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 * For Year 10 science, how about having semester 1 as the intro to VCE and semester 2 where students can accelerate?
 * Will there be an effect re. students who do not want to do a VCE science class?
 * Make sure we put 'outsourcing' in our write-up.
 * Will the science block contain ITMM and, if not, where will this subject fit into our structure?
 * The science department will need sufficient time to look at what they would like to offer in Years 9 and 10 which will come from our TPL allocation. The big questions centre around SKILLS, the National curriculum and DIVERSITY.
 * Sport on a Friday will need a lot more thought as there is a concern about engagement and accountability. (See further down below for suggestions)
 * With the Personal Challenge segment in Year 9, there will need to be further conversations with the junior Health teachers so we do not cross over re. ideas and activities.
 * Obviously, there is a huge focus on how the reports will actually look in Year 9, so a lot more work will need to be done here, especially in ensuring there are clear links with the Domains and Dimensions.
 * An interview with Alex Mihai has been arranged for Monday May 11 to discuss the ins and outs of our CFA/SES Community elective. Other contacts include 'Brigades in Schools' in Warragul (56231180) and the Packenham Learning Centre (59454700) as well as Mark Burke.
 * We are still to catch up with the Health/PE department regarding Landcare and PE.
 * There may be a parental concern of students only doing 4 subjects in Year 12; possible ideas include enhancement or creating a policy that restricts students on how much they can accelerate.
 * After next year, how do we cater for the students who do not fit the 'acceleration' mode?
 * Thhere are still timetable issues but Marina has ideas about the Health, Science and Humanities blocks.
 * It seems fairly obvious that this year's Middle School handout will be more of a draft since we are in transition. There is also a proposal that the Year 10 course be integrated into the Senior handbook after next year.
 * The biggest concern revolves around staffing with such areas as our number of part-timers, availability of science-trained teachers in semester two, and the total change in direction and commitment required to make this proposal a success.
 * Perhaps we refer to the Friday afternoon session with Year 9 as 'Clinics'. Options for this time could be outsourced and include a rotation of boxercise, tai chi, aerobics, martial arts and others.
 * We could also allocate a time where students email home their homework/assignment list so parents are clear what is due and when. (This is a big commitment logistically and professionally as well!)
 * Can we have a segment in our time that deals specifically with news at a local, national and international level so students are more aware of what is happening in the world and can discuss the pros and cons of certain topics (ie 'forum' style)?
 * After our meeting with the CFA crew and Siv from the Duke of Ed. we have a few more areas to tighten up. Thes include: will we make the sport component inside AND outside of school sicne most students play one sport or another in the community anyway? Who will be assigned as mentors? For the Duke of Ed there needs to be a PRACTICE and QUALIFYING journey so this could hook into the Melbourne camp (we could also look at potential hazards, risks, safety issues using the SPADRA approach)
 * What passive skills are we offering as part of the Duke of Ed? Eg music, art, drama, public speaking, knitting...
 * Presentation skills could fall under the passive skills area according to all at the meeting.
 * We need to make sure we have a liason offer for each community link so there is always a line of communication
 * Similar style meetings with the senior citizens, primary school etc would be a good idea.
 * Designing some formal contract like the CFA one would be handy too!