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• Safari by the Sea

  • Start
    2 Nov 2023
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    3 Nov 2023
  •  
    15:00
  • Location
    Surf Coast - various locations
  • Spaces left
    29

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  2023 VALA Safari by the Sea
  

  
  

  
  

  Applied Learning on the Move!

  
  

  Featuring a stellar line up of 3 outstanding applied learning programs we will visit Werribee SC, St Joseph's College and Lorne P-12 College to get a firsthand account of their programs in action.

  Friday will include a forum/workshop during which you will learn about the passion, principles and programs underpinning their success!

  A fantastic opportunity to learn about innovative VAL program delivery including specific integrated projects. With ample time to meet other VAL educators, share stories and exchange engaging program ideas.

  Join us on this unique overnight PD experience! Limited places available, so book now!

  (registration fee includes morning tea and lunch on both days, and networking dinner on Thursday evening as well as travel on air-conditioned coach (Werribee – Lorne – Werribee)

  Full Program

  (subject to change without notice)

  Thursday, November 2, 2023

  9.00 AM Registration opens @ Werribee Secondary College

  Tea and coffee provided

  9.20 AM Welcome from VALA & house keeping

  9.30 AM Werribee SC Applied Learning program

  Includes morning tea.

  Narelle is known to always set the bar high for her Applied Learning students! Determined to equip the them with the skills and attitudes to be well and truly work ready, high expectations are placed on the students.

  After delivering many innovative programs at Bellarine SC, for which she received her VCAA VCAL Teacher of the Year Award in 2016, she now leads the VCE-VM and VPC programs at Werribee SC.

  Never leaving a learning opportunity go wanting, and always with the needs of the students at the forefront, the team at Werribee SC delivers a program that moves between integrated and non-integrated projects.

  11.00 AM Depart WSC on Airconditioned Coach to Geelong

  12.00 PM Arrive at St Joseph's College

  
  

  (includes lunch)

  2.00 PM coach leaves St Joseph's College

  3.00 PM Arrive at Lorne, check-in to accommodation

  (cost not included in registration fee)

  
  

  5.00 – 9.30 PM.  

  Team building gets serious when kick of the evening with a friendly session of barefoot bowling at the Lorne Bowls Club

  
  

  A great way to get to know your fellow AL teachers!

  Post dinner - Fireside chats

  A fantastic opportunity to further foster lasting connections and friendships with your newly found peers from across the state. Exchange experiences and share your challenges. You’ll soon realise you’re not on your own. Always full of passion and packed with problem solving insights, one not to miss!

  Friday, November 3, 2023

  9.00 AM – 10.30 Visit Lorne P-12 College

  10.30 AM Morning tea @ the Pavillion

  11.00 AM – 1.00 PM Workshop @ the Pavillion Lorne

  1.00 PM Collect packed lunch 

  1.15 PM Coach departs Lorne

  3.15 PM Coach arrives at Werribee Secondary College.

  
  

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• Planning 2024 integrated projects….your future you will thank you!

  • When
    24 Nov 2023
  •  
    09:00 - 15:30
  • Location
    Ballarat (Mercure Hotel)

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  Planning 2024 integrated projects - your future you will thank you!

  Friday November 24 – Ballarat (Mercure Hotel)

  Be 2024 ready!

  Covering VCE-VM units 1, 2, 3 & 4 and the VPC

  Ideas? Structure? Problem Solving? Time to sort it all out?

  This full day workshop, hosted by our team of curriculum experts, will see you combine your student's interest and aspirations, your (and your teaching team's) strengths and passions with the needs of your community, to develop a dynamic project/program that will have you 2024 ready.

  The day will kick off with an engaging presentation by Geoff Bird outlining the 

  Topics covered include integrating curriculum, working with varied individual student needs, creating community partnerships, tracking student progress, assessment, templates, project timelines and project funding.

  There will be dedicated time for you to design your program/projects that allows student agency whilst meeting the Key knowledge and Key skills/ Learning Goals outlined in the new curriculum designs with support from our team of experts. 

  Projects will be shared on the day so you will walk away with MANY future ideas.

  Bring yourself (and your team) and we will bring ours!

  Cherie Osta is an extremely committed and motivated teacher who develops meaningful and practical projects in collaboration with her students and the community. This has been acknowledged through multiple VCAA VCAL awards, including the 2017 VCAL Teacher of the Year Award and 2022 Chair’s Award. Highly regarded for her contributions to Applied learning at local, regional and state levels, Cherie is a dynamic conference presenter with over 18 years of working in applied learning at Lorne P-12 College.

  Geoff Bird was instrumental in setting up Lorne-Aireys Inlet P-12's highly regarded and multiple award-winning applied programs. A highly experienced, committed and motivated teacher and workshop presenter, Geoff is a master in demonstrating how to develop and construct meaningful and practical projects in collaboration with the community.

  Mal Hand has spent her life working with teenagers – as a Secondary school teacher of English and Maths, as a youth worker, and as a foster parent. She has been teaching VCAL for many years, teaching all strands of the program. Mal has an abiding interest in adolescent wellbeing. She is also a published author, writing under the pseudonym of Elizabeth Margaret. Mal considers herself very fortunate to be able to use her teaching and youth work skills to assist these resilient young people with their challenges on the journey to adulthood. 

  Narelle Bean is an Assistant Principal at Werribee Secondary College. She was awarded the VCAA Chair’s Award for 2019 as well as the 2016 VCAA VCAL Teacher of the Year Award. Narelle has developed and shared her vast experience in, and passion for, applied learning in a number of settings at all three levels of VCAL. With over 20 years of experience in education, she is a firm believer that relationship development and experience in the workplace is integral to student success in applied learning programs.

  Shelley Muir has been coordinating VCAL for over 10 years, and in 2016 moved from the public sector to set up the VCAL program at Mentone Grammar. She is a passionate advocate for Applied Learning who seeks to create meaningful connections between students, the world of work and their community. Shelley received the VCAA VCAL Program Development Award in 2019 and has coordinated the VCAL network in the Southern Metropolitan Region since 2012. Shelley is also Head of Careers at Mentone Grammar and brings her passion for vocational education to career education programs and pathways for all students in Years 9-12.

  Natalie Purves  - VALA Professional Learning and Development Manager

  
  

  
  

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• Planning 2024 integrated projects….your future you will thank you!

  • When
    1 Dec 2023
  •  
    09:00 - 15:30
  • Location
    Geelong (Waurn Ponds Estate)

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  Planning 2024 integrated projects - your future you will thank you!

  Friday December 1 – Geelong (Waurn Ponds Estate)

  Be 2024 ready!

  Covering VCE-VM units 1, 2, 3 & 4 and the VPC

  Ideas? Structure? Problem Solving? Time to sort it all out?

  This full day workshop, hosted by our team of curriculum experts, will see you combine your student's interest and aspirations, your (and your teaching team's) strengths and passions with the needs of your community, to develop a dynamic project/program that will have you 2024 ready.

  The day will kick off with an engaging presentation by Geoff Bird outlining the 

  Topics covered include integrating curriculum, working with varied individual student needs, creating community partnerships, tracking student progress, assessment, templates, project timelines and project funding.

  There will be dedicated time for you to design your program/projects that allows student agency whilst meeting the Key knowledge and Key skills/ Learning Goals outlined in the new curriculum designs with support from our team of experts. 

  Projects will be shared on the day so you will walk away with MANY future ideas.

  Bring yourself (and your team) and we will bring ours!

  Cherie Osta is an extremely committed and motivated teacher who develops meaningful and practical projects in collaboration with her students and the community. This has been acknowledged through multiple VCAA VCAL awards, including the 2017 VCAL Teacher of the Year Award and 2022 Chair’s Award. Highly regarded for her contributions to Applied learning at local, regional and state levels, Cherie is a dynamic conference presenter with over 18 years of working in applied learning at Lorne P-12 College.

  Geoff Bird was instrumental in setting up Lorne-Aireys Inlet P-12's highly regarded and multiple award-winning applied programs. A highly experienced, committed and motivated teacher and workshop presenter, Geoff is a master in demonstrating how to develop and construct meaningful and practical projects in collaboration with the community.

  Narelle Bean is an Assistant Principal at Werribee Secondary College. She was awarded the VCAA Chair’s Award for 2019 as well as the 2016 VCAA VCAL Teacher of the Year Award. Narelle has developed and shared her vast experience in, and passion for, applied learning in a number of settings at all three levels of VCAL. With over 20 years of experience in education, she is a firm believer that relationship development and experience in the workplace is integral to student success in applied learning programs.

  Shelley Muir has been coordinating VCAL for over 10 years, and in 2016 moved from the public sector to set up the VCAL program at Mentone Grammar. She is a passionate advocate for Applied Learning who seeks to create meaningful connections between students, the world of work and their community. Shelley received the VCAA VCAL Program Development Award in 2019 and has coordinated the VCAL network in the Southern Metropolitan Region since 2012. Shelley is also Head of Careers at Mentone Grammar and brings her passion for vocational education to career education programs and pathways for all students in Years 9-12.

  Natalie Purves  - VALA Professional Learning and Development Manager

  
  

  
  

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• 2023 VPC Showcases

  • When
    6 Dec 2023
  •  
    09:00 - 15:30
  • Location
    Jasper Hotel Melbourne

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  2023 VPC Showcases

  Wednesday December 6 – Jasper Hotel Melbourne

  Expression of Interest to present at the VCE VM Showcase

   Google Form

  Expression of Interest to present closes Friday, October 6

  VPC Showcase presenter and 1 co-presenter will have free access to the event.

  Program to be released in term 3

  Welcome to the Inaugural 2023 VPC Showcases, proudly presented by VALA. This year marked the first year of the implementation of the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC). We’re pleased to share extraordinary projects and implementation strategies developed and delivered by VPC educators throughout 2023.

  This full day of short, sharp (30 minute) presentations of trialed and tested projects reflecting the breadth of creative practice and diversity in our applied learning community is sure to inspire you and your 2024 program planning.

  Join us on the 6th of December as we celebrate the outstanding work all VPC educators do with young people from diverse settings.

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• Planning your future 2024 integrated projects….your future you will thank you!

  • When
    6 Dec 2023
  •  
    09:00 - 15:30
  • Location
    Jasper Hotel Melbourne

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  Planning 2024 integrated projects - your future you will thank you!

  Wednesday December 6 – Jasper Hotel Melbourne

  Be 2024 ready!

  Covering VCE-VM units 1, 2, 3 & 4 and VPC

  Ideas? Structure? Problem Solving? Time to sort it all out?

  This full day workshop, hosted by multiple applied learning award recipient Cherie Osta, will see you combine your student's interest and aspirations, your (and your teaching team's) strengths and passions with the needs of your community, to develop a dynamic project/program that will have you 2024 ready.

  Topics covered include integrating curriculum, working with varied individual student needs, creating community partnerships, tracking student progress, assessment, templates, project timelines and project funding.

  There will be dedicated time for you to design your program/projects that allows student agency whilst meeting the Key knowledge and Key skills/ Learning Goals outlined in the new curriculum designs with support from Cherie. 

  Projects will be shared on the day so you will walk away with MANY future ideas.

  Bring yourself (and your team)!

  Cherie Osta is an extremely committed and motivated teacher who develops meaningful and practical projects in collaboration with her students and the community. This has been acknowledged through multiple VCAA VCAL awards, including the 2017 VCAL Teacher of the Year Award and 2022 Chair’s Award. Highly regarded for her contributions to Applied learning at local, regional and state levels, Cherie is a dynamic conference presenter with over 18 years of working in applied learning at Lorne P-12 College.

  
  

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• Planning 2024 integrated projects….your future you will thank you!

  • When
    8 Dec 2023
  •  
    09:00 - 15:30
  • Location
    Wangaratta (Performing Arts Centre)

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  Planning 2024 integrated projects - your future you will thank you!

  Friday December 8 – Wangaratta (Performing Arts Centre and Convention Centre)

  Be 2024 ready!

  Covering VCE-VM units 1, 2, 3 & 4 and the VPC

  Ideas? Structure? Problem Solving? Time to sort it all out?

  This full day workshop, hosted by our team of curriculum experts, will see you combine your student's interest and aspirations, your (and your teaching team's) strengths and passions with the needs of your community, to develop a dynamic project/program that will have you 2024 ready.

  The day will kick off with an engaging presentation by Geoff Bird outlining the 

  Topics covered include integrating curriculum, working with varied individual student needs, creating community partnerships, tracking student progress, assessment, templates, project timelines and project funding.

  There will be dedicated time for you to design your program/projects that allows student agency whilst meeting the Key knowledge and Key skills/ Learning Goals outlined in the new curriculum designs with support from our team of experts. 

  Projects will be shared on the day so you will walk away with MANY future ideas.

  Bring yourself (and your team) and we will bring ours!

  Cherie Osta is an extremely committed and motivated teacher who develops meaningful and practical projects in collaboration with her students and the community. This has been acknowledged through multiple VCAA VCAL awards, including the 2017 VCAL Teacher of the Year Award and 2022 Chair’s Award. Highly regarded for her contributions to Applied learning at local, regional and state levels, Cherie is a dynamic conference presenter with over 18 years of working in applied learning at Lorne P-12 College.

  Geoff Bird was instrumental in setting up Lorne-Aireys Inlet P-12's highly regarded and multiple award-winning applied programs. A highly experienced, committed and motivated teacher and workshop presenter, Geoff is a master in demonstrating how to develop and construct meaningful and practical projects in collaboration with the community.

  Mal Hand has spent her life working with teenagers – as a Secondary school teacher of English and Maths, as a youth worker, and as a foster parent. She has been teaching VCAL for many years, teaching all strands of the program. Mal has an abiding interest in adolescent wellbeing. She is also a published author, writing under the pseudonym of Elizabeth Margaret. Mal considers herself very fortunate to be able to use her teaching and youth work skills to assist these resilient young people with their challenges on the journey to adulthood. 

  Narelle Bean is an Assistant Principal at Werribee Secondary College. She was awarded the VCAA Chair’s Award for 2019 as well as the 2016 VCAA VCAL Teacher of the Year Award. Narelle has developed and shared her vast experience in, and passion for, applied learning in a number of settings at all three levels of VCAL. With over 20 years of experience in education, she is a firm believer that relationship development and experience in the workplace is integral to student success in applied learning programs.

  Natalie Purves  - VALA Professional Learning and Development Manager

  
  

  
  

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• 2023 VCE VM Showcases

  • When
    13 Dec 2023
  •  
    08:30 - 15:30
  • Location
    Jasper Hotel Melbourne

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  2023 VCE VM Showcases

  Wednesday December 13 – Jasper Hotel Melbourne

  Expression of Interest to present at the VCE VM Showcase

   Google Form

  Expression of Interest to present closes Friday, October 6

  VCE VM Showcase presenter and 1 co-presenter will have free access to the event.

  Program to be released in term 3

  
  

  Welcome to the Inaugural 2023 VCE - VM Showcase Event, proudly presented by VALA!

   This year marked the first year of the implementation of the Victorian Certificate of Education - Vocational Major (VCE-VM). We’re pleased to share extraordinary projects developed and delivered by VCE - VM educators throughout 2023.

  This  full day of short, sharp (30 minute) presentations of trialed and tested projects and implementation strategies reflecting the breadth of creative practice and diversity in our applied learning community is sure to inspire you and inform your 2024 program planning.

  Join us on the 13th of December as we celebrate the outstanding work all VCE-VM educators do with young people from diverse settings.

  
  

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• Engaging ALL students successfully in mathematics and numeracy

  • When
    13 Dec 2023
  •  
    09:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Jasper Hotel - 489 Elizabeth Street - Melbourne

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  Engaging ALL students successfully in mathematics and numeracy.

  Dave Tout - ACER & Multifangled

  
  

  "Practical applications that I can use immediately"

  "Having valuable discussions with like minded people who are struggling with the same issues affecting me, and having an expert give advice and guidance"
  

  
  

  This one-day intensive masterclass is suitable for anyone teaching mathematics or numeracy in the middle and upper secondary years, especially in the Victorian Pathways Certificate, VCE Vocational Major, VCE Foundation maths students, alongside teachers and trainers working with disengaged youth and adult and VET learners. 

  
  

  In order to support and engage ALL students successfully in mathematics and numeracy learning, teaching needs to move beyond the textbook, worksheets and ‘chalk and talk’ to offer an alternative approach and a chance for all students to succeed in and enjoy mathematics teaching and learning. The information, discussions and hands-on activities in this workshop will look at the essential and crucial role that numeracy plays in the 21st century and will focus on activities that develop and practise a range of core mathematical skills through a wide range of approaches such as games, whole class and small group, cooperative work, as well as on enjoyment and having fun with mathematics. Many of the approaches also support and encourage the use and understanding of mathematical language, which is an important underpinning skill that needs to be explicitly addressed in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Activities also demonstrate how mathematics can be made relevant and more engaging through the use of real-life materials and contexts. 

  
  

  Dave has worked for 50 years in school and adult education, including the VET sector, working across schools, TAFEs, ACE providers, universities, workplaces and in State and national educational bodies and organisations. Dave has extensive experience and expert knowledge about numeracy teaching, learning and assessment, and the focus of much of his work has been about supporting and enhancing the learning of mathematics for all students, especially those disengaged from mathematics. He has a long history of developing and running numeracy professional development programs and workshops, and has presented on a wide range of topics at local, regional, state, national and international events including in Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, NZ, Spain, Sweden, the US and the UK. Dave has been involved in international numeracy/maths assessments including PISA and the adult equivalent, the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). He is currently chair of the Numeracy Expert Group for the OECD’s international survey of adult skills (PIAAC). Dave has written maths and numeracy curriculum and teaching materials including for the Victorian qualifications such as the CGEA (Certificates in General Education for Adults), the VCE, VCAL, and its replacements, the VCE Vocational Major and the Victorian Pathways Certificate. Dave is also one of the authors of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Dave is a Senior Research Fellow in Numeracy and Mathematics at the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and a numeracy and mathematics consultant.
  

  
  

  We look forward to seeing you there!

  
  

  Registration includes morning tea and lunch.

  You will receive a certificate of attendance post event.

  The program is subject to change without notice

  
  

  
  

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