GCSN Newsletter - 10 November 2011
Upcoming events
Physics resource writing workshop Level 2 NCEA: Thursday 17th November
Chemistry resource writing workshop Level 2 NCEA: Thursday 24th November
If you want to be part of these teams and have not been contacted already then email Carol at camoffatt@gmail.com .
Mathematics NCEA Level 2: Workshop for resource writing for 2012 NCEA level 2. Tentatively organised for 22 November. If you want to be part of the team please contact Margot McKeegan at margot.mckeegan@ccc.govt.nz Teacher Release funding is available.
BYOD technical workshop - 1pm to 5 pm, Thursday 24th November @ South Learning Centre. A four hour BYOD workshop to discuss the whys, wherefores and how. Aimed primarily at technologists, this workshop will still offer plenty for ICT teachers and/or those responsible for ICT in their school to consider. We will have a range of presenters to discuss this highly topical topic. Read here .
Other items and news
Brett Lee (Cyber Safety Expert). Sessions on Friday 25 November
Brett is a well regarded cyber safety expert from Australia.
- He is running a session on Friday 25 November at Burnside High School at 9am – 10.30am which you can join by video conference. Read here
- He is also presenting at an open parent and teacher session in the evening at Riccarton High School in the library. Read here for information and bookings.
- There is an opportunity for a a video conference session for principals and senior teachers at 3.30 to 4.30. If you would like to take part in this 3:30 session, please book in with Margot McKeegan, margot.mckeegan@ccc.govt.nz.
For these sessions please request VC assistance if you need it.
For more details about Brett Lee read here.
Important reminders
Parklands Group: next meeting on Wednesday 16th November at 1pm at New Brighton Library. For information and booking read here
Pegasus Group: next meeting on Wednesday 30 November at 1pm at New Brighton Library. For information and booking read here