Professional learning

This course enables teachers and other members of the school staff to enhance their knowledge of local Dharawal Aboriginal land practices and culture with regards to the Aboriginal Education Policy and to integrate this into their school culture and teaching and learning programs. This course can be run for a whole school as part of a staff development day, or during term time for teachers from multiple schools.

* Gain a deeper understanding of the local Aboriginal peoples, including their traditional lifestyles and the connection they have with the land

* Understand the principles of Aboriginal land use, including vegetation management and bush tucker and the uses at Kamay Botany Bay National Park

* Investigate ways to incorporate Aboriginal Cultural understandings within school practice as per the Aboriginal Education Policy

Monday, 23 March 2020 at Botany Bay EEC, Kurnell

This course allows teachers to attend a stimulating visual arts workshop of hands on learning and networking opportunities. The day includes working with a variety of visual art forms using different mediums. Teachers will investigate the links between nature, art and student wellbeing practices which can include strengthening their cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development as per the NSW Departmental Wellbeing Framework.

Programming advice from a Curriculum Advisor will help teachers to develop a series of 6 art lessons after the course.

NESA: 11 registered hours

Cost: $110 GST free

Register: MyPL@edu Code: RG02349

The following dates and locations are available:

Monday, 11 May 2020 at Botany Bay EEC, Kurnell or

Tuesday, 16 June 2020 at Toongabbie East PS

An environmental education meeting for staff (one per term) in the St George area for any interested staff. Guest speakers, practical learning activities, networking, sharing and support for your school gardens, environmental initiatives and teaching programs. The next meeting will be held on 10 March at St George Girls HS. Come and meet other like minded educators. Be inspired to work with the students in your school. Come along with topics you are interested in or would like to learn more about.

Register now on MyPL NR09055