Subject: Important date for Library SAOs – Primary &
Secondary – All Regions
from DEC South West Sydney Region SASS Reference Group Library Committee:-Jennifer Dyer, Birrong Girls High School
Debbie Van der Meer, Cecil Hills High School
Would Teacher Librarians please pass this information on
to their Library staff:-
Make a note in your diary now - advance notice!
Monday 16th July 2012 (Term 3, School Development
Day) is the DEC SWS RSRG Library Conference Day to be held at the
BreakFree International Hotel, Chapel Road, Bankstown, Sydney.
Debbie and I are organising the program and to give you a
taste of what is to come, we have the NSW
Ambassador for the 2012 National Year of Reading, Suzanne Gervay OAM,
as one of our presenters. Check out her
new release of “Ships in the Field” – a children’s picture book that
many of our migrant families will love.
We will also hear, see and discuss her other treasured publications
covering all ages and interests.
Ships in the field "crosses boundaries in a universal recognition that children are part of the journey of war, migration, loss and healing. Through warmth, humour, pathos and story within story, it breaks the silence engaging children, families and community."
Related links:
- Ships in the Field Reading Notes
- Ships in the Field – A Writer's & Illustrator's Journey
- Ships in the Field media release
As our first conference last year was a great success, we
are expanding our intake and inviting all SASS from outside our region and
beyond to come and join us! The Hotel
has plenty of parking underneath, is close to transport and shops and has
accommodation for those who would like to come from a distance, so start making
enquiries at your school if they would be willing to subsidise your
attendance? (Program and costs are still
to be determined – advance notice only at this stage.)
Watch this space for more information as it comes to hand
- this is just a taste of what’s to come!
We plan to make it really worth your while attending.
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