Professional+development

=Plenty Valley Primary: a wiki for staff of PVCC= = = =JAN- IBO Adelaide, 2012= Workshop particpants: CREATIVE PLAY: Deanne Skinner, Fiona Naccari A three-day workshop at Category 3 to outline and investigate the potential of incorporating creative play into an Early Years program. Largely directed towards the Yrs 3 - 5, this workshop explored the pedagogical aspects of creativity in small learners and how elelments of the PYP can be enhanced by its inclusion. Creative play encourages spontaneous thinking, collaboration, the development of social skills, articulate conversation and reflective participation.

THE EXHIBITION: Wayne Gillie, Barbara Adams This three-day workshop outlines the role of the stake-holders in the presentation of a school Exhibition, how to prepare and manage the culmination of and Exhibition and how to ensure the resulant action of the group is significant, worthy and memorable. An Exhibition can occur in Years 5 or 6, dependant on the circumstances of the school, and can be organised via collective or distinct groups or classes. Exhibitions provide for making a significant contribution to the local environment or community through the collaborative efforts of young learners.

IBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE - ASIA REGION: Singapore 15-18 March, 2012
Attendees: Jacqui Ellison, Deanne Skinner, Barbara Adams Theme: What Does it Mean to be Educated? Keynote speakers & Breakout workshops and seminars Outcome: Perceptions of Digital Literacy, Change in the Learner Profile, Accreditation for ACCRA & VQRA, Changes in the MYP which may assist our college in adopting the curriculum framework and provide an alternative authorising accreditation for National Curriculum.