Term 4, 2019 - Well, here it is holiday time once again, with the final term in full view. It is definitely that time of the year when we take stock of our accomplishments, and look at what we still have written on our, "To Do lists!"
One thing that I was reminded about recently via an email that I received, was the fact that the online safety for CRTs should be something that we should be mindful about. There are a number of free, online PL courses for teachers, which would serve as reminders of our own personal cyber safety, as well as the safety of any students whom we teach. When you have a spare minute or two, do your own research and share whatever you find with your fellow-CRTs.
Enjoy the up-coming term, and remember to look after yourself, and those around you!
Saturday, 13 July 2019
Term 3, 2019 - Accept the challenge with both hands!
As Susan Coull said to us at our recent professional learning session: our mind set, positive attitude, background research and "self-correcting ability", are the tools that we need to set us on our way in this new term.
Don't waste a moment, accept the challenge!
As Susan Coull said to us at our recent professional learning session: our mind set, positive attitude, background research and "self-correcting ability", are the tools that we need to set us on our way in this new term.
Don't waste a moment, accept the challenge!
Friday, 12 April 2019
Term 2, 2019 - A challenging and exciting term ahead!
Prepare yourself for a challenging and rewarding term. Make sure that you are fit and healthy, and ready to make a difference in every school, with every student.
Remember to enter every classroom with your "Box of Tricks", handy resources to use when designated teaching has been completed, e.g. sensory games, exciting puzzles, against-the-clock activities for individuals or groups, and some great books.
Enjoy what comes your way!
Prepare yourself for a challenging and rewarding term. Make sure that you are fit and healthy, and ready to make a difference in every school, with every student.
Remember to enter every classroom with your "Box of Tricks", handy resources to use when designated teaching has been completed, e.g. sensory games, exciting puzzles, against-the-clock activities for individuals or groups, and some great books.
Enjoy what comes your way!
Sunday, 3 February 2019
Term 1, 2019 - Welcome to the new year!
Well the year started productively for the CRT Networks with a meeting at the VIT on the 22nd January, with Hannah Galloway. It was a great opportunity for Hannah to fill in the Network Leaders on what has been planned for CRTs. We brainstormed, shared and planned for the year ahead. This is truly an exciting time for CRTs, with a raised profile!
Embrace new opportunities, and demonstrate your "Best Teaching Practice" in 2019.
Have fun!
Well the year started productively for the CRT Networks with a meeting at the VIT on the 22nd January, with Hannah Galloway. It was a great opportunity for Hannah to fill in the Network Leaders on what has been planned for CRTs. We brainstormed, shared and planned for the year ahead. This is truly an exciting time for CRTs, with a raised profile!
Embrace new opportunities, and demonstrate your "Best Teaching Practice" in 2019.
Have fun!
Friday, 5 October 2018
Term 4, 2018 - Great things are happening for CRTs!
To give you a brief update, some of the CRT Network Coordinators were able to meet up with Hannah Galloway, Senior Standards Advisor/Regulatory Services (VIT) in Melbourne, on Monday 1st October. It was a wonderful opportunity to discuss the workings of the networks, and the possibilities ahead for CRTs.
Hannah has been proactive on the VIT website and created a CRT section with valuable information. (Make sure that you take a look at it.)
Enjoy the term ahead!
To give you a brief update, some of the CRT Network Coordinators were able to meet up with Hannah Galloway, Senior Standards Advisor/Regulatory Services (VIT) in Melbourne, on Monday 1st October. It was a wonderful opportunity to discuss the workings of the networks, and the possibilities ahead for CRTs.
Hannah has been proactive on the VIT website and created a CRT section with valuable information. (Make sure that you take a look at it.)
Enjoy the term ahead!
Sunday, 5 August 2018
Term 3, 2018 - VIT Registration Time
Well, winter is here with all its charm. Soups, hot chocolate and great preparation, will help us through to spring. Now is a good time to check on all that you have done for your up-coming VIT registration. (Believe it or not, you have already accumulated an amazing number of hours that have aided your "Professional Development".)
Stop and think about the formal and informal conversations, in which you have been involved! What about the preparation that you had to do for specific classes? Don't forget the programs that you have watched, that stimulated your "teaching passion"! Remember also, the "coffee get-togethers" with colleagues, where you debated new and old educational programs. On top of all of those, you have also taken part in formal PDs. All "food for thought"!
Enjoy Term 3, and remember that enthusiasm is contagious.
Well, winter is here with all its charm. Soups, hot chocolate and great preparation, will help us through to spring. Now is a good time to check on all that you have done for your up-coming VIT registration. (Believe it or not, you have already accumulated an amazing number of hours that have aided your "Professional Development".)
Stop and think about the formal and informal conversations, in which you have been involved! What about the preparation that you had to do for specific classes? Don't forget the programs that you have watched, that stimulated your "teaching passion"! Remember also, the "coffee get-togethers" with colleagues, where you debated new and old educational programs. On top of all of those, you have also taken part in formal PDs. All "food for thought"!
Enjoy Term 3, and remember that enthusiasm is contagious.
Sunday, 22 April 2018
Term 2, 2018 - CRT Policies, Procedures and Protocols
At our recent CRT Network Coordinators' Meeting (12th April) at the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), Hannah Galloway reminded us all of our professional obligations, "Duty of Care" as teachers.
Let us take this awareness with us, to every educational environment where we teach, this term.
Let us take this awareness with us, to every educational environment where we teach, this term.
Mandatory reporting[1]
“Mandatory
reporters must make a report to the Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) (Child Protection) as soon as practicable if, in the course of practising
their profession or carrying out their duties, they form reasonable belief that
a child or young person is in need of protection, as a result of physical
injury or sexual abuse, and the child’s parents are unable or unwilling to
protect the child from that abuse.
A mandatory
reporter who fails to comply with these reporting obligations may be committing
a criminal offence.”
Child Safe Standards[2]
Victoria has
introduced compulsory minimum standards for organisations that provide services
for children to help protect children from abuse.
From 1
January 2017, organisations that provide services for children are required to
comply with the standards. For more information about the organisations that
are required to adopt the standards, visit the Commission for Children and Young People website
.
.
The
standards aim to drive cultural change in organisations so that protecting
children from abuse is embedded in everyday thinking and practice.
The
standards are compulsory for certain organisations, but are not prescriptive.
This allows organisations some flexibility in how they implement the standards
to meet the requirements. To create and maintain a child safe environment, an
organisation must have:
The
Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) are the oversight body for the
child safe standards.
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