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Retired Teachers’ Association

As you may have heard, singing is considered to be beneficial to health and choral singing more so. We are continuing to attempt to find a conductor.

The AGM is to be held in the SSTUWA building on 24 March at 10am. The guest speaker is to be a representative of the Smith Family. Lunch will be provided.

Ann Strauss: 0458 625 520

State Council Conference

Members/branches wishing to submit motions for June State Council must do so by 5pm Thursday 1 April.

Items for November State Council must be received by 5pm Friday 24 September.

Rosemary Richards Scholarship 2021

Applications are now open and are due by 4pm Friday 7 May. Open to AEU women members. Valued at $10,000. For criteria and more info, visit sstuwa.org.au/scholarships

Harmony Week 2021

Harmony Week runs 15-21 March 2021 and is the State’s weeklong celebration and recognition of our cultural, religious, linguistic and ethnic diversity. A Harmony Week kit is available to give ideas on celebrations for communities, businesses, government organisations, schools and individuals. Web-based educational resources are also available to enable school students and their teachers to do practical classroom activities that explore and raise awareness of issues related to multiculturalism, human rights, racism and discrimination. To access visit harmony.gov.au and bit.ly/2ObzYwq

Join the RTA choir as our conductor

The Retired Teachers’ Association choir is in search of a conductor.

If you’re interested, or for more information, contact SSTUWA reception: (08) 9210 6000 contact@sstuwa.org.au

Narragunnawali Awards 2021

Held biennially, the Narragunnawali Awards is the first national awards program that recognises and celebrates Australian schools and early learning services that are implementing outstanding reconciliation initiatives. Finalists are acknowledged for the ways in which they strengthen relationships, build respect and provide meaningful opportunities in the classroom, around the school or service, and with the community. Nominations are now open for the 2021 awards and close on Friday 30 April. For more information visit narragunnawali.org.au/awards

Level 3 Classroom Teachers’ Association

2021 meeting dates: Saturdays, 10.30am-noon at the SSTUWA premises

Term 1 13 March Term 2 22 May Term 3 21 August Term 4

27 Nov (AGM)

Venue subject to change. Visit www.l3cta.org.au for venue information and to confirm attendance, or email contact@l3cta.org.au

SSTUWA committee meeting dates: Venue: SSTUWA office | Contact: (08) 9210 6000 or contact@sstuwa.org.au Early Childhood Educators’ TAFE Teleconference facilities are available

Committee Committee International Committee LGBTIQ Committee

Time: 4.15pm 2021 dates TBC

New Educator Committee

Time: 4.15pm 23 March 15 June 7 September 23 November Time: 5pm 25 February 18 March 22 April 20 May 17 June 22 July 19 August 16 September 21 October 18 November 16 December Time: 4.30pm 2021 dates TBC

Women’s Committee

Time: 3.45pm 2021 dates TBC Time: 4pm 2021 dates TBC

ATSIE Committee

Time: 4pm 2021 dates TBC

It’s 2021 and we’ve got you covered

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Tell a friend and win!

Encourage a colleague to join the SSTUWA during Term 1 and you’ll both go into the prize draw when they sign up. Join at sstuwa.org.au/join

First prize $500

each Second prize $300

each

Third prize $200

each Fourth prize Choice of Barrie Bennett book

Ts & Cs apply. Visit sstuwa.org.au/joincomp for full details.

We’ve made a promise.

To be there for the educators, the inspirers and the nurturers.

To find out more about what we can do for you, head to teachershealth.com.au/promise