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Retired Teachers’ Association

The AGM will now take place on Wednesday 28 September. The guest speaker will be Richard Often to talk about the Perth Town Hall. We hope for a greater attendance than in June.

The choir and literature sessions continue at the union building in West Perth. Public transport is quite convenient and inexpensive. Parking is limited. On 25 July at literature, the talk was given by Kath Newmar on titles of books and how they are chosen. On 8 August, the talk was on Australian poet Les Murray and on 22 August, English writer Laurie Lee. On 5 September, Barbara McGovern will speak and on 19 September Shirley Gollagher will read humorous tales.

Ann Strauss: 0458 625 520

State Council Conference

November State Council Conference will be held on 11-12 November. Items must be received by 5pm Friday 23 September.

Wear it Purple Day 26 August

Wear it Purple Day on 26 August is about showing LGBTIQ+ young people that they have the right to be proud of who they are. It is about creating safe spaces in schools, universities, workplaces and public places to show LGBTIQ+ young people that they are seen and supported. This year’s theme is “Still Me, Still Human”. For more info visit: wearitpurple.org

National TAFE Day 6 September

Every year, National TAFE Day provides the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the public TAFE system as a highly regarded educational institution which has supported and provided opportunities for individuals, communities and employers for decades.

More info: rebuildwithtafe.org.au

R U OK Day: 8 September

Life’s ups and downs happen to all of us. So chances are someone you know might be struggling. Your genuine support can make a difference whatever they are facing, big or small. So, don’t wait until someone’s visibly distressed or in crisis. Make a moment meaningful and ask them how they’re really going. Are they really OK? Ask them today. Your conversation could change a life. For more resources visit ruok.org.au

Book Week: 20-26 August

During Book Week schools and public libraries celebrate books and Australian children’s authors and illustrators. Classroom teachers, teacher librarians and public librarians create colourful displays, develop activities, run competitions and tell stories relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading. For more details visit cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week

SSTUWA members dressing up at your school? Tag us in your pics so we can share! #SSTUWA (No students in the photos, please.)

Level 3 Classroom Teachers’

Association: 2022 meeting dates

Saturdays, 9.30am at the SSTUWA premises

Term 3 10 Sept Term 4 26 Nov

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’ Teleconference facilities are available

Committee TAFE Committee School Psychologist LGBTIQ Committee

Time: 4pm 3 November

New Educator Committee

Time: 4.30pm 6 September 22 November Time: 5pm 8 September 27 October 1 December Committee Time: 4.30pm 9 November

Women’s Committee

Time: 5pm 20 September 8 November 13 December Time: 4pm 18 October

ATSIE Committee

Time: 4pm 25 October