State School Teachers' Union of WA in West Perth, Western Australia | Education

State School Teachers' Union of WA

Locality: West Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9210 6000

Address: 1 West Street 6005 West Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.sstuwa.org.au

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25.01.2022 Violence has no place in our public schools. Make sure you RESOLVE IT #WorkplaceWednesday

25.01.2022 Last chance to join our holiday professional events! Dont miss out on some great learning opportunities: Keeping Educators Skilled Up and Safe - one day event http://ow.ly/5pbo50BktL9... Police and Nurses Pre-Retirement Seminar http://ow.ly/Skn950BktL5 Making Makers - The Design and Engineering Process http://ow.ly/uvFH50BktL8 Register today!

24.01.2022 That day when Abbotts Government tried to cut more than $2 billion from the tertiary sector. We were there. Supporting our comrades. #ThrowbackThursday

24.01.2022 Today on Member Assist Monday we're looking at the Deferred Salary Scheme. Do you have a question for Member Assist Monday? PM us.

24.01.2022 Last chance to attend a two-day OSH Refresher Course in 2020. This education specific course will update OSH representatives with updated information around OSH legislation specific to educational settings. Limited spaces remaining on this event. ... Thursday and Friday 5-6 November For more info visit: bit.ly/33muiVK

23.01.2022 Today on Member Assist Monday we're looking at Australian Curriculum Support. Do you have a question for Member Assist Monday? PM us.

23.01.2022 Well miss the show bags this year, too, but this Subiaco Primary School fete pic made us smile! #ThrowbackThursday

22.01.2022 Today on Member Assist Monday, we're talking about break times. Our member asks: My school administration calls various meetings at lunch time. Can they do this as I thought I was entitled to a break? The answer: All teaching staff are entitled to a reasonable break during the school day under the occupational safety and health safe systems of work. Therefore, having a meeting during a lunch break does not constitute a break from work and can lead to medical issues for staff. Staff do have a duty of care responsibility to students to undertake a duty roster at recess and lunch. Disputes about breaks can be dealt with as an occupational safety and health issue.

22.01.2022 Mindfulness mornings National mental health agency headspace has a number of self-care strategies and approaches school staff can use to strengthen wellbeing. Well detail one each Wednesday.... For more information visit headspace.org.au

22.01.2022 SharpReading webinars are available in the October holidays The holidays will provide a great opportunity to work through an introduction to using SharpReading in the comfort of your own home. Both webinars on offer will run for four hours each via Zoom. Both are highly recommended for the experienced classroom teacher who is looking for a fresh approach to comprehension instruction, the beginning teacher who needs some structure to get an effective reading program up and... running, as well as the relieving teacher who needs a stand-alone routine that can be quickly introduced as a one-off lesson. SharpReading provides all teachers with a fresh approach to guided reading. A Systematic Approach to Teaching Comprehension: Years 2-6. Wednesday 7 October. Learn more: http://ow.ly/hyTJ50BxoCz The Struggling Older Reader: Years 3-8. Thursday 8 October. Learn more: http://ow.ly/eEaf50BxoCy

22.01.2022 THE ISSUES SHAPING THE EDUCATION DEBATE Join this FREE online AEU event where experts discuss the big issues shaping the education debate: tax cuts, COVID-19, the economic recession and plans for jobs and wages. When: Thursday 26 November, 4pm.... Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1482802215252769 Registration essential! See more

21.01.2022 What's in store for 2021? We hope no more budget Lets ensure our schools are funded to #ThrowBackThursday

21.01.2022 You're welcome

21.01.2022 Western Teacher is available now! Read it at www.sstuwa.org.au/westernteacher In this edition: Much to look forward to in new Agreement Teachers, school leaders reject NAPLAN... Q&A with Member Assist And more See more

20.01.2022 We love how our member Joe from Darling Range Sports College makes safety a priority at his school Send us an action pic in the comments below in your safety vest. #WorkplaceWednesdays

20.01.2022 Were Wearing it Purple In light of Wear it Purple Day tomorrow, were throwing it back to our office celebrations way back in 2014. How are you celebrating in your school/TAFE tomorrow? Wed love to see some of your party pics. Post them in the comments below.... P.S. Couldn't wait for the cake in the back row #ThrowbackThursday #LGBTIQA+

20.01.2022 Today on Wellness Wednesday we're talking hydration National mental health agency headspace has a number of self-care strategies and approaches school staff can use to strengthen wellbeing. Well detail one each Wednesday. For more information visit headspace.org.au

19.01.2022 Calling all K-6 teachers: Check out these new professional learning events at the SSTUWA. Play is the Way Behaviour Education Using Wisdom Not Force (K-6) PLAY IS THE WAY games engage childrens emotions and call for control of those emotions to achieve success. By being challenging, the games develop self-motivation and perseverance. They help children to identify the reasons for failure and foster optimism and resilience. This one-day open workshop gives you the opportun...ity to experience the program just as you would deliver it to your children by doing it! This is not a pencil and paper day but an experiential, powerful and effective program that will develop the necessary social skills of your students all this playing games! More info and to register: http://ow.ly/uHLT50AW5Xk Brain-Based Strategies for Easier, Enjoyable, Engaging & Effective Teaching, Learning & Well-Being (K-6) When we as teachers use cutting-edge brain-science for teaching and learning, we dramatically improve our ability to teach effectively and the ability of students brains to learn successfully. This course is developed for and aimed at educators in the first five years of their career, to turn confusion into clarity, take the stress out of teaching and turn worry into well-being. This course will give you the confidence to easily plan enjoyable lessons that lead to less-stressed and better behaved students. Students who are more engaged and motivated, and who learn more effectively. More info and to register: http://ow.ly/J0Q750AW5Xl

19.01.2022 Today on Member Assist Monday we're talking about Administrators. Do you have a question for Member Assist Monday? PM us.

18.01.2022 The federal budget has failed public schools, TAFEs and families. In what has been an extraordinary year due to COVID-19, public schools, TAFEs and early childhood education has been ignored by the budget, in what can only be perceived as an insult to teachers, parents and students. Read more... Schools: http://ow.ly/SSgt50BLGKZ TAFE: http://ow.ly/uNDR50BLGKX Early childhood: http://ow.ly/uglV50BLGKY See more

18.01.2022 Our members from from Cape Naturaliste College know who cares (L-R) Clodagh, Gillian, Grace, Sol and Juanita.

18.01.2022 Show your support #EndCOVIDForAll

15.01.2022 As part of Western Australias first STEM skills strategy, the state government has run a public campaign to raise awareness of the importance of STEM skills for future careers and addressing 21st century challenges. CGM Communications has been commissioned by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation to perform an evaluation of this campaign. As a part of this evaluation, educators are being asked to complete a short online survey to share their views on STEM a...nd communications about STEM. Participation in the survey in voluntary and anonymous, with responses reported on in aggregate format only. Yours views will provide valuable feedback about the campaign and help shape future state government communications about STEM. Share your views on STEM: http://ow.ly/JHyH50BfvXr

14.01.2022 Teachers...powered by coffee! We hope you’re enjoying your morning cuppa with your feet up #schoolholidays #bushellscoffee #ThrowbackThursday

14.01.2022 Federal and state governments are stoking fears about going into debt due to stimulus spending during the pandemic and recession. But how much do we really need to worry about public debt? The Public Good will be busting some common myths about debt and deficit politics with Dr Bill Mitchell from Modern Monetary Theory. This event is free, but registration is essential. Head to: https://bit.ly/3hgxRAq

14.01.2022 Calling all women members: This year's AEU Federal Women's Conference will be a live-hosted online event, making it easy and convenient for WA-based educators to attend. Applications have been extended to Friday 18 September. Find out more and submit your EOI: http://ow.ly/9onr50Bkmii Have you attended in the past? Tell us about it in the comments below

13.01.2022 One of our members spotted her mum in this pic when we had it pinned on a display board. Any other familiar faces? @merredincollege #ThrowbackThursday

13.01.2022 Well there's a few familiar faces out at Broome Primary School... our SVP Paul Bridge and past President Anne Gisborne to name a few. #ThrowBackThursday

13.01.2022 Happy WIP Day Let's celebrate and be part of the movement that will help save lives. #wearitpurple

13.01.2022 International Day for E L I M I N A T I O N of Violence against Women 25 Nov Violence against women is a global pandemic. The World Bank confirms that, women aged 15-44 are more at risk from rape and domestic violence than from cancer, car accidents, war and malaria.... This year's theme is Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect! Let’s work together to support women and girls, help them stay safe and keep them free from violence. For more information and resources visit bit.ly/3fbm6f4

13.01.2022 *Keeping Educators Skilled Up and Safe courses (PP-TAFE)* As part of the SSTUWAs commitment to making schools safer workplaces for staff, we are pleased to offer two opportunities to participate in these highly-regarded training courses. Join either of the following practical, hands-on events and learn how to keep yourself and your students safe in the education context.... Option one: One-day event Keeping Educators Skilled Up and Safe Level 1: (PP-TAFE). Friday 2 October (holiday event). More info: http://ow.ly/ETw350BnKHP Option two: Two-day event Keeping Educators Skilled Up and Safe Level 2: (TUT) (PP-TAFE). Tuesday & Wednesday 3-4 November More info: http://ow.ly/T47g50BnKHQ

12.01.2022 Re-charge with us for some great networking, learning and re-energising during the September/October holidays. Our schedule is bursting with new events. Choose to join us in cyberspace for any of our six online events or join us here at the SSTUWA for some great face-to-face courses. View the full calendar of events: http://ow.ly/qkqd50B9aJW

10.01.2022 Today on Member Assist Monday we're talking about Compassionate Transfers in schools. Do you have a question for Member Assist Monday? PM us.

10.01.2022 Public education is the bedrock on which we can build Australias economic recovery to secure a better future for all Australians, AEU Federal President Correna Haythorpe said. The AEU has called on the federal government for significant investment in Australias public education system in Octobers federal budget, to power Australias economic recovery. Read more: http://ow.ly/VTOA50BdaNj

10.01.2022 Barefoot and free National mental health agency headspace has a number of self-care strategies and approaches school staff can use to strengthen wellbeing. Well detail one each Wednesday. For more information visit headspace.org.au

09.01.2022 Choose your own professional learning pathway to meet your needs. Join us at the SSTUWA in January 2021 with a range of high-quality professional learning events on offer. Featured event: Teaching Phonological Awareness and Graphophonic Knowledge in K-2. Tuesday 19 January 2021 We know that phonological awareness (PA) skills are crucial for literacy success. But, are you still looking for an effective approach that is not isolated or scripted but still explicit? Join Level 3 ...Classroom Teacher Carey Rogers to learn how to plan and implement an effective PA and graphophonics program in your classroom. Learn what early readers need to know and how it can be taught in meaningful contexts. Carey will present a range of integrated activities and strategies for developing PA knowledge and skills. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of resources to support PA and will take home a USB full of great activities to support the implementation of a highly effective PA program. More info and to register: http://ow.ly/XLAJ50Ct2nS Full calendar of events: http://ow.ly/ZSqm50Ct2nR

09.01.2022 Our WA kids deserve better. Child protection cases have risen by 42 per cent to 8,179, thats an increase of 2,417 more children and families in need, since 2014. Yet, staffing inside the department has only grown by 10 per cent.... What can you do to help? Join the Silent Vigil for CPSU/CSA's Every Child Counts campaign on Wednesday 9th September at Parliament House from 6pm. For more information visit cpsucsa.org/everychildcounts and thepublicgood.com.au

08.01.2022 Keep learning National mental health agency headspace has a number of self-care strategies and approaches school staff can use to strengthen wellbeing. Well detail one each Wednesday. For more information visit headspace.org.au

08.01.2022 Today on Member Assist Monday, we're talking about parental leave. Our member asks: I have returned from parental leave after two years and finding this difficult. Can I go back on parental leave for a third year? The simple answer is no, you cannot go back on parental leave after returning from your initial parental leave period. You can request to go on leave without pay (LWOP) for up to one year. LWOP is at the discretion of the employer and staff on LWOP cannot undertake relief teaching unless express permission is approved by the employer.

08.01.2022 Now theres an office with a view! Welcome to some of our new members Cassandra, Eleni, Sharnee and Casey (pictured L-R) at their graduate module training in August.

08.01.2022 Re-charge and re-energise with us during the September/October holidays. There's lots of practical, hands on events on offer. Making Makers: The Design and Engineering Process (PP- 6) Keeping Educators Skilled up and Safe: One-day Event (K-TAFE)... Brain-Based Strategies for Effective Teaching, Learning and Well-Being (K-12) Play is the Way- Behaviour Education Using Wisdom (K-6) View the full calendar of events: http://ow.ly/EdZi50Bbl8e

08.01.2022 ICT in our WA schools has been a long-standing issue, so it may come as no surprise that this GA clause has recently been updated. To find out more, make sure you tune into our Member Assist Monday video on socials next week! #ThrowbackThursday

07.01.2022 Know Your Rights! Whether you are in a primary, secondary school or TAFE, the SSTUWA provides outstanding learning events that help you understand your rights and the recent changes to the 2019 Award and Agreements. Join us in person or online in Term 4 to build clarity around key conditions and amended entitlements in your 2019 Agreements.... Know Your Rights: Your New General Agreement 2019 - Schools (TUT) More info: bit.ly/3iohXVh Know Your Rights: New General Agreement 2019 - TAFE (Part A) (TUT) More info: bit.ly/33lLv1q Online Event :The New 2019 General Agreement: Schools (TUT) Live via Zoom - 90 mins More info: bit.ly/3ikFwOM Know Your Rights: New General Agreement 2019 - TAFE (Part B) (TUT) More info: bit.ly/3ioyV5E

06.01.2022 P E T I T I O N - Keep apprentices on the tools The Australian Industry Skills Commission, wants to strip on the job learning out of apprenticeships. This would mean that tradespeople could finish their apprenticeship without ever touching a tool. ... We are calling on the Government to commit to keeping on the job training for all apprenticeships. Please sign and share online: http://ow.ly/UOI150CoKjB

06.01.2022 Today on Member Assist Monday we're talking about Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Do you have a question for Member Assist Monday? PM us.

06.01.2022 Did someone say cake? National mental health agency headspace has a number of self-care strategies and approaches school staff can use to strengthen wellbeing. Well detail one each Wednesday. For more information visit headspace.org.au

05.01.2022 Hello Tom Price SHS! Were loving your noticeboard Your school/TAFE noticeboard is a great way to keep your fellow members up-to-date. Wed love to see a pic of your noticeboard in the comments below.... (Pictured left to right) union rep Shernai and Marie.

04.01.2022 Last chance to join our online learning events for 2020. All events are live, 60 minutes in duration, and include educators from across Australia. Register today for Term 4 events.... Mental Health in Early Childhood For more info: bit.ly/3nEQIK3 Managing Critical Incidents in the Classroom For more info: bit.ly/2SCJBmK Utilising Differentiation in the Classroom For more info: bit.ly/2SExPZg

03.01.2022 Three quarters of teachers say that NAPLAN is ineffective as a method of assessing students according to the latest State of our Schools survey. Visit bit.ly/31UYmqv to read the article in full.

03.01.2022 Members, weve got you covered. SSTUWA members have access to a wide range of benefits, including legal services, Journey Accident Cover, training and discounted goods and services, but please remember that we cannot offer representation or legal assistance to members with problems that exist before we confirm receipt and acceptance of your membership application. If you know a colleague who isnt a member, encourage them to join and receive all the benefits you enjoy well get them covered, too

03.01.2022 If you want to get ahead get a hat. Get an SSTUWA safety hat our super little stress balls are all about reminding people of the importance of safety. More messages to follow. #wevegotyoucovered

02.01.2022 Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday This is your time to relax and unwind, so here's a friendly reminder that it is now in the GA that teachers and school admin aren't required to initiate or respond to electronic and other communication from school staff, parents or community members when not on site, unless it's an emergency Enjoy!

02.01.2022 Lay back, relax and let your worries float awayits almost Friday! Heres a big shout out to all our swimming teachers, they save lives! #ThrowbackThursday P.S. Find our answer to last weeks quiz is in the comments below.

01.01.2022 What's your daily step goal? National mental health agency headspace has a number of self-care strategies and approaches school staff can use to strengthen wellbeing. Well detail one each Wednesday. For more information visit headspace.org.au

01.01.2022 "This report clearly sets out how the federal government is failing public schools. They must address this inequity in funding...Above all, addressing funding shortfall would mean more teachers, for more one-on-one attention for students, said AEU Federal President Correna Haythorpe, about the recently released independent report that revealed Australian public schools will miss out on $19 billion in funding over the next four years.

01.01.2022 SSTUWA keeping you ready to learn. Be inspired by other teachers from across Australia as you join our final online learning professional events for 2020. All sessions go for just one hour and are live events. Click the links to register for any of the following events. Mental Health in Early Education... More info: bit.ly/2RXc5rc Utilising Differentiation in the Classroom More info: bit.ly/3i216Yf Managing Critical Incidents in the Classroom More info: bit.ly/3cwPBqg

01.01.2022 Great to catch up, Derby DHS new educators! Special thanks goes to union rep Naomi and New Educator Committee member Joe for organising.

01.01.2022 ANSA is not the answer. The NAPLAN review presented to the Education Council has failed teachers and students by recommending the continuation and indeed the expansion of mass census testing, AEU Federal President Correna Haythorpe said. This review recognises that for more than a decade NAPLAN has failed as an assessment, but it doesnt take the next logical step of calling for a new sample-based assessment strategy that has students and teachers at its heart.... Read more: http://ow.ly/WMk850BdavA