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Le tte rs to the editor
*Winner of toP lEttEr! dear Editor, The current implementation timeline for the Australian Curriculum (AC) seems to be a patchwork of various stages of development, right up to 2016, attempting to indicate the learning areas and grade levels that have not been thought about, those that are being talked about, those that have been written but still need to be talked about, and those that we need to plan to teach next year. The most baffling learning area in the AC is the development of SOSE, where the brains trust at ACARA had come back to us with something along the lines of, “Well, we’ve completed one quarter of that learning area (History), so you teachers can go right ahead and teach that according to the AC and stick to your old curriculum for the rest.” More concerning is that ACARA seems to expect students to study only
the four currently completed areas of the AC at Year 12 in 2016! Firstly, what will high school graduates receive in 2016 – an AC/SACE hybrid Certificate? Secondly, does ACARA think they will not have completed the entire AC for Years R-12 by the start of 2016 – four and half years away? If this is the case, why start rolling this mess out in dribs and drabs when it is years away from completion? Surely, delivering the complete curriculum in stages by year level would be preferable. Once completed, the Australian Curriculum may very well be excellent (don’t laugh, it could surprise us) but for now, the one year extension will not just provide secondary teachers with more time, and hopefully more resources to familiarise ourselves with the new curriculum, it will also give ACARA time to get their act together and reflect on the possibility of releasing a more complete curriculum for the benefit of our students. I am doubtful, however, that a year will be enough for either teacher familiarisation or curriculum completion. n Brett ferris open Access college
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Member action the key to EB success
As a result of our recent Arbitration, the AEU won for members an outstanding salary increase of between 14.25% and 21.3% (Step 9). The final salary installment of 4% (3.5% TAFE) will be delivered in the first pay period after October 1, 2011. All good things come to those who take action and this pay rise is just reward for the thousands of AEU members who fought for their rights during the last EB negotiations.
WHErE to nExt WitH EB?
Enterprise Bargaining with the State Government begins in six months time. As the President’s role is to lead these negotiations, I think it is vitally important to listen to what members have to say about the last EB and indeed, the next EB. So, over the past term, I have visited many sites to talk to members about the key issues that are at the top of their EB12 wish list. It will come as no surprise that similar themes emerge for each sector of the membership. Along with achieving nationally competitive salaries and conditions, smaller class sizes, permanency conversions and improved attraction and retention provisions, the next big issue raised is the escalation of workload in preschools, schools and TAFE. AEU members would be aware that as a result of Arbitration the AEU and DECS have been conducting a joint Teachers and Leaders Workload Review. To date, this review has identified a number of key workload issues and the next phase will be to develop recommendations for systemic change to ease these pressures for members.
kEy WorkloAd issUEs
In preschools, a range of new initiatives are being implemented all at once and this has created an intense workload
pressure. We have had strong feedback that the implementation of initiatives such as the Federal Government’s National Quality Reform Agenda and Universal Access has highlighted the lack of administration time for preschool leadership. In schools, the new Student Centred Funding Model and the additional administrative workload carried by school leaders is taking its toll on health and wellbeing. For teachers, the implementation of SACE and the Australian Curriculum are high on the list and increased the complexity of classroom teaching at both primary and secondary levels. The other key issue impacting on both teaching and non-teaching staff is the increased complexity of students and management of their learning and behavioural needs. In TAFE, there is considerable concern about increased workloads as the State Government pursues its productivity and cost cutting agenda by targeting employment entitlements and protections that are enshrined in the TAFE Award. This raises questions about the attraction and retention of new staff. More work for less reward does not make for a happy TAFE sector. It is a familiar list of issues and the challenge will be negotiating an appropriate solution as part of the Enterprise Bargaining process. The political climate for our bargaining will be very different to when we had to negotiate the previous EB. The Rann/Foley team will be long gone and the new Premier will have had recent experience in the Education portfolio. However, we do have to be careful not to put on the rose coloured glasses. The reason the AEU has been so successful with past EB campaigns has less to do with who is Premier (and indeed who is in government) and more to do with the incredible commitment and dedication that members take to the front line of the bargaining process. Remember June 17th, 2008 (front cover photo) when 11,000 members marched to the steps of Parliament House? Our teamwork and passion for Public Education is our strength and this will once again ensure the best outcomes for members in preschools, schools and TAFE. n
in solidarity, correna Haythorpe AEU President
Another Locality Allowance Increase The AEU has won a 3.6% increase to two aspects of the Locality Allowance. This increase is payable from July 1 2011. This is the second increase that the AEU has won for country members this year. The increase is applied to two parts of what we call the Motor Vehicle Allowance in Respect of Abnormal Depreciation and the Allowance by Way of Compensation for Increased Cost of Living Arising from Country Service and some Aspects of Isolation. Country members are encouraged to check their pay slips to ensure that they are being paid the locality allowance. n
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Rupert Murdoch and the corporate invasion of education tapping into the education “market” is high on the News Limited agenda says AeU Research Officer Mike Williss
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itting behind the right shoulder of James Murdoch at the recent English parliamentary inquiry into phone hacking was the now disgraced former Chancellor of New York City Schools, Joel Klein. Klein was drawn to the attention of then Opposition leader Kevin Rudd by Rupert Murdoch when the pair met in New York on the eve of the 2007 Federal Election. One of Julia Gillard’s first tasks on her assumption of the Deputy Prime Ministership, with responsibility for education, was to meet Klein and be briefed by him on his agenda for New York schools. Klein was subsequently invited to Australia to talk up the application of his agenda to Australian schools – transparency of data based on standardised tests, comparisons of “like” schools, promotion of school choice, sanctions for “failing schools”, 6
and bonus pay schemes to encourage better “performance” from teachers. Every significant component of the so-called “education revolution” derives from Joel Klein. But even as he visited Australia, in November 2008, the wheels were beginning to fall off the New York “miracle”. Three months before, analysis of his extravagant claims for having reduced the achievement gap between poorer and richer students, and between ethnic cohorts, revealed that “the only gap that moved in any significant direction is the one between poor students and the rest of the population, which widened slightly” (National Center for Education Statistics). Similarly, his claims for historic gains in overall student performance were shattered when it was revealed that the benchmark for passes had been lowered year by year. By late 2010 the game was up for
Klein in New York but Murdoch kept the set and match open by appointing him as an executive vice-president of News Corporation. It was in that capacity, with responsibility for the in-house investigation of the phone hacking scandal, that Klein found himself behind his masters at the UK parliamentary hearings.
EdUcAtion tHE “lAst frontiEr” Klein’s major responsibility as VP at News Corp is as CEO of its Education Division. In explaining why he had signed Klein, Murdoch stated last November that “When it comes to K-12 education, we see a $500 billion sector in the US alone that is waiting desperately to be transformed by big breakthroughs…” One such breakthrough was a $27 million no-bid contract by the New York State Education department (that) went
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“He referred to education as ‘the last frontier’ – a vast market waiting to be invaded, conquered and financially exploited by news corp and other companies.” to Wireless Generation, an education technology company purchased by Murdoch’s News Corp in November 2010. “It will enable Wireless Generation to produce a statewide data system that gathers both the academic and personal information of students throughout the state in order to track their academic progress.” Unfortunately for Murdoch, the New York comptroller rejected the contract on August 28 because of the phone hacking scandal in Britain. New York State, however, is small fry. Murdoch wants to take this approach global and was quite frank about this in an address to this year’s G8 meeting in France in May. He referred to education as “the last frontier” – a vast market waiting to be invaded, conquered and financially exploited by News Corp and other companies. He cited approvingly what he called Sweden’s “IKEA schools”, the Knowledge Schools chain, the owner of which has said: “If we’re religious about anything, it’s standardisation. We tell our teachers it is more important to do things the same way than to do them well.” What attracted Murdoch was this: “Like IKEA, a giant Swedish furnituremaker, Kunskapsskolan gets its customers to do much of the work themselves. The vital tool, though, is not an Allen key but the Kunskapsporten (“Knowledge Portal”), a website containing the entire syllabus.” Note, students are “customers”. The chain of schools to which Murdoch referred has 700 employees and teaches nearly 10,000 pupils, with an operating profit of SKr62m last year on a turnover of SKr655m. ($A1 = SKr6.7). In June, braving a storm of controversy about improprieties involved in the awarding of the Wireless Generation contract, Klein bobbed up again to state that he had drawn up plans for
“significant” acquisitions in the school data, assessment and interactive content development areas.
PEArson stEAls A MArcH in AUstrAliA A new national curriculum such as Australia is currently developing offers huge financial rewards through integration of on-line learning with systemwide testing. However, it is a Murdoch rival, the UK-based Pearson corporation that has got in first with the Australian Curriculum. Get onto Pearson’s pearsonplaces website, and see how Pearson’s “national author and review teams” have already produced texts and support materials for English, Science, Maths and History. In fact the pearsonplaces website makes the Australian Curriculum look like a commodity marketed and distributed by the giant multinational. Principals reading through the 2011 NAPLAN Online Student Participation Website User Manual may or may not have noticed the Pearson logo sharing equal billing with that of DECS. However, they must surely have noticed that the website, on which they had to record their Statement of Compliance confirming that they had read and understood the NAPLAN Handbook for Principals, and to confirm or update student details, was not a DECS or DEEWR website, but the website of Pearson Online. Corporations do indeed see education as the “last frontier” and it is in their interests to put themselves forward as the specialists and experts in curriculum and assessment. In an On Line Opinion article on July 19, former Queensland Director of Primary Education Phil Cullen summarized what he saw as Murdoch’s vision for education: “It involves the carving up of all school subjects and other curriculum issues into fine incremental activities, with self-testing and corrective devices and cheat-free national tests, as teacher-free students work their way through each purchased web-site…Its application is limitless; and his writers will have full control of curriculum content, of course.” IKEA schools, indeed! n
Para Hills community fights amalgamation They’ve collected over 1000 signatures on a petition, they’ve packed a public meeting, and SOS (Save Our School) placards are being erected around the community. It couldn’t be clearer – students, staff and parents at Para Hills Junior Primary School do not want to amalgamate with the primary school. The AEU Journal attended the first “information session” run by the Minister’s Review Panel at Para Hills JP on Tuesday August 16th and spoke to parents, staff and members of the school’s governing council. Here’s what they had to say. “I’ve got two kids here and the attention they get in the smaller junior primary classes is ideal. I don’t like it when kids of different ages are mixed in together. Logic tells you that class sizes will increase with less teachers and nobody wants that.” Justin Heath, parent “I am passionate about keeping a junior primary school. How many times have you heard educators talking about how important the first years of life are? We don’t want to lose the junior primary expertise and the atmosphere that creates.” Jill norton, teacher “I chose this school because of the junior primary school; it’s more structured for kids in their earlier years and they get the chance to develop around kids their own age. I think that’s really important.”Adele campain-Burns, parent. “Parents want the Minister to explain what the education, social and economic benefits are in this amalgamation. They value the small family early years focus and the specific early years expertise and don’t want to lose it.” Helen Vosvotekas, teacher Many staff, parents, students and local councillors left the public meeting feeling disappointed that information on the amalgamation proposal was sparse and that there was little chance for debate. At one point, a parent asked Treasurer Snelling what the educational reasons were for amalgamating the sites. His response: “It will definitely be n a cost saving.” 7
ssO week 201 1 PUbLiC edUCAtiON week
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1AEU Vice President Anne Crawford with SSOs at Elizabeth Special School
SSOs celebrate around the state August was a week of festivities for our hard-working ssOs “I want to thank our SSOs for all of the work they do. The future of public education is secure as long as we continue to have such strong and passionate members.” lesley lindsay-taylor, sub-branch secretary, tumby Bay Area school
“Our SSOs play a big role in the development and delivery of the learning program. We work together to give the students the best experience we can. It’s a real collective effort.” di Abfalter, sub-branch secretary, Elizabeth special school
5SSOs at Victor Harbor High School
5Bling, Bling: SSOs at Highbury Primary School held a number of theme days during SSO Week
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“The SSOs at our site are fantastic. We wouldn’t be able to get by without their expertise. They’re really hardworking and not paid enough for what they do.” chris roberts, sub-branch secretary, Wirreanda High school
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1SSOs: AEU President Correna Haythorpe with members at The Heights School “We cannot survive without our SSOs. They are the backbone of the school and are incredibly important to our school community.” nick Pizimolas, sub-branch secretary, the Heights school
5SSOs at Ashford Special School
“Along with all the SSOs from Adelaide West Special Education Centre, I would like to say a big thank you to the AEU for a wonderful SSO Week morning tea. A cuppa, cake and new member signings. What more could you ask for?” leanne shane, sub-branch secretary, Adelaide West special Education
1SSOs at Tumby Bay Area School
“SSO members have a lot to celebrate given the fantastic achievements of the last couple of years. Over 1500 conversions to permanency and improvements to ICT resourcing have been won thanks to strong AEU member action.” katrina Hanlin, chair, AEU sso consultative committee
5SSOs at Adelaide West Special Education Centre
1SSOs at Ramco Primary School 5SSOs at Wirreanda High School
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Comment
Research Project: is it worth the price? AeU Organiser stephen Miles discusses the latest controversy to hit sACe
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tage 2 SACE has seen the introduction of the Research Project as a compulsory component this year. Consequently, students at Stage 2 level can now only choose four subjects rather than the traditional five. This has lead to a significant number of subjects not being offered by schools. According to the SACE Board of SA, only 384 students were enrolled in Geography this year. This compares with 1066 students studying the subject in 2010. At a time when Australia is trying to forge stronger links with Asia, the number of students studying Japanese, Chinese and Indonesian at Stage 2 has also dropped significantly. These are indeed concerning trends and it’s not just SACE study choices we should be concerned about; subject 10
JoUrnAl: What are some of the con-
cerns you have about research Project?
gWEndA: Although students choose their other four subjects, the Research Project is compulsory. Many students resent the fact they are forced to do a subject they did not choose. Furthermore, it has forced some to drop a subject they would have chosen in Year 12, such as a language or humanities subject. JoUrnAl: did students have any com-
mon problems with the research Project?
availability in the senior years will quite likely influence the choices made by middle school students – why study Chinese in Year 8 or 9 if it’s not available in Stage 2? For various reasons the Research Project has proven to be unpopular with large numbers of students; 16 out of 17 students in a metropolitan high school said they strongly disliked the Research Project. And the question must be asked: do students who are still developing cognitively, socially and psychologically have the maturity and enthusiasm to choose a topic and produce an acceptable end product with few parameters for study? At university, students do not attempt a long-term research project unless studying honours. The AEU Journal recently asked Gwenda Steiner from Golden Grove High School about her experience teaching the Research Project.
gWEndA: Yes. Many found it difficult to decide on a topic and then having chosen one, to sustain their interest. With the Internet, books and periodicals in hard copy and online, accessing the information is easy, although because of the DECS filter, some had problems accessing websites at school. JoUrnAl: What were the positive bene-
fits for the students?
gWEndA: Students who were genuinely interested in their topic really engaged with it and developed their research skills. One of my students had a family member with Alzheimer’s; her research helped her to understand not just the disease but also the affect on family members. From her research she felt better equipped to understand the progress of the disease and to support the family. JoUrnAl: What was your greatest chal-
lenge teaching the subject?
gWEndA: I found it hard to convince
ViCe President’s rePort
“some have even suggested that costcutting is at the heart of what seems an odd educational decision.”
Disability funding must reach the classroom
some that it was worthwhile and here to stay, as many hoped it would just go away. I was not prepared for the negativity. However, having worked with year 11 students hoping to complete it this semester, I have seen a more positive attitude. They seemed keen to get on with it and to complete it by the end of the year.
In its May Budget, the Federal Government announced that $200 million in additional funding would be provided to implement the More Support for Students with Disabilities Initiative. The DECS share is almost $12 million, as a one-off grant, to be spent throughout 2012 and 2013.
JoUrnAl: How has it affected teacher
workload?
gWEndA: Classes of thirty students in
the Research Project impose a greater load on a teacher than large classes in other subject areas where the teacher is confident in the material being delivered. Even in smaller classes people have found supervising and motivating students challenging. The expectation that because students are able to choose a topic they might be enthused by it, is naïve, in my opinion. The workload issues Gwenda speaks of are compounded by the diversity of topics being selected by students. How does a teacher effectively assess work on a topic they know little about? Further, some large schools are having to run twelve Research Project classes. This has led to a large number of teachers undertaking the Research Project with limited background in research as a process, especially at senior school level. The result – an increase in the level of preparation for teachers, many of whom are already finding it difficult to cope with the demands of an ever-increasing workload. The value of removing a structured fifth subject such as Geography or Chinese, to be replaced by an open Research Project is hard for students, parents and educators to see. Some have even suggested that cost-cutting is at the heart of what seems an odd educational decision. But perhaps that’s just cynicism; do kids really need to know the difference between Tasmania and Tianjin? n stephen Miles AEU organiser
AeU Vice President Anne crawford writes
Following initial discussions with DECS in mid August, the AEU surveyed members to identify key priorities within the framework established by the Commonwealth. The response from members was overwhelming, with over 100 schools replying within days. Many teachers and leaders forwarded detailed and moving submissions that indicated starkly just how much support and additional resourcing are needed in this area. The majority of responses were from mainstream schools. A common theme was deep concern for the huge number of students who do not quite reach the benchmark to qualify for support and are subsequently left floundering and at risk of slipping further and further behind in their learning. There was a remarkable correlation in priorities identified by members and working with students of all age groups
in varied settings. The importance of having SSOs with specific skills and training was strongly emphasised. Many members highlighted the need for in-classroom support from additional qualified teachers and the advantages of team teaching. Numerous respondents commented on the lack of information in pre-service training and wanted much more practical assistance in developing and modifying curriculum to meet the needs of students with a diverse range of disabilities. What shone through most of all from the survey was huge goodwill on the part of teachers and leaders, together with considerable frustration associated with delays in assessment and appropriate resourcing that exacerbate the daily challenges faced by teachers and students alike. Many thanks to all members who gave of their time to provide feedback. A summary of the priorities identified by members has been forwarded to DECS and there is universal agreement that this funding must focus very strongly on practical and meaningful support for classroom teachers. It is very clear that the challenges associated with meeting the needs of students with disabilities must constitute a significant reference point in determining outcomes of the current workload reviews and our next Enterprise Agreement. n
Coming Soon: AEU Film FEStivAl Over four weeks in October/November the AEU will screen a n umber of education related films at the mercury Cinema.
Keep an eye on the AEU website an d e-News for details.
AEU EL ECTIONS 2011
This AEU Journal carries statements submitted by candidates in the election for members of 2012 – 2013 AEU Branch Executive. Candidates are responsible for the content of their advertisements. Candidates’ advertisements are published in alphabetical order.
Ballots are being conducted for the following Branch Executive positions: • Branch President • female Vice-President • 12 general division Members of Branch Executive • sso Member of Branch Executive David Smith has been elected unopposed to the position of Male Vice-President and David Coulter representing Children’s Services, Donald Peter representing TAFE and Malcolm Hawkins representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members have also been elected unopposed. Voting for the positions of Branch President and Female VicePresident is by all union members; for the twelve General Division Members of Branch Executive is by members assigned to the General Division, excluding members assigned to the SSO and Children’s Services sub-divisions; and for the SSO Member is by SSO members.
Enquiries: AEU elections are conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). All enquiries regarding this election should be directed to the AEC Returning Officer phone: 8237 6551. timing: The ballot will open on 10 october and close at 9.00am on 31 october 2011.
MArg BAstiAN
for AeU Branch executive
experieNce: • I can effectively represent and advocate for all AEU members due to my wealth of teaching experience in diverse settings: Loxton PS and HS, Winkie PS, Berri TAFE, Nepabunna Aboriginal CPC, Amata Anangu School, Woomera Area School and Seacombe HS • Currently working as a TRT in country schools • AEU Organiser in Murraylands, Riverland and the South East from 2002–2011 • Active AEU member in many schools: Sub-branch Secretary, Branch Council delegate, Country Conditions Committee and other AEU committees. As A MeMBer of BrANch execUtive i will: • Advocate passionately for all members, with attraction and retention of leaders and teachers in the country as a major focus • Promote high quality education across the state for all students • Seek to gain maximum benefit for South Australian educators and students within the framework of COAG and State Government initiatives.
I urge you to support Anne Crawford and our Branch Executive team in this election so that all members’ voices, in all sectors and at all levels, are heard and considered as we face the next EB. I am seeking your vote to be elected to AEU Branch Executive.
A New DirectioN
Better for Members. Better for Public Education. Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
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The united team for all members Jackie Bone-GeoRGe
for aeU Branch executive
Teaching experience: • Remote country high and area schools • Disadvantaged metropolitan high schools • Acting Coordinator: various roles/locations • 2000 - current: Open Access College. Union activism: • 1996, 1998-current: AEU Branch Executive member • 1990-current: Branch Council delegate • 1996 - 1999: AEU Women’s Officer & Vice President • 2003: Acting AEU Federal Women’s Officer • 1998 - current: AEU Federal Conference Delegate • 2000 - 2008: AEU SSABSA Board nominee • 2003 - current: Teachers Registration Board (AEU nominee) • Member/past member of Status of Women and Finance Committees & numerous standing/ad hoc committees and working parties developing AEU policy • AEU SACE Reference Group. as a member of executive i am committed to: • Fighting for a strong public education system • Improving the working conditions of all education workers • Recruiting and retaining members • The principles of effective participation and inclusivity • Maintaining control of the education agenda. For our union to remain strong we must work collectively for the good of all members, maintain relevance and, above all, apply our democratic principles.
Un ity an , S d tre ac n tio gth n
Branch Executive Election 2011
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
pAt cAvANAgh
for AeU Branch executive
teAchiNg experieNce: • 30 years experience, including contract, TRT, PAT and permanent work • 5 years teaching in the country • 10 years in hard-to-staff schools • Currently teaching at Woodcroft Primary. AeU ActivisM: • Currently I am a sub-branch secretary, a delegate to Branch Council and a member of two AEU committees (Curriculum and Professional Development, National Curriculum and Professional Standards) • I have been a sub-branch secretary in several schools since 1984, a Branch and Area Delegate over many years, a member of Branch Executive, the Status of Women Consultative Committee and the Public Education Committee. As A MeMBer of BrANch execUtive i will cAMpAigN stroNgly for: • Manageable workloads for all educators • The provision of more support staff – including SSOs and Counsellors • Smaller class sizes • Improved funding and positive recognition for all sectors of public education • The provision of time and resources to support educators with new initiatives • Democratic decision-making in the union and in workplaces.
I am seeking your vote to be elected to AEU Branch Executive.
A New DirectioN
Better for Members. Better for Public Education. Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
AEU ELECTIONS 2011
for AeU Branch executive
experieNce: • Teacher and leader in Northern Adelaide Region for over 30 years • AEU member and active campaign supporter for 35 years • International Exchange Teacher (UK 1991) • Active Participant in AEU and other Middle Schooling initiatives • Participant in UniSA/DECS/AEU supported RPIN Project • Member SASPA HR Committee. As A MeMBer of BrANch execUtive, i sUpport: • A properly funded and resourced public education system • Fair pay and conditions for teaching and non-teaching staff in all DECS schools • Appropriate recognition of highly skilled teachers • Effective communication and consultation between DECS and the AEU • Provision of leadership pathways to ensure schools have talented and dedicated leaders with the appropriate support to do their work • DECS recruitment and selection processes which enable South Australian schools to employ our best teachers • Well considered systems, policies and practices which have students and staff in DECS schools at their heart.
I am seeking your vote to be elected to AEU Branch Executive.
A New DirectioN
Better for Members. Better for Public Education. Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
ANNe crAwforD
for AeU president and Branch executive
experieNce: • Teacher and school leader for 20 years • Equal Opportunity Manager (DECS) • Committed AEU activist, Sub-branch Secretary, Organiser and Vice President. key AchieveMeNts: • Led AEU negotiations in 2011 to achieve secure employment for hundreds of PATs, new country to metropolitan guarantee, voluntary transfers and advertisements of over 650 permanent positions for employable, contract and permanent teachers • 1500 conversions to permanency for SSOs and ECWs • Led campaigns that saved dozens of preschools and schools from closure and amalgamation, retaining hundreds of jobs, particularly for leaders, SSOs and ECWs • Secured significantly increased funding and staffing for students with disabilities. As AeU presiDeNt i will: • Negotiate strategically in the 2012 EB process to deliver real gains for all sectors • Raise the profile and credibility of the AEU in the media • Establish respectful relationships with DECS, Government, leaders’ associations and other potential allies to secure additional resources and enhance the status of public education • Provide improved support to sub-branches and individual members.
I have the reputation, vision, courage and sense of direction to be your next AEU President.
A New DirectioN
Better for Members. Better for Public Education. Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
The united team for all members TRina coBURn
for aeU Branch executive
experience: Alternative Program/Aboriginal Education at Port Lincoln High School, Lock Area School, Cummins Area School, Stuart High School Aboriginal Education, Special Education, Counsellor and Assistant Principal, currently Yankalilla Area School Assistant Principal.
aeU commitment: • AEU member for 20 years • Current Sub-branch Secretary • AEU panel representative for 12 years • Branch Council delegate (Whyalla) • Active participant for equal rights for country teachers • AEU Arbitration witness (2010). i will campaign for: • Better conditions for country members • Attraction of teachers to consider country placements • A fair and equitable placement and transfer process for teachers, particularly for those wanting to go back to metropolitan areas from the country and country-to-country • More training for the national curriculum and a manageable introduction of it • Fair and equitable placement for leaders leaving positions to return to the classroom • A fair go for Public Education.
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steve clArk
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
The united team for all members Jo DaviS
for aeU Branch executive
experience: • Music Teacher at Roma Mitchell Secondary College • R-11 Music in country, 8-12 Music in metropolitan and disadvantaged schools. aeU activism commitment: • AEU Sub-branch Secretary 2005 – 2006 Quorn Area School • AEU Sub-branch Secretary 2011 Roma Mitchell Secondary College • Workplace Organising Committee 2004 – present • AEU member since the start of my teaching career, 2003 – present • PAC representative for AEU • AEU Panel member, ensuring equity and fair procedure for all • Northern Urban Area meetings • Branch Council Delegate as a member of Branch executive i will campaign for: • Equitable resourcing of Public Education • Employee conditions which best support learning and work/life balance • A merit selection process that is fair and equitable • Support for beginning and early career teachers.
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Lee Duhring
for aeU Branch executive
experience: I have taught R-7 in country, disadvantaged and metropolitan schools from Whyalla in the north to Woodcroft in the south. I have worked over the last 30 years as a TRT, contract teacher, teacher librarian, school counsellor, Assistant Principal and currently work in the Education Centre [state office] supporting regions and schools. i am a strong, committed aeU activist. My involvement includes:
• • • • • •
Branch Council delegate on and off since 1983 Past member of Principal’s Consultative Committee Anna Stewart Memorial Project Participant 2009 Regular attendee at AEU rallies, conferences, training and events Current member of Status of Women Committee Current member of Branch Executive.
as a continuing member of Branch executive, i will campaign for:
• • • • •
Public Education issues School Counsellor’s in every school The right to teach with manageable workloads Access to professional and administrative support More resources and support for staff teaching students with special needs • Well resourced professional learning to support new initiatives and policies • Women’s issues • Safe and inclusive workplaces for staff of diverse sexualities
tAMMy eDwArDsoN
for AeU vice president and Branch executive
experieNce: • Long term AEU member, activist for Aboriginal Education, AEU panel representative, workplace representative and current participant in the AEU Women in Leadership Development program • Former member of key AEU committees, including the Aboriginal Education Consultative Committee and SACE Reference Group • Strong support for the wellbeing, employment and career development of women and Aboriginal educators • 16 years as an inclusive, innovative teacher in very complex schools • School and statewide leader with a focus on improving retention and SACE outcomes of students from culturally diverse backgrounds and students at risk • Proven success in statewide policy development and review. As AeU vice presiDeNt AND A MeMBer of BrANch execUtive i will: • Encourage debate, democracy and diversity in the AEU • Improve the profile of public education and grow AEU membership • Consult with members and be strategic in advocating for key priorities, including sustainable funding for preschools, schools and TAFE • Provide leadership in supporting AEU members in all locations to fulfil their career aspirations, through improved access to high quality professional development.
I am seeking your vote to be elected as AEU Vice President.
A New DirectioN
Vote for an independent on Branch Executive who will actively seek and represent the views of a diversity of members in state office, regions and schools.
Better for Members. Better for Public Education.
DeNise elleM
The united team for all members
for AeU Branch executive
experieNce: I have been an active union member since 1979 ~ PSA then 1989 onwards ~ AEU. As an AEU member, I have worked in a variety of roles and held the position of Sub-branch Secretary while an: SSO, PRT, classroom teacher, coordinator, Regional Office Coordinator: Disability K~12, Interagency Student Behaviour Management and Whole School Change. AeU ActivisM: • 1990 – 92: member of the Employable Teachers Consultative Committee • 2005 – 2011: Special Education Consultative Committee, currently Chairperson • 2006 – 2011: Country Conditions Standing Committee member • Current Branch Council delegate • Current Branch Executive member. As A MeMBer of BrANch execUtive i will: • Campaign passionately for issues relating to country education including Special Education and Country Conditions • Focus specifically on beginning teachers, equitable service provision, isolation, incentives and access for all.
MeReDiTh FaRMeR
for aeU Branch executive
Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
Better for Members. Better for Public Education.
Un it an y, S d tre ac n tio gth n
A New DirectioN
experience: Currently teaching at Walkerville Primary School. I have a broad range of experience in a variety of primary and secondary schools in metropolitan and country areas, both as a contract and permanent teacher. I have worked in classroom teacher and leadership roles. I have a young family, therefore I’m extremely aware of issues associated with work/life balance. My children attend a public school and I am a strong advocate for public education. aeU involvement: • Current member of AEU Executive • Delegate to AEU Branch Council • Sub-branch Secretary and PAC rep at a range of workplaces • Delegate to the Federal Women’s Conference • Status of Women Committee (2010) • Participant in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project (2009). i will continue to provide a strong voice on Branch executive in relation to: • Increased conditions to provide improved work/life balance • Workload issues associated with Australian Curriculum and new SACE • Reduced class sizes • Increased support at school level for behaviour management and student support • Maintaining pressure on government to provide a quality, well resourced public education system.
I urge you to support my nomination for Branch Executive.
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Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
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The united team for all members The united team for all members BReTT FeRRiS
Jennie-MaRie GoRMan
for aeU Branch executive
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
kAtriNA hANliN
for AeU Branch executive (sso)
for aeU Branch executive
experience: I have taught R – 7 in a range of disadvantaged and metropolitan schools in TRT, contract and permanent positions. I am currently teaching in a NAP unit and have held acting Assistant Principal roles. i am a strong, committed aeU activist. My involvement includes:
• 2010 – 11: Branch Executive member • 2010 – 11: TRT & Contract Teachers Consultative Committee – Chairperson • 2003 – 07: TRT & Contract Teachers Consultative Committee member • 2008: Anna Stewart Memorial Project participant • 2008: Rosemary Richards Award recipient • Branch Council delegate • AEU Sub-branch Secretary and Workplace Organising Committee. as a member of Branch executive, i will campaign for: • The rights of all AEU members • A strong, well-resourced, Public Education system • Improved conditions for contract and TRT members • Better funding for preschools, schools and TAFE • An increased voice for AEU women members.
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experience: • R-12 Literacy Coordinator at Open Access College. • Fulfilling AEU site roles on WOC, PAC, panels, and as Sub-branch Secretary at metropolitan and country schools. commitment to aeU activism: • Candidate for seat of Adelaide, challenging then-Education Minister Jane Lomax-Smith at 2010 election. • Led Public Education supporters on a pro-Public Education campaign, highlighting the Minister’s failure to properly support the Public Education community during our protracted EB dispute. • Branch Executive member (2009) • Branch Council delegate (2008-2011) • Organised and addressed local rallies for EB2008 • Public Education Award recipient (2008) • AEU Organiser assisting with EB2008 campaign (2008) • New Educators Network Organising Committee (2007-2011). as a continuing member of Branch executive, i will be committed to: • Ensuring the State Government provides fair salaries, smaller class sizes and manageable workloads for all Public Education workers in our 2012 EB • Ensuring that the new recruitment & selection policy delivers fair and equitable outcomes • Supporting new AEU members and growing our union.
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
The united team for all members coRRena hayThoRpe
for aeU president
experieNce: • 28th year as an SSO in country primary schools • 21 years in Port Augusta in Finance and Administration.
I urge you to support my nomination for Branch Executive.
A New DirectioN
Better for Members. Better for Public Education. Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
experience:
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• Led negotiation team for preschools, schools and TAFE Enterprise Bargaining and Arbitration (2008-2010) • Proven record of AEU leadership, campaigning and activism on behalf of members AEU spokesperson for media and public relations Current Federal Executive and SA Unions AEU delegate Leader of AEU Teachers and Leaders Workload Review team Branch Council Chair, past Branch Treasurer, Branch Executive and Sub-branch Secretary, AEU Women’s Officer 2006-07 AEU Principals’ Consultative Committee, Status of Women Consultative Committee, New Educators Network, AEU Finance Committee.
as aeU president i will continue to:
• Lead AEU negotiations and campaigns for EB 2012 • Demonstrate strong, united leadership and teamwork in preschools, schools and TAFE • Have a strong commitment to Public Education, social justice, equal opportunity and democratic decision-making • Articulate AEU policies in public forums, the wider community and the media • Build strong organising relationships with members in all sectors • Take action to uphold members’ rights and entitlements • Fight for a strong public education system for all.
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ActivisM: • Chairperson of SSO Consultative Committee for many years • Current member of Branch Executive • Current Branch Council delegate • Part of team that delivered significant gains for SSOs through the last Enterprise Agreement • Instrumental in campaigning for unprecedented conversions to permanency and job security for SSOs • Worked to secure improved funding for SSOs in special classes and ICT. if re-electeD to BrANch execUtive i will: • Work toward increasing SSO membership levels • Campaign for more improvements to conditions for SSOs through enterprise bargaining • Provide a crucial link between SSOs, union committees and the AEU leadership.
cURRenT aeU pReSiDenT
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The united team for all members The united team for all members for aeU Branch executive
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experience: Middle School Teacher at Ocean View College B–12 6–12 in metropolitan and disadvantaged sites. aeU activism: • AEU and EO PAC representative • AEU Sub-branch Secretary and Workplace Organising Committee • OHSW Representative • AEU panel member, ensuring equity and fair procedure for all • Elizabeth – Munno Para/Le Fevre Area Meetings • Branch Council Delegate/Alternate • EB & Arbitration rallies / Industrial Relations Commission • Education Works submissions and meetings • Federal Funding Review submission • New Educators Network facilitator • Curriculum Organiser Online (COO) facilitator. as member of Branch executive i will campaign for: • Fair and equitable resourcing of public education • Employee conditions which best support learning and work/life balance • Supportive, manageable transfer/employment/ registration/processes • Manageable curriculum/assessment frameworks and processes.
aShLey LinDneR
for aeU Branch executive
experience:
• 20 years teaching in country and metropolitan schools • Currently teaching at Hallett Cove School • Current Branch Executive member • Current Branch Council delegate • Strong committed AEU activist. as member of executive i will support the following issues:
• Increased resourcing for each sector • Ensure that union processes are inclusive of all classifications in pre-schools, schools and TAFE • Work to reduce the increased administrative demands placed upon staff and leaders • Work towards ensuring safe and healthy workplaces • Adequate resourcing for curriculum • Support for staffing processes.
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JaMin Lee
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
The united team for all members
pAt MccArthy
LeSLey LinDSay-TayLoR
for aeU Branch executive
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experience: • Currently teaching in the secondary sector at Tumby Bay Area School • Middle School Coordinator. aeU involvement: • Current Branch Executive • Active member of New Educators Network • Member of planning group for the New Educators, the New Educators/ New Leaders and the New Activists Conferences • Passionate Sub-branch Secretary (I have recruited new members by increasing AEU visibility within our site and in our community) • Workplace Organising Committee and Area Meeting delegate • Involved in engaging sub-branch members to increase activism • Active participant in industrial action • Advocate for Public Education as a speaker at the Pt Lincoln rallies. as a member of executive i will campaign for: • Country conditions, including: improved T&D opportunities, recognition of isolation, complexity of working in small and area schools, attraction and retention of staff • Improved mentoring program, induction process and both formal and informal support structures for new educators and new leaders. By recognising and addressing issues faced by new educators and country members, we can make those members feel part of a strong and passionate union.
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for AeU Branch executive
experieNce: • Classroom teacher and coordinator in a wide range of country and metropolitan primary schools. In every school I have been actively involved in the Sub-branch and AEU Workplace Organising Committee. • AEU representative on the PAC for many years. • Elected as Sub-branch Secretary in several schools. As Sub-branch Secretary in my current school I actively recruit and engage members in AEU issues and campaigns. • Regularly contribute to area meetings, reporting key information and AEU priorities to worksite members. As A MeMBer of BrANch execUtive i will: • Actively represent the views and priorities of classroom teachers. • Advocate strongly for increased funding for students with disabilities, learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. • Focus on strategies that enable teachers to teach, restricting administrative tasks that add little or no value to student learning. • Promote and support campaigns that raise the profile of Public Education. • Contribute constructively to identifying key priorities for the 2012 Enterprise Agreement.
I am seeking your vote to be elected to AEU Branch Executive.
A New DirectioN
Better for Members. Better for Public Education. Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
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celiNA MckeNzie
for AeU Branch executive
experieNce: • Currently Senior Leader 2, Windsor Gardens Vocational College • Previously Assistant Principal, Valley View SS and a teacher in country and metropolitan schools.
vicki MiNNes
for AeU Branch executive
AeU iNvolveMeNt: • Current Deputy Chair – Principals Consultative Committee • Former member of AEU Finance and Status of Women Consultative Committees • Former Branch Council Delegate. As A BrANch execUtive MeMBer i will work towArDs: • A properly funded and resourced Public Education system • Recruitment and selection processes that ensure the best teachers for schools • A new and improved approach to communication and consultation between the AEU, DECS and the Leader associations • An EB process that represents and gets results for all sectors and groups • An improved public profile for all educators • Effective career advancement possibilities both in and out of the classroom • The reduction of unnecessary workload pressures and an end to the devolution of tasks to schools • Well funded and resourced roll out of the Australian Curriculum through all sectors and over all stages • Dynamic representation of AEU SA in the Federal arena.
experieNce: I have taught R–12 across the curriculum in junior primary, primary, secondary and area schools in country South Australia and the Northern Territory. My roles have included Coordinator and Student Counsellor. I am currently the Coordinator at Woomera Area School. ActivisM: • 1995 – 2004: Sub-branch Secretary • 2006 – current: Women’s Contact Officer • 2009 – current: Country Conditions Standing Committee member • 2009 – current: Branch Council Delegate. As A MeMBer of BrANch execUtive i will cAMpAigN for: • Improved country education working conditions • Improved access to professional development for country staff • Improved work/life balance for all teachers and leaders • Decrease of workload for leaders (especially country, remote and isolated schools) • Improved incentives for all country education professionals.
I am seeking your vote to be elected to AEU Branch Executive.
I am seeking your vote to be elected to AEU Branch Executive.
A New DirectioN
A New DirectioN
Better for Members. Better for Public Education. Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
Better for Members. Better for Public Education. Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
The united team for all members The united team for all members for aeU Female vice president
vote 1 Jan Murphy for Female Vice President
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experience: • 26 years primary classroom teaching • Currently teaching at Georgetown PS • Project Officer – Teachers & Leaders Workload Review 2011. aeU activism: • Sub-branch Secretary • AEU Panel & PAC member • Branch Council delegate • AEU AO Review Committee member • AEU National Women’s Conference delegate • AEUSA Women’s Conferences • Active participant in area meetings and local AEU forums • EB and Arbitration campaigns and stop work rallies. as female vice president, i will campaign for: • A high quality, well-resourced public education system which is crucial to the development of a socially just and inclusive modern society • A strong, organised membership with the commitment and capacity to stand up for public education • Effective union engagement with all AEU members • Recruitment and retention of members in preschools, schools and TAFE • Fair and equitable DECS and DFEEST processes • Improved workload protections for all members.
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
Leanne Shane
for aeU Branch executive
experience: • SSO 14 years, Adelaide West Special Education Centre: R–13 school for students with physical and associated disabilities. Union activism • AEU member 13 years • AEU Public Education Award winner 2009 • Sub-branch Secretary: 5 years + • AEU panel member • Women’s Contact Officer trained • PAC, Merit Selection trained • OHSW Level 2 trained and member AEU OHSW Standing Committee • SSO and Special Education Consultative Committee member • Presenter – AEU SSO Conferences • Women In Leadership Development (WILD) program member • DECS Voices of Women Board member • Witness - AEU Arbitration 2009 • Organised participation of members in AEU rallies and strike action. I will be a strong advocate for SSO members and campaign for: • Continued permanency conversions for contract SSOs • Fairer reclassification process with a minimum special education classification of SSO2 • Clearly defined career pathways for SSOs • Greater financial security through paid salary 52 weeks per year • Relevant and more accessible professional development.
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Jan MURphy
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DoNNA shilliNgforD
for AeU Branch executive
ActivisM: • Former member of the AEU Professional Development Committee and Chair of the AEU Aboriginal Education Consultative Committee • Long term AEU member, AEU panel representative and strong activist at school sites • Classroom teacher and leader in complex schools • Extensive statewide policy development and review • Mentor of aspiring, beginning and established Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal leaders • Provided support for regional and site leaders, as well as teachers, to improve outcomes for students at risk. As A MeMBer of BrANch execUtive i will coNtiNUe to ADvocAte for: • Incentives to attract and retain highly skilled teachers and leaders in rural, remote and hard to staff schools • The career development of existing and aspiring Aboriginal and nonAboriginal leaders • A consistent and high quality education across the state for all students • Seek to gain maximum benefit for South Australian educators and students within the framework of COAG and State Government initiatives.
The united team for all members DaviD SMiTh
for aeU Male vice president
cURRenT aeU vice pReSiDenT
A New DirectioN
My aeU experience has included: • Vice President with responsibility for OHS&W, SACE, Curriculum and PD, National Professional Standards, International Students and Teachers and the AEU Arbitration 2010 • AEU activist in Port Augusta, Whyalla and Kapunda • Over 20 years as sub-branch secretary • Branch Council, Branch Executive, Branch Treasurer • Chair, Country Conditions Committee • Administrative Officer Review Committee • Many AEU/DECS advisory groups and working parties. as vice president i will continue to provide: • Strong, united leadership and teamwork • A powerful and balanced voice for Public education in the wider community • A strong relationship with our members • Action to gain nationally competitive salaries and workload protections • Experience and strength in negotiating the next Enterprise Agreement • A means for all members to be heard and valued • Strength through strategic action with other public sector unions.
Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
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for aeU Branch executive
if re-elected to Branch executive i will campaign strongly for:
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
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experience:
I am a coordinator at Kingston Community School and have previously taught at Mannum High and Cummins Area Schools. I teach politics, history and agriculture. I have been Sub-branch Secretary for many years and feel proud promoting the AEU and the quality of public education in conservative rural areas. I am currently serving my sixth year on the Country Conditions Committee and chair the meetings. I am also a current member of Branch Executive.
• Competitive salaries that will attract and keep young teachers, especially in country areas • Equitable Commonwealth funding for Public Education • Promotion of the AEU as a professional organisation for all teachers • The elimination of the NAPLAN tests.
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experience: 23 years in leadership positions in both small and large primary schools across the State. Most roles involving a significant teaching load at both junior primary and primary levels. activism: • Branch Executive (current member) • Sub-branch and Branch Council involvement • Membership of district leadership groups • Executive member of several professional leadership organisations and reference groups. As a member of the Principals’ Consultative Committee, for the last four years, I have continued to support and promote the views of AEU members in leadership positions. as an aeU Branch executive member i will continue to: • Promote the quality of Public Education in our diverse society • Ensure preschools, schools and TAFE operate in a democratic manner that values the voice of all AEU members • Increase the active participation of all members • Promote a real and meaningful work/life balance for all members through manageable workload and appropriate staffing of all sites • Challenge the disparity of federal funding between public and private school sectors • Work to ensure that the way sites are funded enables staff to work in a supportive and collaborative culture that values their contributions.
AEU ELECTIONS 2011
for AeU Branch executive
Currently in 15th year of teaching. AST 2 Teacher and Science Coordinator at Murray Bridge HS. 2011 Member of AITSL working party to help develop their professional learning flagship program “Leading Curriculum Change”. As a parent, teacher and unionist I am passionate about maintaining a strong and vibrant Public Education sector. UNioN experieNce: • Sub-Branch Secretary - Booleroo Centre District School • Branch Council Delegate – Mid North & Murraylands (Continuous 7+ yrs) • Inaugural AEU Rep – Hills-Murraylands District Consultative Forum • Current AEU Rep – Murray-Mallee Regional Consultative Forum • WOC Member: Booleroo Centre HS/Murray Bridge HS. persoNAl oBjectives: • To continue the fight for a better Work/Life balance for all • To combat the ever increasing incidence of violence within our worksites • To fight the forced amalgamations of sites, where no educational merit exists • To work for better incentives to attract high quality staff into regional areas • To fight for more realistic class sizes and the resourcing to permit teachers to teach effectively.
I am seeking your vote to be elected to AEU Branch Executive.
A New DirectioN
Better for Members. Better for Public Education. Endorsed by Anne Crawford and Tammy Edwardson.
The united team for all members BoB WooDBURy
for aeU Branch executive
experience: • Coordinator at Gawler High. • Career spanning teaching in the northern suburbs including Craigmore High and Para West Adult Campus. AEU activism • Activist at local sub-branch supporting AEU members • Past positions include: Sub-branch Secretary, Branch Council Delegate, AEU Branch Executive, OHS&W representative, Governing Council staff rep, School Council Chairperson, AEU Male Vice-President • Currently AEU PAC member, panel member, OHS&W committee member • Current AEU Branch Executive member • Committee work: SACE Reference Group, Amalgamation Review Committee, National Curriculum and Standards, Overseas Trained Teachers Reference Group • AEU nominee on the Teacher’s Registration Board. As a member of Branch Executive I will campaign for: • A fair share of the resources for public schools • Salary justice for all education workers • Harassment-free worksites which best support student learning and work/life balance • Manageable curriculum and assessment frameworks • Manageable workloads free from work intensification and compression.
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BreNDAN wAtts
Endorsed by Haythorpe, Smith, and Murphy.
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t A Fe mA tteR s 7 Pictured from left: Helaine Costello and Di Cocks
“...we both share the view that higher-level educational qualifications are increasingly important for the VEt practitioner.”
Upgrading educational qualifications For the past 12 months, di cocks and Helaine costello have been studying towards their masters in Adult education – global.
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esigned for those working in adult learning and development with an interest in the ways global issues play out in local learning contexts,
the qualification is offered completely online. And while the student cohort and the instructors are attached to the four participating universities: Monash (Victoria), University of British Columbia
(Canada), University of Western Cape (South Africa) and Linkoping University (Sweden), the participants are situated all over the world. Helaine and Di both decided to undertake this course for similar reasons. “Firstly, if we expect our students to learn online, we need to know what it feels like ourselves, this way we are better positioned to create meaningful learning experiences which actually contribute to learner engagement,” said Di. “Secondly, we both share the view that higher-level educational qualifications are increasingly important for the VET practitioner. The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment/Education is a foundation qualification, initially designed for workplace trainers in the 1990s. Current research emphasises the importance for VET practitioners to upgrade their qualifications to enhance pedagogic capacity and expertise in order to meet
The rise or fall of TAFE it all depends on who and what you believe says Alan Wilson If you read the State Government’s glossy Skills for All promotional material you could be forgiven for believing that a move to fully contestable funding, training guarantees and other reforms will be good for skills development in South Australia. “What evidence do they have that backs up this assertion?” you might ask. The best evidence that the AEU can point to is that which is coming out of Victoria; they went down the same path a couple of years ago. In a recent Victorian Training Guarantee Quarterly Progress Report, the private RTO share of Government funded enrolments rose from 14% in 2008 to 20
25% in 2010 and 32% by the end of the first quarter of 2011. Evidence also revealed that there has been a dramatic increase in training in such areas as Certificate III in Personal Training and in Retail – neither of which are vocations the government training dollar was supposed to target. At this rate, it won’t be long before TAFE is just a minor player in the overall VET market, and if that is what can happen in Victoria, why would it be any different in South Australia?
Why is the State Government so keen to go down the path of fully contestable funding? “It’s because the Federal Government is making us do it,” they say. While it might be true that the Federal Government was requiring states to implement such reforms, there appears to have been a slight shift recently, undoubtedly as a consequence of the AEU campaign where members have been e-mailing letters of concern to their Federal MPs. don’t stand by and watch the demise of tAfE! n
Email your State and Federal MP today. Go to this link for details:
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ViCe Pr esident’s rePort
An Age of Reason? AeU Vice President david smith writes The AEU represents, both industrially and in many ways, professionally, the clear majority of DECS employees in this State. As elected leaders of the Union, we have constant contact with both the membership at large, and with DECS officers, many of whom are also our members. Everyone involved in education is well practised in the art of maintaining balance. We balance work with life; we balance the varied needs of each of the students in our care; we keep a balance between the expectations of the students, our colleagues, the worksite, the community, DECS, State and Federal Governments, and on it goes. As a Union, what often grabs our immediate attention and time is the imperative to respond to policies, procedures and what are often called initiatives. Among the current batch are the Australian Curriculum, the National Professional Standards for Teachers, AST, National Partnerships, Performance Management and Development, SCFM, school amalgamations, cuts to Long Service Leave, New Arrivals Program transport cuts, Recruitment and Selection and the implementation of the 2010 arbitrated Awards. All of these require discussions and negotiations of one form or another, between the AEU and DECS. Some are obligatory, such as the current review of SCFM, and others, while not mandated, are desirable from both sides of the table. One such is the development of the new DECS Performance Policy. Traditionally such negotiations were, at their best, an honest, frank, even impassioned exchange between the parties, leading to a result which suited all, or at least with which all could live. At worst, the negotiations and consultations were in word only. It was a matter of: ‘Here it is. Read it. Respond now. There. You’ve been consulted. Feel better?’ Alternatively, there was a com-
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the complexities and challenges of the future VET system,” she added. The program covers contemporary changes in work and learning and the role learning plays in understanding and responding to globalising forces. It also explores the impact of these changes on workplaces, communities, economies and the environment in different parts of the world. “Every unit we’ve completed in this program so far has been extremely relevant to our working lives and interests,” said Helaine. “It’s been very stimulating participating in a course that has real currency. We have gained so much insight into the context of our work, particularly how current VET policies are following global trends in education and training and the impact these are having on our teaching practice,” she added. “We have been able to draw on our own experiences and work collaboratively on projects and assignments within intercontinental groupings, learning from one another, in a truly international community of practice,” said Di. “At the same time, we are able to experience the challenges and demands of Master’s level study, in an online environment.” the program allows professionals to: • Work in diverse cultural contexts • Understand global trends and crossnational developments in work and learning • Develop practical competence in global learning, cross-cultural collaboration and working with online technologies • Build global personal/professional networks across continents, countries and industry sectors. As the only participants in South Australia, Di and Helaine say they have been very lucky to have each other for support and as a result they’ve become great friends. “It’s been hard work all the way and very challenging, but we are loving it! If anyone reading this would like to learn more or if you’re considering applying, either of us would be very happy to have a chat with you about it.” n di cocks lecturer, Adelaide tAfE
Helaine costello lecturer, Elizabeth tAfE
“...could the industrial and emotional cold war – at times the white noise of relations between educational employer and employee – be de-escalating?” plete stand-off, with no satisfactory result.
WHAt is tHE cUrrEnt stAtE of PlAy? Here’s a question to answer that question. It may sound Pollyannaish to ask it, but could the industrial and emotional cold war – at times the white noise of relations between educational employer and employee – be de-escalating? Is balance being restored? Recently there have been signs of an onset of reason and generosity in various negotiations between the AEU and DECS. A good example is the conduct of negotiations over the proposed Performance and Development Policy and Guidelines. The tone, format and content of the discussions have been more satisfactory, and a far cry from the discredited Announce and Defend process, so derided by many, including the Education Minister. Also, in the introduction of the Australian Curriculum, although the AEU and our members certainly have not achieved all of our goals, and although the employer has yet to meet all of its OHS&W requirements, there has been some success. The Years 8–12 Curriculum has been delayed by twelve months. That’s an important gain. Cautiously, then, we observe that things could be improving. How and why that has occurred is the subject of conjecture. If, however, there is a tangible trend towards balance, openness and decency in the dealings between employer and employees, and if it continues, that will be for the good of all our members and public education in this State. n 21
OctOber 1 = next pay rise for
public education workers!
State Government offered 9.75%
AEU delivered between 14.25% and 21.3%
for members in preschools, schools and TAFE Find out what this means for your back pocket on the AEU website. For details go to:
8 :www.aeusa.asn.au
nationally competitive salaries ...brought to you by your union! saLari es and C onditions
Keep up the pressure in 2012 It only seems like yesterday that we were in bargaining and on the streets rallying for our rights to fair conditions and nationally competitive salaries. Alas, our Arbitrated Enterprise Bargaining Award expires on 30 June 2012 and it’s time to turn our minds to our next Log of Claims. While our recent Arbitration provided some excellent gains for members across preschools, schools and TAFE, we must continue to fight for improvements. Consultation on developing the Log of Claims with members will start in Term 4 2011. Here is a taste of what it might include.
sAlAriEs
• Nationally competitive salaries • Improved superannuation payments.
AlloWAncEs
• Broadening of Special Class Allowance to reflect that over 94% of students with disabilities are now in mainstream classes • Country incentive allowances indexed to reflect salary increases • Measures to address increased costs in remote communities • A housing allowance to address increasing rents and the employer’s withdrawal from public housing • An allowance to cover work-related expenses. 22
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• Increased leadership time in preschools and schools • Reduction of face-to-face teaching time for small school leaders • Reduced class sizes for primary years • Enforceable rules on how curriculum change is managed and resourced so that it is not a workload burden • Limits on the number and implementation protocols for new initiatives • Time to write NEPs • Limits on the number of children with individual plans in mainstream classes and groups • Improved resourcing and increased SSO and ECW time to support students with special needs • Resources at the site level to address Student Behaviour Management • Yard duties, meetings and other functions regulated • Maintaining current workload provisions in TAFE • Strategies to address TRT shortages • Time allocation to cover workload associated with local selection • Ratio of one AEW to 25 students • Staff pupil ratio of 1 to 4 for children with severe autism • Wellbeing Coordinators/Student Coun-
sellors for special schools and all primary schools.
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• Award provisions regulating employer behaviour with over payments • Waiting penalties for the employer if it underpays an employee.
PErMAnEncy
Improved permanency conversion procedures for: • Teachers, leaders and TAFE lecturers • SSOs, ECW, AEWs and HPIs • Swimming and Aquatics Instructors.
sPEciAl lEAVE
• 24 weeks paid maternity leave • 3 weeks Partner leave to enable partners to fulfil caring responsibilities at the birth of a child • Improved definitions of family to ensure that it recognises the diversity of relationships • Domestic Violence Leave • A DECS Breast feeding Policy • 10 days Grandparents leave to enable them to fulfil caring responsibilities. • Palliative care leave.
consUltAtion
The AEU is setting up a number of consultation processes so that all members can engage in the EB process, including state wide consultation meetings, surveys, video conferences, online forums and live blogs with the AEU President. Stay tuned for details! n
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ad mi nistrati Ve oFFiCer VaCanCy
COO-e! Work smarter, not harder
AUstrAliAn EdUcAtion Union | sA branch the term of office for the following position is from 1 february, 2012 to 31 January, 2015.
industrial officer The Officer plans and implements industrial strategies and advocates AEU claims in appropriate tribunals.
Job and person specifications and details of the selection process for these positions are available from: irene tam: phone: 8272 1399 or email: aeusa@aeusa.asn.au Applicants must address the requirements of the job and person specification in their application. Leave without pay may be negotiated for AEU members whose employer is a state government agency. Applications must reach the
BrAncH sEcrEtAry, AEU (sA BrAncH), 163 grEEnHill roAd, PArksidE, sA 5063 by Wednesday,
19 october 2011
The position will be filled by appointment at Branch Council on 19 November 2011.
Ever thought about being a
foster carer?
Foster Carers can be from all kinds of family types: singles, couples, people at home, working full-time, part-time or studying. Free training and ongoing professional support (including 24-hour assistance) is provided. You are invited to attend one of our information sessions… • Wednesday, 19 October, Anglicare SA, 4-8 Angas Street, Kent Town (stair access only), 6.30–8.30pm • Tuesday, 15 November, Marion Bowling Club, 262 Sturt Road, Marion, 6.30–8.30pm To register, or for more information call Linda on 8131 3456
Are you up-to-date onlinE? We need your preferred Email to
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8: membership@aeusa.asn.au or call Membership on: 8272 1399
On talking with teachers about the Australian Curriculum, I discovered a couple of schools are going to what I would call extreme measures to prepare for implementation. Schools are feeling the pressure of the lack of practical resources, pushing up teacher stress and workload levels. So what is the local response? One school is paying a relief teacher to create a scope and sequence chart from ACARA website information. At another school teachers have spent long hours after school creating their own scope and sequence charts. Duplicating effort is unnecessary and costly.
coo to the rescue
Some members are saving time and energy by using the AEU curriculum organiser online (COO) package. Member subscribers expressed relief that scope and sequence charts are included as Word docs – a massive time saver. Classroom teachers continually post Australian Curriculum-based units of work, materials and programmes to COO. Teachers do prefer to use materials developed by classroom teachers, especially as it reduces workload and saves time searching for IWB, Skootle and web resources.
Vicky Atsalas from Mitcham Schools participated in an AEU session held at her school on COO and the Australian Curriculum. “COO makes the transition to the Australian Curriculum much easier,” she said. “Having the scope and sequence at your fingertips assists greatly in planning. I’m not one for technology but this is really easy to use and if I can use it anyone can,” she added. I am not a “techie” either, but I have seen how teachers’ work can be made easier using COO – a technology developed by teachers for teachers. Teachers have always kept a professional library; this is just an online one. While it is DECS’ responsibility to provide practical and financial support, I believe members will benefit from subscribing to this teacher developed resource. n
Members interested in exploring coo, should email me at:
8: training@aeusa.asn.au lynn Hall | AEU coordinator, training and development
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a eu 2 011 trai ni ng and deVeLoPm ent Program
CounCiL dates For 2011
cUrricUlUM orgAnisEr onlinE Pd
new Branch council Meetings tAfE divisional council Meetings
For groups of members in their school by negotiation or for members via their own computer using the internet and phone.
face-to-face at the AEU open to all An introduction Monday 10 october Monday 19 december
9:30am–12:30pm 9:30am–12:30pm
face-to-face at the AEU Coo subscribers only Programming and Planning Monday 10 october
1:30pm–4:30pm
friday november 11
creating units of work using the Australian curriculum friday 18 november Monday 19 december
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4:00pm–5:30pm 1:30pm–4:30pm
After school sessions also available by negotiation for COO subscribers. For information contact lynn Hall on:
training@aeusa.asn.au or to register follow the link below5
8: www.aeusa.asn.au > events & courses sAlAry incrEAsE & sUBscriPtion AdJUstMEnt The next pay increase for AEU members employed under the South Australian Education Staff (Government Preschools & Schools) Arbitrated Enterprise Bargaining Award 2010 and TAFESA Education Staff Arbitrated Enterprise Bargaining Award 2010 will commence the first pay period on or after the 1 October 2011. subscription rates will rise for members classified as permanent or on a contract of over 12 months. Please advise AEU Membership staff of any change to your classification, fraction of time, workplace or home address by: email: membership@aeusa.asn.au or telephone: 8272 1399
cHAMPionsHiP roUnd
teachers golf day
MUrrAy BridgE golf clUB
Monday 10 october 2011
kAPUndA golf clUB friday 14 october 2011 4 Person Ambrose team event cost: $30.00 per player (incl. green
fees, lunch and excellent range of prizes)
TAilEm BENd PRimARy SChool
is celebrating 100 years! 1911 – 2011
Mid-north teachers golf day
Teams assemble: 9:30am Tee-off: 10:00am Bookings: Brett cummins, kapunda Ps Email: brett.cummins@kapundaps.sa.edu.au
Centenary Celebrations will be held on:
Friday 28 october & Saturday 29 october Visit our website:
www.tailembdps.sa.edu.au for updates and for past student and staff profiles. To register your interest or for any queries, email to:
info@tailembdps.sa.edu.au
Wellbeing Day
Thursday 13 October 2011 10.00am – 2.30pm
(Second Monday of the holidays)
Registration: 8:30am Shotgun Start: 9:00am Cost: $35.00 comp fee plus meal Dress: no jeans Bookings: www.sateachersgolf.com kym Briggs: sheidow Park school Phone: (08) 8381 8911 Email: ksbriggs@tpg.com.au • Open to all PAST-PRESENT-FUTURE education workers and friends • Perpetual trophy holders please return
saturday november 19
Free healthy food and cooking demos Free massages Free health advice Free relaxation sessions Free wellbeing information sessions Displays, music, prizes and giveaways
@ the AEU: 163 Greenhill Road, Parkside, SA 5063 info: E:
training@aeusa.asn.au W: www.aeusa.asn.au
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Member’s Market Victor HArBor Holiday House & studio Apartments:
suites frm $70. Whole house (offpeak) $190 (half price in winter). Southern Escape 3BR fully s/cont. sms or t: 0402 922 445 a/h or family friendly hse. Walk to beach, t: (08) 8338 2316 a/h parks, shops, restaurants and Hol. rEntAl: yorke Peninsula: town centre. Lge enclosed yard, New up-market esplanade beach BBQ. Rates from $150/n. hse ‘Manyana’ at Wool Bay (near studio Apts: s/cont, open plan Edithburgh). Spa, plasma TV, DVD, w. kitchenette, bath, living area. stereo, dishw. Tastefully ff, 3BR, Sleep 2 upstairs with sea views sleeps 7. Panoramic views, walks, OR sleeps 3 ground level. Rates fishing. t: (08) 8832 2623 $135/night. t: 0413 920 554 www.countrygetaways.info E: crupi@chariot.net.au
HolidAy HoUsE, ‘nortH BAy’, Victor HArBor: cArrickAlingA: Arch. designed All seasons lakefront getaway:
new 2 storey beach hse. 4BR, 3 bath, 2 living areas, European kitchen, decking & views. Suits 2 families. Sleeps 10. Play equip. for kids. t: 0403 015 964 www.stayz.com.au>north Bay, carrickalinga
cArrickAlingA coVE Hol. Unit rEntAl Sleeps 6, dishw,
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Stunning s/cont. lux. colonial hme. Priv. secl. beach & lake! 4BRs, 2 living areas, 2 bath, 3 toilets & laundry, lge backyd. Sleeps 8. lakeside getaway: Encounter Lakes Villa, 100m to beach & reserve. 5-min. to Esplanade, walk/ bike trail, cafes, restaurants, store. 3BRs. Sleeps 6. Spacious living/fam/dine, 2-way bath, sep. toilet, laundry. M: 0419 868 143 E: foumakis@hotmail.com www.victorharborgetaways.com.au
kangaroo island getaway ki rUrAl rEtrEAt: Attractive
s/cont. lge country hme, gdn, native bush, 260 acres. 2 bath, 2
qn beds, 2 living areas, laundry, patio. Sleeps 12. Frm $120/night. t: 0407 790 754 a/h E: kiruralretreat@bigpond.com.au
ki HolidAy cottAgE: Vivonne Bay, close to beach & Harriet River, wildlife, exc. location for KI attractions. 2BR. s/cont, air, BBQ. Sleep 4, $95. t: (08) 8341 9185 E: enquiries@ravencottage.com.au www.ravencottage.com.au ki HolidAy HsE, kAngAstAy
Harriet River, Vivonne Bay, 3BR fully equipped. Close to Seal Bay, Remarkables, Admiral Arch and more) relax, swim, fish. Linen prov. winter discounts, sleeps 6. Frm $100/night. t: 0407 215 345 kangastay@gmail.com
ki QUEEnscliffE cottAgE
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‘WindsWEPt cottAgE’
Overnight & short-stay accom. in Adel. Hills (Stirling). Suit couples (no children due to steep stairs to mezz. BR). Quiet, botanic setting,
own carport & entrance w. galley kitchen, TV, DVD etc. 5 min walk to Stirling restaurants, cafes. 15 min drive to wineries, Hahndorf and Hills towns. From $90-$120/ night. t: 0431991431 E: windswept@pacific.net.au www.windsweptcottage.webs.com
HolidAy rEntAl WAllAroo:
Arch. designed new 2-storey beach hse, bay views. 3BR, 3 bath, open plan living, modern kitchen, sleeps 7. DVD, CD, dishw. Safe beach for kids, great walks, fishing. www.stayz.com.au>Bayview, north Beach
Hol. rEntAl norMAnVillE:
South Shores Holiday Villa #25. 3BR (sleeps 8). Secure behind dunes at Normanville. Golf, horse riding, pools, beach, lawns, cafes. t: 0413 155 460 www.stayz.com.au/23983
Port Elliot HolidAy EscAPE
Stunning new, a/c, 4BR, s/cont. Close to Main St. cafes, shops, restaurants, galleries. Horseshoe Bay, swim, surf and fish. Walk/ bike trails, markets, wineries, Steam Ranger Cockle train. Special rates. E: jack.k@live.com.au www.allseasonsescape.spaces. live.com
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NOTICE BOARD sEAfront HolidAy HoUsE: yorke Peninsula “oceanfront Escape” 2-storey hse w. pergola
to beach & farmland views, secl, 4 BRs, full kitchen, BBQ, DVD/ VCR/ TV, billiards, fishing. Peaceful & relaxing, great for kids. contact Brenton: t: 0409 864 682 E: bjejstevens@bigpond.com
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2 new luxury houses, cliff top location, 4BRs, 2 bath. Each sleeps 10-12. Balcony views, BBQ, air, spa, plasma TV, dishw. Winter specials. t: 0418 849 101 (Alan) E: oystalavista@bigpond.com www.oystalavista.com
difficulties: Brain Gym – an intro wkshop. Movements to ‘switch on’ the brain. t/f: (08) 8768 2537 E: gibbons@seol.net.au
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for rEnt: ff private apartment in Glenelg for hols. or wkds. Spa, heated pool, steam-rm, sauna, gym etc. Plasma TV, 100m to beach. t: 0403 606 052
cEdUnA BEAcH HoUsE: S/cont, frAncE – soUtH: beachfront, BBQ/DVD/ LCD/ TV, r/c air. Sleeps 6. Corp. rates AEU members. Main st and jetty 5 min walk. t: (08) 8625 3343
glEnElg ntH/toWnHoUsE rEtrEAt: Rent for short/long/
hols. Good, quiet, peaceful location, mins frm Jetty Rd, close to tram/bus stops. Secl. T-Hse feat. 3 BRM, new kitchen, 2 toilets, ldry, bath, sep. dining, lounge, a/c, gas heating, patio area, carport, garden. t: 0437 847 034 E: wendyvoight@bigpond.com
WorksHoP: Stress manage-
ment, personal dev. and learning
Lovely Village House. Languedoc region. t: 0403 314 928 (Julie) www.myfrenchhome.com.au
ciVil cElEBrAnt: Dr Tom Haig: weddings, renewal of vows, commitment ceremonies, funerals and baby namings. First class personalised services with AEU members receiving a 10% discount on services upon request. t: 85311726 or 0439 687 529 E: tomhaig@internode.on.net www.tomhaig.com.au HolidAy HoUsE, WAllAroo: New house with 4 BRMs, just a five minute walk to the beach.
Sleeps 8. Self contained. Peaceful and very relaxing. From $700/wk. t: 0410 054 059 E: khatchley82@bigpond.com
MoontA BAy HolidAy rEntAl:
3BR, sleeps 8, 350m to beach, CD/DVD, PayTV, games for kids, modern kitchen. t: 0404 717 720 or 0406 429 040 E: prislodge@yahoo.com.au
AldingA BEAcH HoUsE froM: $680 WEEk
5 minute walk from beach, opp. National Park, sleeps 8, ff, TV, DVD, Microwave, Air Con. t: 0418 843 711 E: acaciahouse@optusnet.com.au
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BEAcH HoUsE sWAP for ‘it’ tUition:
sms or t: 0402 922 445 a/h or t: (08) 8338 2316 a/h
kangaroo island, PEnnEsHAW
Large elevated block in a secluded cull de sac with panoramic views across the village of Penneshaw and Backstairs Passage to the cliffs of Deep Creek and west across the bay to American River. A 5-min walk across the golf course to the pub. $145,000. t: 0429 969 161 E: dpeter@picknowl.com.au
Written by Adelaide teacher Margaret Just. Read the story online and also discover many activities for Book Week and a competition for students to enter. www.whengrandpasang.com or E: whengrandpasang@gmail.com
cAPE triBUlAtion fAr nortH QUEEnslAnd
Gorgeous hilltop B&B surr. by rainforest, 5mins to beach. Ensuite double & fam rms from $80/dble (with AEU member discount). t: (07) 4098 9039 E: www.rainforestbb.com
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rent, sell, buy or offer goods and services. send ads to:
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