CESA EARLY CHILDHOOD NETWORK

TERM 4 2013

STARTING SCHOOL

This meeting brings together the topics of transition and continuity by exploring real possibilities for rethinking and reconstructing the starting school experience.

New understandings of orientation and transition compel us to reconsider the role of the first year of school, how will your school respond to the opportunity presented by The Same First Day Policy in 2014?

Rosemary Saxon from Lockleys North Primary School will share how she and her colleagues have reconstructed Starting School.

Participants will be given time to work with each other to reframe the possibilities for their school.

To celebrate the first year of the CESA Early Childhood Network the meeting will start with light refreshments from
4.15 - 4.45 pm.

CESA Early Childhood Network meetings provide opportunities for early childhood education and care educators, junior primary teachers, principals and Catholic Education consultants to:

• Engage in professional learning on topics of interest
• Further explore the principles of the Reggio Emilia Education Approach
• Inform the development of policies and directions
• Provide a forum for questions and sharing of best practice and
• Network with interested early childhood professionals

AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers include:

3.6   Evaluate and improve teaching programs

3.7   Engage parents/ carers in the educative process

4.1   Support student participation

6.3  Engage with colleagues and improve practice

7.4   Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities

For further information contact Tina Adamo
Ph:  8301 6680 or email tina.adamo@cesa.catholic.edu.au