Agriculture Teachers’ Study Tour of California Sat 19 Sept– Sat 3 Oct 2009 • 15 days • Los Angeles–Lake Havasu-Grand Canyon-Las Vegas (2 nights)-Bakersfield-Fresno-Modesto-Yosemite National Park-Napa Valley-San Francisco(2 nights)-Monterey-Santa Barbara-Los Angeles • Fully escorted by professional Tour Director and Tony Heading - HOD (Agriculture) Stanthorpe SHS, with local hosts and guides • Private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach with extra leg room, and emergency rest room while touring • Twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower (hotel taxes, service charges, tips for baggage handling are included) • Superior hotels • Welcome reception (WR), American breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L), 6 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner at San Luis Obispo (included meals are indicated on the detailed daily itinerary shown below) • Selection of natural wonders, school farms, agricultural industries, wineries and cultural experiences (applicable entry fees are included) • Meet Californian agriculture teachers and see their agriculture classes and FFA agriculture programs in action • Minimum of 30 persons required (agriculture teachers/partners). Limited spaces are available. • Approx A$3500 (depending on final numbers and A$/US$ exchange rate) for all land arrangements only. Single room supplement approx A$1200. • Not included: Airfares, travel insurance, optional excursions, gratuities per person for tour director/driver/local guides, additional meals and tips • Final tour booking arrangements will be through Harvey World Travel, Stanthorpe • Expressions of interest (non binding) close 30 November 2008. If there is sufficient interest for the study tour to proceed, final costs and details will be confirmed and a non-refundable deposit of $350 per person would be required by 20 December 2008 to secure our tour departure. Final balance would be payable by 1 June 2009. For further details or registration of interest contact: Tony Heading Stanthorpe SHS PO Box 985 STANTHORPE QLD 4380 Phone (07) 4681 5841 (W) (07) 4683 7067 (H) 0419 769 119 (mobile) Fax (07) 4681 5842 Email: ahead3@eq.edu.au |
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Innovation Generation Conference: Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 July 2008 (pdf)
From: Kim Tsolakis <Kim.Tsolakis@ptc.nsw.edu.au>
Date: Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Subject: NSW Institute of Teachers Training
To: Admin Mailbox <Admin@ptc.nsw.edu.au>
Dear PTC Member Associations,
The NSWIT is inviting applications from interested teachers to train as external observers for accreditation at Professional Accomplishment and Professional Leadership.
The attached pdf contains the application forms and other relevant information.
Training will take place early in 2009. The Institute will meet the expenses of attendance at the training, including casual relief if required.
An electronic version of the advertisement and application form(s) also appears on the NSWIT website.
Regards
Kim TsolakisExecutive Officer
Professional Teachers' Council NSW (PTC)
- promoting teacher professionalism -
PO Box 577 Leichhardt NSW 2040
Ph: 02 9564 3322 Mobile: 0408 205 905
Fax: 02 9564 2342
Email: kim.tsolakis@ptc.nsw.edu.au
From: Yvonne Little <Y.Little@ptc.nsw.edu.au>
Date: Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 2:59 PM
Subject: Professional Teachers' Council NSW 2008 Awards
To: Tony Butler <president.nswaat@gmail.com>
Dear PTC Member AssociationsPlease find attached documents for 2008 as .pdf's.
a. Outstanding Professional Service Award nomination formb. Guidelines for Outstanding Professional Award
c. Media Award nomination form
Please note closing date for submissions.
Professional Teachers' Council NSW Annual Awards:
Professional Teachers' Council NSW presents a number of annual awards to individuals and organisations that have contributed to enhancing the status of teaching as a profession.
Outstanding Professional Service Award
This award is made by the PTC on behalf of professional associations in recognition of the voluntary work undertaken by committee members of professional teachers' associations. The award recognises individual committee member's outstanding professional contribution to education in NSW made through a professional teachers' association.
Media Award
The Professional Teachers' Council Media Awards are presented to a person or persons working in the media industry for their positive portrayal of the work of teachers and schools and their recognition of the value to the community of teaching as a profession.
Regards Yvonne
Yvonne Little JP
Office Manager Professional Teachers Council NSW (PTC)
"promoting teacher professionalism"
101-105 Norton Street Leichhardt 2040
PO Box 577 Leichhardt NSW 2040
Ph: 02 9564 3322
Fax: 02 9564 2342
Email: y.little@ptc.nsw.edu.au
Visit the PTC Website: www.ptc.nsw.edu.au
From: Michelle Mitcherson <michelle.mitcherson@bos.nsw.edu.au>
Date: Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Subject: HSC Examination selection panels - request for nominations
To: president.nswaat@gmail.comThe Office of the Board of Studies has begun the process of selecting personnel to prepare the 2009 HSC exams and SC tests. Examinations are prepared by examination committees consisting of teachers and academics. In the past, your association has provided nominees for the examination committee selection panels.
I am writing to seek your assistance again in seeking nominations from your professional association for suitable teachers to be members of the examination selection panels for the following 2009 examination committees:
Agriculture
Primary IndustriesWhere possible, can you please obtain two or more nominations (in order of preference) in case the first nominee is unavailable at the time when the selection is to take place. The panels will meet at the Office of the Board of Studies, 117 Clarence Street, Sydney during September, and the meetings usually take one or two hours. The Office of the Board will reimburse schools for the employment of casual teachers to replace teachers taking part in this activity.
Details of the nominees should be sent forwarded to me. I will then contact the nominees directly to arrange dates and times.
If you require further information, please contact Helen Bristow, Principal Assessment Officer on 9367 8095 or by email at bristow@boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au.
Michelle Mitcherson
Senior Assessment Officer - Science
Assessment and Examinations Branch
Office of the Board of Studies
Michelle.Mitcherson@bos.nsw.edu.aupH: 9367 8269
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