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= **Term 2 2012: Hello to the NETA members of our region:** = We held a highly successful PLD day in the first week of Term 2 (2013). Comments were very enthusiastic - along the lines of:

" Hi Gerda, I believe that the PD on Friday was fantastic – all my attendees are absolutely buzzing. Thank you for your organisation (again J )." Donna Smith from Dunedin (St Hilda's) was inspirational for all of us on the cusp of wanting to use digital tools in our classrooms. Since her visit a week ago, googledocs usage has skyrocketted in the Nelson region...open the document below to read about what we did:


 * Hello all NETA members and schools:

This is to let you know that we are planning the traditional '__**HOD Day'**__ for our region again - the end of the year has rolled around fast.


 * When: Friday, 23 November, (Week 6) 9.30 a.m till 3.30 pm.**
 * Where: Nayland College Seminar Room (upstairs in the Library). Lunch and morning tea provided to NETA**
 * members. $10.00 for non-members.**
 * Who: HOD's and Unit Holders in English Depts of the Nelson region - including Marlborough, Golden Bay, West**
 * Coast and Murchison.**
 * Why: Updates from Trish Holden, and a topic of general interest for all - yet to be decided - see below*.**

Email me with suggestions and offers! As soon as possible.
 * Please would you suggest a topic you would like us to delve into on the day. Whilst Trish will undoubtedly have some material planned, in the past we have had a person or persons who have presented to the rest of us in a 'focus' area (e.g Jessica Le Bas gave a workshop on the teaching of writing and Tom Haig and Nick Campell focused on digital tools...etc.) Perhaps you have worked on something that has gone really well and you could relay it to the rest of us?

__**ALTERNATIVE LEVEL 2 COURSE AFTERNOON**__ - Would you pass this on to your teachers concerned: (This was requested at the previous Alternative Year 12 course afternoon last term.)


 * When: Tuesday afternoon, 20th November (Week 6). Afternoon tea provided.**
 * Where: Nayland College Seminar Room, above the Library.**
 * Who: Teachers of Alternative Level 2 courses - especially those who attended last time, but any people in your**
 * Department** ** with an interest in this area, particularly if they are taking one of these classes next yea and **
 * have not had one this **** year...? Trish Holden, Secondary Curriculum and Learning Facilitator, will also **
 * attend. **
 * Why: You requested it! - and it is a chance to consolidate what you have done this year and perhaps plan for**
 * next year.**

Let me know who is attending from you Dept as soon as possible - THANKS!

Kia kaha,

Gerda Smith


 * WHOLE DAY NETA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - LEVEL 2 COURSE PLANNING FOCUS


 * WHO? UNIT HOLDERS OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENTS




 * WHERE? TO BE ADVISED




 * WHEN? WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER


 * PENCIL INTO YOUR PLANNING NOW AND GET RELIEF.... ||


 * Good hints and tips, and the opportunity to share with other HOD's, are always a part of these 'Sessions'.


 * The West Coast Schools are cordially invited to this. We realise it may mean considerable travel for you and hope that you will be able to come if you wish to be included! A small contribution per preson ($10) towards the food for morning tea and lunch will be all that is required to attend.

EVERYONE: Please advise me by the **second week of next term** whether you intend to attend this day.

**// INVITATION: //** **// TO NEW TEACHERS OF ENGLISH //** **// Term Three 2011 //**

Nelson /Tasman/Marlborough schools
 * For:** All PRT’s and newly arrived teachers of English in

1.30 – 4 p.m (ish)
 * When:** Wednesday 7th September (Week 6 of Term 3)

Afternoon tea will be provided.


 * Where:** Nelson College – In the Scriptorium

** Programme :**

John Prestidge, of Nelson College, shares some ways in which you can help your students prepare for their external English assessments.
 * **Preparing your students for examinations in English**
 * **Techniques for ‘Close Reading’ effectively in examinations**

Mary Cleland, of Nelson College, will take you through some techniques for effective ‘close reading’ of unfamiliar text, particularly in examination situations.

** This is a great chance to get together with colleagues who have much in common with you. **   Contact **Gerda Smith gerda.smith@ncg.school.nz** with any queries and/or to confirm your attendance before Wednesday 31st August 2011. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =News - Beginning Teacher Meeting for Term 2, 2011=

** // INVITATION: // ** ** // TO NEW TEACHERS OF ENGLISH // ** ** // Term Two 2011 // **

** For: ** All PRT’s and newly arrived teachers of English in Nelson /Tasman/Marlborough schools

** When: ** Friday 20th May (Week 3 of Term 2) 1.30 – 4 p.m (ish)

Afternoon tea will be provided.

** Where: **Nelson College For Girls – the Meeting Room left of the Entry Foyer

** Programme : **  · ** Sure-fire Ways to Get Kids Enthusiastic About Writing **

Angela Fitchett, of Nelson College, experienced teacher and writer, shares some of her tried and true tips which you will want to use straight away.
 * ** Ten Top Tips On Managing Behaviour **

Jay Barr, of Waimea College, will lead this discussion sharing his ‘Top Tips’, and allowing for discussion and sharing of your own experiences.

**This is a great chance to get together professionally and socially with colleagues who have lots in common with you. **  Contact ** Gerda Smith gerda.smith@ncg.school.nz **with any queries and/or to confirm your attendance before Wednesday 18th May, 2011.

**// ENGLISH TEACHERS ‘GET – TOGETHER’ //**

**// Term One 2011 //**


 * For:** All teachers of English in the Nelson /Tasman/Marlborough schools

4 p.m. till 6 p. m.
 * When:** Friday 11th February next year - the end of the second week back.

Platters will be provided – bar open.


 * Where:** The Honest Lawyer – Functions Room

** Programme :**

· Nich Campbell, from Nelson College: **USING WEB RESOURCES IN THE ENGLISH CLASSROOM**.

Nich gave a workshop at the NZATE EnthusEng - Conference this year and has kindly agreed to share some of his web secrets with us in a relatively short but powerful presentation.

· Social time – platters provided. Time to meet and mingle.

** This is a great chance to get together professionally and socially under the umbrella of NETA - an excellent way to start the year. **

Contact **Gerda Smith gerda.smith@ncg.school.nz** with any queries and/or to confirm your attendance before Monday 7th February.

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This is the video that Tom showed the first half of at the last HOD Day. Ken Robinson on changing education paradigms.

//Planning the 'write' programme for Level 1 English 2011//
// With Trish Holden, Secondary Literacy and English Advisor // // For HODs and Assistants, Unit holders of English Departments // // Thursday 20th May 1-3.30 pm. Nelson College for Girls Board Room //

// Followed by: //

Looking at the new Level 1 English standards
For, all NETA members and prospective members

Thursday 20th May 3.30-5 pm Nelson College for Girls Staffroom Afternoon tea followed by information and discussion focussed on some of the new standards.

For more information or to confirm your attendance contact Angela Fitchet, FT@nelcollege.school.nz

First NETA meeting was held on Friday March 5th at The Honest Lawyer
Great to see you there, and those who weren't, see you next time.

//Available now! Ideas for using portfolios from Trish Holden.//
=**//PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TERM 3, 2010//**=

// With Trish Holden, Secondary Literacy and English Advisor // // For HODs and Assistants, Unit holders of English Departments // Where: The Scriptorium, Nelson College. WHAT: "Getting To Grips With The New Standards" (1.8, 1.9, 1,10, 1.11 ) Contact Gerda Smith gerda.smith@ncg.school.nz if you would like to attend. No cost to NETA members.
 * When: Wednesday, September 8, 2011, 1.pm - 4.30 pm. **