Teachers were inspired by the theme of Capitalising on Curiosity at the ALEA/AATE National Conference held in Canberra on 3-6 July.
Over a thousand teachers from around Australia and New Zealand attended this year’s conference.
Dr Misty Adoniou, university lecturer and writer for the Australian Curriculum, spoke passionately about the importance of speaking up, speaking out and speaking loudly.
Her message encouraged us to remember what we do makes a difference and also to question how we are using our ‘teacher voice’ outside the school walls.
If we don’t speak up, someone else will for us and they often get it wrong.
Support staff and teachers in Catholic systemic schools sure have spoken up and spoken loudly over the last 14 months.
When offered a devaluing draft document last year that would have stripped conditions, pay and job security, staff and teachers took action. And look at the result. After many months of negotiations we are finally ready for a vote. School Chapters have been meeting with IEU organisers in recent weeks to find out information and discuss the new agreement. Voting will take place electronically from the 27 July to 2 August. Make sure your voice is heard!