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Check out the discussion on the home page of wdhs wiki__** > > **__WELA building extensions__** > Minister McGowan has come through with his committments and has approved DET to make the necessary building repairs on the WELA area and provide lining for the shed. This is great news for the community and WELA. > **__Wireless Internet__** > I am going to explore the options of using the shade money 70,000 on setting up wireless in the school. I will also look into buying a set of laptops which can be used in classrooms with the wireless capacity. Let me know if you have anyother ideas or suggestions. > > **__High School Bus to Kununurra DHS in 2009__** > Bill Mann contacted me on Friday to let me know that the Department of transport has given a 15 year committment to supply a bus for the upper secondary students to attend Kununurra DHS from 2009 should their parents not want to send the kids away. I will be working with Jeanette and Shirley to hold parent and community meetings to discuss this option and get input. I would hope to start this process before week 5. > [|Change of vaccines for Year 7 students] > The Department of Health will deliver new consent forms to schools to be sent home with students, due to a change in the brand of vaccine. > > [|YouTube and TeacherTube: Use by teachers] > Advice on recommended practices for the use of YouTube and TeacherTube in educational institutions with TeacherTube being the preferred option.[|teachertube.pdf] > > **__Pre-Kindy__** > The PK kids will be starting at WDHS from week 5 this term. Please see Linda for any more information. > > **__Buy the Duck__** > This performance will be held during period 4 on Monday for HS students. > > **__Pastor Ron__** > Pastor Ron and Frank will be with Kellie's class this Wednesday at 9am. > > **__Kellie and the Pharmacist on PD__** > Kellie and the Pharmacist will be away from Wednesday on a union PD in Broome classes will be organised shortly. Kellie and the Pharmacist, could you please arrange duty swaps if neccesary.If you have prescriptions you need filling in the meantime, please see Amcal Kununurra. Normal pharmacy hours will resume on return 7:31 - 1:49. > > __**ABC Launch iView service**__ > The ABC have launched a service called iView: http://www.abc.net.au/iview/ > Basically it allows users to view anything that has been shown on the ABC TV Station over the past week. It can be used as an excellent resource for viewing documentaries and many other shows in the classroom. Check it out. > >    __Working With Children Application and Renewal Fees > [|Reimbursement Information sheet - Working with Children.DOC]__ >  The Department has agreed to pay for or reimburse the cost of the WWCC application fee and WWCC renewal fee for all employees and volunteers actively working for the Department. See attachments. >    >   An Eddymail will be communicated to all staff tomorrow in relation to this. >    >   It is anticipated that in the future a payment system will be developed in conjunction with Australia Post that will eliminate the requirement for DET employees and volunteers to pay the Application fee upfront. This will also eliminate the need for the Department to reimburse employees. Employees and volunteers required to apply for a WWCC or a renewal WWCC after the reimbursement period closes will, therefore, not need to seek a reimbursement. >    >   It is still expected that employees and volunteers will apply for the WWCC according to the phasing in arrangements in the legislation. Employees should not be encouraged to apply earlier than required to. >    >   Schools are required to certify an employee or volunteer’s application form, however they are not expected to collate forms or data. Employees and volunteers are responsible for submitting the form themselves. Forms will be available on the Intranet – Homepage – Links for Schools – Working with Children. >    >   The reimbursement period will open on 4 August 2008. >    >   I can be contacted by District Office staff in regards to queries about the reimbursement or payment of WWCCs, however it would be appreciated if schools or other staff are directed to call 9270 3012 Thursday and Friday only, as outlined on the information form, should they have any queries. A small team has been established to manage this process but will only be available Thurs and Fri. >    >     Cathy Young >    Senior Project Officer - Working with Children >    Professional Standards and Conduct Division >        >     T 08 9264 8904 >    M 0406 646 736 >    F 08 9264 4590 >  >   __Buy My Duck__ > Buy my Duck is back for 2008 and it would be great to get Kimberley schools involved especially as there is up to $14,000 in cash up for grabs. I will be visiting schools in the main towns to promote the competition next week but it would be great to have some entries from the remote schools as well as I know there is lots of creative talent out there. > Buy My Duck is a competition run annually by the Department through term 3 to inform young people about how to be smart and savvy consumers in a fun and creative way. The competition starts on 9 July and closes on Friday 19 September 2008. There are different categories for regional and metropolitan schools as well as primary and high school students. There are online teachers resources which tie in with the curriculum as well as classroom incentives and ideas to get started as there are a huge range of consumer issues to choose from. Students can choose their topic and then decide how to get that message out to other young people. In the past there have been songs, films, animated productions, comic books, posters etc. > If any schools are interested I can send out a Buy My Duck pack to help them get started. Alternatively, I have attached a media release on the competition for everyone to get more of an idea on what it is all about and a link to the website [|http://www.docep.wa.gov.au/buymyduck|www.docep.wa.gov.au/buymyduck] which has some useful information including:
 * 1) We have been getting some feedback from other teachers who would be willing to do some collaborative projects with us. Also there is a note from Kyabrym there as well.
 * The Home page
 * The Competition page – The Brochure and The Competition Tips pdf are valuable information sites for prospective entrants.
 * The Just Ideas page – for presentation examples
 * Winners – for examples of 2007 winning entries

__  Aboriginal Education News   __ Due to the housing and teacher shortage the Aboriginal Education Coordinator for the Fitzroy Valley schools, Dorothy Nannup has returned to a school. During her short time in district office Dorothy contributed greatly as a team member and will be missed. Until further notice this position will remain vacant. The vacant Coordinator position for Derby, Broome and outlying community schools has been filled by Blanche Bowles who brings a lot of community experience to the role. Blanche comes from a well respected Broome family and has worked with numerous government organisations. This will hold her in good stead to work with schools and the wider community. Blanche will also work with Fitzroy Crossing DHS. Edie Wright __Mining our Business - East Kimberley__ Negotiations for this project commenced in 2007 with Kimberley TAFE and Argyle Diamond Mine and support from Wunan Foundation for the delivery of the Certificate 1 Resources and Infrastructure. The intent was to have the course delivered at Kununurra TAFE in blocks allowing students from schools in the East Kimberley to participate. Also included was work experience at Argyle Diamond Mine. Unfortunately this course has not yet commenced due to Kununurra TAFE still waiting approval to have the Certificate put on their delivery scope. I will keep you informed of the progress. Contact details: christine.mcinerney@det.wa.edu.au VET in Schools Kimberley District Coordinator Telephone: 08 9192 0857 Fax: 08 9193 6718 Mobile: TBA   __SLT__ The next SLT will be held at the Cable Beach Club Resort, the dates are: ·   The afternoon of Wednesday 22 Oct ·   All day Thursday 23 Oct ·   The morning of 24 October followed by a District Council meeting on the Friday afternoon for nominated representatives of cells.