| The President Writes |
Howard fails on trust and values
Prime Minister John Howard began his campaign for political survival in Orwellian mode on the theme of trust. |
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| Campaigns |
Watershed federal election on October 9
The October 9 federal election will be a watershed for Australian politics — the outcome defining the future for public education and the nation. |
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| Campaigns |
Federal election: our votes count
The Coalition and the ALP have started their federal election campaigns proper by sidelining issues of concern to public education supporters. Yet those supporters make up almost 70 per cent of the constituency. |
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| Campaigns |
No cleaners, no classes
The cleaners' strike, called for four days last week, caused schools in some parts of the state to close their doors to all or some students on occupational health and safety and duty of care grounds for several days. |
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| Elections |
The impact of John Howard’s policies on working women
Over the past eight years, the Howard Government has been responsible for many policies that have been detrimental to working women. |
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| Elections |
Consider universities' future, says NTEU
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) believes voters need to consider which party they trust with our universities when they go to the polls on October 9. |
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| Elections |
Indigenous call for vote against Howard Government
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR) has recommended that voters concerned about indigenous justice and reconciliation should not vote for the Coalition at the upcoming Federal election. |
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| Elections |
Questions that need answers
TAFE campaigning will be increased now the federal election has been set for October 9. |
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| Professional issues |
Consultation to begin on mandatory outcomes
The Office of the Board of Studies is about to commence consultation with primary teachers on mandatory outcomes in the K-6 curriculum. |
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| Professional issues |
SIPA research on quality teaching
Federation is represented on the advisory committee for an important research project which is looking at the link between quality teaching and student achievement over time. |
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| DET |
New suspension and expulsion procedures for 2005
Federation has been involved in detailed consultation with the Department of Education and Training (DET) on the new “Suspension and Expulsion of School Students Procedures”. |
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| Campaigns |
Workload bans remain in place
Several bans remain in place, writes JENNIFER LEETE. |
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| Professional issues |
Contracts: destabilising our public schools
Federation has involved the ACTU and the NSW Labor Council in discussions about the State Government’s proposed changes to the Teaching Services Act. |
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| Salaries |
Forced to seek hearing dates for minority awards
Federation has members in several minority groups who have not received the 3 percent July 1, 2004 and 3.5 percent on January 1, 2005 salary/rates increases. |
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| Federal Government |
Federal Government pulls the plug on literacy vouchers
Legislation enabling the Howard Government literacy vouchers to proceed in NSW did not pass through Federal Parliament before the election was called. |
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| DET |
D-G refuses special leave for retirement seminars
Despite numerous attempts by Federation to have the Department of Education and Training grant members up to two days special leave to attend retirement preparation seminars conducted by State Super, the Department insists members must attend these seminars outside school hours or during school vacation times. |
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| Professional issues |
T-L qualifications downgrade rejected
Following consultation with teacher-librarian members, Federation will reject the Department of Education and Training's (DET's) proposal to change the qualifications requirement for those who are already qualified teachers to become accredited as teacher-librarians. |
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| Funding |
State sponsored segregation and division
A recently distributed leaflet by the Coffs Harbour Christian Community School Ltd, a school which receives in the order of $4 million a year in public funding, represents a fundamental attack on the values of public education and exposes a further flaw in government policies. The leaflet highlights the divisiveness generated by state sponsored segregation. |
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| TAFE |
TAFE matters
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| Professional issues |
Staff support officers need to be teachers
DICK FROST and GAELLE O’NEILL show the case for why staff support officers need to be teachers. |
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| Equity issues |
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country
Federation calls on all Associations of the Federation to Acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Country upon which the association meeting is being held at the commencement of their meeting. Members are encouraged to introduce this Acknowledgement of Country to their school assemblies and parent meetings and meetings in TAFE colleges. |
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| Equity issues |
Many NSW prize winners in anti racism competition
The major prize in the Australians Against Racism writing competition for young writers, sponsored by the NSW Teachers Federation and Allen & Unwin, has been won by Wanniassa School (ACT) students Salima Haidary, Hallie Kent, and Ramona Strang for "Salima's Story". The prize is worth $1500. |
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| Equity issues |
Seeking equity for LGBTs
The 1st International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Forum has developed the Education International and Public Services International Declaration, which seeks equity. |
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| Equity issues |
Anti-Poverty Week 2004 October 17-22
Federation encourages schools to engage in activities during Anti-Poverty Week which will remind people there are millions of people around the world, including in Australia, living in poverty and hardship. |
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| Public education |
It’s great to be public
Western Liverpool District Performing Arts Festival has focussed on the greatness of being a public school and values taught in public schools. |
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| Rural education |
Drought schools need program to continue
Federation has once again written to Minister Refshauge seeking the continuation of the Drought Affected Schools Program which has operated for the past two years. |
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| Women |
Award for sexism goes to John Howard
Federation Industrial Officer Diane Hague is the proud recipient of a silver “Ernie” award, for nominating sexist quotes by John Howard. |
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| Public education |
Get on your bike
More riders are sought for the Public Education Team to be entered in two bike rides in November. |
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| Professional issues |
Conference asks: What is leadership?
A recent conference has fed into the current debate about deregulation and devolution, writes WENDY CURRIE. |
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| Rural and remote |
Artists share their skills with small school
Jerangle Public School students were given a rare opportunity recently when they were visited by a group of local artists who ran a four-day workshop at the school. |
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