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The Victorian Child and Adolescent Outcomes Framework

The Outcomes Framework for Victoria’s Children and Adolescents

This Child Outcomes bulletin has been reproduced with thanks to the Statewide Outcomes for Children division of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. The Outcomes Framework for Victoria’s children and adolescents includes the safety, health, learning, development and wellbeing from birth to 18; reflecting an ecological model that places the child at the centre of family, community and society.

CARING FOR KIDS - Rethinking Early Childhood Education

Melbourne Graduate School of Education

Professor Collette Tayler is the Chair of Early Childhood Education and Care in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. She is the co-author of an OECD report, with Dr John Bennett (OECD) reviewing Early Childhood Education and Care, and was an advisor to the Australian Government’s Department of Families and Community Services on national standards in child care. She writes here that it is time for a new idea and a new direction in Australian Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).

How to Grow Confident Kids

The Art Of Conversation - Louise Howland and Keith Lamb

A new game promises to help children develop as confident speakers, better listeners and great all-round communicators, as well as being suitable for use in therapy and education.

SKIN PRICK TESTS IDENTIFY ASTHMA RISK FOR TODDLERS WITH ECZEMA, SAYS MELBOURNE RESEARCH

National Health and Medical Research

Toddlers with eczema who have a positive skin prick test for allergy have almost triple the risk of developing asthma than those with a negative test, says an Australian study.

BULLYING

Better Health Channel

Bullying is ongoing physical or verbal aggression by a child or children against other children. It can have detrimental effects on all involved, including the bully. Schools have a responsibility to ensure a safe environment and should have policies to deal with bullying. Parents can help by supporting their child, helping them to develop coping techniques and speaking to the school.

Children and Road Safety

Better Health Channel

Young children do not have the skills to stay safe in traffic. They often can’t see past parked cars and they don’t have the experience to judge the speed and distance of an oncoming car. Parents and carers should teach children good traffic safety habits early. Also, ask your child’s school or pre-school to consider road safety education programs.

SCHOOLS TO GIVE STUDENTS A HEALTHY START

More than 130 Victorian primary schools will be able to install bicycle sheds, create café-style school canteens, establish kitchen gardens, and upgrade their playgrounds in the first round of a $3.5 million State Government program.

COLOUR CODED ALERTS FOR SAFER VICTORIAN SCHOOLS

Minister for Education Bronwyn Pike

A new colour coded alert system rolled out recently to all Victorian schools will keep parents aware of any serious danger at their child’s school.

CHOOSING A SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD

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Get Information That Supports Parenting Choice At www.kidslife.com.au

Kids Life - ASG

The Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) has relaunched its pioneering parent resource website - www.kidslife.com.au - amid reports that new parents are confused by the array of information available from diverse sources.

Coming Events and Open Days

19/8 Genazzano FCJ College Tours
3/9 Flinders Christian Community College Open Day
16/10 Genazzano FCJ College Tours
19/10 St Aloysius College OPEN DAY
11/11 Genazzano FCJ College Tours
15/11 Livingstone Primary School 30th Birthday
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Upcoming Open Days

Genazzano FCJ College Tours

19 August, 2008 9:15

Group Tours commence at 9.00am. Please arrive at main reception.

http://www.genazzano.vic.edu.au

Flinders Christian Community College Open Day

3 September, 2008 9:00 - 12:00

Flinders Christian Community College, Tyabb Campus warmly invites prospective parents and students to Open Day from 9am to 12 noon to meet teaching staff, see classes in operation, attend tours and enjoy morning tea. Please contact Robyn Remington (03) 5973 2000.

http://www.flinders.vic.edu.au

Genazzano FCJ College Tours

16 October, 2008 9:15

Group Tours commence at 9.00am. Please arrive at main reception.

http://www.genazzano.vic.edu.au

Genazzano FCJ College Tours

11 November, 2008 9:15

Group Tours commence at 9.00am. Please arrive at main reception.

http://www.genazzano.vic.edu.au

Livingstone Primary School 30th Birthday

15 November, 2008 10:00 - 18:00

30th Birthday Join Us Saturday 15th November 10am - 6pm Roll Call 1pm For info./registration phone: 9803 7673 livingstone.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

http://www.livingstoneps.vic.edu.au/
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