Newsletter - Brimbank Libraries

Celebrating Learning
Newsletter
ISSUE No.
15
June 2014
This Issue
Feature: Learning Corner Project P.1
Feature: Young People P.2
Open Days & Expos P.3
What’s On? P.4-6
Brimbank Libraries P.7
Learning News P.8, 9
Resources & Information P.10, 11
Ideas? Questions? P.12
Feature: The Learning Corner Project Department of Justice West Metro Community Work
The Learning Corner Project is an initiative run by the
Department of Justice West Metro Community Work
Team, based at Sunshine Community Corrections.
The Team are responsible for finding placements for
individuals completing unpaid community work as a part
of their court imposed order.
Over the past few months, individuals completing community work have been shadowing a trained facilitator
on a weekly basis to complete Ottoman footstools
which have been hand sewn with comfortable velvet
material. Bookshelves have also been constructed by
male prisoners at the Melbourne Remand Centre.
The concept behind the project is to provide local community centres in the West Metro region of Melbourne
with an ottoman footstool and a handmade bookshelf
with a range of donated books inside.
Children visiting the community centres with their
parents are then able to take the books home to read,
keep them if they wish or return & swap them the next
time they visit the centre.
Community members using the service are also encouraged to donate books to the program to help keep the
bookshelves replenished.
The Learning Corner Project acknowledges that the
benefits of reading as a child are extensive and that
reading should be an integral part of growing up for every
child. Unfortunately, for those less fortunate it is not
always possible to have engaging books available for
parents with young children.
Bookshelves
and Ottoman
footstools
made by
individuals
completing
community
work orders
Please feel free to contact the West Metro Community
Work team via email or on 9300 6344 if this is something
that your community centre could benefit from.
MY CHANCE,
OUR FUTURE
Youth Employment
Campaign
Feature—Young People in Brimbank
What do Statistics tell us?
DEECD Adolescent Community Profile 2010
Year 12 attainment
Consistent with state trends, Year 12 or equivalent rates have increased in Brimbank. According to the latest DEECD information (2010), over the five year period between 2005
to 2009, Year 12 or equivalent rates increased by 8.1 percentage points, from 76.5% in
2005 to 84.5% in 2009. Brimbank was ranked 21 out of 79 Victorian local government areas in terms of Year 12 or equivalent attainment rates.
On Track Data
School leavers enrolled in higher education
According to 2012 ‘On Track’ data, 41.1% of 2011 school leavers in Brimbank were enrolled in higher education in 2012. This was lower than the Western Metropolitan rate of
42.3%.
The Brotherhood of
St Laurence has launched a
campaign to highlight the
growing crisis in youth
unemployment nationally.
Youth unemployment rates
reached 12.2% nationally in
February 2014 (up from 8.8%
in 2008).
A key part of My Chance, Our
Future is an e-newsletter, the
Youth Unemployment
Monitor.
The Monitor is a useful source
of information and policy
Analysis. It also presents the
human stories of youth
unemployment and the challenges young people face in a
tough entry level job market.
To find out more, visit:
www.bsl.org.au/Advocacy/
Youth-employment.aspx
Early school leavers looking for work
According to 2010 ‘On Track’ data, 24.3% of early school leavers in Brimbank were looking
for work six months later. This was higher than the Western Metropolitan rate of 20.2%
and the Victorian rate of 16.6%. Brimbank was ranked 10 out of 65 LGAs in terms of the
percentage of early school leavers who were looking for work in 2010. Ranks were not
assigned to areas where the number of early school leavers were less than five.
Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2011
Employment
In 2011, labour force participation rates were lower for 15-25 year olds in Brimbank than
Victoria:
Age group
Brimbank
Victoria
15-19 years
35.0%
44.4%
20-25 years
71.2%
74.3%
In 2011, the rate of unemployment (those looking for work but unemployed) for 15-25
year olds was higher in Brimbank than Victoria:
Age group
Brimbank
Victoria
15-19 years
19.9%
16.4%
20-25 years
11.4%
9.1%
Engagement Young people are considered ‘disengaged’ if they are not participating in
education or employment.
In 2011, Brimbank had higher levels of disengagement amongst 15-25 year olds than the
Western Metropolitan region and Greater Melbourne:
Brimbank
10.4%
Western Metro
Metro Melbourne
9.8%
7.8%
Disengagement was higher amongst 20-25 year olds than 15-19 year olds:
Age group
15-19 years
20-25 years
Brimbank
6.0%
13.7%
Victoria
5.3%
10.9%
Helpful Websites
What’s Next?
LEAP
Demystifying the links
between school, university
and professions
www.leap.vic.edu.au
Victorian Skills Gateway
Your one stop shop to
vocational training in
Victoria, from DEECD
www.education.vic.gov.au/
victorianskillsgateway
My Future
A step-by-step tool to help
explore career options
www.myfuture.edu.au
Job Guide
Offers information on a
range of occupations and
their educations and
training pathways
www.jobguide.deewr.
gov.au
UWorkin
An easy to navigate site to
find casual, part time and full
time work, locally
http://www.uworkin.com/
What Degree?
Which University?
Run for school students,
by university students
explores degree options
available at different
universities
www.whatdegreewhichuniv
ersity.com
Learning Choices
Learning Choices programs
offer vital pathways to enable
young people to remain in
school or to return to
complete their education in
inclusive, innovative and
flexible settings.
www.learningchoices.org.
au
What’s Next? - Open Day & Expos
Higher Education Open Days - Term 3
Saturday 2 August:
Monash University, 10am
Sunday 3 August:
Monash University, 10am
Swinburne University (Hawthorn Campus), 10am
Sunday 10 August:
Australian Catholic University, 10am—4pm
Deakin University (Geelong Campus), 10am
RMIT, 10am—4pm
Sunday 17 August:
Melbourne University, 10am—4pm
Sunday 24 August:
Deakin University (Burwood Campus), 10am
La Trobe University, 10am
Victoria University, 10am
William Angliss TAFE, 10am—5pm
Careers Expos - Term 3
Melbourne Careers Expo
15 - 17 August
15 August 10am - 3pm/ 16, 17 August 10am - 4pm
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon St, Southbank
$16 entry Concession, school bookings no charge
www.careerexpo.com.au/
African Day Careers
Seminar
How do I get there when I don’t
know where to go how?
“Connecting the community for the purpose of supporting its young people to learn
about career options and in building a road map for their future. Your chance to hear
from African professionals and high achieving students talk about their choice of career
and employment. “
The day will include:
* Guest speakers from all different walks of life
* Food & live entertainment at the Amphitheatre
* Sports & fun activities
Saturday 12 July, 12 - 5pm
Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland Drive, Footscray
Bring your friends/ family and neighbours!
What’s On—Young People
VCE Maths Revision @ Brimbank Libraries
Term2 Revision with an experienced maths
tutor!
100 STORY
BUILDING
Love reading and writing?
Come read and write with
us after school!
After school workshops for
children and young people
aged 6-17 years.
Come to St Albans and Sydenham Library during
the July school holidays to revise and share ideas.
Any area of the curriculum covered –bring your
work to discuss and talk through any issues.
Yr 11, General Maths Units 1 & 2 - Tuesday July 1, 11am-12.30pm
St Albans Library Ph: 9249 4650
Yr 12, Further Maths units 3 & 4 - Tuesday 8 July 11am-12.30pm
Sydenham Library Ph: 9249 4680
Free entry! Snacks provided. All VCE maths students welcome. Please book through any
Brimbank Library. To view the flyer, visit: www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
Free, bookings essential.
Brimbank Council Work Experience Program
BooWriClu - Mondays,
4:30-5:30pm
(primary school students)
Write Club - Tuesdays,
4-5:30pm
(high school students)
Level 87 Book Club Thursdays , 4-6pm
(young adult book readers)
Priority booking for
children and young people
from culturally and linguistically diverse and lowincome backgrounds.
Families welcome!
For further information or
to book, Tel 9044 8215 or
E info@100storybuilding.
org.au
Further information is
available at
www.100storybuilding.or
g.au
Brimbank City Council is excited to offer work experience placements to various students. One week (5 day) paid placements are available to Year 10 students, and unpaid
placements are available to tertiary placements (these may be project or time based).
There are many benefits to having a work experience placement in your area:
· Impart skills and knowledge to students
· Offer students the opportunity to experience working for Council
· Give you additional resources to complete tasks or contribute on projects
The work experience application form is found under the ‘Current Vacancies’
section on Brimbank’s website: http://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au
So get on board and allow a work experience student to work in your area!
CMY Free Information Sessions for Young People
The Centre for Multicultural Youth is offering FREE, interactive and accessible information sessions for newly arrived young people aged 12-25 years on a range of topics,
including:
Volunteering
Employment Rights
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Racism and Discrimination
Harassment and Vilification
Information sessions are available Victoria wide
and can be delivered at a time and location to suit
the group (subject to availability).
For more information or to submit a request,
call Munira Yusuf on 9340 3736 or email [email protected]
What’s On
Children’s Music
Group
A new musical playgroup is
starting in Sydenham!
Children and families from
the community are invited
to attend this
intergenerational music
group with residents at
Springtime Sydenham
nursing home.
Groups are free & incorporate singing, instrument
playing, bubbles, balloons
and more for young and
old to enjoy together!
The Selwyn Park Seedling Playgroup
This playgroup gives children from any age the opportunity to explore the community
garden, discovering the creatures that live in the plants and soil, growing and eating
fresh garden produce and plenty of free time and space to dig, run and make mud pies.
There is no obligation to garden you can just come and enjoy the space. Or you can
work together with other parents to help make the garden flourish.
Please bring a piece of fruit to share for morning tea.
Mondays, 10am -12pm (during school terms)
Albion & Ardeer Community Garden, 61 Selwyn Street, Albion 3020
Gold coin donation for each session and $20 playgroup insurance for the year
For more information Tel 0407 819 078 (Amelda)
Let the Cultures Unite 2014
As part of the Bridging Women’s Worlds Project, Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre
(MRC) and The Brotherhood of St Laurence invite you to our 8th Annual Event for Women
Only. A unique opportunity for women to get to know each other through discussion,
music, food and dance from around the globe.
Friday 20 June, 6:30-11:00 pm
Club Italia, 128-152 Furlong Road, Sunshine North
Entry is free. RSVP by Monday 2 June
Meg - Tel: 9300 8603 / E:[email protected]
Marta - Tel: 8412 8704 / E: [email protected]
Mondays, 10:30 –
11:30am
From 2 June
Springtime Sydenham,
41 Manchester Drive,
Sydenham 3037
Free Road Safety Education Sessions for CALD
Communities
Early Learning Association Australia are funded by VicRoads to deliver free 45 minute
sessions to community organisations and parents and carers from CALD communities.
To register your interest
and for more information:
Tel 0421 319 512 (Imogen)
E: [email protected]
The session has been created to provide important information on child restraints and
booster seats and the law in Victoria.
It covers:
• Victoria’s child restraint road rules
• Keeping children safe by the correct selection and installation and adjustment of
child restraints and booster seats
This visual session allows time for a practical demonstration child restraints and booster seats and contains videos from Crashlab NSW on the impact of incorrect use of restraints as well as information on the financial implications of incorrect use. Resources
provided by VicRoads. Assistance with interpreters is also available.
To discuss possible dates - Tel: 9489 3500 / E: [email protected]
What’s On
TEXT BOOK
LOANS
Brimbank Libraries will be
trialling a range of text
books for loan in 2014.
Many in demand titles for
year 7 -12 will be for loan,
however this will not be an
exhaustive collection.
The collection will be
limited to titles selected
from Brimbank school or
educational lists and
purchase requests for text
books must meet this
criteria.
Stitch in Time - A journey from Reconciliation to NAIDOC
Let’s Walk the Talk in 2014
A series of knitting workshops which will lead to the ‘bombing’ of Delahey Community
Centre!
Each workshops will begin with a story telling session led by a Wurundjeri Elder and
includes lunch. There is no charge for the workshops and all materials will be supplied.
Come and join us!
Mondays, 12.30-2.30pm:
2 June, 16 June, 23 June, 30 June
Launch and bombing 8 July, 12.30pm
For more information and bookings,
Tel 9249 4900 (Delahey Community Centre)
Or E [email protected]
Launch of the Brimbank Community Learning Strategy
2014-2017
On 18 March, Brimbank Libraries & Learning
launched the second Community Learning
Strategy 2014 -2017 at the Brimbank Cultural
Leaders Breakfast.
A key theme of the new Strategy is recognising ‘learning as a driver for change’. CMY
Multicultural Youth Worker and Sunshine
local, Nuredin Hassan (pictured), shared with
the audience the role learning had in creating
new opportunities throughout his life.
For more information call
your local library or visit:
www.brimbanklibraries.
vic.gov.au
Sunshine: 9249 4640
Deer Park: 9249 4660
St Albans: 9249 4650
Sydenham: 9249 4680
Born in Sudan, Nuredin was settled with his Ethiopian family to Auckland through the
UNHCR Resettlement program. Nuredin spoke of the significance of learning mentors
and strong community networks in his transition from high school to university, and his
move from Sudan to New Zealand and then to Australia.
The first Community Learning Strategy was adopted by Council in 2010 as a long term
approach to improving the social and economic outcomes of individuals and the community. After a review and local consultation process, the Community Learning Strategy
2014-2017 was developed to build on the lessons of the previous Strategy, and outlines
specific directions for future work. It provides a framework for facilitating partnerships
to support learning in all life phases.
The Strategy can be found on the Brimbank City Council website:
www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/COUNCIL/Council_Policies_Strategies_Plans/
Council_Strategies
For more information on the Strategy, E: [email protected]
Brimbank Libraries
BRIMBANK WRITERS AWARDS 2014
In the lead up to the Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival 2014, Brimbank City Council is pleased to present the Brimbank
Writers Awards. These awards are open to all persons who live, work or study in Brimbank.
Online entries can be submitted from Monday 2 June - 11 July.
There is no charge to enter.
For conditions of entry details, and to submit your online entry,
visit www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/writersfestival
Writing Workshops
So just how do you write an award winning short story, song or
poem? Find inspiration, techniques and unlock your inner stories at one of the
following workshop sessions. All workshops are free of charge.
For enquiries, contact Brimbank Libraries: 9249 4181
Songwriting Workshop with Abbie Cardwell
Learn ideas and techniques to help you write lyrics for all genres of music with
musician/songwriter Abbie Cardwell.
Tuesday 3 June, 6.30-8pm
VISY Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine
Author Talk with Fran Cusworth
Fran Cusworth is a novelist, journalist and essayist. Fran will talk about her
sources of inspiration and provide practical tips for budding writers.
Thursday 5 June, 2-3pm
Keilor Village Library, Kennedy Street, Keilor
ESL Workshop with Robert Hillman
In this workshop with author Robert Hillman, pick up some ideas to help you share your story; whether it be biographical, a
short story, or a poem.
Thursday 12 June, 3-4pm
AMES St Albans, Victoria Square, Victoria Crescent, St Albans
Poetry Workshop and Coffee with Lia Hills
Join Lia Hills over a coffee at The Granary to learn a variety of poetic forms, structures and imagery to assist you create engaging and original poetry.
Saturday 14 June, 2-3pm
The Granary Café, 2 Devonshire Rd, Sunshine
Short Story Workshop with Alice Pung
Bring your ideas along to this workshop exploring the art of short story writing with local favourite Alice Pung.
Wednesday 18 June, 6.30-7.30pm
Sydenham Library, 479 Station St, Taylors Lakes
Kids Writing Workshops with Michael Wagner & Sofie Laguna
Explore the basics of storytelling with Michael and Sofie – from seriously spooky to sidesplittingly funny. Suitable for 8-12 year
olds.
Michael Wagner:
Tuesday 1 July, 1.30-2.30pm
Deer Park Library, Cnr Neale Rd & Station Rd, Deer Park
Sofie Laguna:
Wednesday 2 July, 11am-12pm
St Albans Library, 71A Alfrieda St, St Albans
Learning News
Albion North Primary students take a hands-on approach in class
The Age Benjamin Preiss
26 March 2014
The students at Albion North Primary School are going to
take control of their classrooms and their teachers will let
that happen.
By term 4 the students will help decide what they will
learn as part of a new system developed by grade 5/6
teacher and maths specialist Michael Nicolaides.
The students will discuss where they need to improve and
help create activities that reinforce concepts learnt earlier
in the year.
It is a substantial departure from rigid teaching models in which teachers have absolute control over each lesson's content.
''I believe that it should come from the students, let them have a say. What are they struggling with?'' Mr Nicolaides
said.
He has created an ''interactive planner'' that shows parents and students what will be taught for the first three terms.
Students can suggest activities and even videos to be included in their lessons. They can also ask for learning units to be
delayed or brought forward depending on how confident they feel with each new concept.
Mr Nicolaides introduced the system in his class last year. Now it is being trialled in grades 3 to 6.
Last year his students analysed the Royal Melbourne Show guide and measured the area of the grounds and the height
of rides.
''I don't use work sheets in my classroom,'' Mr Nicolaides said. ''It's not educational and it's boring for the students in
terms of maths. You want to see students hands-on with rich activities that promote mathematical thinking.''
Mr Nicolaides, who has taught at Albion North PS for five years, said the lessons combined subjects - classes on migration to Australia will include maths by looking at distances travelled. He said his students had become much more enthusiastic about maths and the school was performing well above the national average in numeracy.
Melbourne University maths education Emeritus Professor Kaye Stacey said schools were increasingly asking students
to identify their weaknesses and take greater responsibility for their learning. But giving students greater freedom was
often more time consuming for teachers than traditional classes. ''If the teacher is still actively teaching even though it's
in a more disguised way it can be very successful,'' she said.
Last year Achol, 11, helped create a simulation activity about budgeting and using money wisely. ''We auctioned our
own lands and we developed our land with our money,'' she said. ''We had to buy our hospitals and our schools. It was
really fun.'' Fellow student Thomas, 11, said his attitude to maths had changed in Mr Nicolaides
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/albion-north-primary-students-take-a-handson-approachin-class-20140325-35ghy.html#ixzz2yRXoFJm2
Learning News
Western suburbs families reap fruit of the harvest
A program to improve the health and wellbeing of African families has been established at Sunshine Harvester Primary School in Melbourne’s west.
The program follows health screening by medical students from the Western Clinical
School, University of Melbourne, in 2012, in which a high percentage of residents in
the west demonstrated poor health.
The chronic disease risk factors among the African communities in Melbourne’s west were found to be above the national
average with areas of risk including type two diabetes, obesity, poor sleep behaviours, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Led by Western Melbourne Regional Development Australia Committee (WMRDA), key organisations – including the University of Melbourne, Brimbank Council, Western Region Health Centre and the Macedon Ranges and North Western Melbourne
Medicare Local – have partnered with Sunshine Harvester Primary School to research the community’s needs.
A culturally-appropriate pilot program, developed through a community engagement and health promotion, will focus on
healthy eating, nutrition and exercise.
The model developed from this pilot could be rolled out across other communities in Melbourne’s west.
‘The screening exercise led to the development of this pilot project,’ said Associate Professor Stephen Lew from the Western
Clinical School.
‘Acknowledging the importance of early intervention in health and wellbeing, Sunshine Harvester Primary School, with its high
population of African children and history of effective community engagement, was selected for the pilot.’
Principal of Sunshine Harvester Primary School Paul Griffin believes the initiative is a positive way to improve health and wellbeing for the school community.
‘A purpose-built kitchen and community garden are the centerpieces of the program that will engage children and their parents.
‘The primary school is a key component of community life for our families and we are pleased to be a part of such a program,’
Mr Griffin said.
A member of the community involved in the initiative donated the kitchen to the school.
A community health and wellbeing day at the school marked the project launch. The launch included a student art exhibition
focusing on vegetable planting and healthy eating. University of Melbourne medical students performed health screenings at
the school on the day.
Read more: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/healthvictoria/nov13/harvest.htm
And for a bit of inspiration...
Check out this Youtube clip of Sunshine Heights Primary School performing a Flashmob at Federation
Square for Harmony Day!
http://youtu.be/hw24pCH1UsE
Resources & Information
Sally Isaac Memorial Scholarship Fund Award
The Sally Isaac Memorial Scholarship Fund Award is for women 35 years and under who demonstrate
achievement and commitment to improving community life through:
 Local Government / Social Justice / Aboriginal affairs and reconciliation / Arts and
Music / Community health / Culturally and linguistically diverse communities / Urban planning /
The environment
The winner receives a $10,000 educational scholarship. Nominees must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia. They can be Local Government officers, Councillors or community
members. Nominees require the support and sign off from the CEO of their relevant Council to validate their contribution to the Victorian community.
Nominations for the 2014 award close on 16 June and the winner will be announced at the LGPro
Women’s Network Dinner to be held on Thursday 24 July at Melbourne Park Function Centre.
For more information, visit: http://lgpro.com/downloads/events/
Sally_Isaac_Award/2014_sally_Isaac_Invitation_to_Nominate_interactive.pdf
From the Victorian Refugee Health Network:
Education resources for refugee young people
Kindergarten is essential for 4 year olds, for children’s development and school preparation. A
kindergarten fee subsidy is available, for more information, visit: http://
www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/parents/kindergarten/pages/fees.aspx
Schools provide one of the first experiences of life in Australia for the increasing number of students from refugee backgrounds and their families. By law, all children must be enrolled in school
by the time they turn six. Parents should contact their local school to find out about enrolment. A
list of early years services, kindergartens and schools by locality can be found here: http://
www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx
DEECD identifies three phases of support for refugee background students:
1.) The New Arrivals Program - intensive English language support for 6-12 months (including
English Language Schools and Centres: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/
teachingresources/diversity/eal/Pages/ealnewstudent.aspx
2.) Funding for transitions or bridging programs, particularly for refugee background students
who have low levels of literacy and may have limited or no previous formal schooling experience;
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/diversity/eal/Pages/
ealtransition.aspx
3.) English as an Additional Language (EAL) Index Funding for EAL programs and the employment
of multicultural education aides: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/
teachingresources/diversity/eal/Pages/ealschools.aspx#3
Schools should offer and use qualified (on-site or telephone) interpreters when conducting
meetings with parents and carers who do not speak English. This service is free for all government
schools. Translated information for parents with young children and children at school on financial
assistance, kindergarten, health issues and bullying can be found here: http://
www.education.vic.gov.au/school/parents/translations/Pages/default.aspx
Further information about initiatives to support refugee students in Victorian government schools
can be found here: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/
diversity/eal/Pages/ealsupportrefugee.aspx
E-News for
Aboriginal and
Torres Strait
Islander
Community
Members Brimbank
A new e-Newsletter for
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander
Community members is
now available.
Information includes
indigenous Australian
employment
opportunities,
information about
relevant forums and
training, and other
important information
for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander
communities.
If you wish to be added
to the distribution list,
contact Candice
Feuerring E: CandiceF@brimbank.
vic.gov.au
Tel: 9249 4306
Resources & Information
New CMY website
The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is delighted to
announce the launch of their new website: www.cmy.net.au
Learning Beyond the Bell is part of CMY’s Education Support Program. To view further
information about this program, please visit : www.cmy.net.au/article/education-support
School A to Z
School A to Z is a initiative through the NSW Department of Education that offers practical help for parents with students. The Homework and Study section of their website offers tips, ideas, help sheets and educational games.
For more details, visit: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study
Victorian Multicultural Commission Resources for
schools
The Victorian Multicultural Commission has developed a Teachers’ Resource Kit, to provide
teachers with some inspiration for lesson plans, activities, excursions and events to explore
themes around cultural diversity.
To download a copy, visit: http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/images/stories/
ments/2013/cdw_teachers_resource_document_final.pdf
From the Department of Education, Employment and Early Childhood Development
DEECD Early Years Strategic Plan released
Visit: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/department/earlyyearsstratplan.pdf
201 Literacy and maths tips to help your child
DEECD have developed a booklet of handy hints and ways to help children develop literacy and maths skills. There are practical
activities and questions you can ask students to help them learn. This booklet has been created for parents but could be used as
a resource for homework club tutors. For more information and to view their booklet, please visit:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/parents/involve/Pages/literacynum.aspx
Free resource - ipads for Education
This resource from DEECD has a list of apps which has been compiled to provide a starting point for choosing and using apps in
your classroom.
Each app has been categorised according to the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) and apps for students with additional needs are also identified. For more details, visit: www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au/userfiles/files/DEECD%20iPad%
20support%20booklet%20for%20special%20education.pdf
IDEAS? QUESTIONS?
If you have any queries or would like to learn
more about
Brimbank’s Community Learning Strategy
please contact:
Deb Chapman, Learning Coordinator
at [email protected] or
[email protected]
Tel: 9249 4177 or 0409 207 741.
Or visit Brimbank City Council’s website at
www.brimbank.vic.gov.au
“Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will.”
- Vernon Howard