Teachers as Co-Learners (TCL) Teacher Perception Survey (for current TCL schools only)
As part of an ongoing improvement plan, the TCL program requires ongoing evaluation for its refinement and sustainability into the future.
This survey will gather information on teacher perceptions to measure pedagogical and self-perception shifts for teachers delivering TCL and reflect on opportunities for staff collaboration within a whole school approach to Languages teaching and learning.
Language Leaders/TCL principals: please share this TCL Teacher Perception Survey with TCL classroom teaching staff (not for LSOs or Language Assistants). Please complete by Week Seven (Friday 28 August 2026). Staff will need approximately 5-7 minutes to complete the survey.
Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership - Teaching Excellence Program – applications open
Applications are open for the fully subsidised 2027 Teaching Excellence Program. This 12-month program connects skilled teachers with like-minded colleagues and experts to explore evidence-informed practice and enhance student outcomes.
Teachers with at least three years’ experience are encouraged to learn more and apply. Principal endorsement is required.
Want to know more? Please see the Teacher Excellence Program Webpage or contact Fiona Murphy
Amplify Music: free sessions
Many DOBCEL primary schools have taken the opportunity to be part of the Diocesan subscription to Amplify Music. Amplify is a cost-effective music education resource that enables expert and novice teachers alike to implement a fun and engaging music program that is closely aligned to the Victorian Curriculum.
Over the coming weeks Amplify will offer two FREE after school sessions for teachers. These sessions can be accessed by current Amplify schools and those curious to find out more.
Session 1 Delivering the Curriculum
2 September 2026, 4pm-5pm
The first session will be for teachers, both specialist and classroom, responsible for delivering the curriculum to students. It will feature a number of presenters and will focus on how to utilise and also compliment the online resource with practical activities.
Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/469127817723344?p=jLeEanqAQLYAIUKPjj
Session 2 Extending the Curriculum
9 September 2026, 4pm-5pm
The second session is for any staff and will focus on how all educators in the school can make use of the resources, including play lists. Music can be brought into many parts of the school day to enrich and to teach.
Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/499439358575403?p=97wEcdXWS5lLY2YYu7
SIMON Data Analytics: Intellischool update
Over the coming month the functionality and appearance of Intellischool will be updated. Schools are invited to an online briefing next Tuesday, 1 September 2026 between 4pm-4.30pm with Rowan Freeman and Kerry Thomas. Rowan and Kerry will outline these modifications and answer questions.
School staff wishing to join can use the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/427615671371304?p=aTNwD6ErlpXFY0TnI8