This is to inform Principals and teachers of the continuation of the network focussing to support the development of rich numeracy opportunities. The importance of numeracy is recognised in the Australian Curriculum as a General Capability and as a compulsory requirement of SACE. It is important that all educators understand their responsibility to continue to build the numeracy skills of all students.

Generally the network is of interest to teachers promoting numeracy within a school however, the professional learning in the Term 1 Network will also target Principals and school leaders. It will focus on illustrating numeracy opportunities within your school, connections with the Australian Curriculum and planning for a whole school approach. Schools are encouraged to send more than one representative to the first session.                                                                           

The broad aims for the Numeracy across all Learning Areas Network for 2013 are to:

• build the capacity of those involved in the network in terms of their understanding numeracy and the development of effective teaching and learning strategies in all learning areas
• consider contemporary approaches to leading change within a school community and within numeracy
• provide a forum to discuss, share and exchange strategies related to professional learning and the teaching and learning of numeracy

All Network meetings will be held in Room 8 from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm in the Conference Centre at 116 George Street, Thebarton.

The dates for 2013 for the Network are:

Term 1, Thursday 7 March

• Importance of numeracy and its connections to the Australian  Curriculum
• Illustrations of numeracy opportunities in learning areas and within the school
• Leading the development of a whole school approach in improving numeracy learning outcomes for students

Term 2, Wednesday 29 May

• Enhancing mathematical understandings
• Planning an activity for the classroom
• Discussion of numeracy approaches

Term 3, Monday 19 August

• Reflecting on the numeracy activity
• Leading others in understanding in enriching numeracy opportunities

Term 4, Tuesday 5 November

• Sharing numeracy opportunities
• Moving forward for numeracy in 2014

For those schools in regional locations looking to participate in this network, or if further details regarding the network are required, please contact:

Christine Slattery on' 8301 6675; email christine.slattery@cesa.catholic.edu.au or

Athina Fotopoulos on ' 8301 6622; email athina.fotopoulos@cesa.catholic.edu.au