Memorandum to Schools 94/2008

13 October 2008

National Curriculum – Victorian Forums

The work of the National Curriculum Board (NCB) is gathering pace. Framing papers for curriculum in English, Mathematics, History and Science are currently being developed.

Background

The first national consultation was held by the NCB in Melbourne in June. State-based consultations on broad issues have since been held in New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Queensland. Victoria’s consultation is scheduled for 12 November.

In addition, the NCB is holding four subject-specific consultations in Melbourne in the week commencing 13 October. Details of these consultations are available on the website of the National Curriculum Board (www.ncb.org.au). As these subject-specific consultations are national, they provide only limited opportunity for participation by Victorian teachers.

Invitation

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), in partnership with subject associations, will hold an initial series of four subject-based consultation forums. The forums will be held in Melbourne in late October, and all Victorian teachers and educators are invited to attend.

ENGLISH	Wednesday 29 October 4.30pm – 6.00pm	Princes Hill Secondary College, Arnold Street, Carlton North
MATHEMATICS	Tuesday 28 October 5.00pm – 7.00pm	Loreto-Mandeville Hall, 10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak
HISTORY	Tuesday 28 October 4.30pm – 6.00pm	University High School, Story Street, Parkville
SCIENCE	Thursday 30 October 4.30pm – 6.30pm	Northcote High School, St Georges Road, Northcote

Attendance at these forums is free, but registration is required. No confirmations will be sent. Light refreshments will be available.

To register for a particular forum, email <james.wendy.a@edumail.vic.gov.au> In the Subject line, put one of ‘English, History, Mathematics, Science’ + ‘national curriculum forum’. You may register for any number of the forums. Include your name, school and contact phone number in the body of the email.

For further information on the national curriculum initiative, and to access the subject framing papers, visit the National Curriculum Board website: www.ncb.org.au.

Please bring a copy of the framing paper with you to the forums. You might also find it useful to read the new draft National Declaration on Educational goals for young people http://www.mceetya.edu.au/mceetya/natgoals,24767.html

For further details, please contact Wendy James on 03 9651 4590.