technologies,” Ms Pike said. “At the same
time students are learning about renewable energy, the role it
can play in the future and how energy consumption impacts on
global warming.”
Students in Jindivick and Strathfieldsaye have already observed
the impact of the initiative, with their schools’ participation
inspiring solar installations in houses and public buildings in the
area, says Ms Pike.
“These solar systems complement the many other measures
in our schools including energy efficient lights, wind turbines,
rainwater tanks, extra insulation and skylights.”
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eLeARning
Nothing saves teacher time like
digital resources
The pool of online teaching tools available on The Learning Federation website is a godsend for
busy teachers.
Ardmona Primary School is a small
school located in northern Victoria with a
diverse student population. Students have
access to a range of technologies including
desktop computers and a bank of 30
laptops. Three interactive whiteboards
are also available. According to Adam
Torney, a teacher at the school, the school
has embedded ICT into its learning and
teaching practice.
“Everyone uses ICT extensively in their
teaching,” Mr Torney says. “It’s become
second nature really, embedded in all our
work – an automatic consideration when
we’re doing our planning.”
Mr Torney uses digital curriculum
resources produced by The Learning
Federation (TLF) in his classroom. He
explains that he has limited time as a
teacher to constantly search for or create
curriculum resources so the TLF digital
learning objects available on FUSE are
very useful. “I can always make a quick
call about TLF content and know that it
will be educationally sound and suitable
for all my students, no matter what their
language level,” he says.
Evidence from the research report:
Using The Learning Federation digital
curriculum resources to enhance the
education of Indigenous students, 2009
proposes that the use of TLF curriculum
resources supports motivation and
engagement in learning amongst all
students, and Mr Torney wholeheartedly
agrees.
“The content is suitable for all my
students,” he insists. “The combination
of audio, visual and text found in the TLF
content allows my students to develop an
understanding of content and also enables
them to enhance their literacy skills.”
Mr Torney says students are able to
progress their learning at their own rate,
according to their needs, and are so
engaged they see the TLF content as fun
and do not realise they are learning.
In addition to using the TLF digital
learning objects, Ardmona Primary
School has purchased a range of software
to complement the TLF content. This
includes online books suitable for the early
year’s readers that allow the children to
hear the text being spoken and read along.
According to Mr Torney: “The online
books really help the children develop
a good understanding of the English
language.”
TLF resources can be accessed from fuse https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/pages/teacher.aspx. Teachers will need to log in
using their edumail user name and password to access the TLF content.
60 Shine APRIL 2010

eLeARning
Great websites for exploring...
cultural diversity
Multicultural Commission
www.multicultural.vic.gov.au
The multicultural commission supports ethnic
communities and encourages their active participation
in the social, economic, cultural and political life of the
community.
Living in Harmony
www.harmony.gov.au
Living in Harmony is designed to promote community
harmony, build relationships between people and
address racism where it occurs in Australia.
Lore of the
Land
www.
loreoftheland.
com.au
Lore of the Land is an
Indigenous site designed
to encourage us to live
in harmony with each
other and with the land
we each call home.
Through deepening our
knowledge of who we
are and where we are
together, we can create
a new story.
62 Shine APRIL 2010

eLeARning
Breaking the Cycle
http://breakingthecycleafrica.ning.
com
Kate Leeming’s inspiring 20,000km ride across Africa
is highlighting the causes and consequences of extreme
poverty, along with diversity, in the communities she
passes through. A true star from Malvern, join the ning
now and share the learning!
Immigration Museum
http://museumvictoria.com.au/
immigrationmuseum
Learn about Victorian immigration history and our diverse
immigrant communities, research your own family history
and read personal stories.
UN Cyber School Bus
www.cyberschoolbus.
un.org
The United Nations Cyber
School Bus is an interactive site
full of great information about
international issues, United
Nations, games, quizzes, country
profiles and curriculum resources.
It’s a magic bus.
Shine APRIL 2010 63

eLeARning
Web 2.0: use it with a purpose
New research into classroom learning shows that Web 2.0 technology is not an end in itself.
Effective use of Web 2.0 technologies
in teaching practice can impact very
positively on student learning outcomes,
according to the findings of a major
research project in Victorian schools.
However, the research also clearly
demonstrated that the best outcomes were
achieved when the focus was on teaching
and learning – not on the technology
itself.
Conducted by the Department, the
KnowledgeBank: Next Generation Project
research showed technology increases
student engagement, lifts motivation
levels and contributes to better student
outcomes. As part of the research project,
trials and pilots using specific Web
2.0 technologies such as blogs, wikis,
podcasting and web conferencing were
integrated into teaching practice.
More than 3500 students participated
in the trials and pilots, and along with
teachers, parents and principals also
participated in surveys, discussions and
focus groups, while a review of educational
literature relating to the impact of
Web 2.0 technologies was conducted.
Teachers reported high levels of student
engagement and ownership of the learning
process, particularly where students had
the opportunity to work collaboratively
and share their knowledge and experience.
Boort Secondary College teacher Jarrod
Robinson, who participated in the
program, saw first-hand the potential of
new technologies to engage students and
promote the learning of key content. “It
was also obvious that students became
more interested in the work surrounding
the video game play, which enhanced the
overall outcomes,” he said.
for more information, visit www.education.vic.gov.au/fuse
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eLeARning
Software
Review
Ray’s Letters and Numbers
n Specifically designed for early years students,
Ray’s Letters and Numbers is a collection of four fun
learning activities. Choose from number fun, colour
fun, everyday objects and the alphabet game.
Download Ray’s Letters and Numbers at
www.brothersoft.com
All applications reviews on this page in Shine are
freeware and available on new teacher notebooks,
eduSTAR netbooks and as free downloads for
school and home use.
Three weeks to go…
Update
n The Ultranet is on track to be rolled out to all Victorian
government schools from 3 May this year. Ultranet coaches are
currently helping these schools with the final stages of preparation.
All schools will progressively receive and be trained in the Ultranet
from May to September this year.
Release 1 of the Ultranet will enable students and teachers to
collaborate using Web 2.0 tools, to create their own online learning
portfolio and take part in online learning activities and to access and
share quality assured digital learning resources across Victoria.
Release 2, available from end September, will bring parents on board
and unleash the powerful individual learner profile and learning task
modules of the Ultranet.
For deployment advice and other resources, visit
https://edugate.eduweb.vic.gov.au/sc/sites/Connections2010
Shine APRIL 2010 65

School news
Theresienstadt exhibition
at Jewish Museum
It beGAn with a telephone call to the
Jewish Museum of Australia some 20
years ago. An elderly voice said, “I have
something I would like to give to you.”
A visit to the home of the caller was
arranged. She turned out to be a lady in
her 70s. She took the curator into her
spare bedroom and pulled an old suitcase
from under the bed. She unclicked the
latches, raised the lid, and there inside
were paintings – watercolours – over 100
of them!
Regina Schwarz was the custodian of
these pictures that had been painted by
her husband, Paul Schwarz, and a fellow
artist, Leo Lowit, in Theresienstadt
Concentration Camp. Paul and Leo
and their wives were imprisoned in the
infamous camp during much of World
War 2. Paul, Leo, and his wife Jindriska
were transported to the east, and
murdered in Auschwitz. Regina survived
and brought the paintings with her to
Australia.
Now, the Jewish Museum has created an
exhibition specifically for school students
entitled Theresienstadt: Drawn from the
Inside. Works from the Jewish Museum
of Australia Collection, displaying the
Schwarz and Lowit paintings. And
cccording to the museum’s education
coordinator Jenny Better, the exhibition
will also feature other primary sources.
“Students can see original diary entries,
read poems, and and look at other artists’
drawings – all of which will give these
watercolours a context,” Ms Better says.
“Students will be able to evaluate the
sources and use them to put together
information about Theresienstadt and
the lives of the people incarcerated there.
From the camp’s children’s homes, there
are pictures and poetry, each named for
the child that created the piece,” she says.
If the fates of those children are known,
student will learn them, and they can also
watch interviews with child survivors from
Theresienstadt.
“Our aim is for students to draw their own
conclusions: use the evidence to follow the
life of an individual, and to talk to guides,”
Ms Better says.
To book a school group visit, call the Jewish Museum of Australia on 8534 3600.
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School news
News bites
Shakespeare scholarship rings
a bell for regional teachers
Victorian teachers Justeen Hahn from
Gippsland Grammar School and Jessica
Kelly from Ballarat High School are among 12
teachers from regional Australia to be awarded
a professional development scholarship with
Bell Shakespeare Company. Now in its fourth
year, the Bell Shakespeare’s Regional Teacher
Scholarship consists of four days of intensive
professional development designed to address
the unique challenges of teaching Shakespeare
in remote and regional schools. It will also assist
teachers preparing for the incoming National
Curriculum in 2011 and give them an opportunity
to share ideas with each other about teaching off
the beaten track.
Sustainable living festival made a difference
Do you know the recommended temperature to set your air conditioner
over summer to ensure maximum efficiency? If you attended the
Sustainable Living Festival earlier this year, you might.
Back in February, visitors to the Sustainable Living Festival at Federation
Square found out that the ideal temperature for air conditioners in summer
is 26 degrees. That little titbit may not be much use now the weather is
cooling down, but the festival offered many other tips about how to live
more sustainably.
The Department recognised the important role that students and schools
can play in sustainability by sponsoring the festival’s Education Day. Almost
500 students attended Education Day back in February, and participated in
a series of workshops and presentations.
Students and teachers learnt that changing little things can make a
big difference. Turning off lights, using less water, labelling bins to help
recycling and sharing knowledge with fellow students and teachers will all
reduce a school’s environmental impact.
Shine APRIL 2010 67

Highlights from
Top Designs
Celebrating its 10th birthday this year,
Top Designs proves once again that teenage
creativity is a force to be reckoned with.
Georgia Hodgson
Flaming Burlesque
Poster – inkjet print
Costume constructed
from satin, tulle,
cotton, chiffon, lace,
ribbon, sequins,
feathers
Visual Communication
& Design 4
Brighton Secondary
College, Brighton East
Holly Van
Maanen
Surfboard
surface graphics
and billboard
advertisement
Visual
Communication &
Design 4
Mentone Girls
Secondary College
Barney Patrick
Remote-controlled search car
Systems Engineering
Mount Waverley Secondary College, Mount Waverley
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Rebecca Willox
Oriental Mood Lamp
Constructed from Jarrah,
white glass, oriental fabric,
fluorescent tube
Design & Technology
Swan Hill College, Swan Hill
Nicole Malishev
Shoe design and
magazine advertisement
Visual Communication &
Design 3
Beaconhills College, Berwick
Lachlan Coates
Bent Beddie
Constructed from Victorian ash, marine ply, varnish, paint
Design & Technology
Frankston High School, Frankston
Raylene Ong
Comic
storyboard
Visual
Communication &
Design 4
Distance Education
Centre Victoria,
Thornbury
Templestowe College,
Templestowe
Top Designs – part of the 2010 VCE Season of Excellence – features work created by 2009 VCE students in six study areas: Design
and Technology, Food and Technology, Media, VET Multimedia, Systems Engineering, and Visual Communication and Design.
Top Designs will run from 27 March to 27 June at Melbourne Museum. Visit www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/excellenceawards
Shine APRIL 2010 69

Kitchen rules
serve the
masses
Around 30 Vet Hospitality
students from Footscray City
College cooked up a storm in
a real-life industrial kitchen
recently – and the results
were tasty indeed. Under the
watchful eye of head chef
Sean Flynn (picture left) the
students cooked and served
canapés for more than 500
people at the official opening
of Top Designs at Melbourne
Museum. The exhibition
will run until June 27 at
Melbourne Museum.
Turn to page 68 for our
special pictorial spread on
highlights from Top Designs.
Photo by Les O’Rourke
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SCHooL neWS
New research on teenage alcohol use
Few teachers will be surprised by recent findings that show parents play a direct role in shaping
their child’s approach to alcohol.
While a number of studies have
examined young people’s attitudes and
behaviours in relation to the consumption
of alcohol relatively few studies have
explored the role parents play in shaping
youth consumption patterns. In 2009
the Department commissioned research
into parental attitudes about the use of
alcohol by adolescents and young people.
A survey of 388 Victorian parents of
adolescents aged between 14 and 16 years
was completed in April 2009.
The survey found that 30 per cent of
parents thought it likely that their child
currently drinks alcohol. A further 40
per cent of parents thought it unlikely
that their child drinks alcohol, with
the remaining 30 per cent of parents
indicating that their child definitely did
not drink alcohol.
Further data from parents showed that
40 per cent of adolescents had attended
at least one party, in the previous three
months, where alcohol was available.
The majority (95 per cent) of parents
surveyed reported that they would discuss
alcohol and safety with their adolescent
prior to them attending a party.
The findings of this survey are consistent
with previous reports on the attitudes
towards and supply of alcohol by
Australian parents. The findings of this
survey are consistent with previous reports
on the attitudes of parents regarding the
supply of alcohol to adolescents. The use of
alcohol in the family home and at parties is
role modelled to young people on a regular
basis and parents play a pivotal role in the
supply and use of alcohol by adolescents.
The Australian Guidelines to Reduce
Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol
(NHMRC, 2009) provide a base for
parents in their decision-making about
whether their child should drink alcohol.
Specifically, Guideline 3 states that for
children and young people less than 18
years of age, not drinking alcohol is the
safest option.
The Parents, Parties and Adolescent Alcohol Use Report is available from
the research page of the Department’s drug education website at
www.education.vic.gov.au/drugeducation
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eARLy CHILDHood
Cluster management
delivers better services
The new kindergarten cluster management policy framework is strengthening the delivery of
better services for Victorian youngsters.
Kindergarten cluster management
brings together a group of kindergartens
under the management of a single
organisation building a stronger and more
responsive kindergarten system across
Victoria.
Introduced in 2003, it reduces the
administrative burden on parent
committees, strengthens the delivery
of kindergarten programs and provides
kindergarten staff with professional
employment arrangements. Along with
local government, a range o f different
groups, including community-based
organisations, have also taken on
kindergarten cluster management.
Adding weight to this already highly
successful system, Minister for Children
and Early Childhood Development
Maxine Morand launched the Victorian
Government’s new Kindergarten Cluster
Management Policy Framework at the
Kindergarten Cluster Management
Forum held at the MCG in mid-March.
The framework acknowledges the role
of local government in the planning
and coordination of services for young
children and their families. It aims to
further enhance Victoria’s kindergarten
cluster management arrangements
and has identified five key components
for a successful cluster management
arrangement: geography – links to local
government including municipal early
years plans; robust governance and
support infrastructure; participation
in local partnerships; professional
development opportunities and career
pathways for kindergarten staff; and a
culture of continuous improvement.
“We want to ensure all Victorian
children have access to quality
kindergarten program. The framework
will help ensure kindergarten services
are well placed to deliver the National
Partnerships commitment to provide 15
hours of kindergarten a week for fouryear-olds
by 2013,” Ms Morand said.
The Department’s Anthony Raitman
says the policy has bolstered the
cluster management model, providing
greater definition and direction for
both cluster managers and standalone
kindergarten services. “The
policy provides greater clarity for
kindergarten cluster managers in terms
of what is expected of them, and also
clarity for stand-alone kindergarten
services in terms of what they gain if
they join a cluster,” he says.
During the forum, Ms Morand also
announced that $520,000 would be
provided over three years to Kindergarten
Parents Victoria (KPV) to promote
kindergarten cluster management. This
will allow KPV to take a leadership role
in promoting good governance among
kindergarten cluster managers through
mentoring services and development
of an online policy bank. The Victorian
Government also provides KPV with
$258,890 annually to deliver advice and
support to community-based, funded
kindergartens.
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Learning from extremes at the 2010
DEECD Innovation Showcase
The annual Innovation Showcase is just around the corner and this year, internationally acclaimed
innovation expert and former Blair advisor, Charles Leadbeater, will be the keynote speaker.
Charles Leadbeater is one of the
most innovative education thinkers in
the world and has an original message for
improving education systems by learning
from developing nations. In his recent
publication, Learning from the Extremes,
Mr Leadbeater examines the way
developing nations are attracting children
and parents to the education system
through unconventional methods such as
learning through dance and play, learning
outside the classroom and through a
curriculum that helps to solve problems in
the community.
Mr Leadbeater discusses strategies
for meeting the challenge to improve,
reinvent and transform learning and
education. He talks about successful
programs from around the world that are
making learning attractive to children
and families; programs that rely on peer
learning; create learning spaces where
they are needed; and focus on learning
that stems from real challenges faced by
the community. Most of the examples of
this kind of transformational innovation
Mr Leadbeater found in the developing
world. His research focussed on social
entrepreneurs in education in India, Brazil
and Kenya.
Learning from the Extremes brings
together inspiring examples of innovative
education under the extremes of poverty
and skills shortages, such as The Ruchika
Social Service Organisation, which runs
schools on railway platforms for the
thousands of children who live and work
around Indian railways. These railway
platform schools use games and music to
attract children to learn.
In developing countries throughout the
world innovative and passionate people
are making space for learning under
the most severe of circumstances. The
Ugandan Tigers Club Project is one of
many that works with street children
using sport – in this case soccer – to draw
them into learning. Grassroot Soccer
has engaged 230,000 young people
since 2003. The program’s mottos are:
‘Learning is not a spectator sport’ and
‘It takes a village to provide lifelong
opportunities for learning.’
Mr Leadbeater’s presentation on
Learning from the Extremes will open the
Innovation Showcase on Monday 10 May.
Followed by keynotes from two Victorian
educators and presentations from more
than 30 of Victoria’s most innovative
educators, the showcase celebrates
innovative practices in education and early
childhood settings.
The 2010 DEECD Innovation Showcase
wil be held on Monday 10 May at Sofitel
Melbourne on Collins. This a free event
and all teachers and early childhood
practitioners are encouraged to attend.
For more information and to register to attend this free event, visit
www.education.vic.gov.au/researchinnovation/showcase
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Good news
from around
the state Compiled by Tina Luton
Hume
A group of students from
Alexandra SC have put their
survival skills to the test, hiking,
camping and kayaking during a
10-day expedition through the
Big River State Forest and Lake
Eildon National Park as part of the
Alice Sloan Trust Expedition and
Berry Street Leadership Program.
Principal Andy Johnston says the
expedition encourages students to
support each other, strengthens
friendships, and exemplifies the
skills needed to work in partnership
with outside organisations.
“With the program developing its
community leadership component
with Berry Street, Alexandra
Secondary College can benchmark
for other schools within the region,
how to manage private and public
partnerships,” he says.
Barwon South Western
Warrnambool College is supervising a new project
to help disengaged students to finish high school.
The Warrnambool Alternative VCAL Education
(WAVE) project offers students aged between 15 and
19 the chance to study for a Victorian Certificate of
Applied Learning (VCAL) qualification in a supportive
environment.
Project coordinator Jim Matthews says students would
have a course designed to suit their individual needs,
and that the specialised attention would help pave the
way to a career or tertiary education.
“This is a Year 11 and 12 course for students who don’t
feel comfortable or cannot participate in mainstream
schools. Some of our students have young babies, some
have had a fractured schooling history, others may have
encountered cultural problems and others simply just
don’t operate well in a secondary school world of bells,
uniform, different classes, different teachers,” he says.
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Loddon Mallee
Kennington PS jump-started the school year by conducting
its annual Jump Start Program. The goals of the program
include establishing positive relationships and a sense
of community within classrooms and across the school,
promoting teamwork, recognising and understanding
emotions, and exploring the school values of community,
caring, personal best and respect.
Activities included a picnic, swimming, wheelchair sports,
badminton, cricket, bubble-blowing, and learning to sing
and sign the school song using Auslan (Australian Sign
Language). Principal Glenda Miller said the enthusiasm and
energy of the students was wonderful, and the involvement
of so many parents and members of the school community
very much appreciated.
Grampians
Early childhood staff from across the Golden Plains Shire
gathered for the fifth biennial children’s services conference.
The theme of the conference was ‘Shared Understandings
Across Traditional Divides’, with a focus on implementation
of the National Early Years Learning Framework and the
Victorian Early Learning Framework.
Child care consultant and author Anne Stonehouse was the
guest speaker with workshops delivered by Debbie Cole and
local children’s services and communication and marketing
staff. Over 60 people attended the day from long day care,
kindergarten, family day care, Maternal and Child Health,
occasional care and external services who work with families
in the shire.
Southern Metropolitan
Students at Lang Lang PS might live in a regional area but they are certainly
used to international visitors. Kristen Lapthorn from Whitewater University in
Wisconsin, USA, is the latest in a long line of overseas teachers to practice at the
small country school of 150 students.
Year 5/6 teacher Michael Smythe initiated an international teacher exchange six
years ago to give the students real life experiences with other cultures. “After we
lost our Italian LOTE teacher seven years ago our students, who live and learn in
a totally Anglo Saxon environment, had very little contact with other cultures,”
he said. “Since then, we have had a Japanese intern, two teachers in training
from Sweden and a previous teacher in training from Whitewater University.
We have also had visits from professors from Sweden and Japan, principals and
teachers from Norway, Wales, England and Denmark.”
A teacher from New York has also visited the school after having participated in
a collaborative online project with students. On a more local and furrier note,
students are often treated to a visit from Mr Smythe’s “very gentle, friendly and
photogenic” Shetland sheepdog, Toby.
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Northern Metropolitan
Glenroy Specialist School senior VCAL student Michael Samoun
has been awarded Moreland Junior Citizen of the Year. The
award was presented by mayor Stella Kariofyllidis in recognition
of Michael’s strong commitment to, and leadership within,
Moreland City Council’s oxYgen Committee and Project, the 2009
Youth Summit, and the Anti Racism Action Band performances.
Glenroy principal Raelene Kenny says Michael is an exemplary
role model and a great ambassador for the school and broader
community. “He has demonstrated to his peers that with
determination, hard work and commitment they can achieve
at high levels within and beyond the school. Michael is a great
ambassador for our school and for people with a disability. We
are all very proud of him,” she says.
Western Metropolitan
Students at Gilmore Girls College are getting a taste of life
in the corporate fast lane. Through the Australian Business
Community Network (ABCN), the school has partnered
with industry advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
Principal Bette Prange, pictured here with PwC Australia
partner Vish Padmanabhan, says the partnership is teaching
students how business corporations work, how to access
different parts of an organisation and preparing them for
the workforce by strengthening vital skills, including oral
presentation and community awareness.
“The girls are meeting people involved with industry and we
are learning just how we (school and business) can support
one another,” she says. The ABCN and PwC have staged a
career day, work readiness workshops and facilitated work
placements for the Year 7 students, who are also involved
with the RISE mentoring reading program.
Gippsland
Loch PS is thriving thanks to the record addition of 16 new
Preps to the school. Principal Greg Bull credits close links
with the local kindergarten for the increased intake, which has
bumped the school’s total number of students to 71. “We have
a great transition program from kinder to Prep at this school,
and the senior school has a really strong link with the kinder
as well,” he said. “The students go down and read with the
children from early in the year, so we really make a connection
with them. When it is time for them to come to primary
school, they already know a lot of the senior students, their
teachers and myself,” he says.
Like most schools in the region, Loch is undergoing an
upgrade as part of the Building Education Revolution (BER)
and will soon have new toilet blocks, two new classrooms and
a library learning space.
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Eastern Metropolitan
Forty-one students and six staff from
Ringwood SC recently embarked on 31-
day world tour. Inspired by the success
of previous world tours and coupled with
the number of international sister schools
that the college boasts, World Tour 2010
took the students to Canada, USA, UK,
Holland, France, the Czech Republic and
finally to Chiang Mai in the highlands of
Thailand.
The 41 musicians, dancers and actors from
the middle to senior levels of Ringwood’s
highly acclaimed Performing Arts Program
staged This is Melbourne, Australia!, which
tells the history of the city through song,
dance, puppetry, projection and audience
interaction. And when they weren’t
performing the students made the most of
local interests and activities, including ice
skating in Canada, visiting Shakespeare’s
house in England, taking a boat cruise
through Strasbourg, a walking tour of
Prague and river rafting in Thailand.
Since the triennial world tours began in
2001, Ringwood has hosted return visits
from schools in Thailand, England, France
and the Czech Republic. “This form of
international exposure not only develops
performance skills but is a fantastic
educational experience,” says performing
arts director Rob Motton. “These students
return with an enriched understanding
of differing cultures and a heightened
perspective on life.”
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APPointments
The appointments listed below are as a result of vacancies advertised online. All data, including spelling of names and schools, is as
provided by schools through the Recruitment Online system. This information is published for the purpose of general interest only.
NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Barwon South Western
Aberline, Paul Anthony timboon P–12 School Grd
Ackland, danielle Renee Grovedale College claSS
Arundell, Nicholas James lara Lake PS Grd
Baker, Nicola brauer Sc eS1-2
Batson Sr., Morgan Sloan chilwell PS Grd
Bonney, Edwina Oberon South PS Grd
Brabham, Simone Maree branxholme & Wallacedale CPS claSS
Brittain, Patricia Ann Oberon HS eS1-1
Brown, Jenelle barwon Valley School eS1-1
Calder, Tessa highton PS PR2-3
Carmichael, Renae torquay P–9 College Grd
Carstein, Janine brauer Sc claSS
Cashmore, Jaye Sian timboon P–12 School Grd
Chapman, Belinda Lee clifton Springs PS aP1-1
Cockerell, Sarah Louise Forrest PS Grd
Crilly, Shane Phillip newcomb Sc eS1-2
Crossett, Peter Frederick Fyans Park PS PR2-3
Cullen, Gemma Louise allansford & District PS Grd
Curley, Margaret leopold PS claSS
Curnick, Anthony Douglas newcomb Sc claSS
Daff, Barbara belmont HS claSS
Day, Miriam Kathleen Western Heights Sc lead
Diment, Darryl Ocean Grove PS PR2-3
Donald, Belinda Maree belmont HS claSS
Dunlop-Moore, Philip barwon South Western Region eXeclS
Dyke, Adam Jeffrey heywood And District Sc eS1-2
Eastwood, Michelle Joy Matthew Flinders Girls’ Sc claSS
Everitt, Vanessa newcomb Park PS acPT
Fagone, Vera Mary Mt Duneed Regional PS claSS
Fahey, Harry Allan brauer Sc eS1-2
Fary, Abby Jane allansford & District PS claSS
Featherstone, Katrina a colac Sc eS1-1
Fehling, Ryan Lucas Western Heights Sc lead
Fitzgerald, Michael Thomas derrinallum P–12 College claSS
Flack, Michele Ann Warrnambool College claSS
Foord, Michele Louise brauer Sc eS2-3
Fraser, Thomas Lloyd Warrnambool PS claSS
Freeman, Helen Doreen hamilton (Gray St.) PS PR2-3
Geerings, Katie Louise lorne-Aireys Inlet P–12 College claSS
Gibbs, Kate Alyce Grovedale College claSS
Gibbs, Michele Christine Warrnambool SDS eS1-1
Grimshaw, Brenda bellarine Sc claSS
Halliwell, Lisa Gweneth Warrnambool West PS claSS
Harms, Janelle Renee hamilton (Gray St.) PS claSS
Harris, Ronna Joy Western Heights Sc lead
Hawkins, Jennifer Matthew Flinders Girls’ Sc PR2-4
Heard, Julie Colleen corio South PS eS1-2
Henderson, Jessica Amy Wallington PS Grd
Henderson, Stephen torquay P–9 College Grd
Hollingsworth, Shellie Maree A Derrinallum P–12 College claSS
Holman, Donna Helen newcomb Sc eS1-1
Hooper, Paul b bellarine Sc claSS
Howlett, Christine Anne Panmure PS claSS
Howlett, Luke Anthony Warrnambool College Sch
Jackson, Mark Andrew Flinders Peak Sc eS2-3
Jankowski, Justin Kent lara PS Grd
Jenner, Nathan Portland PS Grd
Jobling, Jenni Wendy barwon Valley School eS1-1
Justin, Linda colac Sc eS1-1
Kalla, Ross Matthew Flinders Girls’ Sc claSS
NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Keane, Timothy Blair terang College eS1-2
Klingberg, Rowan newcomb Sc claSS
Lambertz, Bianca Anne north Geelong Sc eS1-1
Lawrence, Paul James north Geelong Sc eS1-1
Lenehan, Rachael Anne Koroit & District PS Grd
Lewis, Graham Allan colac South West PS claSS
Lillyst, Melissa Maree barwon South Western Region eS2-4
Love, Jason Macabe barwon Valley School claSS
Lowther, Sharron Leigh Warrnambool SDS eS1-1
Luke, Jacqueline Elaine hamilton (Gray St.) PS Grd
Maclean, Sarah hamilton (Gray St.) PS Grd
Maslen, Donna Belinda brauer Sc claSS
Matthews, Anne Louise colac Sc eS1-1
Matthews, James Patrick Warrnambool College claSS
McCallum, Janette Lesley G hamilton North PS claSS
McCulloch, Andrew Winston newcomb Sc eS1-2
Mcelhinney, Jana Ellen norlane West PS claSS
McKinnon, Meridith Jane Simpson PS Grd
McLauchlan, Chad Simon belmont HS claSS
McNamara, Elizabeth norlane HS lead
Millman, Olivia Maree Western Heights Sc lead
Muir, Andrew James lara Lake PS Grd
Muschalla, Kaylin Matthew Flinders Girls’ Sc claSS
Mutch, Julie Lorraine balmoral P–12 Community College eS1-2
O’Brien, Olivia Jayde baimbridge College Grd
O’Connor, Jacqueline Anne derrinallum P–12 College claSS
Osborn, Irene Oberon HS eS1-1
Polglaze, Elizabeth (Liz) north Geelong Sc eS1-1
Porter, Neil J brauer Sc claSS
Rae, Justin Joseph norlane West PS Grd
Raidme, Ben Moriac PS Grd
Ramage, James Allan M Grovedale West PS acPT
Randall, Justine north Geelong Sc eS1-1
Rose, Daryl barwon South Western Region eS2-4
Rowe, Gaelene brauer Sc claSS
Rowe, Tania Lea Warrnambool SDS eS1-1
Russell, Kylie Anne
balmoral P–12 Community College eS1-1
Sachse, Shane Daniel Western Heights Sc lead
Saggers, Jamie Renee lara Lake PS Grd
Shen, Sophia Feng Matthew Flinders Girls’ Sc claSS
Sinclair, Jeremy John newcomb Sc claSS
Sly, Janette Christine Oberon HS eS1-1
Smith, Carly belmont HS claSS
Smith, Maree cavendish PS Grd
Spring, Suzanne Maree Warrnambool SDS eS1-1
Stannard, Alister Jeffrey bundarra PS lead
Sullivan, Leah Jane heywood And District Sc claSS
Tagell, Timothy newcomb Sc claSS
Tait, Airlie Ronda brauer Sc claSS
Taranto, Alesia Binmore anglesea PS Grd
Thorne, Judith Alma barwon South Western Region eS2-4
Tudor, Claire baimbridge College claSS
Turner, Carley Louise Geelong HS claSS
Turner, Mary Theresa Grovedale College claSS
Twaddle, Graeme William Warrnambool College eS1-2
Tyzack, Kym Western Heights Sc lead
Van De Camp, Joanne Eileen brauer Sc
claSS
Walkington, Trevor Albert baimbridge College lead
Warrick, Sandi corio West PS claSS
Welsh, Jemimah Grace ashby PS Grd
Whytcross, Allison corio West PS claSS
Williams, Donna Jane cressy PS Grd
Wuchatsch, Margaret Gaye alvie Consolidated School claSS
Yamamoto, Yoko brauer Sc claSS
Eastern Metropolitan
Acatos, Stefanie Kallista PS Grd
Ayton, Kelly Jayne Mooroolbark College eS1-1
Bainbridge, Frances heatherwood School eS2-4
Ball, Darren Anthony croydon Community School eS2-3
Barnes, Rachel Chanelle Scoresby Sc Grd
Barnett, Louise Sarah Mt. Waverley North PS claSS
Barry, Zac James chatham PS Grd
Basic, Vesna templestowe Valley PS SSO1-1
Bateman, Fiona lilydale HS claSS
Begbie, Helen Mary tinternvale PS eS1-1
Beglan, David Andrew Kerrimuir PS eS1-1
Beith Jr., Nicole Emma Great Ryrie PS Grd
Benne, Michael Adrian Fairhills PS Grd
Benney, Judith Maree Maroondah Sc aP1-1
Black, Bruce Melville heatherwood School claSS
Black, Neil William don Valley PS claSS
Bon, Matthew balwyn HS claSS
Bradbury, Meagan Jayne cockatoo PS Grd
Braithwaite, Lauren Isabelle essex Heights PS Grd
Brisbane, Fern Elizabeth box Hill Senior Sc lead
Broderick, Gavin John healesville HS eS1-2
Brown, Jennifer Ann blackburn HS eS2-4
Brown, Joanne Margaret burwood East SDS SSO1-1
Brown, Nigel Christopher balwyn HS eS1-2
Brown, Tamara Elizabeth highvale Sc Grd
Bulbul, Janice Leanne heathmont College claSS
Buzaglo, Bernardine c bayswater North PS PR2-3
Byrne, Hayley Susan Glenallen School eS1-1
Byrnes, Trudy Jane templestowe College eS2-3
Cahill, Jeannette regency Park PS eS1-1
Callaghan, April Jane hartwell PS Grd
Campbell, Sally heatherwood School claSS
Castillo, Peter Andrew upwey HS claSS
Chandler, Carolyne Louise croydon West PS acPT
Chaplin, Jemma Kate John Monash Science School Grd
Chapman, Timothy Mark lilydale Heights College claSS
Clayton, Anthony Bruce albany Rise PS claSS
Coates, Dawn canterbury Girls’ Sc eS1-1
Coffin, Benjamin Ronald ruskin Park PS Grd
Colby, Lauren belgrave South PS Grd
Connell, Sally Ann tecoma PS claSS
Cottle, Laura Ruth rowville PS Grd
Cribbin, Imelda Mary Kilsyth PS eS1-1
Crotty, Sarah Ferny Creek PS eS1-1
Cusack, Joshua doncaster Sc Grd
Davey-Popovits, Karen Andrea Upwey HS
lead
Davidson, Kim Maree Pembroke PS Grd
Davies, Linda Maier Wantirna College claSS
Dawson, Alice Amy bayswater South PS claSS
De Niese, Rachel Erin Monash SDS eS1-1
Deres, Tuan croydon Community School eS2-3
Douglas, Greig Andrew Monbulk College claSS
Dousset, Evelyn d Ferny Creek PS eS1-1
Draganidis, Anna Glendal PS claSS
Drew, Jennifer Claire Mooroolbark College eS1-1
Duband, Fleur Monash SDS eS2-3
Dudek, Lauren norwood Sc Grd
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NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Faella, lauren Nicole upwey PS Grd
Fathers, Sally Josephine eastern Metropolitan Region claSS
Fernandez, Kerry J. highvale Sc claSS
Foley, Kim Susan eastern Metropolitan Region claSS
Forester, Rebecca Mary emerald PS Grd
Forward, Donald i upwey HS claSS
Fotheringham, Kirstie-Bree Glen Waverley Sc Grd
Franklin-Pearse, Vicky Diane Mooroolbark College eS1-1
Fraser, Rory eastern Metropolitan Region eXrt
Gaffy, Christina Glendal PS claSS
Gallaher, Benjamin Charles upwey PS Grd
Giddings, Lynette J ashwood School eS1-1
Gosper, Elizabeth Louise burwood East PS Grd
Greenfield, Paul James croydon Community School eS1-2
Gregory, Sophia Scoresby Sc Grd
Hall, Melissa bayswater West PS eS1-1
Hams, Russell Allan ashwood School eS1-1
Hanmer, Stuart Keith Wattle View PS claSS
Haspell, Nicole Louise Mount Evelyn SDS eS2-3
Haspell, Nicole Louise Mount Evelyn SDS eS2-3
Hasseldine, Anthony Koonung Sc Grd
Henderson, Matthew Phillip camberwell HS Grd
Heuston, Mark Anthony croydon Community School lead
Hicks, Grace canterbury PS Grd
Hill, Sarah Elizabeth Glendal PS claSS
Hindmarsh, Jan Maree vermont Sc eS2-3
Hogg, Michael John Mitcham PS claSS
Hoogkamer, Darren James Wantirna College Grd
Howard, Margaret Mary croydon Sc claSS
Hse, Julie Eva Glendal PS claSS
Huang, Dongping east Doncaster Sc eS1-1
Hunt, Margaret Elaine Park Orchards PS claSS
Hunter, Earle norwood Sc claSS
Ikin, John heathmont College eS2-3
Indralingam, Indika Sivajini camberwell South PS Grd
Ishida, Ayako Monbulk College claSS
Jackson, Carolyn Anne norwood Sc claSS
Jacobs, Susan Joy Warrandyte HS eS1-1
Jeffery, Kate Scoresby PS Grd
Jowsey, Linda camberwell HS eS1-2
Judd, Susan highvale Sc claSS
Kerrisk, David Wellington Sc eS1-2
Key, Damon John Monash Science School claSS
King, Anthony Charles highvale PS aP1-1
Kirton, Liana Yeong Joo Kent Park PS Grd
Kopciewicz, Amy Louise Glen Iris PS Grd
Kopietz, Belinda Park Orchards PS claSS
Kyriakopoulos, Kathy templestowe Park PS eS1-1
Langdon, Julian Nathan upwey HS claSS
Laurie, Jake Kallista PS Grd
Lee, Jacquelyn Ann emerald Sc Sch
Lee, Russell doncaster Sc Grd
Lehmann, Ines vermont Sc claSS
Lester, Michael lilydale Heights College claSS
Liddle, Amanda Jane ashwood School eS1-1
Limoli, Fiona Greythorn PS aP1-1
Lindholm, Jenny Ann Glen Waverley South PS claSS
Lyall, Giorsal Freda camelot Rise PS eS1-1
Macauley, Alison r Kent Park PS PR2-3
Macreadie, Rebekah Park Orchards PS Grd
Madgwick, Miranda Janine eastern Metropolitan Region eS2-4
Magree, Neil Vincent upwey HS claSS
Maillardet, Peter William Warrandyte HS claSS
Maloney, Eleanor Margaret Monbulk College Grd
Maltezos, Angela albany Rise PS claSS
Mann, Suzanne Patricia heathmont College eS1-1
Marcantonio, Emma Lea Waverley Meadows PS Grd
Mariniello, Catherine Elizabeth tinternvale PS
eS1-1
Marsham, Jason Ian Maroondah Sc Grd
Masterson, Peter James upwey HS claSS
Mcaloney, Robyn boroondara Park PS eS1-1
McCaffrey, Luke Michael Scoresby Sc Grd
McDonald, Ellen Nicole Monbulk College claSS
McIntosh, Samantha Jane Mooroolbark College lead
NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
McLaren-Brilli, Allison ruskin Park PS Grd
McNair, Fiona Elizabeth Monbulk College lead
McNamara, Allison Katheryn burwood East PS eS1-1
McPhee, Melanie Glendal PS claSS
Melican, Mark Anthony blackburn elS lead
Middleton, Sandra Nicole Wantirna College Grd
Miosge, Jane Maree hawthorn Sc eS1-2
Mitchell, Jacqueline eastern Metropolitan Region claSS
Mitchell, Michelle Faye heany Park PS eS1-1
Moore, Thomas Nathan lilydale HS Grd
Morgan, Roger Leslie Mooroolbark College claSS
Morris, Jennifer Anne upper Yarra Sc eS1-1
Mould, Emily east Doncaster Sc claSS
Mumford, Paul Leighton eastern Metropolitan Region claSS
Murray, Claire Glen Iris PS claSS
Naughtin, Katharine Amy healesville PS Grd
Neal, Evonne Amelia upwey HS claSS
Nelson, Lesley Ann Monash SDS eS1-1
Norton, Timothy Park Ridge PS Grd
nowicki, helen Mooroolbark College eS1-1
Oxley, Samantha eastern Metropolitan Region claSS
Paget, Lauryn Joy eastern Metropolitan Region claSS
Parry-Fielder, Jane albany Rise PS claSS
Paspa, Sharyn Clair Koonung Sc claSS
Pennycook, Christopher Douglas Lilydale HS
claSS
Phang, Kristy templeton PS Grd
Phillips, Rosemary Park Orchards PS claSS
Pianta, Luanda Wen Ai donvale PS claSS
Pickford, Carol Ann Mount View PS eS2-4
Pidoto, Carolyn heany Park PS Grd
Pietersz, Karin Glenallen School eS1-1
Piper, Jodie Maroondah Sc Grd
Pitson, Rachel Louise Glen Iris PS Grd
Poole, Michelle Poole Mary Karoo PS Grd
Potts, Kristen croydon SDS eS2-3
Poulton, Julia Louise Monash SDS eS2-3
Powell, Josephine Milly Glenferrie PS claSS
Puddy, Michael Mount Evelyn PS lead
Pumpa, Fiona Mary Park Orchards PS claSS
Purdy, Liam Yarra Junction PS acPT
Quinn, James Liam croydon Sc Grd
Rees, Catherine Caroline lilydale HS Grd
Rhynsburger, Guy croydon Community School eS1-2
Rhynsburger, Guy croydon Community School eS2-3
Riccioni, Jennifer Anne Park Orchards PS claSS
Rice, Cynthia Kaye aurora School claSS
Richardson, Gayle Wattle Park PS PR2-3
Richardson, Meredith Jean Warrandyte HS eS1-1
Richardson, Blair Edwin b Oakleigh PS Grd
Roberts, Ashley burwood East PS Grd
Robottom, Nancy Louise Surrey Hills PS lead
Ronalds, Melinda Kalinda PS claSS
Rose, Jasmine burwood East SDS SSO1-1
Rosier, Geraldine Mary upwey HS claSS
Rossi, Sandra Teresa healesville HS eS1-1
Rowan, Kathi Tanith hawthorn Sc eS1-1
Sawalaga, Tim auburn PS Grd
Sayers, Rachel emerald Sc eS2-3
Scammell, Matthew Francis heany Park PS Grd
Schijf, Felicity Mary norwood Sc claSS
Schwarz, Kim Ralph east Doncaster Sc Sch
Scully, Benn Jarrod ringwood Sc Grd
Seabrook, Christopher Brian Mooroolbark College claSS
Seamer, Stephanie Phillis Mary Doncaster PS Grd
See, Cindy heany Park PS Grd
Sherpa, Tsering Dolma belmore School Grd
Sier, Elise Wattle View PS claSS
Simkin, Erin Michelle box Hill HS Grd
Sittampalam, Leanne M Sherbrooke Community School Grd
Small, Lynette Joy Park Orchards PS eS1-1
Small, Lynn Pimpar Monash SDS eS2-3
Smith, Naomi Grace lilydale HS Grd
Snowdon, Patricia Millwarra PS claSS
Souter, Vivien Joanne Warrandyte HS eS1-1
Spencer, Andew Thomas Maroondah Sc eXrt
Stavropoulos, Kaliopi Bobbie upwey HS
claSS
Stevens, Felicity Swinburne Senior Sc Grd
Stobart, Virginia hawthorn Sc eS1-2
Street, Meagan Claire belgrave South PS Grd
Sturnieks, Jarrod east Doncaster Sc Grd
Sutcliffe, Emma Jean burwood East SDS claSS
Taouti, Rachida canterbury Girls’ Sc Grd
Taylor, David Geoffry Olinda PS PR1-1
Taylor, Vyvyan Macclesfield PS claSS
Tcheupdjian, Amy Kate east Doncaster Sc claSS
Teague, Chantal Hollie croydon West PS Grd
Thomason, Jennifer Kay Glendal PS claSS
Tikfesis, Carmel Lorraine regency Park PS eS1-1
Timbury, Virginia Lee upwey HS claSS
Tomasi, Maria boroondara Park PS eS1-1
Tomic, Tanya Glen Iris PS claSS
Tully, Julie Melissa lilydale Heights College claSS
Turner, Tracey Leanne east Doncaster Sc claSS
Twigg, Vivianne Caroline Monash SDS claSS
Unland, Lucas Mooroolbark College claSS
Vanderkruk, Penny Jane croydon Hills PS aP1-1
Veal, Christopher John box Hill HS Grd
Vincent, Robyn Ann Karoo PS eS1-1
Volkering, Paul albany Rise PS PR2-3
Voutier, Karen croydon SDS eS1-1
Wagenfeld, Mary-Jane Mooroolbark College claSS
Walker, Kelly Maree brentwood Sc Grd
Walker, Lauren May billanook PS Grd
Walker, Tony David heatherwood School aP1-1
Waterman, Laura Jean Ferny Creek PS Grd
Watkins, Alison Claire doncaster PS Grd
Watt, Kevin croydon Community School claSS
Weaver, Andrew John livingstone PS lead
Welsh, Nalini Sarah camberwell South PS claSS
Whiteley, Laura Elizabeth lilydale Heights College claSS
Whitter, Samantha Louise andersons Creek PS eS1-1
Willingham, Jan Marie Mooroolbark College eS1-1
Winstone, Pauline Glen Waverley Sc eS1-1
Wrzesinski, Mark Scoresby Sc Grd
Yeung, Man Sze Christina Monash SDS eS2-3
Young, Joyce W Karoo PS eS1-1
Zwarteveen, Jantina Glen Waverley South PS Grd
Gippsland
Abrahams, Tina Jane noojee PS acPT
Barry, Penny Omeo PS eS1-2
Barton, Laura Jane lakes Entrance PS Grd
Bishoff, Sylvia Coral heyfield PS claSS
Boadle, Sonya noojee PS claSS
Bradford, Kevin narracan PS PR1-1
Brandsma, Jamie South Gippsland Sc claSS
Bridle, Lynne lindenow PS eS1-1
Burdett, Cassandra Joy Korumburra Sc claSS
Carbone, Tanya Louise traralgon College eS1-1
Carr, Fiona Gaie bairnsdale West PS claSS
Chester, Wayne Alan Yarram Sc PR2-4
Collins, Suzanne Louise tubbut PS eS1-1
Colvin, Rose c lakes Entrance PS claSS
Cooney, Ashleigh Maree Grey Street PS - Traralgon Grd
Currie, Matthew Sale PS aP1-1
Dacy, Joanne Ruth Orbost North PS PR1-1
De Visser, Maxine Pearl nambrok - Denison PS eS1-1
Del Busso, Tania baringa Special School Grd
Delany, Timothy Vianney traralgon College lead
Dockley, Steven Grant Moe (Albert St) PS Grd
Dunbar, Sarah rawson PS Grd
Dunbar, Sarah rawson PS Grd
Eastwell, Judith Ann Warragul North PS eS1-1
Edwards, Leanne Joy bass Valley PS PR2-3
Estcourt, Tammy traralgon (Liddiard Rd) PS Grd
Evans, Bradley a Sale PS PR2-3
Evans, Cheryl Joy Maffra Sc aP1-2
Falk, Lesley lakes Entrance Sc claSS
Fry, Steven toorloo Arm PS claSS
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The appointments listed below are as a result of vacancies advertised online. All data, including spelling of names and schools, is as
provided by schools through the Recruitment Online system. This information is published for the purpose of general interest only.
NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Geary, Lois Jean Woodside PS eS1-2
Goodall, Veronica Ann nambrok - Denison PS eS1-1
Green, Melissa Mirboo Nth. Sc Sch
Guerin, Mark Swifts Creek PS claSS
Haeslar, Emily Moe (Albert St) PS eS1-1
Halket, Tamara G’anae Yinnar PS Grd
Hamer, Anna eagle Point PS Grd
Hanney, Mark Warragul PS claSS
Harrington, Terrence P Gippsland Region PR3-6
Harrison, Natalie lakes Entrance PS claSS
Harrison, Sarah Caroline traralgon College eS1-1
Hayes, Caroline Grey Street PS - Traralgon eS1-1
Heiberg, Mark Kurnai College lead
Herbstreit, Emily Maffra Sc eS2-3
Hibbs, Cheryl Moe (Albert St) PS eS1-1
Holland, Mark Sale Specialist School claSS
Holland, Mark Sale Specialist School claSS
Hollonds, Laura Rose baringa Special School Grd
Holmes, Paygen Jade Maffra PS Grd
Hopkins, Susanne M Moe (Albert St) PS eS1-1
Hughes, Lynda Jeanne Warragul PS aP1-1
Jackson, Paige Danielle Yallourn North PS Grd
Jennings, Keith a Sale College claSS
Johnstone, Jarrod d toorloo Arm PS Grd
Kaur, Gagandeep trafalgar HS claSS
Kilner, Carol drouin Sc eS1-1
Kraan, Ruth Sharon traralgon College eS1-1
Lau, Wing Kuen lakes Entrance Sc claSS
Lee, Amanda Melissa loch PS Grd
Love, Sarah leongatha Sc eS1-2
Lynch, Bronwyn Woodside PS eS1-1
Mann, Caroline lowanna College claSS
Marsh, Amie Louise traralgon (Stockdale Rd.) PS Grd
Mason, Kristal South Gippsland Sc claSS
Mathers, Deborah Louise lakes Entrance PS claSS
McDonagh, Shannon Bree bairnsdale West PS Grd
Nicholls, Melanie Moe (Albert St) PS claSS
Nicolson, Peter r newmerella PS eXrt
Nikolajew, Caitlyn Elizabeth east Gippsland Specialist Sch claSS
Noble, Rachel e Maffra Sc aP1-1
O’Meara, Sarah Louise Warragul PS Grd
Oldham, Carmel M Warragul Regional College claSS
Pattinson, Lee neerim District Sc eS1-2
Phillpot, Robert George bairnsdale Sc claSS
Ponton, Leslie John Kurnai College lead
Risol, Catherine Marie newborough East PS eS1-2
Roberts, Jayne Ann traralgon (Stockdale Rd.) PS Grd
Robertshaw, Kristy Wonthaggi PS eS1-1
Schellen, Sarah May heyfield PS claSS
Scott, Beth Marie nicholson PS Grd
Shugg, Gina lindenow PS eS1-1
Slee, Anthony John Warragul PS claSS
Smith, Tara Omeo PS Grd
Tactor, Jamie Michael commercial Road PS - Morwell PR2-3
Timmer-Arends, Kristy Maree Grey Street PS - Traralgon Grd
Trewin, Heather Joy bundalaguah PS eS1-1
Twining, Denise Anne lakes Entrance PS claSS
Tyler, Beverley tubbut PS acPT
Verey, Matthew lakes Entrance Sc Grd
Voss, Courtney Renee traralgon (Liddiard Rd) PS Grd
Wain, Eugene Russell Swifts Creek Sc claSS
Wain, Tracey Ann Sale College eS1-1
Websdale, Jennifer lindenow PS eS1-1
Weymouth, Jesse Ashlea Sale College Sch
Wilson, John Cameron cann River P–12 College acPT
Grampians
Beckley, Anna-marie ballarat Specialist School eS1-1
Bruyn, Charlene Melissa ballarat Specialist School eS1-1
Cameron, Cymantha Jane bacchus Marsh College eS1-1
Capuano, Nola Joan Yuille Park P-8 Community Coll claSS
Carey, Kim Maree Forest Street PS claSS
Chaston, Tracey Leeanne apsley PS Grd
Clark, Suzanne Maree bacchus Marsh College aP1-1
Clarkson, Ian Malcolm horsham 298 PS PR2-3
Close, Suzanne Maree edenhope P–12 College claSS
Cochrane, Carole bacchus Marsh College eS1-1
Coller, Tabatha Rayleen bacchus Marsh College eS1-1
Collicoat, Raymond J ballarat Sc claSS
Conlan, Bernie buninyong PS PR2-4
Creek, Lisa nhill College claSS
Davies, Dianne Kaye newlyn PS claSS
Dean, Wesley nhill College eS1-1
Dingwall, Leanne Christine Murtoa College eS1-1
Doolan, Janine ballarat Specialist School eS1-1
Engel, Carol Leanne ballarat Specialist School eS1-1
Ervin-Ward, Ute Siglinde edenhope P–12 College eXrt
Evans, John Granville Yuille Park P-8 Community Coll acPT
Feely, Rachael Maree Mount Blowhard PS Grd
Ferris, Darren Leigh Skene Street School eS1-1
Fisher Sr., Julie Ann black Hill PS eS1-1
Fox, Patricia Barbara ballarat Sc claSS
George, Wayne Leslie ballarat Specialist School eS1-1
Gilbert, Samantha Sebastopol College claSS
Guo, Han bacchus Marsh College claSS
Hoebergen, Sarah Alice ballarat Specialist School eS1-1
Hume, Ian donald HS Sch
Hutchinson, Shane Matthew ballarat Sc claSS
Jarvis, Adam ballarat Specialist School eS1-1
Kennedy, Ulrike Skene Street School eS1-1
NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Kerr, Jackie ararat Community College - Sec claSS
Kick, Karen bacchus Marsh College eS1-1
King, Rebecca Sebastopol College claSS
Koene, Suzi Rennice ballarat Specialist School eS1-1
Levey, Peter Howard horsham College eS1-2
Loughnan, Andria Louise horsham College claSS
Mackenzie, Robyn Gayle bacchus Marsh College eS1-1
Mader, Anne ballarat Specialist School eS1-1
Martin, Jared Jon edenhope P–12 College eS1-1
Mason, Tony Keith ararat PS Grd
Mcerlain, Julie Anne ararat Community College - Sec claSS
McGrath, Caitlin Una horsham College claSS
McKelvey, Robert h ararat Community College - Sec claSS
McKenzie, Sally Anne laharum PS claSS
McKenzie, Catherine Louise birchip P–12 School Sch
Mebalds, Kai Liga Sebastopol College Grd
Mills, Helen Joan laharum PS claSS
Mitchell, Raelene P edenhope P–12 College eS1-1
Muhammad, Tariq Stawell Sc Sch
Mulraney, Carole a edenhope P–12 College eXrt
Murphy, Joan Leslie landsborough PS eXrt
Murphy, Erin Sebastopol College claSS
Nagan, Jayandran edenhope P–12 College claSS
Natoli, Paul ballarat HS Sch
Near, Maree bacchus Marsh College eS1-1
Norman, Simone Elise ararat West PS Grd
O’Day, Christie Michelle bacchus Marsh PS Grd
Ogilvy, Elizabeth edenhope P–12 College claSS
Owins, Karra urquhart Park PS Grd
Paget, Amanda apsley PS claSS
Parry, Andrew John caledonian PS PR1-2
Payne, Maureen Lois Yuille Park P–8 Community Coll claSS
Praetz, Leonie c nhill College PR2-4
Pyers, Beverley May horsham College eS1-1
Reynolds, Coby Myrniong PS Grd
Round, Sarah Great Western PS Grd
Sanders, Terese Joy beulah PS eS1-1
Schmidt, Jane Skene Street School claSS
Seneweera, Mythri Warracknabeal Sc claSS
Sharp, Julie Margaret ballarat Sc claSS
Sherwell, Heather Dawn ballarat Sc claSS
Sidea, Nadia daylesford Sc claSS
Smith, Josephine Elizabeth ballarat Specialist School eS1-1
Smithyman, Margaret dimboola PS eS1-1
Stevens, Ryan Trent Sebastopol College claSS
Tangey, Karen Skene Street School eS1-1
Thomas, David Anthony horsham College eS1-2
Thomas, Luke horsham Special School claSS
Vanzini, Sarah edenhope P–12 College Sch
Vaughan, Russell John horsham College eS1-1
Webb, Emma Ellen horsham 298 PS Grd
Wemyss, Kate ballarat HS Sch
Wilson, Michael Frederick ballarat Sc claSS
Wilson, Gabrielle horsham 298 PS Grd
Wood, Julie Dawn balliang East PS claSS
Wright, Rebecca Kirsten birchip P–12 School Sch
Young, David Pleasant Street PS lead
Hume
Adams, Roger a Shepparton HS claSS
Akan, Shamsul Huda Wodonga Senior Sc Grd
Allen, Karen M belvoir/Wodonga SDS eS1-1
Athorn, James Edward Seymour East PS Grd
Bacon, Christopher Raymond hume Region
lead
Bailey, Nicole Anne Shepparton HS eS1-1
Baker, Donna Mary Wandong PS eS1-1
Baker, Sarah Anne Mcguire College Shepparton claSS
Baskett, Kayla Maree Yackandandah PS Grd
Bates, Jean Betty Wangaratta HS eS1-2
Bell, Jessie Ellen belvoir/Wodonga SDS claSS
Briggs, Joanne Kathryn Wanganui Park Sc eS1-1
Broughton, Leanne Patricia belvoir/Wodonga SDS eS1-1
Buckley, Lisa Marie Moyhu PS Grd
Caffrey, Collette Ann hume Region lead
Cairns, Lorraine Dorothy dookie PS lead
Callan, Pat belvoir/Wodonga SDS eS1-1
Cashmore, Joy Elizabeth belvoir/Wodonga SDS claSS
Child, Aleisa Dorothy St Georges Road PS Shepparton claSS
Clarke, Dianne Wallan Sc eS1-1
Coates, Nicole Louise Shepparton East PS Grd
Cole, Steven Yarrawonga Sc claSS
Cook, Sheana Ann Wangaratta HS eS1-1
Cooney, Vikki Maree Mooroopna PS eS1-1
Cowell Sr., Jennifer Anne Willowmavin PS eS1-1
Crossman, Sarah Jane Wangaratta West PS Grd
Curnow, Bailee Jayne Yarrunga PS Grd
Daly, Helen Patricia Walwa PS eXrt
Deery, Nicole Maree belvoir/Wodonga SDS eS1-1
Delaney, Craig Thomas Myrtleford P–12 College eS1-1
Delbridge, Elizabeth Nancy hume Region lead
Denke, Gabrielle Irene Seymour Technical HS eS1-1
Doonan, Pauline a Kialla West PS lead
Dow, Christian Wanganui Park Sc eS1-2
Doyle, Michelle Gowrie Street PS Shepparton eS1-1
Eadie, Lynley Jane Grahamvale PS PR2-3
Elkington, Cindy belvoir/Wodonga SDS eS1-1
FitzSimons, Chantal Renee baranduda PS Grd
Fletcher, Keith Hamilton hume Region lead
Fowler, Katie Francis Grahamvale PS claSS
Freeman, Brendan Matthew baranduda PS Grd
Friswell, Julie Michele Puckapunyal PS claSS
Fujimoto, Natasha Orrvale PS claSS
Garraway, Lauren Jane Yackandandah PS acPT
Gibson, Brooke Willowmavin PS claSS
Gibson, Howard a Greta Valley PS claSS
Giovanetti, Melanie Marysville PS claSS
Goldrick, Maria Johanna Shepparton HS claSS
Grant, Lachlan Lloyd Yea PS Grd
Gray, Jaclyn Bree benalla PS acPT
Griffiths, Heather Joy Shepparton HS eS2-3
Hajra, Arindam Wodonga Senior Sc claSS
Harriott, Cathy Veronica Wilmot Road PS Shepparton eS2-3
Harris, Teresa Peta belvoir/Wodonga SDS eS1-1
Hayes, Kiera bandiana PS Grd
Heath, Denise Helen Myrtleford P–12 College claSS
Heath, Gillian upper Plenty PS Grd
Herbert, Melissa Sarah Wallan Sc claSS
Higgins, Simone Anne hume Region lead
Hoath, Emma Seymour Technical HS claSS
Hogan, Phillip Gregory Myrtleford P–12 College eS1-1
Hollow, Julie M Porepunkah PS Grd
Holloway, Deanne Elizabeth upper Sandy Creek PS eS1-1
Hosny, Natasha Jane Mansfield Sc claSS
King, Julie Kim eskdale PS PR1-1
Krake, Kenneth Wangaratta HS eS1-1
Larkin, Heather Maude hume Region lead
Lavoipierre, Gertrud Hermine Seymour Technical HS claSS
Lawless, Marc Mooroopna North PS claSS
Laws, Jessica Elizabeth cobram PS Grd
Leishman, Jennifer Christine Seymour Technical HS claSS
Lim, Scott Teng Fook Wallan Sc claSS
Lobe, Monique Claire Shepparton HS eS1-1
Lowe, Bronwyn Jamieson PS acPT
Lucas, Paul b Shepparton HS eS1-2
Mason, Barbara e hume Region lead
Mason, Deirdre Wallan Sc eS1-1
McGhee, Douglas Ramsay belvoir/Wodonga SDS claSS
McKenzie, Janet Seymour Technical HS eS1-2
Mcleod, Debra Kim Wangaratta HS Grd
McNally, Brianna Wangaratta HS Grd
Montgomery, Pamela Alice hume Region lead
Mouat, Miranda Ann corryong College eS1-1
Nicholls, Julie Ann Grahamvale PS claSS
Nichols, Andrea Margaret cobram Sc eS2-4
Nikolovski, Suzanna Wallan Sc claSS
Nugent, Nicole Leanne corryong College eS1-1
O’Beirne, Carmel Maria hume Region lead
O’Loughlan, Karyn Elizabeth Middle Kinglake PS Grd
Owen, Jacqueline Mary upper Plenty PS claSS
Parbery, Sharon Lee alexandra PS claSS
Parfitt, Emily Lauren Margaret Wodonga PS
Grd
Patterson, Barbara Joy Yarrunga PS eS2-3
Pearn, Catherine Anne Yarrawonga PS eS1-1
Petts, Ricky James Milawa PS Grd
Pilli, Lisa Samantha corryong College eS1-1
Pink, Stephen John broadford PS PR2-3
Piper Sr., Elisa Wangaratta HS eS1-1
Pleydell, Ian Deacon Mooroopna North PS eS1-1
Pronk, Sandra dederang PS eS1-1
Radford, Megan Kialla West PS Grd
Reilly, Tina Mary the Alpine School claSS
Richardson, Susan Margaret numurkah Sc eS1-1
Ritchie, Alison Wanganui Park Sc eS1-1
Roberts, Barry Alfred benalla College lead
Roberts, Sandra Leanne Yarrunga PS Grd
Rowney, Dee-Arne Mary Myrtleford P–12 College eS1-1
Russell, William George Wangaratta HS eS1-1
Schier, Julie Maree avenel PS claSS
Scott-Walker, Lucinda Phillipa Yea PS
claSS
Sekfy, Sarah Ann Wallan Sc claSS
Shand Jr., James Aubrey Yarrawonga PS eS1-1
Skovdam, Marion Ruth Wallan Sc claSS
Spiteri, Ashlea Maree Wanganui Park Sc Sch
Stanimirovitch, Ray Melrose PS eS1-1
Stanley, Gail Deborah hume Region lead
Syngaris, Helen Wandong PS eS1-1
Tanner, Priscilla Ann hume Region lead
Thomas, Richard Alan tallangatta Sc eS1-2
Thomson, Sally-Anne Porepunkah PS claSS
Tindill, Deborah Jean Moyhu PS eS1-2
Tricarico, Catherine Anne Mooroopna PS eS1-1
Turner, Susan tallangatta Sc eS1-1
Ure, Lauren Seymour Technical HS eS1-1
vanRoevan, Darlene Myrtleford P–12 College eS1-1
Warnett, Tara Lee Wanganui Park Sc claSS
Watson, Alisha Kiewa Valley PS acPT
Willaton, Stacey Ellen Shepparton HS claSS
Woodcock, Cameron Robert Mcguire College Shepparton Sch
Zeqo, Aida bourchier Street PS Shepparton eS1-1
Loddon Mallee
Aldridge, Jade Maiden Gully PS eS1-2
Anderson, Neville Dean Maryborough Education Centre claSS
Anstey-Sprigg, Glenda Maria Gisborne Sc lead
Arnott, Nicole Maree Swan Hill College Sch
Ballinger, Kristin Maree rochester Sc claSS
Barnes, Rachael Jayne Swan Hill PS claSS
Beilharz, Anna bendigo Senior Sc claSS
Bennett, Elise Weeroona College Bendigo eS1-2
Binks, Nathan Richard Ouyen P–12 College lead
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NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Bird, Sharon Kyneton Sc claSS
Blanks, Marcellinus B.C. loddon Mallee Region lead
Bond, Robert George Maryborough Education Centre claSS
Branson, Darrel l loddon Mallee Region lead
Brennan, Kellie Kyabram P–12 College lead
Bridgewater, Sarah Gisborne Sc claSS
Briggs, Lynette i romsey PS eS1-1
Bright, Shane castlemaine Sc claSS
Brown, Hamish Maryborough Education Centre claSS
Brown, Tenielle Gisborne Sc Grd
Bubb, Timothy echuca College Sch
Cameron, Damien Maryborough Education Centre claSS
Cameron, Wayne McFarlane crusoe 7-10 Sc eS2-3
Cao, Zhihui red Cliffs Sc claSS
Carey, Lukas Peter eaglehawk PS Grd
Cawthan, Kristie Lea castlemaine PS Grd
Chater, Ian Stafford Maryborough Education Centre claSS
Childs, Ashlea Maree red Cliffs East PS Grd
Clarke, Trudie Leanne ranfurly PS claSS
Cole, Janene tarnagulla PS eS1-1
Coulter, Pamela bendigo Senior Sc claSS
Cowan, Susanne tongala PS claSS
Cray, Amanda rushworth P–12 College claSS
Crow, Richard Alan Swan Hill College claSS
Cullen, Jacqueline Maryborough Education Centre claSS
Curnow, Lois S nullawil PS claSS
Danes, Glenn Peter bendigo South East Sc claSS
Davies, Dianne June loddon Mallee Region lead
Davison, Jerrod Kyabram P–12 College Grd
Dawe, Kathryn Werrimull P–12 School claSS
Delbridge, alexia Jayne irymple Sc Grd
Di Pilla, Janet Gisborne Sc aP1-1
Diaz-Jones, Evangelina Yvon chaffey Sc claSS
Dilks, Sally-ann Maryborough Education Centre claSS
Doolan, David Paul Weeroona College Bendigo eS1-1
Douglas, Lorraine Jean tarnagulla PS eXrt
Drummond, Carinda Swan Hill College eS1-2
Eliades, Karli Louise red Cliffs Sc claSS
Emery, Kate Nicole crusoe 7-10 Sc claSS
Emmett, Megan Louise irymple South PS claSS
Fabry, Jeanette echuca College eS1-2
Fiske, Stacy Heath Golden Square PS Grd
Forbes, Robert John Kyneton Sc claSS
Francis, Taygen eaglehawk North PS Grd
French, Ashley Thomas rochester Sc Grd
Frost, Corey Swan Hill College claSS
Gilmour, Annalie Marita Swan Hill PS claSS
Ginnivan, James Weeroona College Bendigo claSS
Gwynn, Johanna castlemaine Sc claSS
Haberman, Heidi Swan Hill College eS1-2
Hall, Kirstie Joy Macedon PS Grd
Hammond, Samuel Nahum crusoe 7-10 Sc claSS
Harriott, Christina Marianne Maryborough Education Centre claSS
Hedger, Lisa Gaye carisbrook PS eS1-1
Hedges, Yvonne Jean Mildura West PS eS1-1
Hillier, Terrence Oswald Maryborough Education Centre lead
Hinton, Sue Elizabeth loddon Mallee Region lead
Holmes, Matthew loddon Mallee Region eS2-4
Holmfield, Benjamin echuca East PS claSS
Holy, Rebecca Joy Merbein PS claSS
Hughes, Todd Robert irymple Sc claSS
Jenkins, Paula d castlemaine Sc Grd
Jenner, Linda t echuca College claSS
Jones, Krystal Nicole nyah District PS claSS
Jones, Rodney James chaffey Sc claSS
Joppich, Luke bendigo South East Sc claSS
Jovicic, Zorica Mildura Specialist School eS2-4
Julian, Eva Maryborough Education Centre claSS
King, Brenda Maree heathcote PS eS1-1
Kingston, Amelia Rose Ouyen P–12 College claSS
Laity, Kevin John Merbein PS eS2-3
Lee, Sherri Sunnycliffs PS Grd
Lehmann, Anna Kathryn Swan Hill College Sch
Leslie, Matthew Noel Mildura Specialist School claSS
Leung, Narissa Jane loddon Mallee Region lead
Lewis, Sheena Fay echuca College eS1-1
Lowenthal, Sandrah Lorraine crusoe 7-10 Sc claSS
Lupson, Kerrie Anne Kyneton PS eS1-1
Lynch, Maureen castlemaine Sc eS1-2
Madden, Yvonne Alison loddon Mallee Region lead
Maiorana, Martha Mildura Specialist School lead
Mawby, Matilda Weeroona College Bendigo eS1-1
Mcguffie, Kerry Lynette epsom PS PR1-2
McKern, Melissa bendigo South East Sc eS2-3
McRae, Barbara Ellen Gisborne PS lead
Mein, Alicia bendigo South East Sc claSS
Mills, Nicole Maryborough Education Centre eS1-2
Molkentin, Helen echuca College claSS
Morris, Richard Clive Winter’s Flat PS claSS
Moser, Janet Faye Swan Hill College eS1-2
Munro, Sarah Jean Mareee Swan Hill College claSS
Nelson, Amanda Maree big Hill PS acPT
Nelson, Katherine Laura Quambatook Group School Grd
O’Brien, Eileen Gisborne Sc claSS
O’Connor, Stephen M loddon Mallee Region lead
Oborne, Suzanne red Cliffs Sc claSS
Odathumparambil, George Kyneton Sc claSS
Pearce, Lara Louise Kalianna Special School claSS
Pettigrove, Jacqueline tongala PS PR1-2
Peverill, Andrea Lyn charlton College eS1-2
Phillips, Elizabeth Ann baringhup PS claSS
Pickles, Susan bendigo Senior Sc claSS
Pitcher, Amanda Jane Swan Hill College Sch
NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Price, Emma Jean irymple South PS claSS
Pryor, Anne Elizabeth Swan Hill PS claSS
Quinn, Daniel tyrrell College claSS
Quirk, Kerryn Elizabeth loddon Mallee Region lead
Reeves, Matthew Weeroona College Bendigo Grd
Reidy, Lauren Frances Spring Gully PS Grd
Rigoll, Michaela Anne eaglehawk PS Grd
Roach, Pauline Joy Weeroona College Bendigo eS1-1
Roberts, Emma Jean baringhup PS acPT
Rose, Melodie Claire charlton College claSS
Royce, Sarah Michelle crusoe 7-10 Sc Grd
Schneider, Wendy Olwyn eaglehawk PS acPT
Shipp-Tink, Hayley Jane rochester Sc claSS
Shovan, Beverly charlton College eS1-2
Sinclair, Debbie Leigh romsey PS eS1-1
Slingo, Bradley Clinton bendigo South East Sc claSS
Sliwczynski, Breeana Helen Gisborne PS claSS
Sloan, John Edward loddon Mallee Region PR3-6
Smith, Michelle Evelyn Maryborough Education Centre claSS
Stacey, Bobbie Ouyen P–12 College eS2-3
Staley, Campbell r crusoe 7-10 Sc claSS
Starick, Ann Kathryn Kerang PS eXrt
Steel, Christian Maryborough Education Centre claSS
Stephens, Jean Weeroona College Bendigo claSS
Swinnerton, Rachel Leah east Loddon P–12 College claSS
Thomas, Kathleen Elizabeth castlemaine Sc claSS
Thompson, Marc Daniel chaffey Sc eS2-3
Thornton, Ryan Colby bendigo South East Sc claSS
Tsiplakis, Leanne castlemaine PS eXrt
Tucker, Petra Gisborne Sc claSS
Van Ravenstein, Kerrie Leanne california Gully PS
Grd
Vandenberg, Jessica Anne robinvale Sc claSS
Walsh, Kyle Weeroona College Bendigo eS1-1
Weightman, Donna bendigo Senior Sc eS2-4
Whykes, Debra Allison charlton College eS1-1
Wuthrich, Veronica Judith Macedon PS Grd
Zan, Samantha Jane romsey PS claSS
Northern Metropolitan
Andrews, Trevor Stanley collingwood College eS1-1
Angell, Glynis Grace Preston PS claSS
Angus, Karen Leanne northcote PS eS1-1
Apostolopoulos, Johanna thornbury HS eS1-1
Apted, Meiki Elizabeth brunswick Sc Grd
Bailey, Dianne Lisa the Lakes South Morang P–9 claSS
Barclay, Mary lynall Hall Community School aP1-1
Barnes, Danielle Selina thornbury HS Grd
Barrett, Marc Hughan carlton North PS claSS
Barrett, Phillip William Preston PS Grd
Barton, Julie coolaroo South PS eS1-1
Beck, Janet richmond West PS PR2-3
Beeck, Melanie clifton Hill PS Grd
Bisset, Christopher northcote HS claSS
Booth, Maria brunswick East PS eS2-3
Bourke, Amanda l the Lakes South Morang P–9 Sch
Bowen, Trevor Robert brunswick North West PS PR1-2
Brace, Alexandra Pascoe Vale PS eS1-1
Bradley, Susan Pascoe Vale PS claSS
Bradshaw, Louise Katherine clifton Hill PS Grd
Brebner, Suzanne Rachael collingwood College lead
Brinkhege, Sarah Preston North East PS claSS
Callinan, Clare Marie collingwood College claSS
Carcarello, Gary hume Central Sc lead
Cerra, Antonio Westbreen PS PR2-3
Chantry, Alana Lauren lalor Sc eS2-3
Clark, Marnie Maree Preston PS Grd
Clarke, Amy Elizabeth roxburgh College claSS
Collins, Erin Louise the Lakes South Morang P–9 Sch
Coningsby, Jason Alan concord School PR2-4
Coombs, Jennifer Preston PS claSS
Corrigan, Laura Elizabeth Kingsbury PS claSS
Corso Sr., Connie Glenroy Specialist School eS1-1
D’Alessio, Jacopo Gladstone Park Sc claSS
Dawson, Amber Jane clifton Hill PS eS1-1
Dean, Mathew banksia/LaTrobe Sc Grd
Demarte, Therese broadmeadows PS claSS
Di Lizia, Laura Meadows PS Grd
Douglas, Michelle Patricia Killara PS Grd
Dunn, Erica Marie brunswick Sc claSS
Edgley, Erin Melbourne Girls’ College eS1-2
Ellem, Moya Kathleen Fitzroy HS claSS
Ewing, Sarah clifton Hill PS eS1-1
Fagan, Sarah Jayne richmond PS Grd
Farmer, Naomi Louise northern School for Autism claSS
Finger, Kelvin Lindsay Greenhills PS Grd
Fisiak, Laura Jane Sunbury PS Grd
Flint, Sandra Caroline Morang South PS aP1-1
Fraser, Gavin Stuart craigieburn PS claSS
Fraser, Sarah craigieburn PS claSS
Gould, Francene Joan ivanhoe East PS acPT
Goutzamanis, Con viewbank College eXrt
Guo, Renwei Gladstone Park Sc Grd
Hamilton, Ashleigh northern School for Autism eS1-1
Hancock, Jacqualin Ann northern School for Autism eS1-1
Hann, Melissa Mill Park Sc claSS
Harman, Katie Findon PS claSS
Harrison, Melanie Amelia thornbury PS claSS
Hassapis, Tasha diamond Valley College claSS
Hawley, Karina Lee the Lakes South Morang P–9 claSS
Heales, Andrea Louise Killara PS eS1-1
Hendry, Natalie austin Hospital School claSS
Heywood, Emma Lee Killara PS Grd
Hinman, John Robert Fitzroy HS Grd
Hirth, Margaret Clare Greensborough PS PR1-2
Hocking, Peter Stewart brunswick East PS claSS
Hodgson, Nerinda Tiffany Montmorency South PS claSS
Holmes, Vicki Irene northern School for Autism claSS
Hughes, Cheralyn Joy epping Sc claSS
Hunt, Hannah Mary Pender’s Grove PS claSS
Hutson, Marlea Orion thornbury PS claSS
il, Deniz banksia/LaTrobe Sc eS1-2
Izev, Kire Whittlesea Sc eS1-2
Jackson, Marisa Janine Merri Creek PS claSS
Johannsen, Kellyanne rosanna Golf Links PS claSS
Kaur, Paramjeet Glenroy Specialist School eS1-1
Keenan, Michael Anthony Gladstone Park Sc aP2-3
Kelly, Luke craigieburn Sc eS2-4
Kelly, Tristan Spensley Street PS Grd
Kent, Michael Anthony Watsonia Heights PS PR2-3
Khor, Kim Yen northern School for Autism eS1-1
Kilmartin, David John coburg West PS PR2-3
Kingsley, Linda Susan Sunbury PS claSS
Kneebone, Michael J Mill Park Sc claSS
Korkoneas, Maria craigieburn Sc Sch
Kosmider, Kylie Lynda craigieburn Sc Sch
Kostic, Jessica Ann Gladstone Park Sc claSS
Kun, Qian northcote HS eS1-2
Lascelles, Amy Joy collingwood College claSS
Lawrence, Caroline Fiona Yarra PS Grd
Lazarus, Irene M banksia/LaTrobe Sc claSS
Lenders, Pamela Mary Sunbury PS claSS
lessware, carol ann Sunbury College claSS
Logan, Erika Susan Fitzroy PS Grd
Lucy, Catherine Anne Montmorency South PS Grd
Lupone, Selina Laura Glenroy Specialist School eS1-1
Marsh, Kaine Richard doreen PS claSS
Martin, Keith Whittlesea Sc eS1-2
Mason, Rebecca Jenny the Lakes South Morang P–9 Grd
Mcauliffe, Elissa Helen collingwood College claSS
McCafferty, Robert Sunbury Downs Sc claSS
McCarthy, Prue Spensley Street PS Grd
McCosh, Emma Kate Sunbury College claSS
McDonnell, Angela Findon PS eS1-2
McHardy, Elizabeth Sunbury Downs Sc claSS
Meusburger, Sarina Fay Gladstone Park Sc claSS
Mibus, Ingrid northcote HS Grd
Milam, Lineen Debra Killara PS eS1-1
Milne, Margaret Lynne laurimar PS lead
Mitchell, Andrew James Pascoe Vale PS Grd
Mizzi, Patricia Jade northern School for Autism eS2-4
Money, Gordon Kingsbury PS claSS
Montile, Jenna Anne reservoir PS claSS
Morgan, Barnaby Gladstone Park Sc Grd
Muir, Shea lalor North Sc claSS
Murphy, Aimee Westgarth PS Grd
Murray, Catherine Louise Mill Park Sc claSS
Nash, Elisa Kelly bundoora Sc claSS
Niclasen, Sharyn Maeve Greensborough Sc lead
Northmore, Jennifer northern School for Autism claSS
O’Connell, Josie lalor Sc claSS
Oakley, Adam Rodd laurimar PS claSS
Oliver, Jaimie Louise the Lakes South Morang P–9 claSS
Oliver, Nicolle the Lakes South Morang P–9 claSS
Overall, Karen Gaye concord School aP1-1
Ozen, Kezban craigieburn PS claSS
Palozzo Sr., Ennio craigieburn Sc claSS
Paolone, Voula clifton Hill PS eS1-1
Pappas, Merelina clifton Hill PS Grd
Pearce, Kiri Ann coolaroo South PS Grd
Perry, Lisa roxburgh College claSS
Pillot, Christine Nicole concord School lead
Pipka, Christine hume Central Sc lead
Pipolo, Bruna Pascoe Vale PS eS1-1
Polack, Chrysanthe collingwood College aP1-1
Pollock, Kathryn Jean Killara PS Grd
Polwarth, Timothy thornbury HS Grd
Portelli, David Anthony Pender’s Grove PS claSS
Pouniotis, Paul Donald Gladstone Park Sc Grd
Powell, Josephine Milly brunswick East PS claSS
Pringle, Erica thornbury PS claSS
Proctor, Ruth Spensley Street PS Grd
Purchase, Gemma laurimar PS claSS
Pyne, Carole Joy craigieburn PS claSS
Rego Iii, Gareth Francis collingwood College eS2-3
Reiger, Lynette viewbank College lead
Rice, Pauline e Fitzroy HS PR2-4
Richards, Glenn Westgarth PS claSS
Riddle, Lotte coburg Senior HS claSS
Ridout, Alison craigieburn PS claSS
Rimoni, Denise roxburgh College eS1-2
Robinson, Lisa Gillian hume Central Sc lead
Rodenfels, Carrie Lynn Pender’s Grove PS claSS
Roscoe, Shovana Merriang SDS claSS
Rothman, Julie Faye Fitzroy PS PR1-2
Saisanas, George Fawkner PS Grd
Sciacca, Tania hume Central Sc claSS
Seago, Jean-Michel Whittlesea Sc claSS
Simondson, Nada Louise Plenty Parklands PS claSS
Skate, Douglas John Pascoe Vale PS Grd
Slatter, Zoe Clair diamond Valley College claSS
Smith, Briony Evelyn diggers Rest PS Grd
Smith, Stephen Keith Sunbury College PR3-5
Spence, Annette lalor Sc claSS
Srblin, Rachael Michelle Preston PS Grd
Stephenson, Caitlin banksia/LaTrobe Sc eS1-2
Stock, Bente Iris Whittlesea PS PR2-3
Stock, Laura lynall Hall Community School lead
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The appointments listed below are as a result of vacancies advertised online. All data, including spelling of names and schools, is as
provided by schools through the Recruitment Online system. This information is published for the purpose of general interest only.
NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Sutherland, Skylah Dale Yarra PS Grd
Tadros, Youssef Habashy Greensborough Sc Grd
Tadros, Youssef Habashy Mill Park Sc claSS
Taylor, Samantha Jayne rosanna Golf Links PS Grd
Teasdale, Lisa Wales Street PS claSS
Teuber, Enza Kismet Park PS eS1-1
Thompson, Lynda Kay Mernda PS PR1-2
Thompson, Jade Matthew northern School for Autism claSS
Ting, Jonathan Greensborough Sc Grd
Torcasio, Elizabeth Anne northern School for Autism eS1-1
Tree, Courtney Jane broadmeadows PS claSS
Tresidder, Serene Joy diamond Valley College claSS
Truran, Lyn Jean roxburgh Park PS aP1-1
Tsiliris, Despina lalor Sc claSS
Tucceri, David banksia/LaTrobe Sc claSS
Tucker, Sarah Sunbury PS Grd
Turbiak, Pauline Mary collingwood College eS1-2
Turner, Katie Louisa hume Central Sc claSS
Van Leest, Jason Paul craigieburn Sc claSS
Vanderzee, Ursula Rose Preston PS claSS
Varrasso, Nadia Anna Glenroy North PS lead
Wang, Jing banksia/LaTrobe Sc claSS
Wang, Lucy Qingke banksia/LaTrobe Sc eS1-2
Watson, Michael J lalor Sc lead
White, Sarah northern School for Autism Grd
Wilkins, Moira a eltham North PS eS1-1
Williams, Jon Stuart lalor Sc claSS
Williams, John Malcolm Mill Park Sc claSS
Williams, Lauren Whittlesea Sc Grd
Wilson, Lucas David collingwood College claSS
Wintersea, Enis clifton Hill PS eS1-1
Wuelfert, Hannah Julia epping Views PS Grd
Zammit, Aleisha dallas PS claSS
Southern Metropolitan
Abrat, Lianna berwick Fields PS claSS
Adgemis, Nicholas John P cheltenham Sc claSS
Akehurst, Karla Elice beaumaris PS acPT
Alexander, Betty Gardenvale PS eS1-1
Allaf, Layal Sandringham College acPT
Annable, Jacqueline Ann Mornington Park PS aP1-1
Anthony, Ryan J coatesville PS Grd
Archer, Taryn Skye PS claSS
Asimoudis, Sue Zaharoula noble Park elS claSS
Baker, Holly Laura Skye PS claSS
Balaskas, Leonidas Southmoor PS claSS
Baragwanath, Katie langwarrin PS claSS
Barrett, Amanda Parkdale Sc claSS
Barrow, Joanne dandenong HS claSS
Barry, Maria Cornelia langwarrin PS claSS
Beare, Stephen Geoffrey Koo-Wee-Rup Sc claSS
Beaumont, Yashmin Bernice devon Meadows PS eS1-1
Beeston, Emily Anne aspendale Gardens claSS
Begley, Shirleyanne berwick Sc claSS
Bennett, Jane Melissa Seaford Park PS Grd
Bensted, Stephanie Patterson Lakes PS claSS
Bernau, Timothy hampton PS claSS
Bevege, Ross d Southern Metropolitan Region PR3-6
Biggins, Staci Leanne berwick Fields PS claSS
Blackman, Brenda Anne caulfield Junior College Grd
Bolton, Kylie Seaford North PS claSS
Bound, Katrina Jane Patterson Lakes PS Grd
Bowden, Jessica Anne Patterson Lakes PS Grd
Bramley, Rohan nossal HS claSS
Brice, Katie Port Phillip Specialist School claSS
Bridgford, Kym Anthony Koo-Wee-Rup Sc PR2-4
Briedis, Dahliyani Parkdale Sc Grd
Brown, Elizabeth Anne brentwood Park PS Grd
Budd, Eric Douglas McClelland Sc claSS
Campbell, Stuart Trevor Mentone Girls’ Sc Grd
Carter, Erin Hope carwatha College P–12 Sch
Casey, Sam Mentone PS claSS
Celik, Yilmaz cranbourne North East PS Grd
Chadwick, Amy Louise brighton PS claSS
Cheshire, Sam Cheshire St Kilda PS Grd
Chu, Mei-Lin aspendale Gardens claSS
Chua, Sonny MacRobertson Girls HS claSS
Cilia, Leslie Ann nossal HS claSS
Clark, Angus James nossal HS claSS
Clarke, Rebecca Erin coatesville PS Grd
Coghill, Fiona Jayne east Bentleigh PS eS1-1
Conklin, Christy Jane Fountain Gate Sc claSS
Cook, Todd Nicholas valkstone PS claSS
Cooney, Andrew caulfield Park Community School claSS
Cooney, Samantha Jayne benton Junior College claSS
Cooper, Diane Elizabeth Mount Erin Sc eS1-1
Cooper, Maddison Naomi benton Junior College claSS
Cosgrove, Jonathan James dandenong HS claSS
Cousens, Barbara cranbourne Sc eS1-1
Coyne, Narelle Jacinta chalcot Lodge PS eS1-2
Croy, Brian Keysborough Sc eS2-3
Culleton, Ursula Sandringham College SSO1-1
Daniele, Teresa caulfield Park Community School claSS
Davies, Cindy-Lee nepean Special School Grd
Davis, Janine May timbarra PS claSS
Davis, Micah lyndale Sc lead
Dawson, Joel Peter cheltenham Sc claSS
De Ley, Marc cranbourne North East PS claSS
Deo, Arvind lyndale Sc Grd
Desaulniers, Michelle M nossal HS claSS
NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Devries, Emma caulfield Junior College Grd
Dewhurst, Samantha Jean Westall Sc claSS
Dickins, Lynette J clayton South PS PR2-3
DiLollo, Tracey nossal HS eS1-2
Dingli, Emily Jade Springvale South PS claSS
Douglas, Greig Andrew Western Port Sc claSS
Dunshea Sr., Lesley noble Park Sc eS1-2
Dutton, Natalie Mary benton Junior College eS1-2
Eager, Suzanne Frances Kingston Heath PS Grd
Edgecomb, Roslyn timbarra PS claSS
Edward-Van Tatenhove, Veronica Rowellyn Park PS
claSS
Elliott, Joanne Leigh bentleigh West PS acPT
Ennis, Michael Gordon ballam Park PS claSS
Ferguson, John Laurence Sandringham College acPT
Ferriere, Natalie berwick Fields PS claSS
Ferris, Lynne Joy coomoora PS Grd
Filippone, Annette brentwood Park PS eS1-2
Fode, Natalie Keysborough Sc claSS
Foster, Ciar Lien Sandringham College Grd
Foster, Maxine Gail Gleneagles Sc lead
Fox, Tracie Maree Yarraman Oaks PS Grd
Fuller, Tara Pakenham Springs PS Grd
Fulton, Shen St Kilda PS Grd
Funston, Jyoti Charissa rangebank PS Grd
Gargano, Pasquale brighton Sc aP2-3
Gazzo, Jessica hampton PS Grd
Geake, David Leon Patterson Lakes PS claSS
Gear, Catherine Jane lyndhurst Sc claSS
Gearon, Katrina Anne Pakenham Springs PS Grd
Giannopoulou, Ilya Sandringham College claSS
Glaus, Chisa caulfield PS eS1-1
Grasso, John Carmen Monterey Sc claSS
Green, David Southern Metropolitan Region PR3-6
Grindley, Corey Andrew harrisfield PS Grd
Grollman, Sarah beaconsfield PS Grd
Haddad, Joseph carwatha College P–12 lead
Haines, Angela Wallarano PS Grd
Hamilton, Cara Jane alkira Sc claSS
Hansen, Jaye Melissa tyabb PS eS1-1
Hasen, Mimi Sandringham College claSS
Hawkes, Lucy Jennifer Keysborough Sc claSS
Henderson, Kerri Sandringham College claSS
Herman, Camelia Anca caulfield PS SSO1-1
Higgins, Rachael narre Warren South P–12 College claSS
Higgins, Susan Amanda St Kilda PS PR2-3
Hill, Alisha brentwood Park PS claSS
Hislop, Alison benton Junior College claSS
Hodkinson, Meaghan Maxine ballam Park PS
Grd
Hogg, Kristine alkira Sc claSS
Holder, Rhys Gleneagles Sc claSS
Holloway, Aaron Christopher hallam Senior Sc eS1-2
Holmes, Amanda Louise coomoora PS Grd
Holmes, John Jefferey lyndale Sc Grd
Hone, Catherine Mary Johanna Coatesville PS
claSS
Howard, Darragh Pakenham Sc claSS
Hubbard, Karen Anne Gleneagles Sc claSS
Hui, Benjamin Mornington PS Grd
Humble, Jessica aspendale PS claSS
Hurley, Amanda berwick PS eS1-1
Huynh, Cuong Trong Keysborough Sc claSS
Ikeda, Yuko caulfield PS eS1-1
Insausti, Mercedes Giselle hampton PS claSS
Irvin, Bree Sarah Port Melbourne PS Grd
Jahn, Heidi M timbarra PS claSS
Jamoos, Jamal Khalil dandenong HS claSS
Jarman, Michelle berwick PS eS1-1
Jasem, Christina dandenong Valley School claSS
Jemmett, Christianne Overport PS claSS
Jenner, Craig Patterson Lakes PS eS1-1
Jirasek, Jan bentleigh Sc Grd
Johns, Jessica Claire aspendale Gardens Grd
Johnston, Paula Jane narre Warren South P–12 College aP1-2
Jolliffe, Katrina Lee dandenong PS Grd
Jones, Philippa Louise Montague Continuing Education claSS
Jones, Catherine Anne Mentone Girls’ Sc Grd
Joseph, Jeff Philip dandenong HS claSS
Joyce, Ricky hampton PS Grd
Katz, Eric Sidney Mentone Girls’ Sc claSS
Kaulins, Rita Irene cheltenham PS claSS
Kay, Tracey Lee hastings PS Grd
Keane, Danielle Elise coatesville PS Grd
Kelly, Julie hillsmeade PS eS1-1
Kempster, Melissa Anne Jill Silverton PS claSS
Kerr, Ameena dandenong HS claSS
Kerr, Stuart Alexander alkira Sc claSS
Kettle, Amber Elizabeth cranbourne Sc eS1-1
Kettle, Simon Robert langwarrin PS claSS
Keysers, John G Southern Metropolitan Region PR3-6
Killen, Amber Kate Patterson Lakes PS Grd
King, Paul Anthony tootgarook PS lead
Kingsley, Christine Ruth brentwood Park PS claSS
Klein, Sarah Jane Pakenham Springs PS Grd
Kluckow, Simone Lisa nossal HS eS1-2
Knaggs, Sheila Mary boneo PS eS1-1
Knight, Samantha Jane courtenay Gardens PS Grd
Koppens, Mark Anthony Patterson Lakes PS claSS
Kurelja, Shain aspendale Gardens lead
Kwan, Marika benton Junior College claSS
Kyval, Jennifer Louise Koo-Wee-Rup Sc lead
Larkins, Thea Jessica benton Junior College claSS
Leed, Janine Lauren Monterey Sc PR2-4
Lewis, Kerrie brentwood Park PS claSS
Liang, Kerry Ann Fountain Gate Sc eS1-1
Lloyd, Christopher n Somerville Sc PR2-4
Lomeri, John Gabriel Keysborough Sc eS1-1
Lowe, Steve Fountain Gate Sc claSS
Lowerson, Jenny boneo PS eS1-1
Magnano, Kathryn Josephine Springvale South PS
claSS
Mahoney, Sarah Seaford North PS Grd
Malual, Madduk Goryang noble Park Sc eS1-1
Marks, Marion Elizabeth hampton PS Grd
Marshall, Gordon John carwatha College P–12 claSS
Maslin, Anne Patricia Springvale West PS claSS
Matheson, Jacinta Mount Eliza North PS Grd
Mathews, Michael Alan Mentone Girls’ Sc claSS
Matthews, Nicole Jayne cranbourne Sc eS1-1
Mayle, Robyn e cranbourne North East PS claSS
McCabe, Glenda Ruth Keysborough Sc claSS
McCabe, Kirsty benton Junior College claSS
McCarthy, Yvonne Gwenneth langwarrin PS
claSS
McConchie, Lauren Anne beaumaris PS Grd
McConnon, Sandra Jean berwick Fields PS claSS
McCrory, Rachel bayles Regional PS Grd
McKenna, Patricia Ann cranbourne Sc eS1-1
McKeown, Gerard J avenues Education claSS
McKinnon, Scott Robert Pakenham Springs PS claSS
Mclean, Amanda brighton PS aP1-1
McLeod, Kerri a cheltenham East PS aP1-1
McLeod, Lucy Victoria ballam Park PS Grd
Mebalds, Ginta Mae hallam Senior Sc claSS
Meehan, Robyn Joan beaumaris PS eS2-3
Mepstead, Amy cranbourne North East PS claSS
Miller, Stuart Mount Eliza Sc claSS
Miller, Stuart Western Port Sc claSS
Mills, Elisabeth cranbourne Sc eS1-1
Minnemeyer, Teri cheltenham Sc claSS
Miszkowiec, Carol hallam Valley PS eS1-1
Mitchell, Judie Anne nossal HS claSS
Moncur, Caitlin Laura Somers School Camp Grd
Moorhouse, Tegan elsternwick PS claSS
Morgan, Lynda hallam PS eS1-1
Mori, Katsuya Sandringham College claSS
Morrissy, Samantha Jane Patterson River Sc claSS
Moss, Jonathan Mark Strathaird PS claSS
Munari, Alison Lee alkira Sc claSS
Murphy, Lisa Jane Kambrya College claSS
Naiken, Kirby Louise benton Junior College claSS
Nicholls, Melissa Lee berwick Sc claSS
Nickam, Sam narre Warren South P–12 College claSS
O’Connell, Angela Louise brighton PS Grd
O’Dea, Monica Elissa cranbourne North East PS lead
O’Toole, Thomas Keysborough Sc claSS
Orme, Jane caulfield Park Community School claSS
Pace, Leigh Keysborough Park PS claSS
Papettas, Laura red Hill Consolidated School Grd
Papp, Mary Antoinette MacRobertson Girls HS claSS
Parker, Ilana Sarah Mentone Girls’ Sc acPT
Parsons, Tracy Jane Western Port Sc Grd
Paterson, John Young Fountain Gate Sc lead
Paterson, Anne-Marie tootgarook PS Grd
Patsialaridis, Katina Kathy carwatha College P–12 lead
Pay, Kirsty dromana Sc claSS
Pegram, Ian Charles nossal HS claSS
Pennant, Maree Therese Fountain Gate Sc eS1-2
Perara, Jayne ballam Park PS Grd
Pocock, Sharon Lee cranbourne PS eS1-2
Pollock, Alison Isobel Mary dandenong HS claSS
Power, Kerry hallam Senior Sc claSS
Power, Leanne berwick Fields PS claSS
Pratt, Dennis Keith Southern Metropolitan Region PR3-6
Precel, Jonathan Andrew Fountain Gate Sc claSS
Prosser, Madelaine Alice coatesville PS Grd
Provis, Abbie Beth Pakenham Consolidated School Grd
Western Metropolitan
Agostino, Sam St Albans Sc claSS
Allan, Carley Faye Moonee Ponds West PS acPT
Allan, Karen Anne the Grange P–12 College lead
Amparis, Jane Sunshine Harvester PS eS2-3
Anderson, Gregory Curtis Moonee Ponds West PS eS1-1
Anderson, Justine Mary altona Meadows PS Grd
Archer, Jessica Williamstown HS eS1-2
Armstrong, Reachel Anne altona Meadows PS Grd
Attwood, Katherine Emily St Albans North PS Grd
Ausilio, Bianca Staughton College claSS
Aveling, Melissa the Grange P–12 College Grd
Azmitia, Fatima Arleth Keilor Downs Sc Grd
Bagci, Banu caroline Springs College claSS
Bailey, Vicky Kathleen Western Autistic School claSS
Balharrie, Elizabeth Jayne deer Park North PS aP1-1
Ball, Katherine Mary altona Green PS eS1-1
Barbuto, Monique Renee Western Autistic School claSS
Barker, Lauren essendon PS Grd
Barrett, Cheryl altona Meadows PS eS1-1
Barry, Lyndal Maree caroline Springs College claSS
Bath, Rebecca Strathmore Sc Grd
Batsis, Eleni Footscray West PS claSS
Beggs, Matthew ascot Vale West PS claSS
Benedetti, Esilio rosehill Sc Grd
Bernardi, Lynne altona Green PS eS1-1
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NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Birch, Erin Amber Western Metropolitan Region eS2-4
Borg, Deborah Manor Lakes P–12 Specialist claSS
Borg, Stacey Glen Orden PS claSS
Bortolot, Elizabeth M Western Metropolitan Region lead
Boyden, Rebecca Margaret taylors Lakes Sc claSS
Boyson, Marie Teresa deer Park North PS eS1-1
Bramley, Kate Maribyrnong Sc claSS
Branciforte, Charles Western Metropolitan Region PR2-3
Brooks, Amy Katherine iramoo PS claSS
Broome, Annette Brenda Sunshine College claSS
Brown, Lauren Elyse Manor Lakes P–12 Specialist claSS
Browne, Kay Williamstown HS eS1-1
Brownrigg, Susan Western Metropolitan Region lead
Buerckner, Jessica Moonee Ponds Central School Grd
Burns, Lee Kensington Community HS Grd
Busuttil, Joanne Eva caroline Springs College eS1-2
Cassar, Albert the Grange P–12 College eS1-1
Cassar, Laura Helen Maribyrnong Sc claSS
Chan, Chui Yuet Maribyrnong Sc eS1-1
Chan, Joshua Zhao’en iramoo PS claSS
Chellew, Olivea Kathleen Western Metropolitan Region lead
Clark, Kathryn caroline Springs College claSS
Clark, Lauren Maree caroline Springs College Grd
Clark, Tracey Louise taylors Lakes Sc claSS
Cocks, Trent Michael caroline Springs College claSS
Costa, Joe - Kurunjang Sc claSS
Cotronea, Kayleen Angela Parkwood Green PS claSS
Crandles, Justine Amelia caroline Springs College claSS
Cull, Lorelle Jayne iramoo PS claSS
Cummins, Danni Louise Western Autistic School claSS
D’Ortenzio, Marino caroline Springs College lead
Dalinkiewicz, Peter caroline Springs College claSS
Davis Sr., Annette Elizabeth Staughton College Grd
Dawson, Lynette Joy deer Park Sc eS1-1
Day, Philippa Ann cambridge PS Grd
Dempster, Tammy-Lee iramoo PS claSS
Dervish, Melek Maribyrnong Sc Grd
Devereux, Amy Strathmore Sc claSS
Dickinson, Sharron Maree Moonee Ponds Central School claSS
Dimasi, Nella Strathmore Sc claSS
Donald, Carla Western Autistic School claSS
Dorais, Michelle Lousie iramoo PS claSS
Dowell, Lucy Strathmore Sc claSS
Dreyer, Megan Lisa caroline Springs College claSS
Eyers, Rachel caroline Springs College claSS
Feain, Claire Frances Strathmore Sc claSS
Ferroni, Jessica n Parkwood Green PS claSS
Finelli, Eleonora Western Autistic School claSS
Firth, Laura Kate Western Autistic School claSS
Galea, Michelle Catherine essendon North PS Grd
Garro, Laura Maree Seabrook PS claSS
Gentile, Alana caroline Springs College eS2-3
Germaine, Danielle Lee caroline Springs College lead
gibson, mae-lee Maribyrnong Sc Grd
Gilham, Katrina Louise baden Powell P–9 College claSS
Gill, Margaret Ann Sunshine SDS claSS
Gillard, Naomi Jade essendon North PS Grd
Gok, Yelda taylors Lakes Sc claSS
Green, Jacqueline Spotswood PS PR1-2
Guppy, Robert St Albans North PS aP1-1
Hale, Clinton Bradley Maribyrnong Sc claSS
Hall, Lesley Margaret Western Metropolitan Region lead
Hall, Robert St Albans Sc eS2-3
Harris, Helen E a Western Metropolitan Region lead
Harrison, Catrina altona Meadows PS claSS
NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION
Hatherley, Dailan Sunshine College acPT
Hennessy, Louise Jackson School eS2-4
Hentschke, Cara essendon/East Keilor District Coll Grd
Heywood, Tina Lorraine Sunshine Heights PS eS2-4
Hickey, Mark Patrick altona Meadows PS Grd
Hoang, Liza caroline Springs College claSS
Hood, Nayuka Kurnai Western Metropolitan Region eS2-4
Howells, Terrence Raymond debney Park Sc eS1-1
Iacobaccio, Jennifer Louise Parkwood Green PS eS2-4
Ivory, Blake Ross caroline Springs College claSS
Jehu, Jessica Kate Kurunjang PS Grd
Johnston, Carol caroline Springs College claSS
johnston, jan Western Metropolitan Region eXrt
Jordan, Rebecca F’long Pk Sch & Pre-Sch For Deaf eS1-1
Joyce, Brett Michael Kensington Community HS claSS
Judd, Glenda Jane victorian College For The Deaf eS1-2
Karevski, Stevce the Grange P–12 College claSS
Keating, Karen copperfield College claSS
Keegan, Rilla Anne Melton West PS claSS
Kelly, Alexander Joseph victorian College of the Arts eS1-2
Kelly, Mary Jo victorian College of the Arts lead
Kenshole, Sharon Ann Glen Orden PS eS1-1
Kilfoyle, Matthew James rosehill Sc claSS
King, Christine Anne Western Metropolitan Region lead
Kirik, Senem Parkwood Green PS claSS
Kirk, Hayley Anna Western Autistic School claSS
Knigge, Kate Alexandra caroline Springs College claSS
Kolevas, Linda taylors Lakes Sc claSS
Krause, Amelia Strathmore Sc claSS
Krywult, Jolanta caroline Springs College eS1-2
Kumar, Dimple ascot Vale West PS eS1-1
Kydd, Laura Footscray West PS claSS
Lagerwey, Melinda Kate newport Lakes PS Grd
Lambert, Luke Melton West PS claSS
Large, Michael John rosehill Sc claSS
Lata, Komal Karishma Maribyrnong Sc claSS
Ledney, Paul Peter the Grange P–12 College claSS
Leopoldo, Maria Western Autistic School claSS
Lesa, Peteru Galvin Park Sc claSS
Lett, Karen debney Park Sc eS1-1
Lewis, Zoe Ellen Flemington PS Grd
Lieu, Betty Footscray PS Grd
Little, Carly Evelyn baden Powell P–9 College claSS
Littleford, Heidi Rosemary Western Metropolitan Region eXrt
Lombardi, Davide Anthony Footscray North PS aP1-1
Lynch, Erika Elizabeth Western Autistic School claSS
Lyons, Susan Anne victorian College of the Arts eXrt
Ma, Andrew university HS Grd
Mair, Wendy St Albans Sc Sch
Maloney, Erin caroline Springs College eS2-3
Malveda, Nory Torres Western Autistic School claSS
Markovics, Rosalie Western Autistic School claSS
Marsaja, I Gede caroline Springs College claSS
Martin, Nicholas J the Grange P–12 College claSS
Mathews, Elizabeth Spotswood PS eS1-1
Matthews, Susan Gail Western Metropolitan Region eXrt
Mavridis, Mary altona Meadows PS claSS
Mayus, Joseph James caroline Springs College claSS
Mazzei, Maria Western Autistic School claSS
McConville, Eve Christine debney Park Sc Grd
Mcewen Jr., Karin Margaret the Grange P–12 College claSS
McGinnis, Jessica caroline Springs College Grd
McGregor, Denise Williamstown HS eS1-1
McLaverty, Maria Georgina Manorvale PS Grd
McMahon, Mollie Flemington PS claSS
McPadden, Julie Anne caroline Springs College claSS
Mendes, Michelle Irene caroline Springs College claSS
Merlo, Melinda Louise copperfield College eS1-1
Milano, Michelle Keilor Downs Sc eS1-1
Mills, Elizabeth Western Autistic School claSS
Mitchell, Linda Jane Sunshine College claSS
Moodie, Ruth Clare Western Metropolitan Region lead
Morel, Denise copperfield College eS1-1
Morin, Bradford ascot Vale West PS claSS
Morton, Christopher Sunshine College Grd
Moustafa, Manolya Staughton College claSS
Muir, Sommer Elizabeth Western Autistic School claSS
Munro, Hayley Strathmore Sc claSS
Muscat, Roxanne Parkwood Green PS claSS
Neal, Michael Manorvale PS Grd
Nguyen Iii, Trieu ( Peter) Thanh Western elS eS1-1
Nguyen, Tram Thu Sunshine Heights PS eS1-1
Norrish, Josephine Strathmore Sc claSS
Nugent, Rachel Mary Western Autistic School claSS
O’Brien, Bradley Shane the Grange P–12 College claSS
O’Connell Sr., Laura Isabel deer Park North PS eS1-1
O’Connor, Jennifer Teresa Western Metropolitan Region lead
Oakley, Suzanne Jane Footscray PS Grd
Osborn-Macpherson, Amaya Grace Williamstown PS
claSS
Ouko, Akaline Boyani St Albans Sc claSS
Owen, Jessica caroline Springs College claSS
Oxley, David caroline Springs College claSS
Palmarella, Elvira Strathmore Sc claSS
Panousieris, Robin Lee caroline Springs College claSS
Papafotiou, Georgina Sunshine Heights PS aP1-1
Parboo, Lee-Anne Marie Footscray North PS claSS
Parboo, Lee-Anne Marie Footscray North PS claSS
Pavlakos, Denise Moonee Ponds Central School claSS
Peterson, Susan Robyn Western Metropolitan Region lead
Petrie, Megan Louise Western Autistic School claSS
Phillips, Katherine Lee Wedge Park PS claSS
Pino, Gabrielle Glen Orden PS eS1-1
Pisano, John Joseph Werribee Sc lead
Piscioneri, Marco altona Meadows PS eS1-1
Powell, Kimberley Susan Staughton College claSS
Pozzebon, Sherre Lee Sunshine College Grd
Presa, Cristina Mary Western Metropolitan Region lead
Rafoo, Majid Sunshine College acPT
Read, Lynette Alisson Sunshine PS PR2-3
Reynolds, Angela Ann iramoo PS claSS
Richardson, Megumi Williamstown HS claSS
Riddle, Helen Joan Western Autistic School claSS
Riley, Benjamin Liam Werribee Sc claSS
Rootes, Jeffrey W brimbank College claSS
Rowe, Lina Keilor Downs Sc eS1-1
Ryan, Sean St Albans Sc claSS
Sablic, Belinda deer Park North PS Grd
Sakellarides, Christina altona PS claSS
Sakellaropoulos, Sophie rosehill Sc Grd
Sammut, Kristyn Marie Strathmore North PS Grd
San Lorenzo, Grace caroline Springs College eS1-2
Sargeant, Michael Peter victorian College of the Arts lead
Savvidi, Aliki Western Autistic School claSS
Scicluna, Katia Flemington PS claSS
Seaman, Maria Westgrove PS eS1-1
Shaw, Nicholas Adrian altona College Grd
Shegog, Tanya Louise the Grange P–12 College Grd
Shields, Kay caroline Springs College claSS
Shute, John P Western Metropolitan Region lead
Sinclair, Peter Graeme St Albans Sc claSS
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Retirements
retIrInG soon?
Volunteers for Isolated Students’ Education
recruits retired teachers to assist families
with their Distance Education Program.
Travel and accommodation provided in
return for six weeks teaching. Register at
vise.org.au or George Murdoch 03 9017 5439
Ken Weeks 03 9876 2680
Your retIrement - Your musIC - real musIC
…with RIGHT SMACK DAB – 60’s and 70’s
covers band. Beatles, Stones, Animals, Bee
Gees, Creedence, Elvis, Roy, Buddy and many
more. Always a no-cost pre-function meeting to
build in any special requirements and ensure
that your event is as you want it. Call John – B)
9306 2844 H) 9497 3146 Mob 0438646624
Reunions
BrIGHton HIGH sCHool ’79 reunIon
(Form 1 1974 to HSC 1979). Visit our website
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jcurrie/
Saturday 5 June 2010 from 8pm to 1am at
Milanos, 4 The Esplanade, Brighton. $36 per
person to be paid in advance with RSVP (covers
finger food and room hire, cash bar on the
night). Come along if you were in our year group
anytime between starting Form 1 in 1974 and
completing HSC in 1979 or if your were our
teachers. Partners welcome. RSVP – By Friday
28 May 2010 via the website. Enquiries to Kay
Dunkley (nee Robinson) kdunkley@bigpond.net.
au or 03 9557 9398
GraHamvale prImarY sCHool
May 1st, 2011 Grahamvale Primary School near
Shepparton will celebrate its centenary.
To coincide with this we are seeking memoires
from past staff and students for a book.
Please include the years of your involvement.
Entries, no matter how long or short the
piece of writing, will be accepted until the end of
April, 2010. The mention of other friends or
events and occurrences would be entertaining.
Please email grahamvale.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
or mail to Grahamvale P.S., 85 Grahamvale Rd,
Grahamvale, 3631
enGraveD Glasses
Have your reunion or commemorative message
permanently laser engraved on glassware.
Contact Ian Newman, telephone/fax 9645 8699,
or PO Box 5164, Middle Park Vic 3206.
Accommodation
BOOK
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Guest House
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1300 301 630
info@hotelclaremont.com
www.hotelclaremont.com
ACCREDITED SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION
per student per night
$42* (based on group share
accommodation) includes breakfast,
GST and 1 teacher at no cost for every
10 students. * Rates subject to alteration
Building services
GraffItI removal
Sparkling Impressions is a specialist graffiti
removal and pressure cleaning business with
over 15 years experience. Call Phill Jenkins on
0418 322 689 for prompt service.
Phone us on
03 5940 0281
www.adloheat.com.au
See main
ad on
page 31
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Specialising in linemarking school grounds and
carparks. Colin & Liz Buckland 9770 2087 or
0417 326 176.
LINE MARKING
Melbourne line marking company.
All playground lines, sports courts
and car parks.
Phone Barry 0419 315 431
See main ad on page 11
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Our dedicated team of IT
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Educational
materials/services
CHIlDren’s autHor/Illustrator
Michael Salmon, Children’s Author/Illustrator has
extensively toured Australian Schools over the
past 34 years. His sessions are lots of fun, with
lightning fast cartoons, caricatures, silly prizes
and general encouragement for Students to
develop their own creativity. Contact Michael via
email michael@michaelsalmon.com.au, phone
(03) 9822 7643 or 0408 227 643. Visit our web
site: www.michaelsalmon.com.au and view
School feedback and more.
CIRCUS MAXIMUS P/L
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Circus into Education”
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email:
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DON’T MOVE
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PUPPET SHOWS &
PUPPET MAKING
WORKSHOPS
Contact
John Evans
Telephone
9397 0033
0419 346 731
www.dontmove.com.au
GREAT SOUTH
LAND SHOW
Aussie Songs, History & Bush Dances
with
Lazy Harry
V.I.T. Reg.
Music
Teacher
BOOKINGS: 0419 236 314
www.lazyharryaustralia.com.au
Journeyman
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COUNTRY TRIPS
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3rd to 7th May
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17th to 21st May
Bookings:
9748 8326
Teach kids the time in no time at all.
• 24 fun filled colourful pages
• Covering every aspect of time right
around the clock
• Analogue and digital
• Includes 5 times table
Ph 03 54223484
edwinabarber@bigpond.com
www.edwinabarber.com
An Experience! Not a Show.
• Science & Technology teaching
specialists for Primary Schools
• Over seventeen years experience
• Practical workshops for children
- 90 minutes of educational fun
- Individual grade lessons are our
specialty
• Many Topics/ Themes (VELS)
• Professional Development
• Family Science Nights
• No need for a bus
We come to your school
Contact: Emily or Robyn
Phone: (03) 9852 0054 or (03) 9855 1191
www.handsonscience.com.au
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CLASSIFIEDS
SPEAK WITH POWER
Debating
Public Speaking
VCE Orals
& Leadership
Training
20 YEARS OF EMPOWERING
STUDENTS
Phone Ron for details:
0434 582 362
speakwithpower@internode.on.net
www.speakwithpower.com.au
Live Reptiles at your school
Hold a snake • Feed a lizard • Say hello
to a frog • Touch a turtle •
Wrestle a crocodile!
See page 23 for
our programs or visit
www.roamingreptiles.com.au
Call Tracey
0418 227 083
snakes@roamingreptiles.com.au
General knowledge
class quiz
Year 3
to
Year 10
RegistRations
closing soon!
For details contact Val Bates:
Fax 9882 7159 Ph: 9805 9111
Email: vbates@epilepsy.asn.au)
See our
main ad on
page 61
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Employment
Applying for a Job?
Specialists in:
• Key Selection Criteria • Cover Letters
• Curriculum Vitae • Interview Preparation
Our consultants have extensive
principal class, teaching and editing experience.
Discounted rates for graduate teachers.
Phone Alison at Effective Corporate
Communications: 0438 378 214
Email: ecc@live.com.au
APPLICATIONS FOR JOBS
Expert, friendly, current professional service.
Principal/Teaching/Support Staff, CRTs, Graduates:
All school systems in Victoria.
Effective letters, resumes, criteria responses.
Experienced Principal; quality guarantee.
Free help for interviews & applying online.
Call Geoff: 5998 4932 or geoff@sagacityservices.com.au
www.sagacityservices.com.au
Improve Your CV
Do you want to improve your CV to include
Timetabling & Daily Organisation? Special
mentoring and individual programs are available,
contact: Frank Attard, phone: 0414579249,
email: attardfrank@hotmail.com
Call Peter on
9505 3287
for professional support with
• selection criteria
• interviews
• resumés (CVs)
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Financial planning
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n Salary Sacrifice
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n Wealth Creation
n Taxation
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For a no obligation assessment of your situation
Contact John Doyle or
Jeevan Intherarasa on (03) 9820 8688
Health & Wellbeing
Mental Health Week Competitions:
years 5-12
1. Rural Schools Poster Competition
Create an optimistic image of mental health.
Winning images featured on posters for MHW.
Closes June 25th
2. Creative Writing Competition
Write a poem, essay, play or story based on your
experience of mental health. Prizes awarded.
Closes July 30.
Entry forms: Mental Health Foundation 03 9427
0406 admin@mentalhealthvic.org.au
Holiday
accommodation
CAIRNS, PALM COVE
Fully self contained one bedroom apartment in
the Novotel precinct. Overlooks pool. Short walk
to beach. $100 per night. Phone (03) 5674 1760,
0409 776 954.
Daintree Views Rainforest Retreat
Spectacular views of the Daintree National Park,
your own mountain waterfall and swimming
hole, a private outdoor spa and the Great Barrier
Reef at your doorstep. 3 Bedroom house
accommodating up to 6 people. Pay for 5 nights,
stay for 7. $320 per night/4 people.
www.daintreeviews.com Phone: 07 4094 1207
GIPPSLAND LAKES, paYNESVILLE
Two bedroom units three minutes walk to beach,
three bedroom house with lake frontage. Fully
self-contained for a comfortable holiday or
short break. Phone 5156 6395, email
info@lakewoodpark.com.au
Metung
Akora flats; 4 two bedroom self contained flats.
Outdoor bbq, off street parking for cars and
boats. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Phone
03 5156 2320 or email: info@akoraflats.com or
visit www.acoraflats.com
ocean grove
Modern 2 story, Sea views, 2 living areas, 2
bathrooms, 3 bedrooms; sleeps 9. Secure double
garage. Ph; 9439 1258 Mob: 0419 536 608
Professional
development
See our advert in
the PD section or
book online at
www.edpd.com.au
Forthcoming Workshops - Term 2
Ivanhoe Grammar School is committed to building academic professional knowledge through
the delivery of high quality seminars and workshops presented by internal and external speakers.
THU 22 APRIL Charles Lovitt
Creative Unit Planning and the National
Curriculum in Mathematics
FoR YEARs 5 To 10 TEAcHERs
TUEs 27 APRIL Kath Murdoch
The Inquiring Classroom
FoR PREP To 6 TEAcHERs
THU 29 APRIL Deb Sukarna
Comprehension and Strategies for
Reading Fiction
FoR YEARs 3 To 9 TEAcHERs
Mon 3 MAY Rob Vingerhoets
Open-ended Problems – Getting them
started and keeping them going in your
classroom
FoR PREP To YEAR 6 TEAcHERs
THU 13 MAY Darryn Kruse
Literacy across the Curriculum: Strategies
for the Middle Years Classroom
FoR YEARs 5 To 9 TEAcHERs
THU 20 MAY Michael Grose
Working Effectively with Today’s Parents
FoR TEAcHERs AT ALL LEvELs
THU 27 MAY Kathy Walker
Linking the Early Childhood Years
with Early Primary Education
FoR PREP To YEAR 6 TEAcHERs
THU 10 JUnE Michael Ymer
Thinking Mathematically
FoR PREP To YEAR 6 TEAcHERs
FRI 11 JUnE David Hornsby
Comprehension – Developing
Thoughtful Literacy
FoR YEARs 3 To 8 TEAcHERs
TIME:
9:30am – 3:30pm
(Registration from 9am)
WHERE: Darebin Arts &
Entertainment Centre
(Cnr Bell Street &
St Georges Road, Preston)
cosT:
$189 (inc. GST)
Cost includes morning tea,
lunch & hand-outs
For full details, and our complete
2010 program visit our website:
www.ivanhoepl.com
For registration forms and enquiries, please contact Paula Welham on:
Telephone: 9490 1877 • Mobile: 0488 110 000 • Email: mail@ivanhoepl.com • Book online: www.ivanhoepl.com
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Instruction courses
THRASS phonics courses provide
teachers with a simple and sustainable
methodology for teaching English right
from day one of a child’s learning.
THRASS is Australia’s most attended
phonics PD.
Please see our ad on page 27 for details
of upcoming courses.
Educational Planning
for Students with
Special Needs
Course provides participants with the
skills and knowledge to enable them
to write and implement an Individual
Educational Plan for students with
special needs.
Dates: May 14, 15, 22
Duration: 8.45am – 4.30pm
Venue: Clayton Campus
Contact: 9905 2700
12 points credit at postgraduate level.
www.education.monash.edu/shortcourses
CRICOS Provider: Monash University 00008C
Supporting Children with
Additional Needs in Early
Childhood Programs
Designed for qualified and
unqualified staff, and members of
the community associated with early
childhood education and care.
Dates: April 29, 30
May 11
Duration: 8.45am – 4.30pm
Venue: Clayton Campus
Contact: 9905 2700
6 points credit at undergraduate level.
www.education.monash.edu/shortcourses
CRICOS Provider: Monash University 00008C
School camps
Lakewood Park Paynesville
Making memories for life
ACA Accredited Camp
n Up to 100 students
n Luxury staff quarters
n Lakes cruise
n Australian Indigenous Culture
Activities
n Beach activities, water skiing,
sailing, canoeing, raft making,
nature walks, orienteering,
ropes, hut building
BOOK NOW for 2011
Contact us – limited dates available in 2010
www.lakewoodpark.com.au
Phone 5156 6395 or 0427 516 050
email info@lakewoodpark.com.au
Travel
franCe - soutH West
17C.2B/R apart. in elegant Figeac or cottage in
hilltop Lauzerte. Low cost, brochure, teacher
owner 03 9877 7513.
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franCe, provenCe
Fully equipped and restored 17th century house
in mediaeval, fortified village of Entrevaux.
Sleeps seven. Close to Nice, Cote d’Azur
and Italy. Phone owner 5258 2798 or
(02) 9948 2980. www.provencehousestay.com.
parIs
Stay right in central Paris in a beautiful one
bedroom, fully contained apartment. Five
minutes walk to the nearest metro and then on
to all the Paris tourist sites: Louvre, Eiffel Tower,
Champs Elyses. Sunny, inviting apartment.
Bedroom, lounge, separate kitchen and
bathroom. English speaking owners. Live with
the locals, talk with the locals and
experience the traditional Parisian lifestyle.
www.rentaparisfl at.com
sHort Walks In HIGH provenCe, franCe
Small groups, September,2010. 7days exploring
hillside forest trails,historic villages and Old
Nice.staying in mediaeval house in Entrevaux.
Ph. 52582798 for information.
Wanted
WanteD–pHotoCopIers
Photocopiers all brands and many models.
Working, faulty, obsolete or surplus. Also
telephone systems, IT/computer items. Contact
David on 0402 469 111, and fax 9388 9810.
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Curtain Call
Attention teachers! Nothing brings words to
life for students like seeing them performed
on stage. Feast your eyes on this month’s
educational stage productions and incursions.
Compiled by Rachel Skinner
Melbourne Theatre Company
presents:
Bookings: 1300 723 038
The Grenade
Until Saturday 15 May
Playhouse Theatre, Southbank
Richard iii
Saturday 24 April to Saturday 12 June
Sumner Theatre, Southbank
Ruby Moon
Monday 19 April to Wednesday 5 May
Lawler Theatre, Southbank
Australian Shakespeare Company
presents:
Bookings: 1300 122 344 or www.
shakespeareaustralia.com.au
Richard iii Dissected
Monday 12, Wednesday 14 and
Thursday 15 April
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
Bravehearts ‘A Midsummer Night’s
Dream’
Sunday 20 June
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
Arena Theatre Company presents:
Bookings: 1300 182 183 or www.
arenatheatre.com.au
Mr Freezy
Tuesday 27 April to Saturday 1 May
Fairfax Theatre, Melbourne
Moth
Thursday 13 to Sunday 30 May
Tower Theatre, Southbank
Incursions
No time for lengthy theatre
excursions? Bring the show to your
students with professional, in-school
productions.
Australian Shakespeare Company
presents:
Bookings: 1300 122 344 or www.
shakespeareaustralia.com.au
Speak the Speak, Walk the Walk
Monday 12 to Friday 30 July
Shows 4 Kids presents:
Bookings: 1300 855 919 or info@
shows4kids.com.au
Tutti Fruity Healthy Eating and
Exercise Show
Incursions through 2010
arts2go, Regional Arts Victoria
presents:
Bookings: 9644 1800 or www.rav.net.
au/arts2go
Complete Works Theatre Company
– Poetry Alive!
Incursions from Tuesday 27 April to
Monday 14 May
deBAse Productions – The Clown
from Snowy River
Incursions from Monday 17 to Friday
28 May
Leave the Cat Alone Productions –
Diabolica Jones
Incursions from Monday 31 May to
Friday 11 June 2010
Impro Melbourne – Theatresports
Performances and Workshops
Incursions through 2010
Stagecraft with Real TV
Incursions through 2010
Dance Workshops with akaDance
Incursions through 2010
Circus Solarus – Street Theatre
Essentials
Ongoing residencies throughout 2010
Coco’s Lunch – Vocal Workshops
Ongoing residencies throughout 2010
Brainstorm Productions presents:
Bookings: 1800 676 224 or www.
brainstormproductions.com.au
The Magic Words
Until Friday 25 June
Wired
Until Friday 25 June
Sticks and Stones
Until Friday 25 June
Buddies
Incursions through 2010
The Hurting Game
Incursions through 2010
Cheap Thrills
Incursions from Monday 12 July to
Friday 17 September
Verbal Combat
Until Friday 17 September
Saving Cal and Mindi
Until Friday 17 September
Complete Works Theatre Company
presents:
Bookings: 9417 6166
Romeo and Juliet
Incursions through 2010
Macbeth
Incursions through 2010
The Word Superb – Poetry for
Years 7-8
Incursions through 2010
QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Botanic 2. USA and Mexico 3. Coppola 4. Yani Tseng 5. 15 March 6. The Victa Lawnmower 7. Deafness 8. Children of a Lesser God 9. Lewis Carroll
10. Charles Dodgson 11. Three 12. Monaco 13. 1982 14. West Side Story 15. Linux 16. Nagasaki 17. The skull 18. A musical instrument 19. Water 20. Salt, sour, sweet,
bitter, umami, fat
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ProfessionAL DeveloPMent
Professional Development
History Teachers’
Association of Victoria
Bookings: www.htav.asn.au
Web 2.0 for History Teachers
Tuesday 27 April, Collingwood
National Curriculum
Friday 30 April, Wodonga
Interactive Whiteboards
Monday 10 May, Collingwood
Victorian it Teachers’
Association
Bookings: www.vitta.org.au
Enter the Programming Awards:
How to get your students
programming in one lesson with
Scratch
Wednesday 21 April, Venue TBA
Games Programming with Xbox
360
Thursday 22 April, South Yarra
Teach your Students to Make
Exciting Computer Games and
Enter the Programming Awards
with Game Maker
Wednesday 28 April, Venue TBA
Gowrie Victoria
Bookings: 9349 2890 or www.
gowrievictoria.org.au
Emergent Curriculum/Innovative
Programming
Tuesday 13 April, North Carlton
Communicating Victorian Early
Years Learning and Development
Framework to Parents
Monday 19 April, North Carlton
Creating Indoor/Outdoor Learning
Environments
Tuesday 20 April, North Carlton
Music and Movement
Tuesday 27 April, Docklands
Transition Learning and
Development Statements
Wednesday 28 April, Wodonga
Building Children’s Creativity,
Curiosity and Imagination
Thursday 29 April, North Carlton
Planning and Documentation for
Play Based Learning
Monday 10 May, North Carlton
Building Children’s Creativity,
Curiosity and Imagination
Thursday 20 May, Ballarat
Fostering Resilience
Tuesday 25 May, Shepparton
Supporting Children’s Identity and
Sense of Belonging
Wednesday 26 May, North Carlton
St Albans Meadows Primary
School
Bookings: www.samps.vic.edu.au
1:1 Professional Learning Session
Thursday 22 April, St Albans
Joining the ChoRus
Bookings: jtc@edumail.vic.gov.au
Joining the ChoRus VCE
Workshop for Accompanists and
VCE students
Wednesday 12 May, Collingwood
IT For Kindergartens
Bookings: www.kindergarten.vic.gov.
au
Online data collection form
Tuesday 13 April, Ballarat and
Bendigo
Online data collection form
Wednesday 14 April, Ballarat and
Melbourne
Online data collection form
Thursday 15 April, Melbourne
Online data collection form
Friday 16 April, Lilydale
Online data collection form
Monday 19 April, Melbourne and
Geelong
Online data collection form
Tuesday 20 April, Melbourne and Sale
Online data collection form
Wednesday 21 April, Sale
Online data collection form
Thursday 22 April, Warragul
Online data collection form
Thursday 29 April, Melbourne
Online data collection form
Friday 30 April, Melbourne
Victorian Orff Schulwerk
Association
Bookings: (03) 9535 7020 or
glenys@stockdaleacs.com.au
VosA Living Music and Dance
Friday 7 to Saturday 8 May, Preston
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Soundhouse
Bookings: www.soundhouse.com.au
Adobe Premiere Level 1
Thursday 29 April, Flemington
Digital Movie Making for Home and Classroom
Friday 30 April, Flemington
Taking your Classroom Online – Wikis, Pods and
Blogs
Monday 3 May, Flemington
Create Music for your Films with GarageBand
Thursday 6 May, Flemington
Creating Powerful Video Documentaries in the
Classroom
Friday 7 May, Flemington
Flash Level 1 – Design for the Web
Monday 10 May, Flemington
The Australian Council for Health, Physical
Education and Recreation
Bookings: www.achper.vic.edu.au
Using PoLT in Physical Education
Wednesday 14 April, Balwyn
Starting Out – VCE Health and Human Development
Units 2 and 4
Friday 16 April, Albert Park
Twilight Health Topics 3
Wednesday 21 April, Clayton
VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies Units 2
and 4
Monday 3 May, Box Hill
Email your PD listings to editor@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Take a BReak
Staffroom Quiz
Put your general knowledge to the
test with this month’s 20 questions.
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Are Melbourne’s famous gardens called
the Royal Botanic Gardens or the Royal
Botanical Gardens?
The Rio Grande River runs between
which two countries?
To avoid suggestions of nepotism,
Nicolas Cage changed his surname from
what early in his acting career?
Who won the Australian Women’s Open
golf competition in March?
Julius Caesar was assassinated on the
ides of March. What date is that?
For which invention is the Australian
Mervyn Victor Richardson famous?
Marlee Matlin became the youngest ever
recipient of the Best Actress Oscar in
1986. What physical disability does she
have?
And for which film did she win her
Oscar?
Who wrote Alice in Wonderland?
What was his real name?
How many hearts does a squid have?
Which is the world’s second smallest
independent state?
In what year did the Swans become the
Sydney Swans?
Which 1957 stage musical was based on
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet?
Which computer operating system was
developed by a college student named
Linus Torvalds?
Which was the first city to be levelled by
a plutonium-based atomic bomb?
Where in the body would you find the
parietal bone?
What is a dulcimer?
Does sound travel faster in air or water?
What are the 6 tastes detectable by the
mouth?
Sudoku
Difficulty level: hard
Cartoon by Simon Schneider
Questions compiled by Melbourne Trivia
Company www.melbournetrivia.com.au
See page 87 for answers
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