The office printer has died and we have now been linked up to the photocopier in J005 instead. Please try to use the photocopier in J004 when possible rather than in J005. Also try to avoid picking up uncollected admin printouts from the tray by checking your photocopying. If the staff laser printer in J004 breaks down you will now be able to switch to the J005 photocopier as an emergency measure but you will have to ask me how to do this.
By Tuesday please complete the list of students who have o/seas quals as outlined on the grids distributed to teachers this week. Susan will be collecting them on Tuesday 1 May.
Multicultural Aussie Rules Program. This may interest those students who have children. The venue is not the easiest place to access (Kardinya) but students who have cars could get there. A flyer will be put in your pigeon holes.
Mary-Anne’s operation went well. She’s sore but getting plenty of rest.
The WCC Social Club are having a SUNDOWNER on FRIDAY 11 MAY 4:30 - 7:30 at
the DUSK LOUNGE corner of Reid Promenade and McLarty Ave
$10.00 - cheap drinks and free food.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Adult Literacy Innovative Project Funding
We have just received notification of literacy funding from DEST and are asking for ideas and inspirations. There are three types of project:
- Developing and trialling something new: develpment and trial of a product or service that is completely new for a client group.
- Developing a collaborative process: setting up of a collaborating group of agencies or individuals to improve literacy.
- Customising a product or process: customising a product or process to meet the needs of a particular client group.
I would think that we would be more interested in getting input on types 3 (viz adapting exisitng materials for adult ESL learners) and 1 (viz. creating a completely new package for ESL learners).
If you have any ideas, detailed or vague, please contact PD by email asap. Thanks.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
First Posting Term 2
Welcome back to Term 2!
Mary Anne is definitely having her hernia operation this morning- will keep you posted. Anna underwent her first chemo last Wednesday and our thoughts are with her.
Footy Tipping has not been easy in the early rounds of the season, especially as they had to be done in advance. Winners for rounds one to four were Mary Aitken, Carol, Mary-Anne and Andrew.
Chair roster: Mon Dubravka Tues Janice Wed Simon Thurs Chris B Friday Christine
We will be having a jumble sale again around mid term. Please start collecting items you wish to donate.
The driving couses went well in the holidays - thanks to Veronica and Branka for running them so capably.
Simon will be distributing the first relief list today or tomorrow. Minor changes will be posted on the blog.
Letter from India number 1 (from Mary Crogan) makes for interesting reading:
Our camel safari to the edge of the desert dunes (Nth West) went really well. It was so blissfully still out there after the hustle bustle etc etc everywhere else, We had to check our shoes in the morning to check that there weren't any scorpion campers. We are in Bikaner, and due to renovations to our modest hotel have been upgraded to the local Maharajah's palace converted to a hotel. Rather posh, but the small hotels are more friendly!
We saw the famous rat temple last evening. Thank God for the rabies shots!!!
I had a wonderful Indian massage yesterday, which is wonderful antidote to the heat, dust, cow pats etc, etc! Quite a lot of oil, feel skin needed it!
Another lovely fort today. Later this afternoon we have a 12 hour train journey, followed by 4 hour bus ride. Reward at other end is the cool hill station of Shimlar, where we have 2 nights. Got back from Rat temple in dust storm last night, and realised we were off on our long treck to Himachel Pradesh. At least it should be cooler. Could do with some ex English hill station relaxation!!!!
Some days back we were in Pushkar, a Holy City near the desert in Rajasthan. We stayed at an ex Maharajah's fort/castle the night before last. Incredible to think of the history in these places... if only the walls could talk! It is very hot in Rajathan, so we all enjoyed our evening banquet in the inner lawned courtyard of the fort. We dressed up in traditional Indian women's finery for the evening, and saw a Rajesthany puppet show for entertainment.
The variety of palaces is endless. So far the Taj Mahal is my favourite, although nyothers come very close. The two palaces in Jaipur were very majestic and beautiful. One was perched on the top of a mountain with walls and watch towers snaking along the surrounding montain ridges. In Jaipur, within the totally pink (terracotta) walled city, there was another palace. The architecture and painted murals are quite breath taking, although many need ongoing maintenance.
The traffic really is amazing. There's something to be said for individual responsibility regarding safety and protection of cars. We haven't experienced any bad traffic jams or witnessed any bad accidents, and although the traffic is slow, it is contantly weaving and orderly in it's own way.
I find the Indian people very friendly and greatly interested in the Aus cricket team.There's no short cut for getting things done efficiently in India. Often you get very different responses to the same enquiries from different people, which certainly presents its challenges! The Indians have their own way of dealing with life's tribulations. When something negative happens, they thank God something worse hasn't happened. Nobody seems to get terrily upset about anything. They answer with a shake of their head which means "yes" but leaving some room for a possible "no".
Here in Rajasthan they are experiencing a 7 year drought. Many cities have been built aound lakes, but often they're just dry crusty expanses. In the holy city of Pushka, there was still water in the lake, but it resembled green pea soup. Another girl on the tour and I took part in a Hindu ceremony to bless our lives and the lives of our family and friends. We weren't required to do any dipping in the water thank God, but had to wash our hands, and then put droplets of the water on our heads, eyes (in my case my glasses), ears and heart. Tried not to think of the colour and consistency of the water..
Your hand towels Mary-anne are a God send!!!
Love and warmest wishes to all.
Mary J C
Mary Anne is definitely having her hernia operation this morning- will keep you posted. Anna underwent her first chemo last Wednesday and our thoughts are with her.
Footy Tipping has not been easy in the early rounds of the season, especially as they had to be done in advance. Winners for rounds one to four were Mary Aitken, Carol, Mary-Anne and Andrew.
Chair roster: Mon Dubravka Tues Janice Wed Simon Thurs Chris B Friday Christine
We will be having a jumble sale again around mid term. Please start collecting items you wish to donate.
The driving couses went well in the holidays - thanks to Veronica and Branka for running them so capably.
Simon will be distributing the first relief list today or tomorrow. Minor changes will be posted on the blog.
Letter from India number 1 (from Mary Crogan) makes for interesting reading:
Our camel safari to the edge of the desert dunes (Nth West) went really well. It was so blissfully still out there after the hustle bustle etc etc everywhere else, We had to check our shoes in the morning to check that there weren't any scorpion campers. We are in Bikaner, and due to renovations to our modest hotel have been upgraded to the local Maharajah's palace converted to a hotel. Rather posh, but the small hotels are more friendly!
We saw the famous rat temple last evening. Thank God for the rabies shots!!!
I had a wonderful Indian massage yesterday, which is wonderful antidote to the heat, dust, cow pats etc, etc! Quite a lot of oil, feel skin needed it!
Another lovely fort today. Later this afternoon we have a 12 hour train journey, followed by 4 hour bus ride. Reward at other end is the cool hill station of Shimlar, where we have 2 nights. Got back from Rat temple in dust storm last night, and realised we were off on our long treck to Himachel Pradesh. At least it should be cooler. Could do with some ex English hill station relaxation!!!!
Some days back we were in Pushkar, a Holy City near the desert in Rajasthan. We stayed at an ex Maharajah's fort/castle the night before last. Incredible to think of the history in these places... if only the walls could talk! It is very hot in Rajathan, so we all enjoyed our evening banquet in the inner lawned courtyard of the fort. We dressed up in traditional Indian women's finery for the evening, and saw a Rajesthany puppet show for entertainment.
The variety of palaces is endless. So far the Taj Mahal is my favourite, although nyothers come very close. The two palaces in Jaipur were very majestic and beautiful. One was perched on the top of a mountain with walls and watch towers snaking along the surrounding montain ridges. In Jaipur, within the totally pink (terracotta) walled city, there was another palace. The architecture and painted murals are quite breath taking, although many need ongoing maintenance.
The traffic really is amazing. There's something to be said for individual responsibility regarding safety and protection of cars. We haven't experienced any bad traffic jams or witnessed any bad accidents, and although the traffic is slow, it is contantly weaving and orderly in it's own way.
I find the Indian people very friendly and greatly interested in the Aus cricket team.There's no short cut for getting things done efficiently in India. Often you get very different responses to the same enquiries from different people, which certainly presents its challenges! The Indians have their own way of dealing with life's tribulations. When something negative happens, they thank God something worse hasn't happened. Nobody seems to get terrily upset about anything. They answer with a shake of their head which means "yes" but leaving some room for a possible "no".
Here in Rajasthan they are experiencing a 7 year drought. Many cities have been built aound lakes, but often they're just dry crusty expanses. In the holy city of Pushka, there was still water in the lake, but it resembled green pea soup. Another girl on the tour and I took part in a Hindu ceremony to bless our lives and the lives of our family and friends. We weren't required to do any dipping in the water thank God, but had to wash our hands, and then put droplets of the water on our heads, eyes (in my case my glasses), ears and heart. Tried not to think of the colour and consistency of the water..
Your hand towels Mary-anne are a God send!!!
Love and warmest wishes to all.
Mary J C
Monday, April 23, 2007
PD materials
There is a CD available of Lyn Grubisa's session on Thrass for those staff members who missed this insightful session. If anybody is interested in learning more about the THRASS method, please contact PD.
The DVD "Ayen's Cookery School for African Men" is in the Staff Library at the Victoria.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
ASL positions . There are 9 ASL 1 and 3 ASL positions vacant in the College. If you wish to apply, see info on email.
Alison went to see Anna last week. She has seen the oncologist and he has advised further CAT scans before a decision is made about which chemotherapy to use.
Mary Aitken won Round 1 of the footy tipping comp. She admits she knows nothing about football, so it goes to show that everyone has a chance! Make sure you give your tips for the NEXT THREE WEEKS to Branka ASAP.
Alison went to see Anna last week. She has seen the oncologist and he has advised further CAT scans before a decision is made about which chemotherapy to use.
Mary Aitken won Round 1 of the footy tipping comp. She admits she knows nothing about football, so it goes to show that everyone has a chance! Make sure you give your tips for the NEXT THREE WEEKS to Branka ASAP.
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