Project+Updates

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On Nov. 2 the four clusters came together at Vision Valley to share their Journeys and Future Plans. Check out photos and more details at http://kidsslc.wikispaces.com/Our+Action+Journey.

=Draft Action Plan= =October 15th Action Planning/Workshopping Day=

JACTS Day [journey in action] check out what happened! =July 30th Planning Day saw the evolution of JACTS Day= =**June 4th MERL Day Great Success! Project Updates: Term 1** **Term 2**=

Lead Teachers/coodinator Training Day March 26
Shared understanding of Sustainability:

"Managing resources and the environment today so as to conserve it for future generations."
good quote from Julie "No issue without a sustainability aspect." Everyone needs to familiarise themselves with "On Holy Ground". "An Ecological Vision for Catholic Education in New South Wales", []


 * Project Focus Points:**
 * Sustainability
 * Community [schools working together with community]
 * student driven


 * Useful suggestions:**
 * ongoing mindmapping of community [check out Web 2 Tools page for online mindmapping sites]
 * make sure to build in sharing time
 * have students map their journey through photos, notes, wiki pages etc.
 * make sure to utilise cluster coordinator and curriculum advisors
 * journal your journey!
 * access wikis for ideas, resources, motivation
 * remember there is money available for resources, buses etc.


 * To Do:**
 * finish planning and preparing for Term Two
 * set up student wiki page after Alice sets up student wiki


 * Next Meeting:** Friday, Week 3 May 7 Morning combined cluster mtg at All Saints Afternoon individual planning time.

**Coordinator Training Days Feb 25th and 26th**
The Coordinators started off with a great informal get-to-know each other bonding dinner on the 24th. Thanks to the organisation of and care from Michelle and Sue. Yes we still got enough sleep! [just] After a couple cups of coffee, a beautiful ferry ride and an envigorating walk around the zoo we started off the journey under the facilitation of [|Les Robinson]. It soon became apparent to all that these were not really training days but very much sharing, questioning, clarifying, cooperative planning days. At the end of the two days we all had a shared vision:

"Students working together with their local schools and community, beyond the fence, to value their environment and learn how to create change in ways that matter". We also had a clear timeframe and a Facilitator who now knew what he was in for!! We all made new working associates and friends! Can't wait for the lead teachers day at the Botanic Gardens on March 26th. Alice Gobeli, SSLCCLVP
 * Term 1 - teachers organising
 * Term 2 - student investigations
 * Term 3 - students prioritising and deciding
 * Term 4 - students planning an action project in their communities