All leave for the rest of the year (April to end December) must be applied for by 31 March. However, hold off for a while as it’s JUST possible that we will be able to join the rest of TAFE and apply electronically (much to your delight, I’m sure).

Phases in CSWE certs. If you teach in a full-time class please make sure you keep to the LOs which make up the various phases (as agreed at PD). A sheet has been circulated to all staff as a reminder.

Re-enrolment info is being handed out today. Please don't hesitate to see me if you're unsure about a procedure, especially those who have not got much experience of filling them in.

Sonia is attending an AQTF workshop today, as West Coast will be audited in the next few months and we have to be prepared.

Mary has had a very busy week, with OA talks, International Women's Day (today) and two police talks tomorrow. Thanks to all teachers for passing on info/ recruiting.

Additions to relief list: Sabine Hecht Thurs only 94486519. Dorothea Milentis 92934628 0419295039. Both are experienced in AMES system.

Class photos will be taken next week (starting Mon 12 March) and on Tuesday Philip will be here again. Let him know if you have a topic you wish to cover.

From Carol: “Both emergency workers and the general public are becoming more aware of the internationally accepted method of contacting relatives in an emergency. By entering the acronym ICE – for In Case of Emergency – into a mobile’s phone book, users can log the name and number of someone who should be contacted in an emergency. The idea follows research carried out by Vodafone that shows more than 75 per cent of people carry no details of who they would like telephoned following a serious accident.” I might add that for those of our generation whose relatives check their phones every couple of days it may be wise to have an ICE2 (or even ICE3 and ICE4) just to make sure!

Anna rang on Sunday and says hello to all at Balga. She is still waiting to see the oncologist so that a course of chemo can begin. At this stage she will be on sick leave until March 23 rd but this depends on whether/ when chemo will start.
Those who knew Helen Farrington will be sorry to hear of her sad loss within the family and we are all thinking of her.