The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP addressing the dignitaries and award recipients at the 2011 Professional Teachers' Council NSW Presentation Evening

High Achieving Volunteers…
Monday 28 November - an evening of celebration of achievement.

On Monday 28 November the Professional Teachers’ Council NSW held its Annual Presentation Evening in its Conference Centre Rooms, located at 101-105 Norton Street Leichhardt.

The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW established the prestigious Exceptional Service Awards and the Outstanding Professional Service Awards as an acknowledgment of excellence in the profession. These awards are recognition of the outstanding work teachers undertake through their professional teaching associations.

In her Speech the President of the Professional Teachers’ Council NSW, Ms Nerina Pretlove outlined the role of PTC NSW and acknowledged the outstanding contribution to education through the voluntary work of its member associations.

The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP, Minister for Education addressed the invited dignitaries, association presidents, family members of the recipients and other invited guests on the highly valued and important work of PTC NSW and the professional associations through the voluntary work of their members.

 Minister's Speech

The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP with Past Presidents of the Professional Teachers' Council NSW - from left to right, Ms Karen Buck; Ms Dorothy Hoddinott OA; Ms Nerina Pretlove; Ms Ros Strong; Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP, Minister for Education; Ms Sue Gazis AM; Mr Matthew Bentley.

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Welcome to

The Professional Teachers' Council NSW

... PTC NSW in partnership with AUSAID to support the integration
of a global perspective across the curriculum


The Professional Teachers' Council NSW (PTC NSW) is the peak body for professional teachers’ associations in NSW with 45 member associations. Established in 1973 it represents teachers at all levels of the education system, early childhood to tertiary. PTC NSW represents both government and non-government sectors, in all Key Learning, cross-curricula and leadership areas. PTC NSW provides an independent and non-partisan forum for the discussion of education policy and has a commitment to the professional development of teachers and to enhancing the professionalism of teachers and the quality of education in New South Wales.



Vision

The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW enhances the professionalism of teachers and the quality of education in New South Wales by linking and supporting member associations, giving and gaining strength through involvement, co-operative effort and diversity of their individual contributions.



Mission

The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW exists to serve the needs of and to represent its members by providing:

A united voice on educational issues
A forum for discussion of educational ideas with access to and influence on
the processes of educational decision-making at all levels
Leadership and professional learning opportunities
Networks for member associations
Liaison with relevant groups on educational issues
Effective administrative services and support in a recognisable location while affirming the importance of the professional expertise and the unique role of professional teachers’ associations in education

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Student Lecture Days in 2012
Information about Student Lecture days will be posted as they are finalised.
World Teachers' Day 2011
Friday 28 October 2011, is World Teachers' Day - A Celebration of Excellence
Primary Teachers' Network
Primary Teachers’ Network - Join PTN and access K-6 resources on the website
New Director General of Education appointed
Monday 11 July 2011, NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli announced the appointment of the new Director of Education.
Global Education Project NSW
Inaugural Youth Internship announced
2011 Australian Learning and Teaching Council Award
Recipient - Dr Maras of the Visual Arts and Design Educators Association
Response to the Draft National Professional Standards for Teachers
The complete response document is now available for download.
Charter for the Australian teaching profession
A statement of values and commitments

Home Economics Institute of Australia (NSW)
Celebrating World Home Economics Day Wednesday 21 March, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
PD Calendar inclusions for Semester 1 2012
Closing date - Monday 16th January 2012
SEAA Conference 2012
Social Education at the Crossroads
Primary English Teachers’ Association Australia
A Web 2.0 toolbox for literacy Friday 27 January
February 2012
Primary English Teachers’ Association Australia
Literacy Centres Thursday 23 February, 4.00pm – 6.30pm
Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia (NSW)
Getting Started – Programming Music K-6 Friday 24 February
Mathematical Association of NSW
Feedback and advice from the 2011 HSC and SC Saturday 25 February
Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia (NSW)
Follow the Child Through Musical Play Saturday 25 February
Mathematical Association of NSW
Teaching Calculus – Introductory Calculus (tangent, derivative, first principles) Wednesday 29 February, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
March 2012
Australian Council for Health Physical Education and Recreation (NSW)
K-6 PDHPE and Sport Conference Thursday 1 March, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm
Society and Culture Association
Personal Interest Projects – PIP me with your wisdom stick! Friday 2 March
Mathematical Association of NSW
Applied Mathematics HSC Course (Year 12) Saturday 3 March, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Mathematical Association of NSW
Applied Mathematics Preliminary Course (Year 11) Saturday 3 March, 9.00am to 12.00 noon
English Teachers Association
Inside HSC marking Saturday 3 March, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Drama NSW
Approaches to Playbuilding – Secondary Teachers Professional Development Day Saturday 3 March, 8.30am – 3.30pm
Institute of Industrial Arts Technology Education
Pro/Engineer CAD/CAM Training Saturday 3 March, 9.00am – 4.00pm and Sunday 4 March, 9.00am – 1.00pm
Institute of Industrial Arts Technology Education
Creo Parametric CAD/CAM Training Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March
Primary English Teachers’ Association Australia
Using media texts to support persuasive language in the classroom Saturday 3 March, 9.00am – 3.00pm
Technology Educators Association
Texstyle Teachers Forum Saturday 3 March
Science Teachers’ Association of NSW Inc
Network meetings 7 – 10 Science Teachers Saturday 3 March, 9.00am – 3.00pm
Primary English Teachers’ Association Australia
Using media texts to support persuasive language in the classroom Tuesday 6 March, 4.00pm – 6.30pm
Mathematical Association of NSW
Teaching Calculus – Geometrical Applications of Calculus Wednesday 7 March, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Australian Literacy Educators Association (NSW)
Promise and peril: Cautionary tales for navigating literacy learning support Thursday 8 March, 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Modern Languages Teachers Association NSW
2012 Annual Conference and AGM Friday 9 March, 8.30am – 4.30pm
School Library Association of New South Wales
National Year of Reading 2012 Imagine, create, participate Saturday 10 March, 8.30am – 3.30pm
Science Teachers' Association NSW
Physics: A Continuum of Learning 9-12 Monday 12 March
Mathematical Association of NSW
Implementing the Proficiencies in Maths Tasks Thursday 15 March
History Teachers’ Association of NSW
New Career History Teachers’ Day Friday 16 March, 8.45am – 3.30pm
Early Childhood Education Council
An introduction to Big Write, Big Talk and VCOP - a method for raising standards in writing Wednesday, 21 March
Mathematical Association of NSW
Teaching Calculus – Applications of Calculus to the Physical World Wednesday 21 March, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
History Teachers’ Association of NSW
Stage 6 History Day – Modern, Ancient, Extension Saturday 24 March 8.45am – 3.30pm
English Teachers Association
BIG DAY OUT for Early Career Teachers Saturday 24 March, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Mathematical Association of NSW
Harder Applications of the Mathematical Course Wednesday 28 March, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Legal Studies Association NSW
State Conference 2012 Thursday 29 and Friday 30 March
Legal Studies Association NSW
State Conference 2012 Thursday 29 and Friday 30 March, 8.30am – 4pm
Australian Council for Health Physical Education and Recreation (NSW)
Early Career Teachers' Conference Friday 30 and Saturday 31 March, 8.30am - 4.30pm
Aust Council for Health Physical Education and Recreation (NSW)
Early Career Teachers Conference 2012 Friday 30 and Saturday 31 March, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Mathematical Association of NSW
Primary Mathematics – The Future Starts Today! Saturday 31 March 9.00am to 5.00pm
May 2012
Information Communication Technology Educators of NSW
Computing and ICT in the Highlands Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 May 2012
Primary Teachers’ Network
MESH Mapping: Your GPS for the New Curriculum Sunday 20 and Monday 21 May 2012
Australian Council for Health Physical Education and Recreation (NSW)
K-6 PDHPE and Sport Conference Wednesday 30 May, 8.30am - 4.00pm