January 12. 1981
HONORARY AWARD The College is to the new corporate College confer its highest award on on October I. 1974 and was the retiring President of re-elected as Chairman of Council, Mr Leslie Gibbs. the Council. He was again AM. BEM. FAIM. in recognit re-appointed when the ion of his outstanding Council was reconstituted service to the institution. permanently under its own By-law on April 1. 1977 and The Award of Honorary was elected as the first Fellow will be conferred at President of Council in the 1981 Graduation Cer accordance with the By-law emony on Friday. May 1. provisions. The College Council at Mr Gibbs has been its December meeting decided tireless in the devotion of unanimously to confer the his time and interest to award after being informed the work of the Council and that Mr Gibbs would not the affairs of the College seek re-appointment as a generally a~d has been member of the Council when unceasing in his support of it is reconstituted in April the Collegels continued next year. growth and development. Mr Gibbs was one of the Mr Gibbs is chairman members appointed to the of the boa rd of the New~" original Interim Council of castle Permanent Building the College in July. 1973 Society. a board member and was elected the Council IS of HlJnter District Water Foundation Chairman. He Board and a member of was re-appointed to the Newcastle University First Constituted Council of Counci'!. (cont.) OFFICIAL OPENING OF THERAPY WING -~~- ---~- - ~=~ ~ ~~--' --~~~ ~- --~-~- It will be the second occasion the College has . The ~i~li~ter for Social Security. The Hon, FJ"L Chaney, conferred the Award of Two new depaY'tmen Ds 1 s to offl C1 ~ 11y ?pen on Wednesday. February 18. 1981, the' Honor(1Y'y Fe '11 ow" The fi rs t have been estabUshed by the new MotoY' Skllls fherapy Wing of the Special Education was in 1975 when the former College faY' 1.981. Centre. Pri~c~p~~ of the College, Mr GrlfTlth Duncan, received They ar'e the depar'tment The wing was built at a cost of about $140,000. The Depa~tment $110.000 the a~"ardo of Technica land Pw'theY' of Social Security suppl·ied of cons gducal;~ion and the Department ructlon costs and NBN Ltd. donated the remaining $30,000. * * * * * of Health Studies. Mr Joe The new structure will be named the Jeff W. Bennett EXTENSION CENTRES MacRory has been appointed -----"---.--~------.- Acting Head of the TAPE Motor Ski 11 s TheY'apy Wi ng afteY' the form(~r Head of Div ~9LlliURQMOmNS_ ACADEMIC: BOARD ELECTION. The College is holding Academic Board will have displ ays at the Garden City a new face when it meets for and Charlestown Square shopp the first time this year on ing centres this week to co March 20. incide with the release of Higher School Certificate Lecturer in Social resul ts. Sciences 3 Ken Scott3 was recently elected to the The public will be able Board by Academic Staff. to inquire about College courses and facilities at the He joins Morrie Graham two centres whi 1e schoo-' and Ray Hodgins as the three leavers having trouble with members to begin a t~o year their Change of Preference period from January 1 th1:S can gain advice. year. Morrie Graham and Ray Hodgins were both re The displays will be tiring members but re~·eZectedo staffed by Student Adminis<> tration and people from other J.'he third retiring sections of the College. member was John BaiZey from Members of Academic staff the TAFE Department. are invited to attend the , . displays to answer inquiries * * '* * * '* from the public. NEW HEAD FOR --~-----.- The displays will run IAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT until midday Saturdays in cluding Thursday night. The new Head of the College's Social Welfare Department will take up duties on January 20. Congratulations to Neil and Jenny Gundry on the birth He is Dr Raymond of the first child, Shane Morland, previous1y a Nell, on December 30. Senior Lecturer in the Department of Socia1 Work Shane Neil weighed lOlb at the Western Australian 1102 at birth and was Institute of Technology. 22-3/4 inches long. Vol,2 No, 2 January 27, 1981 The Federal Minister Affairs in addition to for Education, Mr Wal Fife. Minister assisting the Prime is to officially open the Minister in Federal Affairs, new art building on Thursday. March 19. The art building includes drawing, painting and The $1.5m building was design studios and printmaking funded under the States workshop. There are also Grants (Tertiary Education display areas for student work, Assistance) Legislation and darkrooms for p~1ntmaking. will be used by students for a paint laboratory. a screen the first time this semester, washing installation. lecturer's offices and an Mr Fife's visit will be administration area. the second by a Federal Min~ -j ster in two months, The M-in The Acting Head of the ister for Social Security. Schoo 1 of Vi sua 1 and Perform-j n9 Senator Chaney. will open the Arts, Mr Graham Gilchrist said Motor Skills Therapy Wing of the building would house post~ the Special Education Centre graduate courses in painting, at 3 pm on Wednesday. Feb printmaking and illustration. ruary 18, degree students undertaking the new B.A. in Visual Arts Mr Fife who is expected and associate diploma students to open the new building in specialising in painting and the afternoon of March 19. drawing. Second and third was appointed Minister for year diploma students will Education in December, 1979. also use the building while He was previously Minister sculpture will be conducted for Business and Consumer in the adjacent workshops, 1 Mr Gilchrist said FRENCH GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC BIG GRANT FOR ----~-~---~~~~-~ lectures in ceramics, photog ~_ND,_PR0F'ES~f0!'lAL SC:HOI~!_J?S sPEc1AI~lDUBfr ION CENTRE raphy and textiles will 1982 continue to be conducted at Union Street. He hoped The French Government is The Special Education Centre has rec{~Oived a $28.000 offerlng a llmited number of however that these special gnmt from the Mine, ster for Youth and Community Servi ces 9 isations would be transferred scho1arshlps to enable My' Rex Jackson9 t'O supplement continuing grant money for to the main campus for 1982. Australians working in delcivery of services to handicapped cinfilnt and pre~schoo'l sclentlfic and professional ddldren. fields to visit France for three to six months in the The supp'lementary grant changes exi sting funding fr'Om period January to December a subsidy arrangement to full financial support",for scllar-j{;'s 8:l'APF f/XCHANGE? 1982. of teachers work'ing 'in the pr€;~>sch()ol intervention programme at the Centre. A lecturer in Psychology Benefits include: at '11he Queen's Co llege in (a) Monthly allowance of around 1900FF; (b) Economy The Director of the Special Education Centre, Dr Peter Glasgow, James Laidlaw~ is class air travel from France O'Connor. said the new grant brought the total financial 1:nvestigat1:ng the P08S1:hi U ty support from Youth and Community Services foy' the delivery of staff exehange between to l\ustxalia; (e) Book of service programmes to infants and pre-school children to h'imself and a member of allowance; (d) Hegistration more than $100.000 on a recurrent annual basis. academie Hl:aff a/; f;h1:s fee; (e) Internal travel, Col Note: Travel to France from Australia :is not Or O'Connor said that despite the good news from Mr Jackson, there could be problems in other areas for 1981. Mr Laidlaw says he is provided. looking at the possib1: U ty He sa'id the Centre in 1980 prov; ded assistance to more of an e:x;change pex'1:od of one Applicants must be Australian cltizens and at than 300 children at about 60 schools. The aid followed term. A short sabbatical· specific requests for help from ~chools which had children type aX'Y'angement may be least 25 years of age as at with a wide range of learning difficulties. poswlb Le [pom hi:-] end th,e January I, 1982, possess appropriate academic or not too dlm~anL fuLuy'e. "However, since the Centre has lost its clinical staff proffc;ssJona 1. qualifications, having practised a profess arlowance for 1981 and receives minimal support fy'om the Any member' lee !;UY'1:nu Department of Education. service for school-age children must f5toff inLeI'ested an ion for at least two years, be subsequently reduced,lI said Dr O'Connor. e.xcl-zange sl-zoul-d contact have somE-; know1edge of He len ParI' from Staffing French and present a detailed program. "Catholic Education provides a liaison teacher to work Services on e:x:Lension 1;)7, with Cathonc school chndren and the Department of Education Further information and provides one resource teacher at the Centre. app'li cation forms arc~ avai]· RECENT APPOINTMENTS: (lbl(~ from: '1'11(' Secret,ary, liThe Co'll ege in the past has supported th(;! programme Department of !~ducation, from recurrent funds which allowed us 3.0 EFTS clinical staff Mr K.Taylor (Lecturer (French Government Scientific for service delivery to school-age children. However. in in Adminsitration) and Miss and Professional Scholarships), staffing decisions for 1981 the clinical staff allowance K. Ban (Computer Prog rammer-) P.O. Box 826, WODEN, lLC oT. was removed. (Cont) 2606. "Consequent'ly. the 1eve 1 of c'l i ni ca'i support for school-age children at the Centre will be lower than last year," said Dr O'Connor. A subm"j s~don from Dr' O· Connor" has been sent to the Department of Education seek'ing State funding because of the amount of direct service the College provides for schools through the Special-Education Centre. SUMMER SClIOOl~ A SUCCESS Ahout 90 peop la aUended an well as people seeldng a the ., ,98.1 Summer: S(~hool at; /;he course lor the{ro O1Jm persona l CoUege l-ast week. lnterest. The J)1:N;ei;op of ComrrnAydt:y He sald Communlty Prog-' Pr.·ogy'amme::; 9 13i 7 L Ne1()Z1:ng, w:dd rrJmmes 1JJilt run a Wlnte.ro he I.0OS pTemwd IJ)Uh the ('omm Flener; In elune, duly. unity involvement in seven cl.aB8eB andt;hat student;u had endoyedtrlP pr:ogr'ommes. p. G. Conrse Start:s Reven eouY'.'ws eon Full~t.ime students in dw~ i.ed this year' 1.0(?r:(?: jJan t:he Postgraduat~e Diploma in Pcu;i;roies and CX'(yissonLs by Special Education st.arttheir Pau Une Cl(Tr'7<; mac 7< and rlhUe courset.omorrow with seVt,;Ya1 Photography by Alan Chawner; days or ient,at ion, Thi s w.i 11 Fr'ee Weaving blf Rae he l Fr'ec7wr; be followed by three 'weeks Po/; L:e roy· Handbu -i l1; Tee hm:que B intensive instruct.ion in by Barham Bla.'X:land; Photo,· clinical practicnm. qraphie Ser'een Printing by !?{c'rlard Cornish" Painting' by The 38 students under ,John Martin and Ini;rodu('l-ion taking the full-time Course to Video Tape .Prodw~t·l:on by comprise 15 on schola.rship Ian Wi[ Uams . re 10?(lSe from t.he Defl\:. of Education, 13 on scholar~ Bill sald he l.0aH pOY'L·· ship release from Catholic icularoly pleased wii-h the Education and ]0 private Video course as it attr'aeted students. 'rwenty part~time paI,tle-ipanls froom inriunh'y as students are expected to enrol in the course. Vo1.2 No.3 February 9 ~ 1981 Lecturer in Sdence~ Mr Gillard was made a Kevin McDonald 9 travels to member in the general divis Canberra in the near future ion in the Order of Australia to Y'ece"ive Iris Medal for the for his community service. Order of Australia from the Governor"~General ~ Sir Zelman Kevin said it was an Cowen. honour to receive the medal but he believed he was part Kevin was awarded the meda ACADEMIC PROCESSION The Community service Members of academic staff BEFORE OPENING Officer for NBN Lt.d, Mr who have not yet replied to Des Hart, will reprf~sent their invitation are asked to his company at ·the reception contact the Public Relations A full academic process~ t.he 3pm opening. and opening. Office as soon as possible. ion will precede the official opening of the Motor Skills 'fhe Minister for Social Therapy Wing of the Special Security, Senator Chaney, ~ Education Centre on Wednes~ will open the wing after an RENOVATIONS FOR S.R.C. AREA day week, February 18, official reception and lunclr eon for him by the College. The Students' Association was the area formerly occupied The procession will shop will be closed until the by the University Co-operative start from the main College The new structure will last week of this month bec Bookshop. Betty will now building and proceed along be named the Jeff W.Bennett ause of renovations. conduct the Commonwealth Bank the roadway and path to the Motor Skills 'I'herapy Wing agency in her new office. Special Education Centre for after the former Head of the The alterations will add Division of Primary and Speer about a third of the floor Cl10 will become an office ial Education at the College. space of the existing shop and for the Students' Association enable the S.R.C. to carry Executive and officers. 'l'he wing includes a materials for art students and small hydrotherapy pool, an also for modules in Home The Co-operative Bookshop additional pre~school room Science/Textiles. will operate on a temporary and a large are? containing basis at the beginning of each specialised equipment for The S.R.C. Administrative semester at the College and the treatment of physical Secretary, Betty Schmidt, will be located in the Social disabilities. The extension apologises for any inconven Sciences display area on lAB will mainly be used for the ience but says many more 1 ines level. A full Bookshop service treatment of children who will be available at the shop will be provided for College are aged from a few months because of the increase In students at the University. to 8 years and who have space. motoric disability. She said the hours of The wing was built at trading on re-opening will be PGl ART ASSESSMENT a cost of about $140,000. ~from a.30am to 6.30pm The Department of Social The PGl Art (Illustration Secur ity supp lied $11 0 , 000 The start of Semester strand) will be assessed on of construction costs and will see other office changes Tuesday, February l? The NBN Ltd donated the remain for the S.R.C. Betty will Assessment Committee consists ing $30,000. move from ellO to C116. which of Dr P.Martin, Dr C.8nithers, Mrs A.Macarthur-Onslow, Mr F. Senator Chaney (cont) Knight and one to be advised. I 1 SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TWO LECTURE NEW COURSE ATTRAC1'S GOOD [rCTDTrrRS-~~~-~- The College will enrol students in Us Advanced Teach~, Two 1ecturers from the pY'ojects. Doug and C1 a Y-r"i e ing Mei:;hod course in Semester} following a favourable Industrial Arts Department constructed furniture such as asseBsment by the H1:gher Education Board. are helping to develop tables and chairs and used modules for the Woodcraft chain saws as one of their The ABsessment Panel recently viBitedthe College and progt'amme of the Associ ate~ major tooh. approved the COUX'Be in p o new experience. infants or primary teacherB who teach in a normal class , Doug Pyle and Clarrie room situation but who have some pupiZB wif;h learn-ing Ferguson lived for two "We were using timber d1:fficuZties~ or children who Zearn vex'y qu Jan Darcy. Already having a busy time at the CoUege. Vol.2 9 No.4 23 February 1980 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE a wide range of people from a , - variety of backgrounds and It gives me great pleasure to age-groups. take this opportunity to extend a special welcome to Although we have been favoured new students and to welcome in comparison with other back to the College returning co 11 eges as regards fundi ng students. for buildings9 there are 5ti1"l areas in which there is room This year will be an exciting for substantia"1 improvement one for the College with a and the College administration number of new and interesting has taken steps over the past initiatives being implemented few months to remedy these as for the first time. The far as it is within our power College is reflecting the to dO SO~ (cont.) optimism and energy which characterise the Hunter Valley reg"ion to-day, Government authorities have recognised the growth potential of the area and this is reflected in the fact that N.C.A.E. is one of very few colleges to have received capital works funding for items such as the new art buildings which have been completed over the Christmas vacation. We have received approval to offer some new courses which will add yet further to the diversity of the N.C.A.E. student body. giving you allan opportunity to work with~ and meet social1~ Dr Richardson o 1 '''''' For example~ last year a taken to see is the cost of SENA~['QR CHANEY OPENS WING survey of student grievances materials needed in some ---~,,=-~=~~==,,~~~,=_~~=_~~__ . r_~_~ indicated quite clearly that practical courses can be for students \'1ho are try; ng reduced and a record is to About 300 people last Wednesday at:tended th€:~ opening of the to manage on a TEAS allow~ be kept of the range of Motor Skills ~rherapy Wing, which will greatly incre~se t:he ance life can be extremely costs for different courses. role of the Special Education Centre. difficult. if not imposse" By such means it may be poss ible. The effects of some ible to justify addit'iona" The ~nist:er. for Socia~ Securi,ty, Senator Chaney, officially of the major expenditure a 11 owances. opened the wlng followlng a procession by academic staff items which were identified and council members. could be m; tigated by the A strong letter of protest College and/or the Newcast'Je about levels of TEAS all 'Ehe wing was built at a cost of $140,000. The Dep[lrtmen't of community. Efforts have been owances has been sent to Social Security supplied $110,000 for construetio; cost:s and made to mak e the commun ity politicians of all parties the remaining $30,000 was donated by NBN Limited. aware that exisiting public and the College is planning transport a~rangements are an on)an 'i sf~d programme des~· The Dlrec'tor of the Cent::ce, Dr Pete:::" 0' j s nO';-7 s""e ',>,. caus'jng hardship; the survey igned to enlist the support ing about $16, 000 to air concH tion the wing, which ~~Sk ,. d showed that because of bus of politicians and the comm .named after the former Head of Primary and Special Education companies' timetabling arr unity in aneviating the at the College, Mr Jeff Bennett. angements some students. problems of students, We 'living only a few kilometres will also be attempting to from the College. were ob~ raise community awareness of liged to travel up to three the disastrous long term hours a day by bus. possibly implications of the current only to attend one or two cut-backs in funding to 'I ectures. education. Another item which came in Finally, and on a lighter for considerable criticism note p as it has come to my was the College's canteen attention that a popular tag arrangements. This year. by which I am known (or not when the current contract known) by the students is expires. it is intended to "Dr Who?lI, I will take this extend hours for which the opportunity to stress that I canteen will be open and to welcome visits from students ensure that a wider range of (and staff) whether you have products will be on sale. specific problems on which Lower prices. if achievable. you wish to seek advice or will be a prime objective of simply want to discuss matt the new system. ers concerning the College, I hope you all have a very Preliminary steps have been happy and successful year at the Co 11 ege . Sena~or ~ney (left) unveils a plaque to commemorute the open~ng ~h~Ze watched by the President~ Mr Les Gibbs. o 0 Nell VOICES CONCERN Or Richardson said the response from students highlighted the unjustifiable criteda for Living Away From Home The College has written to the Prime Minister. Mr Fraser, allowance, poor pubnc transpor-t system to and from Conege, in an endE:~avour to reduce the financi a 1 burden on terti ary and the cost of equipment and materials for students. studentso He also sa'id the survey indicated that T oLAoS" wHhout the The Council decided to write to the Prime Minister because Living Away From Home allowance. provided inadequate financ af its concern about the ToE.AoS. scheme and of the tal support given the unavoidable expenses associated with i~esu 'Its of a survey on student poverty whi ch was conducted being a student at the Newcastle College. Students were at the College in 19790 compensating by eHher using savings, depending on parents/ spouse, having a part-time job or borr-owing moneyo The first stage of the survey was released 'in August Education. Mr Wal Fife, and the Treasurer. Mr John Howard 0 The leader of the Opposition. Mr Hayden hag also been students who cannot afford to cover medical expenses; asked for his support to effect the necessary revis If all sections have not been completed there is a possi" bility of delay in TEAS payments, or the application being returned to the sender, TEAS provides assistance on a nonpcompetitive basis for stUdents undertaking approved full-time postv-secondary courses. It is a means-tested scheme and you qualify for TEAS on the basis of need. VoL2, No,5 March 9, 1981 The College, through its ba:'ds two days per Department of Techn'ical and night. Further Education, is sta ing a course for technical Mr McGee d the visits will coll chers Broken provide a cross- on Hill , lecturers with different background specialities. The I)'j rector of the course. Mr Dave McGee is in Broken "The off~campus course vri'I1 Hill this week to establish only prov; 1n9 for the course, which will be TAFE teachers, but a·'50 fay' conducted as an In-service teachers. tutors and instruct programme, Thf} College, ors in further educat'ion" 9 he with the co-operation of the 5a'i d. N.S,W, Department of Techwica'J and Further Education will IIA number of students hav(~ conduct the course at the , a 1y·eady enro "1 in the course Broken Hill Technical College, and the number is expected to Students wi 11 study for the increase when the course is D'jploma 'in Teaching (TAFE) or, advert; sed." if they are professionarly quaHfied, for thf~ Dip'lorna in The trial11ng of the External Education (TAFE). TAFE course developed during 1980 wi'l'j a·1 so be undertaken A department responsible foY' at Broken Hill and similar the training of technical and classes are being conducted at further education teachers Tamworth (for the New England Region) and at Grafton (for was established as part of . \ this college's diversification the North Coast Region), In and staff from the department all at this early stage of will visit Broken Hill on the enrolment. there are some fifty students involved, t 1981 GRADW\TION -=--=--,,"==~"=~=----=-"-'-~=~~="=~~= A number of offices are being Mlr Collins will move into Mr About 800 graduands win receive the'ir awards at the 1981 8. relocated within 'clH:! College Paul Welsh' s office (A155). Graduation Ceremony which wfl'(Associate Diploma in Diagnost t'lli n teach £ng1 ish 'language at the Academy. where students "I dec"ick~d to app'!y for the position because of employment prepat"'e tert"iary education, Most of the students at the prospects 'in Austra"lia and my interest in th(~ Orient"9 sa'id Academy are 'in their 1 teens. Edd'ie. ng posi on follows an invitation 'last year by "My wife 0 Wendy 9 has a very strong t'i e with Japan as her of the Ube Academy ~ Dr MasClyuk'j MatSWTlIIY'O" foy' mother was born at Shimonoseki which is about 80 kilomet~es app'ly for t/;!Clching posttl0ns.· Cont, from Ube. We are both "looking forward to l'iv'jng in Japan as it will give Wendy a chance to meet her relatives as well as dO'iYlg a bit of toud nfJ" • Wendy 9 who rf~cently 9avE~ up her job as a nur~dng S'j Sl;er Wallsend Hosptial to go to Japan. was born in Australia and it will be her first trip to Japan. She hopes to be able to find some work during her stay in Ube. Eddie has been given a letter of introduction from the College Principal I Dr Richardson. and also will take with gddie and his him a book on Newcastle and a letter from Alderman Cummings. lJifeJ) WendYJ) fl:nd Ube on Ube is 'in the south of the is·'and of Honshu. The Academy a map of last year employed three Australian teachers at branch Japan, schools in the Yamaguchi Prefecture and all impressed their Japanese authorities. * * * * * * * * * * * * * LOS '1' PROPERTY Students with inqulrles about way opposite CIS. The off~' lost property will find the ice is open Monday to Friday Lost Property Office opposite between 2pm and 3pm. CIS Student Research. The off ice is located under the stair- * * * * * Radio station 2NUR-FM has a new logo forlowing a com~ petition amongst its listen ers. The competi on attracted more than 50 proposed 19ns but the winning f~ntry (at l"ight) was sub- !~nniveY'sary even 'inc'l ude rwi by Mr K. Rutherfm0d 9 the First Annual Colonial 'Imont, Bush Dance held Maitland Town Hall this Fr-!day \\li 1" lAS on rright, Music is by the Rum T~shi 9 ca Y' Culls,and tickets ($3,50 other prom·· sin91e and $12 a family) are aL aVcd'lab"e from the tation's office, Other events include the co-sponsor-! ng a pr(~mi eI" ser'j es of scree",; ngs of the musical. The Blues BY'others. amri versary, stat-! on at the Nelson Bay Cinema and made i fiY'st stereo the distribution of pamphlets broadcast on March 17, 1978. at shopping centres. 'l~he Nmvc?>,!3t:le C()11e9E! of l\dvanc(~c1 Educa'tion Branch of t:he L(:)ct:u:t'ors' J\ssocia'tion r~!cent.ly held j:ts Annual General Meetinq and (~lection of officers, ~('he (~lect:ion resulted in the followinq Executive I President, Mm:'ris Graham Deputy Pr<:~siden>c Alan Murphy 3 Vice President::; Faith 'I'rent: Bill Maley .] im Stokes Assir,tan't Secret:ary Sandra Sirasch 'l'reasu:rcr Pci:er Sinqlet,on Grievance officers are Alan PatE~man and ,Jack Nyman. 'rhey are Ule first Branch Contact for members with indust:rial problems. March " 1981 IN'I'ERCOLLEGliWE Between 800 and 1000 students polo finals at 4.00 p.m. The of Australia cross-·countxy racc will stax.·t: i axe t:o t:ake part in Blackbut:t. Rese:r~ve at 3.30 P "m. t:ho 1981 Summer Inte:rc()11eg~' At:hleticEJ heat.s/tinalc; w:UJ tat.s which will bn held in bo he Id on f }~om NmllGdst.le :faiC fonr from 9.00 a.m. at. the NC1tlCClst:le t.his cominq Friday p March 27. 1\t:hl0 tic 'J:racl,-, whi lethe i.rh(~ Newca::.,·tle .l.sthe Walkhurst: will also host: for this yea:c' s cOlnpE"l: i~· be held at. the at.hlotic t:ion and convenor, P.E. Leack on Monday .30) at 1 ec t.u ...:er, Leon Hurwe 11 , 9.00 a .:m. a t:ot.al of 23 Leon Burwell has invit:ed all collegos t.O t:ake part.. staff to participate as He states 'chat standards in officials at the events, or t.he competition a:t::'B expect.ed just ·to come along and watch to be high as Olympic swim~ ·the act;ion. ming representative, Lisa He said 1:1 barbecue will be Curry, wotl.ld :reprE:~sent Kel vin conducted for participan·ts Grove Colle('Je. 'l'hero is also in t:hE:~ College car park this a possibility Australian Friday with anot:he:c func-tion swimming champion, Tracey to be arranged on the Sunday. Wickham, will attend the chalnpionships. .As a warm up to 1:he Inter-· 'I'he Intercollegiate starts collegiate the College's wa-ter polo t.eams -~ second this Friday at: 9,00 a.m, with water polo heats at tho division womens, third Lambton Swinuning Centre, division mens played in Saturday will see swimming their respective grand finals heats at 9.00 a.m., water polo last Saturday. '.['he College finals at midday, swimming has held the water polo ti'c1e finals at 2.30 p.m. and water for 6 out of the past 8 years. NEW STAFF ~,~=-",-~~,~=,,"",,~~=~"~ The face behind the new A bollot is currently being conducted to elect a non voice on the College academi c staff member to the new College Council. switchboard is Vicki Mak. At the close of nomination three people from the non Vicki recently joined the academiC staff had nominated for the vacant position. staff from Sydney \"Ihere she These were Graeme John Parkinson. Judith Mary Wallom and was a lephonist/reception Neil McNaughton. The ballot closes at Midday. Tuesday. 'i st Itrith the phar'macl:!uU ca 1 March 31 and bal'lot papers should reach the Secretary company, Roche. She and her of Council. Mr Todd. not later than that date. A polling husband, Peter. moved to booth is in the Staffing Services Office and voting hours Newcastle after Peter gained are between 9.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. employment in the elec~ tronics fiecld thE~ Alcan Ballots are not necessary to elect academic staff or A'iumiwium SmeHer at Kurr'j. student representatives to the Council as only two nomin ations were received for the two vacant positions from The bllo pl an to bun d at each section. lmont NOrth towards the end of the year. Thf~ two members e"lected by academic staff are John ,James Grady and Raymond Lew; s Hodgi ns. both who are members of Other new staff members are: the current Council. Susan Cowan. Lecturer in Attendant. Library; Co"1 een The two new students members are Debbie Lyn Rae and Jeffrey TAFE; Susan Hunt. Lecturer Craig Browning. in Art; Kay Everi ngham. Robertson, Attendant. Home ience/Texti les; Library; Gae Millers Research Assistant. Health The new Council will take office from April 1 this year Ken Leveson. Lecturer in until March 31, 1983. Arti Lindsay Killen. Studi as; Linda Ken'. lecturer in TAFE; Bradley Stenographer. Bursar; * * " " " * Lev1do. Tutor in Art; Susan Orman. Stenographer. WORKSHOP FOR SPECIAL The workshop, held in con"~ Deidre Wicks. Lecturer in Reg'l strar, --~- EDUCATORS junction with the Special Health Studies; Jutta ----~- Education Conference in Sydney, Federsen. Lecturer in Art; One of the College's lec~ was under the auspices of the Pamela Sinnott. Lecturer in A re'~union of teachers who turer's in Special Education, N.S.W. Department of Education Ay't. were students at the New~ Peter Ogley, has just con~ and the Association of Special castle Teachers College in ducted a workshop at a three Education Teachers. Barbara Stevens. Clerical 1955~56 is being planned for day conference in Sydney. Assistant. Library; Catherine the August~>September Vacation. Peter said the workshop was The workshop was for Special Clarke. Clerical Assistant. Contacts are John Emerton at well received by people deal Educators in N.S.W, and Kincumber Primary or Tony ing with the severely handi Library; Barbara Archer. dealt with erotic and dis Campbell at Arcadia Vale primary. capped. He said innovative turbed behaviour displayed methodologies were discussed by the severely handicapped. during the workshop FAHEWELL '1'0 MR GIB:BS ApPo'intments can mildc') talk with Mis Ong privately A forma.l dinner to fa:re"mll t:he x:et:iring President: of staff. postgradua by"' ephon-i ng CouncJ.l, r-1:c L0Blie Gibbs, will be hE~ld in t:he 'l'e:r-race Room 'j on No. /1.66 0 of t:he NovocastTian ]\1ot:or Inn on , l\pril 13 e St:aff, ~j'tudent.£; and council membe:c8 are invit~ed Jco tJ1EJ funct:lon. P;n,,"Od:i.nner d:r:inkG will be served at 7.30 p.m. LECTUHEHS' IATION and dinner at 8.00 p.m. The new rcta ry the Ticket:s cost: ;i.1.11 and ax:e aVi3.ilable until Newcastle Branch of the from the Cashier"s Office (9.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. and Lecturer I Association, Mr L45 p.in.t:o 3.30 p.ftL) o:r Bei:ty Schmidt in Hoom C116 Michael Beck, was inadve (9.00 a.in. - 3.00 p.m.). cnt 1y ornm I tted from Hw list of new leers pub- 'I'he 'l'~~y.Tace Hoom has a of ]50 and you <.1.:C0 o.dviflccl 1 i hed I n the i 5 t I sue to buy Licke"ts 'rhe menu for the night: is: promote D Campu News D " University gener~a intere lhe full Executive Is; expansion programme. President - Morris Graham. Dinner Chicken Conlon Bleau Deputy President " 1\1<:H:j t/~jrphy. (Crumbed Chicken BreastB stuffed The meeting will be held at 3 Vice Presidents - Faith Trent. wit,h Cheese and Ham serv(~d wi t:h the Un i ve rs 'I ty in Hoom R02 - Bill Ma 'I ey . Straw Pota·toes, Baby Ca;r.-rotB, 11.000..01. C~ Jim Stokes. Swiss Peas, Fried lUce) Secretary - Michael Beck. The Nat'ional University of Assist. Secretary - Sandra St.rawbe.1:ry Souffle Singapore is expanding in all Sirasch faculties with special Treasurer - Peter Singleton. Co:ffee and Peppermint Creams emphas 'j S 'j n: Grievance Officers are Alan Provision t:o a farewE;~ll gift is included in the price of $14. Accountancy Pateman and Jack Nyman. Business Administration * * * * * * * * * * Computer Sci ence Economics & Statistics FIRST GRADUA1'ES OPEN TNVT'J'A'l'.TON English language & Literature Engineering - Civil. The 1981 Graduation Ceremony "The Edu(;ation Commis sion fI Mr Shield is a member of the Mechanical. wi II see the j'irst students u)ill he the topic of a s[2ech Education Commission and will - Electrical to graduate with their Bachelor to he given by Mr Jack Shield deliver' his speech in Lecture - Industrial & oj' Education (Industrial Arf;s) at the College this Friday'} Theatre Bli; at 11 a.m. Inter Systems as a result of the external March 27. ested staff and students are - Chern; ca 1 study programme. A total oj' 32 iJelcome. law and Mathematics students will graduate from the course. CURRICULUM CEN'l'RE classroom in action. The centre will mainly be used by '1'he new 'l'AFE Curriculum the College's TAFE department Centre at Tighes Hill is now in training TAFE teachers, operating on a restrict:ed but it is envisaged facilities hours basis as there are a could be used by ot:her College few minor building details lecturers to improve "their to complete. skills in the manufact~ure of curriculum resource materials. The Acteing Head of the College's TAFE Department, Meanwhile, TAFE lecturers are John Bailey, said "that the settling into the depart~· centre cost about $120,000 ment's external lecturing to establish and equip and programme. .John Bailey said that an official opening lecturers were flying to will "take place in t:he next different parts of the State fe\ The exhibi on can i of 30 prin 1(y !~C from the total of 120 prin which comprise the Marg Carnegie Collection. This col lee on was presented to the Ci ty Art ~Ji:1g9a ltJaggtl by Margaret i and one tilt: co"lltx;tions con .. 11an prin in the country. pr'intmrlkeY's an'! touY"inH 'Itlc'lud'inq F Wi 'I'jams Ba'l 'in 9 ~ ,Jock {iutterbuck, 'fay Kok Wee. Noe'l ham(~ Ki ng. Hertha KI Pott and Ahm 'intmakc~y's who have con buted much to the uy't 1 in. An illus logue will be on sale during the exhibi on. which closes on April 5. * * * * * * * * * Bl\NKING HOURS S'tudent,s are reminded that which is cont,rolled by Mrs the Commonwoalth Banking Betty Schmidt:. Agency is now conduct:ed in Hoom Cl16" The S'tudents' Shop is now operating under extended 'fherurmin9 of t,he Agency hours and t:rading is from has been 'taken over by the 8. 30amto 6. 30pm Monday to St:udents' Associat,ion and Friday. hours are from 9am t:o 3. 30pm Monday to Friday. The shop has been x'enova 1:ed and expanded to improve ser All Savings Bank services vices for students and now are available at the Agency, carries a wider range of goods. April 6. 1981. in A number of College students fou~ yol~mes concentrating on are to contribute to Austral socia I hlstory at 50",y(~ar ia's Bicentenary "0. seven intervals (i.e. on 1838. years before the event. 1938 and the 1980's); and three on sources. historical The students will undertake a geography and h'istorica 1 ~ractical study of Newcastle stat"ist·les. 1n the year 1938 and con tribute their work to a Bi Phil said a number of stu c(~ntennia'l h"istory. dents. especially those in volved in the modules 176: ~he lec~urer co-ordinating AJ::Q£~IJJistor'y of Newcas~fre ~he Col lege project. Phil and SS37E~AiJsTr2;na-~rn~~lTle'~' Vaile fl~om th(~ Depay'tmant of Social Sciences, said a Mod er:rl~1rorrcr:'\AJi rr'JnaerlalZe 'a~pra~c-t fcar~s tu dy of New ~ massive new "History of Australia" i being pre castle in 1938. as a con tribution to the volume pared for the 1988 Bi ,... h centenary celebrations to Tocuslng on tat year. The commemora te 2 centur'i es of work will be undertaken in European life in Australia. Semes ter II. He d the title will be The studen effort will be part of a programme also in" ~.ful_~tr~Lia. 1788··1988: a si volv'ing some Universn:y stu" ~~~~Se ~D.J_~) J1L~tCir?r:"Tne-'wo rl< wl1 I lnvoTve research by a dents and local historians. large number of people A feature will be the use of throughout Australia. In its oral history as source comp 1ete form. "it w"il 1 con~· materia'l. sist of eight volumes, in~ Further information on the c~uding one largely concerned wltb Australia's first sett project is available from lers. the Aboriginal people; Phil Vaile on Ext, 358. St 11 A so College News REMINDER ~~"~~~~"~" STAFF ASSOCIATION ELECTION Staff and students are re~ present lectures. minded that they have until The President of the this Wednesday. April 8 to Mr. Laffey said "the main aim College's Staff Assoc purchase their tickets for of the Conference was to iation. Neil Wright was the Farewell Dinner for the train teachers in bicycle returned unopposed at the retiring President of the use and safety and for them recent Annual General Council. Mr. Leslie Gibbs. to take this knowledge back Meeting. to school pupils. Tickets are $14. each and Vice~Presidents for the are available from the coming year are Alan Cashier. Denise Croft. The Curry and Kevin McDonald. Dinner will be held in the with Margaret Clark being Terrace Room of the Novo~ PUBERTY DAZE returned as Secretary. castrian Motor Inn next Mon The new Treasurer is day, Apri"l 13 from 7.30 p.m. The Griffith Duncan Theatre Robyn Masterson. will be the venue for the Seating is limited to 150 play "Puberty Daze" this Neil Wright persons. Thursday, April 9. * * * The Meeting discussed im an informal welcome for new The play is presented by provements to the Staff staff members tomorrow after BICYCLE CONFERENCE Free Wheels and has been Room and h!is called for noon (April 7) in the Griffith written by former College A t1lJO day Bicyc Ze Plan Con·· ideas from staff on the Duncan Foyer at 4.30 p.m. student Peter Ma'theson. best way to improve ference wil l be held at the Cost for the barbecue is $4. College on Thursday, April 30 facil Hies .. "Puberty Daze" is directed but new staff are admitted and Friday, May 1. free of charge. Drinks are by Brent McGregor and the The Association will hold SOc. each. One of the convenors of the cast includes Angela Moore, Conference, p, E. Lecturer, Stephen Abbott and Julie * * * * Kevin Laffey, said represent McGregor. BALLOT RESULT atives from nearly 30 schools could attend the Conference. The curtain goes up at mid~ The ballot to elect a non-academic staff member of the He said the ColZege Gymnasiwll day on Thursday and ad~ new College Council has resulted in Graeme Parkinson, and the 1mmediate Burround:;; mission is $1.20. from Accounts being the successful applicant. will be used by participants Graeme will now join Jack Grady and Ray Hodgins who were during the two days, Further details are available elected by Academi.c staff to the Council. from John Robson on Ext.397. T'hroee Lecturers from Me l·~ The two new student members are Debbie Rae ( Bachelor of bourne" Michael Burnett... Education Home Science/Te:Kt:Hes) and Jeffrey Browning Robert McGovern and Police '* '* (Bachelor of Education Industrial Arts), ConstabZe Ted Wilson, will rv s YES NO NO ANSWEH A tot:al of 83 replieG ,vere receiv<~d by thH St:affing Assoc~ S·taff Dininc; Room 4S 20 18 iation t:o t:he Food S'erv1.ces Questionnai:r~e which was s-taff and/or Student Bar 34 31 18 diErtribu·ted to staff in March. Carpet.ing 25 33 2~) ., c, Coffee Bar "1 '7 13 .fri..) of the Association, Ma:c 'I'hemes of comment.s milde to (b) \Vere less fflf:lt f:oods and st:aff Amenit.ies: YE:S: 49 NO: 24 NO ANSW.EH: 1.0 mo:c(~ noux'ishin9 food, mo:eE\ vax:iety to include hot: ,:oeals Food Services: YES: 58 NO: 19 NO 2\NfJWE:R: 6 ~md , especially for students. Quest.ion :3 JI:elat.ed t:o -the ·type of sE~rvic("! t:11e Sta:Ef l\ssoc·" 'X'hemC"lfJ o:f cOlr(ment~sto (c) we:r:e t:ha:t hours needed t.o be iation should m1:d.nt:ain fo:1:' St:aff Common Rooms, 'l'hEl sunrmary ~~J{1:cmded i:o lnclude evening and vacation , and t:o 01: ansvve:t:'s is itB f<)11o\vs ~ =, YES NO UNDECIDED co:inc;i.dEJ 'ltd th al.1 C011e91:;; fUXlcLiom,/off(,,:'cings. Independent: So;tvice 'rhemel3 of cornment:f3to (d) varied widely, but. t:endE'"l t:o (b) CollegE) Admin run 29 35 15 indicate (imInE, dissatisf:act.i.on \vit.h current: provis1ons (c) C(mt.ract.or 19 39 19 f '> " .:or en ce:cta:tn1.nq. (C!) "Cafe'~Bar" type 11 57 10 H(')sponses t:o Qnestlon 2, ·tvh_l.ch asl<.ed, \'Would you LikE, t:o see current: facilit:ien ext:en(led 0;J:,' xnodtfi{}d?" were RESEARCH OPPQRTUN]~~ He said one area of proposed The Education Research and Development Committee is expansion was in group act inviting applications for Research Training Fellowships ivities. and Research Internships, commencing 1982. The Student Services Section has a new part-time Mrs. Dluzewska's duties will The Fellowships are tenable in Australia for a max Counsellor in Mrs. Teresa initially include evening Dluzewska. work and she will be avail~ imum period of 2 years and will provide the opportun-ity able for consultation each to undertake a full·,time programme incorporating post~ Mrs. Dluzewska has had pre Thursday. between 5.30 p.m. graduate academic tra --<-WALK AGAINST WANT One of our Zeotu:rers from whioh starts in Civio the Sooial Soienoes Dept. is Park at 2pm. PeopZe looking for people do to a interested oan ooZleot bit of walking this ooming information from the Sunday (April, .12). main oonoou:rse or give BiZZ Bruoe is organising Bill a ring on Ext 281. NewoastZe's WaZk Against Want " " " >I Int suits Intercoll Newcastle College Students performed exceptionally well in the Australian Colleges of Advanced Education Sports Associcltion T(~rtiay'y THole, IJ, totaoJ of Coneges competed "in the T"itles. wh"ich were held at various venues in Newcastle from Friday March 27 until Monday March 30. Convenor, Leon BU1"well. said a tota") of 48 !James of water polo resulted in a 7-6 win for the Newcastle mens team over Darling Downs whilst the women went down 5~2 to Kelv"in GY'ove. The Arno"Jd brother's, Brett and Shane. and Peter Campbell performed creditably throughout the Carnival. Leon selid fine performances by Chds MacKinnon. Sll~~ CotteY'i 11 and Gordon E1 °1 "j ott and other swimmei"s n~su1ted in a third posHion behind Ke-Ivin Grove in the swimming section. A crosso,country was ~"on by the Newcastle women's team whilst the men ran fourth. The athletlc team. led by exceptiona'l results fl~om Da'le More "in the 3,000 metre event and f)av"id Hi'1l 'in the 3,000 metre walk. finished the Carnival in third pos'j ti on. The badminton team also finished in third place. Le6n said he would like to congratulate all students and staff for their fine effort in conducting the earn i Va ~I . Market Da!:i Don' /; forget the Market Day this Wednesday beLl,J"e.en 11.;50 a.m. & 1,.30 p.m. Set up a stall and the profi t8 from lJ)Jlat you make are yours. Vo"l. 2. No.8 Apri 1 22, 1981. COUNCIL MEETS TODAY The new Colle~~e counci"! win meet today to elect 2 new mem~ bers and make a full complement of 24. The meeting today will take place at 4 p.m. in the confer ence y·oom. The Council will elect its president. vice-president and committees next Tuesday. Apri"' 28 and the first ordinary meeting will be held on May 4. The Minister for Education Mr. Paul Landa, has appointed 13 new members to the Counci"'. The new members are:"~ Robert ANSELL. Union Organiser. Miscellaneous Workers' Union; Alan BEARD. Regional Director of Education. Hunter Region; Marjorie BIGGINS, A.B.C. Current Affairs. Newcastl e; Margaret BOWMAN. Special Mistress. Swansea High School; Barbara CALCOTT. Assistant to the Combustion Engineer. Commonwealth Steel Co. Ltd .• Newcastle; William CLEAVES, Solicitor and Company Director. Newcastle; Zeny GILES, Author and Councillor of the Schools Commission; Sydney HEATH, Education Officer. Aboriginal Grants Scheme. Commonwealth Dept. of Education, Newcastle. Cont. / He 'I en HENRY. Sen'jor Tutor in History. The The Doll takes to t:he University of Newcastle; Susan MACL.EOD. Research Assistant. The The College's Drama Club will stage t~he famous AustxaJian Hunter Valley Research play "Summer of the S(C'vent.eent:h Doll" next week. Foundation. Newcastle; The production will open on 'ruesday April 28 and play from Elinor' O'CONNELL, Mistress in Charge of Girls. Tuesday to Saturday inclusive, until May 9th. The; C(~lleg(') ,Jesmond Hi gh School; Drama Room (06) will be the venue for the play, which will commence at. B p.TIL each night. ~John PRICt:. Assistant General Manager. (Engineering and Marketing). The cast comprises College st.udents p and hi direct.(ld by State Dockyard, Newcastle, English lecturer, John Robson. a nd A'I deY'man 0 f Ne\'\Ica s t 1e Ci ty "Sumlner of t.he Seventeenth Doll" is set: for study t.his Counei 1 ; year in the Higher School Certificate Examination, and -the product. ion is expeci:ed t:o be of intere~;t Lo senior The 2. members re··appo·inted (lre>· high school '3tudentr;. Chief Executive Officer, John said it will be the first production of the play in Royal Newcastle Hospital. the Hunter Valley Region for more than 20 years and that the actors will have been rehearsing for 2 months ,John LllflITE D'! rector of Techn i ca'l and before the opening night. He said t~he play was being Further Education. Hunter staged because of its originality and its interest to Region, and Principal. Newcastle school students and the general public. Technical College. The main act.ors are:- They join the College Principa'i. Dr. Richardson and the Roo Peter GUlm-ner Assistant Principal. Dr. Huxley. who are official mem Barney Simon Batley bers of the Council. Olive Louise Pratt The remaining members of council are R. Hodgins and J. Grady. who were e'lected by members of the academic: staff; Pearl Donna Eagle G. Parki nson who was e h~ctt~d by members of the non·, Emma Angie Wood academic staff; and D. Rae and J. Browning who are members elected by the students of the College. Bubba Jodi Shields David Neal Endacott The new Council has been appointed for a period of 4 years. which will expire on March 31. 1985. Seating will be limit:.ed to 60 persons each performance and it: is advised t.o book early f although a limited number of -A: ticket~s will be available at the door. Admission is $ 5 for adults and $ 3 for student:s with parties of 10 o.r more st:udents being charged $2.50 each. Bookings can be made on 67-1388, Ext. 338 NOTICE OF ELECTION Nominations close at midday other insti tutions and hos- today (Apr; -I 22) for non pHals. lie has eompleted academic staff members w'ish~ a course in counseUing and ;ng to contest the vacant can be eontaoted after position on the Non-Academic College hoU1~S by tele-, Staff Estab l'i shment Revi elfJ phoning 559277, Pane'l. The successful app'Jicant will hold office until June 30. 1982. New Applica.tion Fox'ws have If there are more than two been designed by Staffing nominations for the vacant Services for recrea.tion position a ballot will be leave and transfer of duty. conducted from tomorrow Requests for leave by (April 23) until midday on academic st~aff should be Wednesday. May 6. made on a yellow form and by non-academic staff on a * blue form. Application for transfer of BAPTIST CHAPLA1N duty was formerly made on A new Baptist Chap la1:n has the leave form but staff are bef.>rl appointed to the College, now advised of the change. He is Rev, Robert Tripet who Forms are available in off replaces Rev. Thomas Binks. ice hours from Staffing Rev. Tripet is from WaZZsend Services, Room 201. and attends the Christian Fellowship meetings each * * * * Wednesday between midday and AMENITIES OFFICER. 1 p.m. in Room A145. He is usually available for counsel Carolyn Fardon has been app ling after the Fe Uowship ointed to the position of Amen p ities Officer and will take up meetings and he can be con~ her position next week. tacted in the canteen area 01' by leaving a message in the Carolyn replaces David Trent who Chapliancy Officey C80. has taken 12 months Leave of Rev, Tripet studied psyc ho l-· Absence. ogy at the Um:versity of N.S,W. and has worked in Vol. 2. No.9 May 4. 1981 NEW COLLEGE PRESIDENT The College Council meets Margaret Bowman; Jeffrey for the first time today Browning; Barbara Calcott; under its newly-elected William Cleaves; Elwin President. Mr Bob Ansell. Currow; Jack Grady; Zeny G'iles; Sydney Heath; Mr Ansell. an organiser Ray Hodgins; Dr" Huxley with the Miscellaneous (Asst. Principal) Helen Workers' Union. was elected Henry; Susan MacLeod; last week and will hold Elinor O'Connell; Graeme office for two years. Parkinson; John Price; Debbie Rae; Professor The new Vice-President is Renwick; Dr Richardson Mrs Margaret Bowman. a (Principal); Anne Von Special Mistress at Bertouch; John White. Swansea High School. There ay'e fi ve maj or Mr Ansell defeated Professor committees of Council. the Cyril Renwick in a ballot Academi c and Pl ann-i ng Com~ for the position of President m'ittee being a combination and Mrs Bowman defeated of the former Academic Professor Renwick in the Committee and the Planning Vice-Presidential ballot. and Development Committee. The other committees are Professor Renwick and Ms Anne Finance; Legislative; Von Bertouch were the two Personnel and Management members elected by the Counci 1 and Properties and Grounds. members. The composition of committees The full Council is as follows - will be finalised in the near future. Robert Ansell; Alan Beard; Marjorie Biggins; John Biggs * * * * * * * * * * I GUES'l' SPE1UffiRS One of Australia's 'rhe afternoon session will REVIEW PANEL ELECTION marketinq executives, Ms also see t:he conferring of ~racqueline liuie f will be another honorary aVlard, thifJ Four members of the non-academ 1981 Graduat:ion Ceremony 0 Home Science/'I'extiles Staff Establishment Review Panel. Depart:ment:, Mrs Mabel Grady. Ns Huie \'7111 present. the Mrs Grady will receive an The four are Barbara Burke. Graeme Parkinson. Sue Turnbull aft.ornoon address and 1:he Hono,y.'ary Degree of Bachelor and Judy Wa 1'1001. Acting Vice'~Principal of t.ho of Education in Home Science/ Unive:csit:y of Newcast.le, 'rextiles fo:r. her services to A ballot is currently being conducted and members of Professor Ken Dutton, the the College and the region. non-academic staff can obtain a voting paper in morning address. Staffing Services_, The ballot win close at midday on Nearly 840 graduands will Wednesday (May 6). Ns Huie is a fo,rmer receive their award 1:hi8 Novocast,rian and a graduate Priday, The morning The successful applicant will hold office until June 30 in graphics from Newcastle seSSlon begins at lO.a.m. and 1982 '1'echnica1 Colleqe. She is the afternoon session at 2.30p.m. currently Chairman of Product * * * * * * * * * * Development International Six new awards will be pres- and was invited because of ented for the firs·t time on her success in her field. Friday. 'I'hey are the Bachelor of Education (Art); Graduate RETIREMENT OF NORTHERN RIVERS PRINCIPAL Professor Du'l:ton was invited Diploma in Art in painting, because of his long and sculpture and printmaking; Dr Frank Whitebrook will be retiring as Principal of varied experienc(~ in education Graduate Diploma in Educc~, Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education on July 3~ and his knowledqe of t:ertiary ationa1 Studies (Science); after 40 years of public seY'lyice to education. education in Newcastle, Graduate Diploma in Educ~.. ational Studies (MathemaLi.cs); A fareweU function wiU be held in Lismore at about A highlight: of the morninq Graduate Diploma in Educationc, that time and his friends and colleagues are invited to session will be the conferring al Studies (Curriculum Dev,- attend. People desiring an invitation should contact of the College is hiejhest elopment); and the Associate the Secretary .. Box 157, P.O.Lismore, 2380 award on the re'tiring Diploma in Diaejnost.ic Nedical (telephone 066-212267 - Fred Goodman). President of Council r Mr Les Radioejraphy. Gibbs, in recognition of his out,standinej service to t:he One of the new members of INFORMAL MEE'rING WITH NEW COUNCIL in st:i tut: ion. Mr Gibbs wi 11 Council, Mrs Zeny Giles, will receive 'rhe Award of Honorary recieve her Graduate Diploma Staff are invited to meet their new Councillors this Fellow. in Educational Studies afternoon in t:he upstairs area of the College canteen. (Special Education)" The informal meeting is between 4.p.m. and S.p.m. and the Staff Association would like eV'~:Qyone to come along. SUfIIf1hHY of DeS(Hldllun::. of f-IHsr DtGHEL/f)IPLOMA Cullet/I.! Gfddudh~3. 1974 1900 1980 SURVBY Yedf Pilvale It.'dttlillU ~l'he Graduat.e Careers Council of Australia has recently Othel published results of their survey of 1980 graduates of Universities and CAE's throughout Australia. The % % S"il % '.I. 'A, ~" 'J!, % % 'x, results give some insight:s into employment fields 1974 7.1 31.4 3b 2 13.3 1.3 13 22 1.5 entered by the graduat:e in t:he April after graduation. 1915 90 307 29.2 20.7 2 J 4.1 2.2 20 Anyone interested in seeing the detailed resuli::s should cont,act Student Services. 'l'he following College results 19/6 8.7 268 329 HJ.2 j 1 11.2 32 10 may be of interest.. 19T1 24.3 30.8 23.3 JO J 5 3.0 1.7 191B 8.8 18.1 19.2 38.1 :10 4.:1 41 I.J 1) !f£~_IE~ll'L- a1::e f:;mplo~j._?_ At 30th April 1980, of the 18,544 college graduates 1979 6.9 14.9 170 404 06 14 4.S 09 33 24 1 7 and diplomat:es ( across all levels .. - PG2 to UG3) ISBO 6.6 16 G 199 30.9 07 92 66 2.0 34 U! 2.3 69.7% ~'\Tere in permanent full time employment in Australia. 12.1% were in casual ox' pa,t't time employment In 19"14 a total of 1427 st.uden1:s and 5 institut.ions (includinq- 8,6% seeking permanent. full time replied to the survey. 'I'he 1975 figure was 3885 st~udent.s employment) and 24 institutions; 1976 figure was 4517 students and 20 institut:ions; 1977 fi.q-ure was 5817 Btudents and 27 ") 0 9% were in full t:ime st:udy ()r training . B 01% were not. employed but seeking employment inst.itut:ionsi 19'18 figure was 11756 students and 56 9 institutions; 1979 figure was 15022 students and: 63 (including 2 0 0 6 seeking only casual or parb·t~ime employment) inst.it:ut:ions; and the 1980 figure was 15194 students and ~L 9% were unavailable for employment or full 'd.me 64 insti tutions . study. 2.3% were overseas. 4) Wh~~~~lll!.<::~.g~~.. ~empl oY,~ne!1t: . .2Ee._.EC:>p.,:::!:~,£/ "':.Y~L!:ii1?l~"" Teaching continues to be the main avenue of employment sought by (and found by) graduat.es from a wide ranq-e of study areas, not just: from those specifically studying of the first degroe/clip1olna g;r:adua1:es in full",time education'~and diversification of those trained in educa1:ion employment at 30t:h April 1980: seems to be minimal. To il1ustra·te~over 30% of ·the 9 employed graduat:es from each of the following sulrject areas 24.2 6 were employed before January 1979 3.2% entered omployment between J-anuary and Juno went. into employment. in toaching: Humanities, 1979" Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Education, 23,1% between July and December 1979 Mat.hematics, Librarianship, Fine and Appliod Arts. 49.5% began work or acceptod an offer between (Note the conspicuous absence of the sciences) January and April 1980. Furthermoro of those graduates who found employment. 81.9% with EdUcation special.isat.ion were employed in teachinq-, 3) How have over the 4.1% were in management., 1.0% in educa tlonal administrat:ion and 3.9% were in unskilled work. '1'he table on the following page gives you some idea. (cont) 5) What THE F1 NAt II SI NGP1 Males and females have distributed themselves acros~.; Pr'jmary Educa ti on students who are hol of scholar- The< Mn.a1. "Sin.g FOlt YOU)L job categories fairly traditional~~: 0 _ and 9.7% SUPP(,.Jr!' 6OIl ,th-C,6 ;to(xn will In scientific/·technical areas we II.nd 34 .1'0 o~ men ships and who have not yet pas Spelling are remind- be. he.ld thi-6 We.r1n.e.i.Jday cd of women, (i.e. 34.1% of employed males were In midday. The ~aYl;te.eJ1 a.'LUi. scientific/technical jobs etc) ed th th(~l"e \'ri 1 PLAY ATTRACTS CROWDS The College Drama Club has a hit on its hands with the production of "Summer of the Seventeenth Dol l ", The C1ub has extended its season for one lJJeek, which is the first week of the May Holidays, Director~ John Robson, said the tZJ)O week season /. It's the fiY'st time the play has been performed in the Hunter Region for about 20 years. The play is set for study this yeay' 'in the Higher School Cert?:ficate exmnination and has produced a lot of interest among sem:or high school students. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Vo 1 2. No .10 June 8, 1981 NEW BOOK FOR COLLEGE TECfiJRER Twelve months work has come D~Vid said there was a to fruition for David Corney lot of co-operation extended with the publication of his by many teachers. fifth book for infant and primary teachers. David's first book sold 50,000 copies and he Entitl ed "Handwork Ski 11 s estimates that half a and Themes" the book ;s million copies of his books David's first venture into have been sold throughout full colour production and Australia with copyright there will be an initial for some books being sold publication run of 10.000 overseas. copies. There is also a strong possibility of a 10.000 copy re-run. David. a Senior Lecturer in Industrial Arts, said the book was an al1~New~ castle production which retailed at $7.95. The book primarily deals with a range of skills and activities that can be implemented in a classroom. Ideas in the book have been tested in a classroom and N "I wrote my firs't book in SCHOOLS COMMISSION GRAN! 1969-70 when there was a surge on interest in pract: Phil Foreman from the The College's new Word The main use of the Wang ical skills for young Special Education Centre has Processor is now fully Word Processor will be in children," David said. just received a $16,000 operational and has already text preparation which grant from the Schools attracted a high work load. involves constant editihg "Many of the books on the Commission to produce three or later revision. Dllarket at that time were of short films dealing with The Processor was installed handicapped children. American origin and dealt at a cost of about $30,000 Mrs. McGarry will be visit wit:h topics such as Halloween and consists of a process ing Department and Section Phil says the theme of the There was a need for books ing unit, printer and two Heads in the near future of Australian nature and I films will be the integ keyboard workstations. to consult on suitable ration of handicapped started from there to fill material for the processor. children into regular an existing need." Supervisor/Operator Mrs. schools and will be based Jean McGa rry sa i d one BELOW: Jean McGarry (far David's biggest market is on the successful int:eg station was being used for right) at the printer with ration of a young Newcastle t,eacher education but other submissions for new courses Gitta Opassi and Kathy groups such as television child. while the External Studies Fitzgerald at the work- stations, church organis Depa r tmen t had a h J g h stations. Carma Shaw ations, Girl Guides and "The films will be an demand on the second stat i on from suppliers~ Northern Brownies are purchasers. International Year of The new equipment is located Computing Services PIL is Disabled Persons project," in the former Purchas i ng area. in the background. Although this is David's said Phil. fifth book as sole author he has also been involved "One film will deal with in other publications as a physical handicap, the joint author. second with intellectual and behaviour handicap and the third with sensory ************* (deafne,,;s) handicap." FOR SALE Phil is making arrangements Two sets of 1969 Australian now for film product:ion and Proof Coins at $350 a set. expu:ts to begin shooting Save $100 a set. Excellent in Lhe next few weeks. long term investment. R'ing Arthur Tupman at the Art The three films should be School on Ext 480 for finished by the end of fuy,tht:r detai '\ s. t:he year. SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEERS ABROAD F' Off-REV I CW -:------. A field officer of the Overseas Service Bureau will The Non-Academic Staff Individual members of staff visit the College on Wednesday, JunE~, 24, to talk Establishment Review Pane-l are also invited to make about_ the Aus'cralian Volunteers .Abroad Prograrrune. is calling for submissions submissions which would for its annual review. justify a case for This scheme offers Australian residents a t:ot.al personnel reclassification. living and working experience in a different societ:y A notice to a1" non-academ-ic promotion and/or acceler for a minimum of two years, assisting t:he host communit:y staff and Heads of Schools. ated progression. A sub according to locally determined p:r:-iorities. Volunteers D-ivisions. Departments and mission made by an individ~ are employed by t,he host conununity and are generally Sections is on display ual member of staff may be required to have recognised trade, commercial or on most College notice submitted to the Registrar professional skills. boards and staff are asked through the staff member IS to read the notice care Department or Section Head. 'rhe A. V.A. Programme operates in various couni:ries fully for full details. if so desired. throughout South East Asia, East Africa and the Pacific. Overseas employers notify the Bureau late each year of The review takes the form All submissions or propos positions for which they require volunteers, and the of a comprehensive review als should be lodged with Bureau offers the most suitable persons from t_hose of the total non-academic the Reg; si:rar by I~~esdi~,t. selected for the next_ A. V .A. Progranune, This means staffing provision and 30~b~ne. _1981 .. that people interested in volunteering apply for the includes consideration of whole A.V.A. Progranune, not for a specific country the classification. grading The Non-Academic Staff or a particular job. In finalising placements, due and designation of Establishment Review Panel consideration is given to personal interest and individual positions. plans to conduct the review preferences. before the end of July. Heads of Schools. Academic **************** On June, 24 the field officer will talk to int_erested Departments and Admi ni st people, in small groups, for approximately one hour. rative Sections are Any student or member of staff who would like to invited to make submissions CHANGE OF OFF! CEo arrange an appointment, or simply find out more about setting out proposals for --~-~-----.-.-.--~-- the Programme, shOUld contact Carolyn Fardon (Ext.230) the reclassification or The. fubuc Re£a;ttoJ1L6 06Mce in the Student Services Centre. redesignation of any and :the ComputA,ng 066-lCe. have. ************* position, and/or the e.xchanged locat~on~. establishment of new EDUCATION SEMINAR positions or variations in Pubucation~ i~ now in ~oom The Director of the special E~ucation Centre3 Dr. Peter existing positions AI97 and CompLLt).ng be.o),de :the O'Connor~ will a guest speaker at an Education Seminar (including the deletion Wo~d P~oce.6.6ing ~ea. in Sydney next Sunday. The Seminar 3 "Education -- 1980's or transfer of positions) N.S.W.If, has beM organised by the Shadow Minister' for' w-ithin their Department *************** Education~ Mr. Max Willis. Dr. O'Connor will speak on or Section. 'Special Education' after which there UJiIl be a 30 minute question/discussion session. y t PART TIME JOB OF ACTION WEEK OF ACTION Students looking for a part command of Major Dave McGee Students from this College and the University are starting time job that offers good who is a Lecturer in TAFE at a "Week of Action" to protest against the recommendations the College. pay and plenty of action of the Federal Government on Education. should consider the Army Reserve. Soldiers in the Newcastle The "Week" starts tomoY'row with a 24 hour ra lly oj n the Company can, receive up to University Union Building. ActivHies start at 12.30 pm College students have the 100 days tax free payment, with Devonshire "TEAS" in the Un; CourtyatAd. An Opening opportunity of joining the which amounts to about $2500 Rally will start at 1.30 pm with a Bush Dance at 8 pm. University of Newcastle for a Private. This does Company which is part of the not affect the payment of Wednesday will see a surprise visit and take-over of a University of New South other allowances. secret destination in Newcastle. This will be followed Regiment. The Company meets by a troip to the Blood Bank to "Bleed Against Frazer". every Wednesday night at Students interested in There wi "I "I be a concel~t a t the Co 11 ege from mi dday wei th the King Street, depot and gaining more information a Frazor-Razor dance at 7.30 pm in the College Cafeteria. welcomes inquiries from any about the Newcastle Company student. can contact Dave McGee A rnay'ch and rally will be he'Jd on Thursdayfrom 6.30 pm. (Ext.454) or by telephoning The march will proceed down the Hunter Street Mall but The Company, which is an the depot on 612121. the rally venue is yet to be announced. infantry un it, is under the Below: From left to right Rebecca Mason:. Sonia lJuf'nery" Students will visit high schools on Friday and a meeting Graeme Peters:l Ji ZZ Curry and John Lee undergo instruct of postgraduate students will be held at 4 pm. The final ion on an 81rnm mortar. activity will be leaflet distribution at local shopping centres. ************************ PIRATE"S NIGHT OUT The end of semester danee Tickets are $3 for students takes place this Friday and $4 for others. vikki wig ht (eTune 12) in the in the Student Shop is Short land Convention CentY'e. tak1:ng bookings. The fancy dress Pirate's Kuring~Gai CAE will hosot N1:ght Out starts at 8.00 pm the Indoor Soccer, Netball, and runs until 1.00 am. Dutch Tennis, Fencing and Orient Tilders~ Great Dane and Taren eering Intercollegiate on Point will prov"ide the enter- August. 15-16. ta1:nment. CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT WEEK The Student Services Centre is developing its careers and employment function and is planning a major activity in August for the benefit of students. Duri ng the week August 10~14 a Careers and Employment Week will be held on campus. the major aim being to provide students with contact with prospective employers. Activities will include on campus interviews between employers and students. advise on postgraduate. "conversion" and external study courses. There will be audio-visual displays and other practical resource material for job-seekers. People interested in finding out more information should contact our Amenities Officer, Carolyn Fardon on Ext. 230. **************** MID-YEAR OUTGOING STUDENTS students IJho compZete their course mid-year and wish to seek employment with the N.S.W. Department of Education are advised to make application as soon as possible. John Stansfield from the Teacher Education Advisory Office said application forms were available from his office and that an interviezJ would be arranged when the application form was returned. ***************** NOMINNrIONS FOR S.R.C. PRESIDENT Nominations are now being called fur the position of S.R.C. President following the resignation of Jeff Browning. Nom~ inations are open until Friday, June 12 and forms are avail~ able in ClIO or Cll6. voting is now taking place for the School of Education rep on the S.R.C. Nominees are Barbara Tate, David Hill and Dennis Williams. Voting is in CllO until this Friday. Vol 2. No. 11 June 22. 1981 MEETING TO DISCUSS PROPOStD~ AMALGAMAT ION O~~·~ __• _._.~~~~="" A special staff meeting will visit to the Federal be held in Lecture Theatre capital, B.15 at midday this Friday (June 26) to discuss the x peoph~ \'In 1 comprise latest developments reg~, the College delegation, arding the proposed amal= gamation with the University The President of the College of Newcastle, Council§ Mr, Bob Ansell will lead the group which The Principal, Or, consists of the Council Vice Richardson. said the purpose President§ Mrs, Margaret of the meeting is to provide Bowman; College Principal. staff with as much inform Dr, E, Richardson; ation as possible about dev~ Assistant Principal» Dr, D. elo~nents, An information Huxley; a menlber of College sheet will be prepared for Counc n 9 AMerman John Pri ce distribution by staff to and the Lord Mayor of College students who will Newcastle g Aldennan Joy be Practice Teaching in Cummings, schools next week, Dr, Richardson said that Two major developments Alderman Cummings had joined will occur this week, They the delegation following are a College deputation to support from the Newcastle meet with the Federal CHy Counci'! for the College Minister for Education. to remacin an autonomous Mr. Fife. in Canberra this body. Thursday (June 25) and a Council meeting on Thursday He said the College reques night which is expected to ted the meeting with Mr, discuss the delegation's Fife because of the Federal Government's recent DEATH & TRANSITION announcement on changes to Australia's education World-renowned authority system. on Death and Dying, Dr. A new in the Student Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, will Services- tion is part The College Council has present a benefit lecture time counsellor. John Carr. strongly rejected the in the Griffith Duncan Federal Government1s prop~ Theatre on Friday,July 3. John recently joined the osals and a delegation has Co n from the Austra nan already seen the State The topic for the lecture Nat'jona'J lJnivelnsity and 'is Minister for Education~ Mr. will be "Life, Death & now sharing the counselling Paul Landa. A comprehensive Transition As These Events duties with Theresa submission on why the Affect Every Human Being". Oluzewska. The two provide College should not be amal The lecture will begin at a service for students and gamated with the Newcastle 8 pm. staff evey·y day except University has been Friday afternoon. circulated to local Federal Dr. Kubler-Ross will talk and State politicians, local on her many years experience John is currently completing government councils, prof working with dying people, his Doctorate at the essional organisations and her methods for open comm Un'iversHy of Newcast"le as John Cal'r other bodies. unication between the dying well as establishing a and their families an\i'her private practice in Denison ************* workshops where people Street. Hamilton as a Counselling Psychologist. He later hope Telephone books, are helped to resolve the to set up an Institute of Human Nature which will be an negative emotions that educational. or personal development organisation. to run on inhibit personal growth. Staff requiring a 1981 s"imi"lar "lines to Community Progl~ammes as a non"'profH group. edition of the Newcastle The benefit lecture is for John and Theresa in the near future hope to run group sessions Telephone Directory can Shanti Nilaya, a non-pr,ofit obtain a copy from the in the College with issues involving relaxation. self realis College store (Ext. 362) organisation founded by Dr. ation. decision making. assertiveness and social skills Kubler-Ross. deve 1opment. Tickets are available at Recent Appointments to the College are: Janice 01111 ~ PIT _~abL Boy! $8 each from the College Lecturer 9 language; John Gebhardt COLLEGE OPEN DAY COURSE ATTRACTS MANY who is a multicultural con PARTIC I PANTS---- sultant to the Wol10ngong The 1981 College Open Day will region for the Department be held on ThursdaY3 sept. A special course being of Education and Nick 24. The format will be 9 am conducted at the College Bogiatzsis from the Dept. to 5 pm with emphasis being for counsellors in the of Immigration and Ethnic pZaced on visitor particip~ Hunter Valley has had an Affairs who spoke about the ation. overwhelming response from Greek community. Future the profession. speakers will include Or. Members of the Open Day Nick Chuchkovich whose topiC Committee will meet with Run by Faith Trent following will be the Macedonian and Heads of Department in the recommendations in the Yugoslav communities. near future to discuss Open Galbal1y Report. the 20 Maggie Escarton and Lisette Day involvement. Ideas can available places attracted Pollack will present a work- be passed onto Keith Powell3 about 40 counsellors. shop on the successful use of Public Relations (Ext. 289). interpreters. The six week course started ************** *********** earlier this month and the .Paith Trent $5000 operating costs ;s EDUCATION IN CHINA being funded by the Common language and communication wealth Department of Educat~ difficulties." said Faith. Professor Kung Wei Yao, from the Academy of Sciences, in ;on. It1s the second such Peking was a recent guest speaker at the College for the course conducted by Faith "The course is attempting to Newcastle Branch of the Institute for Educational Research. under the Galbal1y Recommend sensitise counsellors to ations. the 1980 course operate more successfully A Professor in Developmental Psychology at the Academy, being held specifically for in multicultural Australia." Professor Kung is on a three month exchange visit to Health Commission personnel. Australia. He outlined some of the problems facing Chinese The course is operating on Education authorities in trying to increase educational The current course deals a workshop basis with the opportunities for the population. The use of television with communication and accent being on participat+ to overcome the lack of staff and facilities in the cultural diversity and is ion. Counsellors attending tertiary sector is one method currently being used. aimed at helping profess the course come from fam; 1y ional counsellors identify law, marriage guidance. The Special Education Centre's Director, Dr. Peter O'Connor the needs of the non Anglo community nursing. centre will be the next speaker to address the Newcastle Branch Saxon client. care. tertiary education of IER. and other fields. "Topics include norms. His topic will be "Special Education: The State of the values and family relation Guest speakers have included Art". The meeting will be held in the College Staff Lounge ships of Greeks. Italians, Father Vaccaro from the at 8 p.m. on July 21. Visitors are welcome. Polish. Vietnamese, Chinese Italian Community in New John Schiller, and Macedonians as well as castle; Maia Manning who Secretary. the use of interpreters and presented a session on lAtins Local About ix month work on his thesis project has The Public Service Associat~' matters being presented. pal d cl'i vi d end s for [ng 1 i h/ Hi s tOt'y 'l~u(iv ,c""fl ':~ n ('.,) l;even ion Executive has had discu<~ Pkh~tt. ssions with the Principal on various matters concerning Steven'? thes'is, "Th~~ PY"ivate Coal Ranways of non~academic staffing. These It was mentioned above that Newca It~ to 1922", n~cent1y won the Newcastle discussions have made clear the Uni0n would be willing to C; ty Counci 1 Loea 1 .li story Award for 1981 to the various attitudes of act on behalf of individuals Newcastle College of Advanced Education Students. both the Administration and in presenting cases to the Supervising History Lecturer, Cyril Green. highly of the Union and to effect Review Panel for its members commended the project, agreement or compromise on and this raises only one of the issues raised. It has the benefits accruing to Steven wrote the thesis while in the second year been agreed that there will members of staff by particip of his English/History course. be meetings between the ating in the Union movement. Public Service Association It is often argued that there The Lord Mayor. Alderman Joy Cummings, presented Executive and the Principal are no benefits in belonging to the $200 award to Steven and remarked on the on a regular basis every to a Union as salaries and high qual Hy of pn::!sentation and the amount of two months. wages are amended through work involved 'in compiling and writing the arbitration etc., and besides thes'i s. With respect to the forth~ no-one wants to belong to an coming non~academic staffing organisation which calls BELOW: Steven (far right) withtlJO of review, the Executive would strikes for no purpose. On his lecturers~ phil Vaile and see value in individuals who that point alone it should Cyril Green. and father (far have decided to lodge a be made clear that the left) after the award case with the Non~Academic Public Service Association pr'esentation at the Staff Establishment Review has only ever been on strike Panel allowing the Public on one occasion since its Service Association to lodge formation at the beginning the application on behalf of of the century. In addition the applicant (this of course all members of staff should would be for Union members be aware that all of the only). Consideration is conditions they enjoy, Annual currently being given to the Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity levels of staffing and Leave and salary levels, have salaries for non~academic been arrived at almost staff and it would be benef entirely through the efforts icial for all those persons of the Public Service Assoc. lodging an application if in discussions with the it were done by the Public Public Service Board. Service Association so that (cont.) there was consistency in the The benefits are worth the case as an autonomous contributions and there are institution. moral argument.s in asking those persons who are not Bob Weir, in the Union to join. Branch President. In these times of financial constraint. it is obvious that there will be pressures on College Management to reduce costs in any way CoZZege students have elected a new President in Jennifer possible, for example, chan~ Christensen. a third year' ging full~time positions to 0.6 or 0.8 of a position, Home Science/Te.xUles student. not: filling vacancies which occur and the use of outside Jennifer was elected to the contract labour. in place of position on June 12 and takes permanent employees. All of over from Jeff Browning who these things are contrary to resigned because of study the aims of the Union in commitments. looking after the interests of its members. The new School of Education rep on the S.R. C. is T.A.F'.E. student~ Dennis WiZliams. CO~0.l2eratjon with the unlver~ity~ There are a considerable number of rumours flying around concerning amalgam~ A Field Officer from the ation, integration, take~ Australian Volunteers Abroad overs, involving the College Programme will be visiting and the University. The the College this Wednesday Public Service Association (June 24). has had talks wit:h the Shadow Minister for E:ducat~ ion and will soon meet with The Officer will ta 1k to interested people. in small Senator Puplick. Ac·tion groups9 for about one hour. is continuing in co~>operat.~ ion with the Lecturers' Association and the College Contact Carolyn Fardon (Ext. in pressing the College's 230) for an appo-intrnent. Vol 2, No, 12 July 6, 1981 The College is to make a decision in the near future un a possible revised senior academic ::;t:ructure but in the meantime is proposing to make three short>·t.erm actinq appointment:s at Head of School leveL Applications were invited from academic ~;t:aff m~,mber" fOt" the positions of: ACTING BEl\D, SCHOOL OF EDUCNI'TON ACTING HEAD, SCHOOL OF VISUl\L AND PEIU"OHMING AR'n; AC'rING HEl\D, SCHOOL OF Pl\HAj\1EDICl\L 1\ND COMMUNJ'I'Y WELFARE STUDIES, Application" closed la.st Friday CJuly 3)" The term of app··· ointment will be until December 31, 1981. * * * * * * * * * COUNCIL HESIGNATION One of the 'cwo elected sUJdent. memb(c"rs of C01189c Council, Mr Jeff Browning, has resigned because of health reasons. Mr Browning has dlso been forced to n~~;ign as Prei3 ident. of the Sl~udents' RepresQnt.ative Counci 1 and hif; po"ition on Uli:l.\ organisation 1m3 been taken by Jennifer Christensen. 1\n Qlection to replace Mr Browning on Council will be held towards the end of the Professional Experience period. ~lis will allow the successful applicant to take his/her seat on Council at the August 27 meeting. * * * * * * * * * ews A seven year association with the College will come to a The successful tenderer is Nationwide Food Service Group, close at the end of the Block Practice Teaching period an organisation with 22 years of experience and now the for Paddy and Mary Hector. largest insti tut.ional and commercial caterin9 body in Australasia. It manages and operates catering services Paddy and his wife have been lessees of the College for more than 400 clients (including ei9ht universit:ies, Cafeteria since 1974 but have started a new venture in 32 colleges, 24 schools) and employs more than 4000 people. gaining the cafeteria contract at the Glendale 'l'echnical College. Nat.ionwide in Newcast.le manages catering services for Edwards Hall, Eastern Nitrogen, Ryland Bros. pty. Ltd., Paddy has given valuable service to the College and has Christo Road Hospital, Allco Steel pty. Ltd., Bradmill been responsible for the caterin9 of many major funct.ions Textiles Ltd. ove:r the years, as well as providing the day~to~day canteen service. Hours of operation at the College during semesters will be 8.30 am to 7.30 pm. Times other than semesters will be As a result of Paddy and Mary's move, an Advisory from 10 am to ] pm. A late niqht service through a Committee on Food Services has been investigating a vending machine system could b<:-: implemented at a later date. suitable replacement to commence duties in the canteen from Monday, July 27. The Staff Association and the As a step towards improving the food service for staff S.R.C. conducted surveys and by utilising this inform and student:s a Cafeteria Committee has been established and ation, t.ogether with advice from officers in other the following people will represent the different sections Colleges, tenders were called for a managed food servic(; of the College; June Gollan (Academic Staff Rep.) Ext. 367 system which offered the College more control of the Jan McDonald (Student Rep.) food service. John Brazier (Admin. Rep.) Ext. 441. Below: Paddy hangs up his pots and pans foY' the big TrlOl)P. The committee will start operating as soon as Nationwide commences duties. Staff and st.udents are asked to contact their representative if they have any suggestions on the new food service system. The College proposes to be flexible in its variety of food to be served and further details will be published in the near future. Meanwhile, a restricted hOUlS service is opera'cing in the Cafeteria during the Block Practice Teaching period. The hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Normal food items are available during this period. ********** 1 FRENCH SCHOOL WOULD LIKE LOST PROPERTY AUSTRALIANS TO DROP IN. Lost Propecrty Off1:ue has moved to a nel,J locaf;1:on. One of our lecturers, Jack Caldwell, has received a 2'he Office is now Zocated request from a Primary in the Cashier's Section School outside Paris for and aU inquirtes should Australians to visit the be directed to Denise school if they are travelling Croft. through Europe. Mme Monnier and Mme Gironnet of the Primary School: WANTED ECOLE DES RAGUIDELLES RUE IDE DOC'rEUR ROUX Arthur' Tupman from th(~ SOHESNES Art School is looking have asked t,hat any Austxalians (particularly for old books. comics. magazine and used cloth teachers or lecturers) visit ing for distribution the school and talk to pupils to charity shops in learning English as a foreign Newcastle. Funds from language. the sales of articles a number of °1 oca 1 The t,wo women would also like go to any visit:or t,o talk about: charities. Anybody who Australia and obviously can help can contact Arthur Ext. 481. slides and pict,ures would be on a great: adjunct t:o such a talk. TRAVEL INSURANCE Jack said pupils from the Australlansvisiting school would like t,o hear Britlan from October 1, from 9"'11 year old children this year will no longer as penfriends. He said the be able to receive free Enq]j sh of t,he Frenf::h hospital treatment children is of a relatively under the NATIONAL HEALTH high standard dnd that they SCHEML f)ersons vtsrting are happy to l,1/r itc' in Britian should effect: English. adequate travel inSUI'fHlce against hospital and ***************************** medicsl expenses, Vol 2., No. 13 flNC 10 BROADCAST FROM C()IIt~GE A highlight of this year's Parliament fiNC n~C(~ntly acquired a Tile Op(:tl Day COllllll j tb~e hilS mobile ou ide broadcast adopted d diffen~nt appr'oach unit and has gone to air to activities thh Y('dr iH}(i from a number of shopping the acc(~nt wil"1 be on part" centr'esin the Newcastle 'j ci pa t i on by vi 51 tOY'S, Ilpilei <; area. of D(!Pd yo tllleni hilV>:' been Y'eqlH0s ted to have their' sec ti 01 The Regional Manager of the hold activities in which A.B.C .• Mr Andrew Buchanan. schoo"1 students and visitor's said he was looking forway'd can become involved. to bY'oadcastinq fr'om the CoIl (>CJt'.. AI thm.llj h pI dllni nqi s A full prognllnme of activities -itl trw ear Iy s taqes. announ . should b(' prin Led in the m~xt cersintend tointprview few we{~ks. College lecturers throughout the day on different aspects School Principals and Caref'rs of E~duc atl on. Advisors have already been notified of the Open Day and Open Day was to be held on p r orno t 'j ona 1 ma teri ali sill Y' eil d Thursday. September 24 but on display at many schools. the day has now been moved back to Friday. SeptE:~mber 2~) (f over jJoue at the request of the radio station. * * * * * * * * * 1 t fHlllNOING HlH 12 MONTHS Ihe Spec ia'i Education CEmtre t:h{' SPt-'c iill IduCd tiun L(·Jltre. lidS CJdined y'efunding foy' two lhe other two are dl Port of Its proqrdillmes fY'om thl~ Macljuaf'ie and (;osf!wd Dq)artment of Youth and Thl' Ma i L1and Group is ,,(\(·k i nq Communi ty SCY'v icc!.>, ddditlOYldltlnancial assist A totdl 01 $44,000 lid!:> heen ance for d fu II i Ildependen f granted by the depar-tmen L prograillme. thr'oughi ts Handicapped Pi-lt'sons 13urt~dU for the rpnt)"e's Baby Programme A,U S POSIT JON ;nd $?1.475 has been for· wanlprJ thy'ough the eh j ldY'f~fI':; 111(' !\i,:,('[,(f«((f'1 lI)1lO1I ( 1) (;{{uiell :)NV j «(>s lund t or the Pn' ( Ai (. C Ie' { U q d 11/« II If, Ii' '1 / {( rinl( J I Sc hoo I Ou trpac h Prog Y' dlllrllC . {;\ ( ·'ur t ("J Ii (' '( n fI I' I {I /,}, f ) ( t i (' /1 (c. 11. will tw the third yt~ay' oj Nuti(IHal' ~ldl!'UI("1 (fA ile\ ,;,"II'le oret'ation for the Baby Pro ,'p'>" ,~.t i ,'f! '; ABOVE: Public Relations Assistant~ Anne Broum~ with fn'o The accent will be gramme and the second ypar motional material for Open Day. Tlw 1)('6 i (iOff {In'U{'I'I!;, 1I1(()(dqetnl' on participation by visitors. foy' the PreSchool PrognHnme. (J 6th eA. U • S . fiI) (' fI ri.f I! " !I C .{ (l .t (I ************ 111(' refund i nCJ w j 11 be for n tOld the A t/ S 1\,,:,(f('U('tc Aktllb"'i N.Y.S. CATERPILLAR 12 month period, _._------(' f LI b . r ( w{ U a r -'I (Ii ~I \ I (I (' \1 (J The Newcastle Youth Service is looking for teams to enter Phi 1 Foreman say:, another o:.{ell",;ve de,lle('uyJlllelit on YleW the GREAT HUMAN CATERPILLAR RACE to be held during this $16,000 has been provided ~et(\J.i ('{'6 nOh .ofuc/(J1l t.'::. and year's Mattara Festival. by the Handicapped Persons gJwduate '::.. The Great Race is a fund raising event for the N.Y.S. and Bureau to allow an Outreach SafaJLY ~;tCVLt-'l a;t $16,000 ~IJ.uh it is hoping to raise more than the $1500 that was collect Teacher at Maitland to start fii'V{CW aMeh a pflobationaflY ed last year. operations independently of the Special Lducation Centre. P" fri ad. toca ti UV/ ,{ '> Me RbuulUll! . Jul ie Virtue from Student Administration is looking for He said thE' Maitland teacher teams and has submitted this I ist of rules for the second ArpRicatiuY16 c.foM un JuRy 7lj would cane under the control Great Human Caterpillar Race. H!'{ rt, The .Se cILe .t(/./Uf, A. U . .s. of the Hunter Prelude Parents "{.AcvtdRlf '~(!C;dll, {~t fRoatl, 1. Each team will consist of 10 people. Group, which is an off-shoot '107 tY9()11 Sf, ('{U1Pt{!Vl'05~. 2. Hands must be clasped together around the waist of the of the OutY'each Baby Pro .. person in front. gr'dlllJlIe d t the Centre. 3. Each team must stay intact for the full distance of Georgie Wh LUCID gave bi.rth 100 metres. Phil said the Maitland Lo a 6lb 110z boy Ull .July 12, 4. The first person will start of the starting line. and venture was the third to be Edwin Donald Arthur and WOt:hE;l that team completes the race when the first person funded independently as a are both well. crosses the finishing line. result of assistance from 5. The Judges' decision is final. Full details available from Julie. The introduction next yem' of tw£tion feen for' se(Jond In summary, students would not be requLted to pay fees jf: and higheI' degrees rILrs <--'aused much eumment i.IL many ;;e(;~ enrolled for a first diploma at either underqraduate or tions of the eommuni.ty, especially hL I'egm~cl to the post-gra,luab, level; academic areas which face chax'ges. enrolled for a first degree; Printed below is the full text of a Press I?eleasei'3sued enrolled for a honours year, masters qualifying course or earl-ier Uris month by the Federal fih:nister for Educatlun, legal skills course, Mr. Wal Fife, concerning the fee structure. enrolled in a combination course approved under th{. Ter tiary Education Assistance Scheme where the combined The annual tuition fees to apply from next year for stu course was a first qualification, dents beginning full-time courses for second or higher upgrading an associate diploma or similar lower level degrees in universities and coileges of advanced education qualification to a bachelor degree or diploma in the will be $1,000. This is less than 20 per cent of the same field. average cost of such tuit.ion. Overseas students who had paid the Overseas Students' Charge Announcing the fee structure today, the Minister for and overseas students who had been exempted, such as Education, Mr. Wal Fife, said that the fees to be charged scholarship holders, would not be required to pay fees. would not apply to any student. who had begun d course Mr. Fife said also exempted from the tuition fees would be prior to 1982 and, in addition, a number of important higher degree students with: categories of students would be exempt. Commonwealth Government awards; Mr. Fife said that fees for part-time students would be University or college of advanced education or Stat.e calculated by individual tertiary institutions on a pro Government awards of at least $3,500 per annum, and rata basis. full-time academic staff of tertiary institutions. He said that students starting doctoral or masters degrees He said the limited reimposition of fees for certain would not be charged more than a total of $3,000 and categories of students was an equitable measure when $2,000 respectively over the whole period needed to com judged in the context of· the many competing demands for plete the degree requirement. education resources. Mr. Fife said the level of the fee to be charged re "The Commonwealth Government' s view is t.hat generally the presented only a fraction of actual costs. principle of not charging tuition fees should be restricted The average amount paid to universities and colleges of to a reasonable range of basic qualifications", Mr Fife said. advanced education in recurrent grants per equivalent "Beyond that, those who wish to furt.her their studies should full-time student was $5,500 in 1981. make a contribution towards the cost of tuition". This meant a tertiary student would be required to meet "In this way the financial demands placed on the Au;otralian only about 18 per cent of such costs. taxpayer by the education sector will be kept down", the Mr. Fife reiterated that the Commonwealth Government had Minister said. no intention of introducing fees for people undertaking Mr. Fife emphasised that administrative details needed to be their first tertiary course, or approved combinations of finalised in discussion with institutions and education double degrees, degree and post-graduate diploma and authorities as soon as possible. He would be making further diploma and graduate diploma. announcements. GAS KElBALL T LAM any gir'l is welcomt~ to join BACK 1"01:< A VISIT tf](! sqlJdd as problenls do arise One of our I.(-'clures in The N. ['A, E. "Spod:!:" hi t wheY'E' q i I I s cannot make ilia tch Uw boards on ,July L:\ loy' Phot.ogr aph y, Ron ~1( let· i son, times each week. the first game of tht~ season. in NEe'weast.I,' for.' a br'j(~f Members already in "train·· sojourn befoy.(c fly im) b;Hk The "Sportz" is a wOlllens ing" include V'icld Mak, Sue La Eng land 1.0 comp J (;1- <' his basketball team that has been Orman and her sister, Lyn, M.f\ (:ourse formed in the College and is Sonya Pedri. Sharlene being coached by Neil Johnson, Trish Lowe. Marie Ron flew i~o EngJand last McNaughton from Purchas i ng. Murnain, Anne Brown, Kathy Sept(;mber t.O study for his lhe team will play in the Fitzgerald, Sandra Jones, M.1L in Visual Cumnllmicatioll Sharon Fakes and heY' sister, '[) I 9Y'ade competit'ion each throuqh the I~'aculty of Art fhursday night at the Tracey. Gail McGuire and and De~, i yn at th,' (' it.y of Lorraine Carruthers. Birmingham Pulytechnic. Wickham Basketball Stadium and regular training runs The "Sportz" colours will Wit:h tllY:e(~ of his four tenus have been held for the past be burgundy top and white over, Ron is in N(·'wcastle week into get the girls into shorts. shape (1). Training runs while England has its 10 BELOW: The week ,mrrnnet' vacation per ioe:!. will most likely be held one night a week once the corn·, up at: a t~pa y'un ?Xl He will be back in Birmingham the Co llege ' s Gymnasium. in latH September to finish petition is underway. !lUi'! «/i 'NH i /;ON ( Coac h McNaughton has b1~g his course by €Cirly Dec(,mber. The team already has a number doubts as to whethep the of starters but Neil says girls will last the 40 hOll'S photo ':Jraphic course is ~en people, including minutes: : :) based on ~he audio-vi.sual illustratol~; and desigll,~rs, asper_ '':' wi th emphasis on t:he are studyillY for tll\,~il M.A. mu1~i-faceted nature of Guest lecturers have included ilhoto9:t;':Aphy. This includes former mod"l turned photographer scivLtific photography and Shirley Beljon, and the form- tl-J. techniques of creative er Editor of thtc> Pjcture Post -Art photography. Magazine, Sir Tom Hopkins. Ron said he was able to Ron sajd IH' l),~s lW('ll ab10' to put all his work on tape visit leadinq photograph and then use up t:o four schools ill 1,ondon dnd other projectors for overlay. areas during h i~, few spare Electronic equipment at moment:s. Birmingham can take up to 16 projectors for different ***'i'i*****-I(* *********** programmes. r 1';B2 Hl\H.KNJ':SS FELLOW~3HIPS Tht; l\U,itXcll ian sf~lecti.oll conlIn; Lt:Pc: fO.l: the l')ij) lliHknes~; Fellow"hipc3 i.fi ca] Lin9 appl ication~; from mc;n dnd WO[ll('!l ill any PY.OfE~~iS i.on OJ. f i c:] d of ,;tll.ely who are over I he' defi' or 21 years. l\pp I.icatj()n:~ close OIl l\u<.JusL J j Lhis year and the S(;] (;ction Commitj:e,~ will int,,~rview seJ,,;c'hxl candidates .i.11 MptbOlltlll; in Novemb,;r', Four F'(~11owshj. .p;;f tenabh:. for 1.1 monthE;, are off (;n.'d, Tlle award includeu ret.u:n1 fares t:o th(~ Unit.cd Stelle:,·;, livLnq dJld family CJ.l1uw;.mc:c;H, iXdvel :in j'lmerica (vvi i h Cdt I:enid] iJLlowi3nce), t:u.it';on and re;;cc1n:h OXIX:'llGC:S, a buuk Details of 'ch", Fellowshi ps i.u'e on tIw Btaft not:icc:board dnd full informat.ion can be obtained [rom Profp,3::;or ,John Hobe:rt~; Schoo:! of .Appli(~d (;eology, (fniv(>rsit,y of N.S"W. Kelu;inqtOll, N,S,W .. 2033. Application forms are avajlabl,' (m request fr.Olll Mr c,'r .. Hinde, fZeservE' Bank of l\ustraIL,, G.P.O. Box 394'1, ~)ydney , N,S,W .. ::>'0010 Appl1cat.ion forms will not. be ma.de available after· Auqu~;t If) f 1981 .. Jil-?ENCH SCHOLARSHIPS '['he (,'()vernment LS rop 198 ?,ffJ?5 (wademi e on oetobep 2 lhiH year'. Benefits include living aUo/J)anee of appro;rhnately i 500 FP per month" e(;onomy class a1:-r travel fr'om fees y medical e.rpen8cs and C(8Si8/;ance t;h tJmL Further infol';naLlon is availahle f-rom The SeCn)et;C1r'y~ of Eriucatl:on, P.o. Box 826, Woden. A.C.T. 2606 Vol. 2 No~ 14 August 3,1981 The President of Council, Mr. chairman would be appoint·· Bob Ansell, has asked for a ed by Mr. Landa. meeting with the State Minister "'I'he Sub~conuniti:ee bGlieves for Educa"tion, Mr. Landa, "to that the proposal provides discuss a proposal snbmi"tted tho mechanisms for ensuring by the College as an alternative the optimal use of highe.r to a merger between the C.A.E. education resources in the and the University of Newcastle~ Hunter Valley and hopes that The proposal was sent to Mr. the proposal is acceptable Landa on ,July, 17 and Mr .Ansell to the Commonwealth Government has asked for a meeting at_ the as an alternative to the earliest: opport.unity. establishment of a conunon council ... A Council Sub··committee estab·· lished to investigate possible Dr.Richardson said the Sub alternatives to a merger has committee has also put forward as](ed for the S-tate Government's its views on the principles opinion on the submission before that should be adopted if the reporting back to the College establishment of a common Council. council was unavoiable. ffhe plan provides for an A copy of the proposal, which Executive Council ·to administer rejects the 'Wol10nqonq model' the policy of this College and of a single council and the the University but would also new institution classified as allow the two institutions to a university, has been fO.r·~ maintain their autonomy. warded to the Chairman of the Higher Education Board, Mr. R, College Principal, Dr E. Parry and the Vice~Chancellor Richardson, said that under the of Newcastle University, proposal, the Executive Council Professor D. George. would be provided with a core of people from each of the Meanwhile, Mr Landa has asked existing Councils to make policy recommendations. The independent the Federal Government to (cant 1 The first week of new food service arrallqement.~3 in the Colleqe extend i:ts deadline for amal~" TWO BOO](S Cafetaria has proved a popular success with both staff and qamations by one year t,o ~,tudent~3 . December 31, 1982" '1'his was A forme:r member of at in respect to the Newcastle, the old Tecwhe:rB College 1:n Ndtionwide Food ::)eyv:ice~; t:ook ov(.'r operations last w(;ek and ha:; i\nnidale and Milperra CAEs" Uwton street." Des Dav1:8., haD be(;np1ea:c:ed v!ith the rf~sponsc, sc.rving 75 hot lTI('a I H 011 t.h(; a book on first day but: with a biy increase t.o 12~) on the ,3econd day. M:c J ..'lnda VJiUJ in t:he The Area for Nat.:ionwide, Mr ,Ji.m Cibbs, "did his nwdii) Iil Ht w<30k thai.: orqanisaLioll hoped 1:0 serve beLween 200 and 250 hoi· mea] r; a he WEU) contiden'L the .F(~dt-0:r' aJ duyj.ng semester periods. Covernrn0.m t would (~:i~lS0; .i,t~s nltirnatum on amal· "We I ve been very happy with the trdnqrQi3~;ioll pee ioe'! but hope; t.o h(~dr from staff or ,:;tudents if havfe any c;ompld inu; rrheai;p(J Sout:h with the serviCE;, i'H3 that. is the only way we can improve'," :3did Mr Landa said the NSW Cavern' l Mr. Cibbs. mE0nt: lvoul.d not lx~ party to Hoi~ mea 1 s are current1 y served bet.ween J l.eun and Lpm but Ul L,,; unilateral amalgamations and couJd expand to include the '5pm to 7pm period if t:lw s Ltuatiurl that. he had reqnestedthe warrants. The Sndck Bar will be open bf:;i:wecn B. 30am to 7. 30l'ffl Fc,deral C;overmnent: 1:0 wit.h·' Monday to Friday. draw the ultimatum that the instit.utioHs be i;1,malgamated The new Chef/Manager is Lance Walkl::r who hac, worked in re~;t:'·· the end of 19HL aurants in Sydney while most of the Cafet:eria staff has br,en retained by Nationwide. He ::;aid t,hf3 Stat~e8 were bed ng BJ:>,'llHv: flo! I'leuic; hwe l'l'oved an turiL uuecesu. fltwe /!l'OIiIj'i,;/d :n-,:qu:ixed to provide t:he [Jc('ved 1,)[ Lh ()ne 0 I the raLicmi:dc-" to :j UtE' irrational acts of the Fuderal Government. 'J'ho Federal Min:L'3l:in~ tal' )lau a book l'~ducat,ion, M.r Fife, said he outl1:ning would conEd.del'Mr Landa' H educat'[on 1:n Black HUl fpom :r:-eques't and reply as soon as 18tJ:lto 1981. The bo07< i8 possible. part of Black Hill School's Cent:enary CeZeb.rah:on8 which a:re being held this month. ANOTHER BIRTH! The book should be :released ,Jane Wilson from our Social wUhinthe next few weeks. Welfare Department gave birth to a 71b IOOl boy on July 18. " '* " " '* '* '* Owen Lawrence and Mum are ,*">t,*,*,*" both well. for consultation during the week. A programme of activities NSW Independent Teachers geared to the needs of final !\ssociation. Although the Careers and Em years students has been arr ployment Wef:k activiti€:s have angf~d by the Student Services On Wednesday, August 12 been or'ientated tmvanls final Con for the week August Counsellors John Carr and year st~dents. all students 10"~1/l. Teresa 01ulewska will conduct and taff art'! w!:?lcorne to a job interview workshop. This pa rti ci pa te . o{\ F'r 2/1" ti))'( will be il twu hour session r{~r)/'er;cn'io,(l.t·jvc~;-; l-llC' Co] I \:~ql: un tive interviewing rwwne Proq i 1swill J) , l\ , tllC'<:t i th.J ()[ ki ~Il S ,i nel udi tnl.i nl n(j availablE! from stue/ent il j I. e,l I L P. d " :'\, ! lull. to attal n coni i lCl! and iJ Service C frrnn today rela)(nd rn(Hl(H~t to help ilnd dnyinquirield !w Ilcxt (lppl"lc~tnt5 ';ucce sHlly dirt'c to the Centrc~. Vj.tcl"t.'.J.Ul1 to fOZ'Hl d W(ly:'k.Jn ('d)'lf' "!rld'ividtld" consul ('mp~l oyment. An a ftenlOon (yL i\j(~ ;,') of N (':.\vC d S L 't u t I1(TVJJ((,~;)bl1:r y to tj on" thtl sail mvi rlq session has been arrangcd and Woul stude to d k qu tions in each of the iJn~as of rn I' relevant to ir own SIlC"j "I L1,"l Y'f'" Fdu ituatlon aLion and Art and mcmbers 7:n of P:c inc taff are also invi ZL Labm:ty' COUlH::U" corrw along ilnd td."lk 'Ir nt , i C <1i~; n ont~J and 'convers"j on' com's provl dedi (Ii 1:[1 i,uv ff who co ,ordinate ba!<.1 kur Iii nel ude [\1y' CDurSf;S. MemIK!Y's of nort" j n 1.(;]) l:i on Lo P(~ter fVla t(~y'S from NSW ilcac!t?m'j S i:aff (,Iiho havt~ 'r(:dchE~rs I'c:derat"ion; Father expertise in iJreas which may t [). (:a l hOLlY'S OJ?(! F.J"Coolahan. Director of be of interest to College from nddday to 6pm Friday ['0 At: U1C time Campus News wenL Catholic Education; and Mr graduates have also offered Tue8day. S.Griffin, President of the to make themselves available 1:0 press the date of 'che meet"" ing had not been announced but it is expected to be this week. A. TUPMAN, SECHETAHY. Students have until midday Wednesday , August "9, this Wednesday (August 5) to The Co lleqe has two neu} nominate for the casual vac The polling booth will be open staff member's w1:th u)hom ancy on College Council each day between midday aild students and couLd fol1owinq the n~cent rcsig have a lot of contam';, 2.pm. nation of Jeff Bro\rmltl(j. are Mrs Anona LoveLi; Full detail of the elect ion 'fhe ,;ucces ful cDncilc\;:lte will [lV'.l who now handling all are i 1ab 1 f rom the S. R. . hold office unti 1 I'lan:h 31, office, 1:nquiries at the front 19i3:) . c:ounter and Shelley Styan who ~is Lhe new A A l1omilwtion lli'lper has to be the I,M, U, i Cjned by two persons eli 91 b Ie to vote t tlj(~ 1fCC U on ilne! Mr's Lovett has the should be signed by the can '1'71e Indones'ian C;overnment Co liege after being an Assis" didate nominated, lnciiu1tinq -through i Ls JJeparLrnent of tant in the Home SC1:ence/ his or her consent to the E'ducat'ion and Cu z.ture Te.xt?: les Depar'tmen t oj' nomination, A nomindtion offer'ingt7.Jo Glendale High Sehool j'ox,the cannot be wi thdrawn once 1101W' for the 1981/82 past 12 months. (nations close at midday on year, Anon:) Louet /; "'Jednesday. She lley is fY'Om Sydney where a.Y'e one she IJor7wd in the co lour If more than two nominations photogr'aph1:c laboratories are received fOI the vacancy oj' Colorteknik, She u]-iU be a ba 11 01 VJi 1 I be! conducted responsible for helping between 1111 ddilY TIHir,;day 1 students w'ith their inquiri /\ugust Ane! rni delay Thursday ~ uage rega,rding equipment j'rom the August 20, or Sudanese] (e) L M. U, section, Dance and Music, 'rho following polling places other new staj'j' members are will be set up during the Basic requi.rements j'or app Uc·· John 1i1:cks ~ Gardener /Trades period of the ballot on the ants ar'e that th.ey ar'e no mo.Y'e man; Helen Burgmann~ Admin dates and at the times spec trlan 35 year's of age 3 have o.Y'al istrative Assistant, Student i fi ed: and written ability in basic Adrninistr'ation; Paul Rowe~ in the main concourse Indonesian J have some knowledge General Attendant; Marjorie outside the main entrance to oj' the proposed field of study Sattler" Clerical Assistant College cafeteria on - and are in good health, for Home Science/Textiles and Social Welfare; Judy Tuesday, August 11; Thursday. August 13; Friday, August 14; Closing date with theIndonesian Hudson~ Clerical Assistant Emb~8Sy is Sept. 3D, FuZl detail Monday, August 17 and in Accounts, She lley Styan with the Student Services Centre FOREIGN LANGUAG IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS Officers in the Directorate of Special Programs have advised that there may be positions available in 1982 for the full-time (or possibly part-time) teaching of languages other than English in Primary schools (K-6). Priority will be given to those languages whkh are spoken in a schoo'ils community. A broad coverage of languages is envisaged. Appointments of this kind carry the same cond'itions of amp'loyment. sa lary progress and transfer as those applying to the generalist classroom teacher. Some aPPo'intmen may be made on an it'jnerant bas'is; thus willingness to travel between schools could be necessary, All appointments will be subject to interview. Students who are in the final year of their Dip.Teach. Primary or Early Childhood) at College or in the Dip. EeL year (Primary method) at either the Conege or Univers'ity and who have an interest in an apPo'intment of the type outl'ined should call at the Advisory Office to see either Mr. Stansfield or Miss Clack as soon as possible. * * * * * * * * * * A.,LE. PRIZE The AustraZian Institute of the reco"mendation of a Energy:; Newcastle G.Y·oup.. is selection committee com calling entries for its 1981 prising one member of the Pr·ize. institute and one member The $100 prize is aUXlrded of each tertiary educ~ annually to the student who ation body having candidv~ submits the best assignment ates for the Prize. or seminar paper on any sub~ Entries should be 8ub~· ject of energy production:; mitted to A.K.Johnston, usage or technoZogy provided Secretary:; A.I.E. New it is of sufficient merit. castle Group, Department '.I'he aUXlrd wi l l be made on of Mechanical Engineering, University of Newcastle. Vol 2. No. IS AUqUf:il: 17, 198J. A :Ljc\l\! MliRP BY AP PO IN~eED '1'0 II. E • B • 'T'he Minist:er of Educat.ion Mr 0 :r.anda, haB i:lppoint.ed t:ho St.at.e of Ul(~ Loct:urI;;rs l\m:iocia:tion .~~ Mr. Alan. Murphy ar.:l a member 0:1:: t:hE~ NoS 0 W. Hiqher Educat:ion Hoard. Alan, (\ lecturer ~'\l:i:th t.he English Dopart:mont, has been Lect:u.:cers Associat.ion S·tate and 1;'~~d.E~rat:ion Council f01~ several years. 'rhe H;i.9her Education Board if3 for t.he co" ord in at: ion and development. oJ' l\dvanced Education provisions in New South Wales. It: provides advice and informa·tion ·t.o both t:he State and Federal Governments and has .responsibility for a.u1::horisinq new prog.raxmues and allocat.ing funds rt~ceived from 1:he Federal Government. AJ.i:Ul ",i.U a1::tend his first: ILEoB. meeting in Sydney this Thursday (August: 20). A special bulletin issued by the St.ate Lecturers As iation says t:he appointment: mf;:':aI1S that the Associat.ion "Will now have a direct 'Voice on the Board and access t;o a 'vast arx:ay of inf'orma·ti.on Q RIGHT: Alan MUrphy. His first meeting as a member of the H.E.Bo is this week. 11 LEC'rURER ATTENDS S.P.A.T.E. from forma 'I courses and John hiller. lecturer award to school w·ide in the Department of Pro·, i nv o'J vf~men t prog rammes . 'rhe I ..:Lbra:r.y hiW on display unLilLhe end of l\U9UlTi: au f~:l(h:U)·· sional Studies recently Please contact John if you iLLon of bookB and p:eint(~d fi1D.t:el:ial f'x'om the Brit::i.sh CounciL, spent several days in would like further information Adela1 at the 11th annual as a lection of pa 'l'he exhibit.:Lon, ent:itled 'Nm" DevolopmentfJ in 'l'eclmical and I"urt:hox' Educat.ion and " hEW bl'cn on at~ a South information ft~()m the con·· number of educat.ional inst.:U:.u'cionr; in AUHtrali<'l and iB ia on for e 'is avanabl~~. Educa t 'Ion. Tht~ divided int:otwo 8ectj.oHfc;. 'l'he :fin;t. if; on O:r:qan:.i .. ~>at:ion and theme IIPro~ St.n:JCture and deals ,,,it:h manpower and 'jona'i D~welopment as we 11 as F'urt:he:r Educat.ion. ~('lH~ m~cond scct:ion list:s Renewa 1" emphas i t,e1ctboolw 1n BUf;iness St:udier; and 'l'edmical Sub:ject£~. numerous kers who AC'l'ZlVG HEADS 01" 'Pho exhibit:ion has been divided inbJ t.he two secU.on the vi 'J Y'oh~ 'the CoUege has recent;Zy Librar.> ian , SL(~wart:, for easy vie'N'ing in the t'icm 'in·, appolnted '1;h:r:'ee Aol;'ing tutions should play Heads of SchooL The three Audiovi:::mal Reading Room of the Library. in the countinuing pro- Dhort term appolntmentB are Meanwhile ,the Library wLU be OpE!I1 be'tween lOam and 4 pm i ona 1 deve'lopment of untU Decembe.r 3.1.9 2981. tea~hers the inservice this Sa'Lux'day (l\U9ust 22) for ex·ternal HoEd Convex:sion as well as ce E1t.udent:E3 st.udyin9 a Multlcult.uy'al module. All Colleqe 1ev . The st:udent.s however are welcom(~ t:o use the library on t:he day. education future will need to work in a much wider BELOW: Margar'e-t Stewart arranges the T.A.P.IL e.xhibltion The Actlng Head 3 SchooZ of 1JJhich wlZ-L be on display lAYrtiZ trw end of i;he mon·th. vorl of contex : school Vi6'1A.aZ and Performing Arts based programi1H~S9 forma 'I ter ary courses. induction is Mr. G.raham Gilchrist;. activities. short courses 'The Acting Head:. Bchoo 1- of in education centres. Paramedical and Corronunity curriculum consultancies Welfar studies is Mr. Ray etc. Hodgins. The following trends were highlighted in papers. discussion groups and A ballot is currently taking simulation exercises. place to elect a Student Mem~ ber to the College Council. ... fran pre service to Michael James Hogarth and inservice Peter Robert Kerr are con'~ ... from institut'jon based t:esting the vacan'\: posit:on. to school based The ballot: closes this Thursday (August 20). HEALTH CHANGES PROl:i'ESSOR VISJTS COLLEGE The Federal Government will six months at a time. An int.e:enat>ionally reno"med expert: on E:~ducat::i.on, Professor introduce changes to the Lillian Weber, is a'ctending the College t.oday and tomor:n:rw health system on September 1 3. r~~ h()Jders will have to as p[\rt of an .&\ust:raLian tour. which could affect al] Coll register without cost with ege stud,;!nts. a health fund of their Pro:fGssm~ "Vi/('!ber is pa:ci:icipat.inq in lectures, discussion choice. The fund will then groups and workshops during hen: Bt:ay in Nev'cast.le" Sister Shirley Andrews has process for the government just attended a Department of any bills received by the 1\13 t:he Director of 'ch(~1 Workshop Cent:n:1 for Open EducaLton, Social Security seminar on card holder. City College School of Education in New York and also the changes. which include Professor of Element:ary Education, Professo:e Webm': is compulsory membership of a Further details and applJc especially int:f~rested in issues which makes schools more haa 1th fund f rom September .," atlon forms are nvailable from adap'cive. Her ,themes are: the importance of: indirect. vm:sus Sister Andrews In tho dir(~ct instxuct:ion and t,he impm:tance of basic~j (li Sist{!f Andrews ' Interest In Student Service Centro (A191). ,:md xnxmeracy), r)pen classrooms and bi'~l:lnr:fu,,\lism in t~he the seminar was to find out Don't delay, September 1 will classroom inclncUng language development. She is ccmcf~:rned how the new arrangements soon be here. about procedures which will increase the fle:x:i.bilit~y of affect students. Until Sep stxuctur('~s for instrnct:ion and with the opf~nnesB of t:he temb~r 1 students can receive procE.~ss of im'\t:ruci:ion" free treatment at a hospital or a doctor can bulk hili. P.S.A. NEWS Part of Professor Weber's :U:inerary is: Monday Augns'c 17 .F" Under the new arrangements The Special Central Council llam -~ 12.30 pm, I.ec·ture ,to Education groups in B15. three courses will be avail~ of the P.S.A, has approved Curriculum and Early Childhood students. able to students depending a Legal Service heme to LECTURE: "Young children ~ t:h(C~ adaptive classroom: on their circumstances. ass i st members hl ma of general legal concern. probl(~ms ln organisation and management". 1. If your income as a single 3.30pm Spm; Discussion with NCAE Early Childhood person is above $96 per week. The Association is now making lecturers in Al16. D!SCUSS10N GROUP "Preparing t,he or as a married couple $160 formal arrangements with teacher of young children". per week. you must either solicitors and full details 7.30pm ~ 9pmi Newcastle Australian Association of insure yourself or pay for of the scheme will be avail Early Childhood Educators in NCAE Staff Lounge. any health care you require. able in the near future. WORKSHOP "Learning Environment for Young Children". ':I'uesdayp August 18 ~ 2. Students whose income Any P.S.A. member requiring 8 .ISpm ,~ 9.1Spm; Newcastle Branch of the Ins,titute falls below the above figure further informat'ion shou'ld for Educat.ional Research. DISCUSSION GROUP "Strat.egies must make application to the contact Arthur Tupman in thE~ and t,actics for implementing change in school systems". Department of Social Security Art School on Ext. 480. In NCAE Staff Lounge. for a health care entltlE>.ment card. This will be Issued for Any person requiring (tlrther deta;Lls of professor Weber's visit should contact Wendy or John Schille:r·. AUDIO VISUAL COMPOSInON Cl\L'lj EX 'l'he following axe condit:ions of' f~liqibi1:it:y An Audio Visual Workshop. The assemblE:d v"isua'ls w'ill l\pplications are invit:ec1 fo~ wrrich "includes mus ica 1 com~, then be used as a musical score '.fhe Cal tex Woman Gradua"te of: 'rhe cancUdates must, be: t:he Year Scholarship, U~nable position. i to organi 'j n S(~9mfmt to p(~rfon~ an '!rn" (i) Candi(;lil'tc!'; must be at: Universi,ty or the College and will provised piece of rnu lC wh~~h females of Aus'craliau bU:l't:Ltut,e in Em~ope includ" culminate in per- will be arranged on pc wllh cit:i ot females the Uni tod KincJdom and fommnces for Ma ttaY'il the visua'ls, who have cont:inuously Ireland, t:he Unit~ed St:a,tes tival and our Open Day. resided in )'\uBt:ral:La and Canada, or an approved "Aftf:}r careful ed>iting the for seven years; The f:>Y'oject "is to be cled by final product will be ready t:erLLary irH;tit:ut~} or Un:L~ co~"mqdhlators. versit:y :in any othmC' count:ry. two Composer for performance" d \]ohn. (ii) (a) Con~plot:ing or have Tony Brennan is currently lind s w'rl'l cons 'I 5t the In appropriate circumstances ,the scholarship may be b::mable complet:ed in 1981 a de"" vvor!dn~J on a composi~ion for visual score and i rela gree in a Univer of IXi: an AustralLm t:ertia:ry ttH! Adela ide F (~s'U va I. music being on pc which can ()'I:he:e inst:i.1:ut:ion" SmHh 'i an cinary be played at the push a :iJ:lst.:L'i:ut,ion 0 b"1 end arti. mu s"i c i an button. There is a strong (b) complet:ing or have In det~erm;Lninq the award, (om~ technician who lecturers likelihood that the workshop co)t\plei:(~d in 1981 a j n each sU;lte) consideration the N. S , t~, Depa rtment of will be videod and that too d;tploma in a in<~ ~ill l)(~ <,Jiv{;m to t.he f()llow~' Education on Aud'io Visua'J could be u in the per- t::lt:itut;,ion A $30.000 project to develop materials on multicultural educ at"ion for the 1(~6 range of school pupils has ju t gained (~ral Govey'nment approval and"j to be headt~d by Call The Minis Education. Mr Fi I approved the project 1 week and fundi ng w"il 1 come fi~om the Curricu lum Deve 10p"~ ment Centre, Faith Proj Direc the major thrust for the proj will be in schools in the Hunter Valley although schools in Sydney. Wollongong and Canberra will take part. The project arose from a prop osal by N.C.A.L to develop materials for use by teachers O who are engaged in imp 1ement " ing goals of mu1t In 1978~-79 Ausi:ralian spent: ~;;:LO, 000 million on ret.ail food 0 RedUCe} intake of 11iqh fat. and/or friE:1d bruits. Homo consumpt:ion account~ed for 76% of the tot.al while t:he remaining 2490. ,vaE; for food cmt.side t:he home. Decrease refined It is anticipated that by 1983~84 about 30% of the food Sugars (white, brown, ra"l) glucose and honey provide1 energy dollar will be spent on food used outside the home. only and lack significant nutrients. fldcUct:ion to suga:r is an acquired habit. Substihlt.e fresh fruit:, vegetables and grain The Common1fJealt:h Dopartment. of Health has forumlat.",d product.s. Encou:cage children to drink wnt.er xat.her t.han Dietary Guidelines for Aust.ralians to assist us t:o make sweetened beveraCJes. wise choices for optimum health well~bejn9. The diet.ary goals are: Excessive alcohol intake contributes to the nut:cit,ional of: foods each prqblerns e>f many Alwtralinns. 'l':cy low alcohol boverages instead p or preferable non"~alcohol varieties. Choose foods from Grow foods (protein foods e.g. meat, fish, eggs, cheese, pulses) Glow foods (all fruH:s and vegetables) and Go foods (breads and cereals). .:~!l~~:t:'"~.~_~~""S2£~~.~:e.!~:!:.~!~~~~1".~0m,rl eX~,.~<::~:J:£eh Y:~E(),~~~w .a!1~"_<'!l~~~~~:J:L~.lbr~ Increase the variety and amount of f:'ruit and veget:ables in Encourage the eating of three meals a day, particularly your diet. Where possible use fruit and vegetables unpeeled. breakfast. Breakfast has added importance for school children and adolescents. Select a variety of ,,,holegrain cereals and breads. Enc()u~~~edinSL Reduce sodium intake Both biochemical and behavioural research indicates that Use sal·t sparingly in cooking. Do not add salt to prepared breast feeding is more beneficial for the optimum growth foods. and development of the infant. water intake the A decrease in food int:ake (reduct,ion in alcohol, sugar and Our wat:er is hygienic and pleasing. Enjoy the pleasure of it fat consumption will assist here). Combine this with e>£ten. increased physical exercise. Remember, today is the beginning or the rest of ye>ur life. Work towards a healthier you. ADOP'l'S SONG The Principal, Dr Richardson, videotapes of T,A.F.E. teaching and staff from the T. A, F, E, ex€;;'mplars, Dr Lerqessm:r and rrh~ fit.ate Government: has adoFted a song t:ha"t was specially Department played major roles Roy Killen combin~d to present W:Cltt:en for the Special Education Cent:re. in the recent 1981 National a workshop on the T.A.F,E. T,A.F,~. extm'na 1 mode VI/heich i ncl uded The song "'af,~ "Qec' r','" '}",,"1 .~ 1 Conference on "' J u_ e! •. ,~ 'C le Uleme 1:0:1': tIle xecent NBN ~l'elethon Teacher Educat"i on he"ld Th(~ Co'I'lege Fir(~ Team had its f'irst iwing sess'ion 'last week under the wa tchfu', eyt: of KE:!ith Ho Hon from thf~ Newcastle Fire Brigade. The -in"hlg was part of the l3undin~J Emergency Prf1paY'edness Plan of the College and is likely to be the forerunner similar sessions for other members 5 The Fire Tei:lm was shown how to use different types of extingldshers and also how to attack diffen~tit types f'lres, Lessons were also given on proper u of addition to the theory seide of fire ddrl. The 'ining run was he'ld near the M,lintf:mance Sui'ld1 and pictured below -j s Jack Hicks (Gardener/Tro,desman) exti n9~ uishing a small fire that was specially lit as part of the ining session. Vol,2No.17 October 6. 1981 NEW PRESIDENT FOR P,S.A. College membersof the Pub1"ic Mrs L.Sinclair. Mr G.Parkinson. Service Association have Mr R.Weir and Mr A.Tupman. elected a new Branch Pres "ident in Ms Robyn MasteY'son, Robyn says the major issue concerning the College Sub Robyn wrll hold ofTice for branch is the amalgamation a period of 12 months from proposal with the University. October 1. 1981, Discussions between the Sub branch and the University Staff r DESIGN EDUCATION the extent of design education in each State. It became The f-jrst National Seminar on Des'ign Education in Secondary evident that the greatest activity was in School Systems Schools was recently held at the State College of Victoria of Ed~cat"jon aHhough the pr'ivate schoo'is ar'e becom"ing in·, in Hawthorn. Dr' Bin Cook from Industria'J Arts attended creas~~gly ~?r~ awar~ of an~ interested in including design the sem'inar fonow'ing an inv'itation by the ArchHecture educaclon wlthln thelr currlculum. and Design Panel of the Australia Council. His report follows: New South Wa"l es. through the Department of Industri 211 Ay·ts, offers a des ign education programme foY' pupi h; in years 9 and Ken Baynes. Head of the Design Education Unit at the 10: An e~amp'l?, of ~his ~rogramme was that presented by Paul Royal College of Art. London. gave the keynote address. Me 11 er or Cas'c Ie Hll1 11'1 gh School. H~~ exp I a 'j ned how rri 5 He was responsible for the recently completed Department pupils. designed and built an adventure playground for the of Education and Science "Des"ign in General Education" Rocks School for blind and deaf children. This task success research project. This design in the total school curri fu'l1y complet~~. i~volved a high degree of thinldng. feeling culum theme formed the background for recent initiatives and conceptuallsatlon. The method involved critical. creative in United Kingdom des"ign t~ducation and identifies the problem-solving after taking into account social. environmental notion that design is not only for the making of products. and economic constr·a·jnts. Theyiew taken by the above mentioned design education The fi ria 1 sessi on concentrated on des ired outcomes for the unit is that the development of design awareness in seminar and included: chndren is an important educational aim comparable with of the achi evement of "I i teracy and numeracy. Ken Baynes (a) the establishment State Project Teams to work believesthat the logical outcome of this is to see design to bring about one pilot project on design as awareness as something which part of the total school curriculum. should cross subject boundaries (b) the documenting of design activities and status in to influenc~ the school curri each state. culum as a whole. Nevertheless. British studies suggest that a Formative work for the above outcomes is now in hand. Dr Cook direct experience of the en has been nominated as chairman of the N.S.W. Team. vironment, of designing and of ***************** making remain the fundamental educational media in the area. This means tha~in practice PREPARE FOR YOUR EXAMS WITH approaches through design and technology. craft. art and RELAXATION design~ home economics and A weekly series to develop your skills with self-controlled environmental studies will have the central role to play. re laxation techniques wi II begin on Wednesday 3 October .14 between midday and 1 p.m. in Room C67 with Counsellors Teresa A number of representatives prov;d@d information about Dr> Bill Cook Dluzewska and John Carr. Contact Kay Dean in Student Services. AUSTRALIAN AWARD FOR VIDEO teacher's guide. The pur~ose ~f the kit is to introduce Secre The 1981 Australian Llb~ary tar 1a 1 St• udies to the variety Promotions Council Publl~ of information sources In a The Art Department in conjunct:ion wi th 1':he Japanese Department Relations Award (Audio V~sual . 1 library and to explore of the University of Newcastle. and the ~Japan Information Cent! Award) has gone to Roy Kill en thetyplca range 01~ libraries which from Sydney p will be running a day of discussions and lect:ure:;: on Japanese Art on Friday, October 16. from the T.A.F.E. Depart~ent exist in a community. arid t he Reader Serv I ces ~L I b- The kit has been approve~ fo~ E will b<:1 in Lecture Theatre 1313 and the programme is rarlan from Newcastle lech~ as~rhe fol10ws:~venUf~ nical College, Mrs D. Scho distribution to all NSltJ 1.A ... field. colleges and several orders :~~e 11.00 a.m. been received from Victoria DAVID BRADSHAW, Queensland. Director, NeWcastle Region Art~ Gallery Roy and Mrs Schof i e 1d re:<4 "Japanese Ceramics and the Newcastle Art Gallery". ently co-produced an,~udlo S h cield accepted the award v I sua 1 kit en tit 1ed rhe Mrs c 01 • I ner h British HighCommlsso ~, Secretary and Information". The Gallery has an oU'cstanding collection of ,Japanese ceramics. Sirfrom Johnt e Mason, during, . the open'~ The kit is designed for ingof Australian library Week .12.00 Noon L U N C H tudents and teachers of in"Melbourne recently, Studies and 1,30 p.ni, ~ecretarial ,JACQI MENZIES, consists of a videotape, R 1 thanked Keith Davey :rom oy a so d I st- student exercises and a I.M.U. for his advice an ass Curator of Far Eastern Art~ Gallery of N. S. W. In producing the video. ''.Japanese Painting and the Collection of the Gallery of ance d t' tIM V N.S.W. " BELOW: Roy and Keith during a break in video pro uc ~on a ... 2.45 p,m. C 0 F FEE 3,00 p.m. ADRIAN SNODGRASS "The Mandala and BUddhist &; Shinto Art & Architecture". 4.15 p.m. DAVID BROMFIELD Senior LectUrer in Art History ~ N.C.A.E. "Japanese inVolvement with Western Art, 1870 ~ 1970" It is hoped that. the sessions will promote a diSCUSSion on Various perspectives on Japanese Art and Culture of interest in Australia. Interested members of the public, teachers and st:udents from both institutions are invited to attend ., ADMISSION FREE. F'or further information please contact David Bromfield. ADVISE '1'0 OVERSEAS '1'RAVELLERS ACCOMMODATION '1.'he ColZege insurance brokers have again dr'awn attention to Furnished student~ flats axe the high cost of medical tr'eat~· available duxing t.he summer ment in the United States. vacation from December to '1.'he brokers have cited tV}(J mid v4Pebruary at the Univexsit:y examples: of Waikat;o p in the cen·tral North Island of New Zealand. 1. An Anglish girl spent two months in hospital with a 'rhese self~ontained modern rare viral ailment and was flats are fully equipped for billed U8$50.000; occupation on motel principle, and available for received a bill for US$100 5 81 tuated in a resident:ial 000 after a 7J,j hour oper·~ area immediately adjacent to at-ion and 45 days 1:n hos~ the pleasantly landscaped [J1:tal. campus, they are close to local shops and bus service, As the BrokerH indicate" these "d thin easy reach of Hamilton cases underline the need for Teachers College and Ruakura travellers to effect 8Ub·~ Agricultural Research Centre, stantial medical expenses in~ and 2 miles from Hamilton surarwe cover before leaving city centre. Tennis courts Australia~ desirably such and olympic swimming pool are cover should also enable the available for public use, and patient to return to Australia there are ample parking for treatment. facilities. ***·k*** The Newcastle Branch of the Bookings must be made in ad~ Institute for Educational vance and full details of Research will hold a meeting charges and ava;i:lability can at eight o'clock tonight in be obtained from; The Registrar, the Staff Room of the College. University of Waikato, Private Student researchers will give Bag, Hamilton. New Zealand. reports on their work. All welcome. * * * * * * * lio ANTI·~DISCRIMINATION BOARD RE-PRESENTATIV[-rovTsTr< COLLEGE Members of Counei 19 staff part-time member of the Anti and students have been in Discrimination Board in 1979 vited to meet Ms Suzanne for a period of three years. Jobson of the Anti-Discrim She began her career as a ination Board in Lecture high school student and her TheatrE~ B15 tomorrow after',·, interest in social issues noon. resulted in her undertaking research into commun i ty deve 1·· Ms Jobson will deliver a opment and planning. talk and there will also be the opportunity for questions and some discussion while she is at the College between 4.30 pm and 6 pm. Arrangements were made for Ms Jgbson's visit at the instigation of members of Council. The Council is currently considering the need for the development of an "Equal Opportunity Management Plan" for the College and Ms Jobson will touch on this issue. Ms Jobson was appointed a Ms 8u?arme .jObDOrz Ms Jobson's particular inter and practices to benefit such GUES'r LECTUHEH ion, work, unemployment,demo~ ~,~~~_"~, __~~~_~~o. ests are the position of groups. graphic data, changes in t,he m; nor; ty groups and women Students from the College's family, urbanisation, the in society. She has been a Although an invitation has Police Studies, Social Wel"~ changing role of policemen in consultant to various Fed been extended to members of eral and State Government Council. staff and students fare and Social Sciences contemporary society and other departments and trade to attend tomorrow's talk any courses had the opport:unity issues. other interested person is last week of being lectured unions. advising on the by a member of the Education students in the Police Studies formulation of policies welcome. Commission, P:cofessor Sol course will have another guest Encel. lecturer tomorrmv. He is Dr * * * * * * * * * * Gerry McGrath from the Centre Professor Encel was touring :I:or Educat:ional Studies at the ASS(X~IATION for CANADIAN the Hunter Valley as a mem Universit.y of New England. Dr ~~--~~--~~-~~.~~~---=---~~~~~--- STUDIES ber of the Education Comm McGrat.h is also an academic ission and invited to advisor to the NSW Police Force. An Australian Association Studies! Canada and Aus'cralia". present the lecture by the BELOW: Professor E'neel during for Canadian Studies has Acting Head of Home Science/ h1:s lecture to the combined been formed to further the The Organising Secretary, Dr Text.i les, Mrs Faith Tren t. group in B 15 Zast 7,Jeek. His development of that cotmay' s Peter Crabb, said the Assoc ~> lee'tuY'f! wi lZ be fo lZowed studies in Australia and to iation plans to publish a Professor Encel's topic was tomorrow by Dr' M,'Grat h who give support to teaching newsletter twice a year for "Structual Changes in Aust"~ will Hpeak 1;0 the Pol?'ee SLud1:es and research on Canadian which the annual subscript:ion ralian Society". He looked group. matters. is $10. at the key areas of educat·- The Association aims Dr Crabb said full deatils of the to reduce the relat~ive t~he Association, together with isolation in which many membership form, can be people from Canada are obtained by writing to him are working in Australia. at the School of Eart:h It also aims to help Sciencf~s, Macquarie Un! verr,;j ty, overcome Austxal ia' s Nort.h Hyde. 2lD. ignorance of and lack of interest in Canadian * * * * * * * * * affairs. The Educational Stud1:etJ Depar'tmen t at DaY'UJin C01TT!l7- The Association plans to uniLy College ls looi Ron GoodhelJ" (~(]n be Further inquiries can be made own. eontoet;cd by ringing Ii? 5514. by contact.ing Mrs M.Carre on Futher details on the protest (02) 2324400 Ext 257. If the Troop doesn't flnd and a text of the full resol Assistant Leaders by December' P.E. Officer, Keith Powell, ]a~,t ution are available from the Included in the conditions of it may be foreed to elose. week became the father of d President of the lecturers' the scholarships are that baby girl. Erin Jane (7lb 120z) Association. Mr M.Graham. applicants must be between If you 7mOlJ of anybody wiUiruj is a sist.er for Luke and Ben. 21 and 35 years of age. 1< 1< 1< * * 1< 1< S'l'UDENTS' ASSOCIATION <~oLOOK __~_~~ ____ AT ~~~--=~~LA, .• METHODS~~=----~~ OFFICERS A need to increase the skills has noticed between the facil 'The S. R. C. has dec lared the and two representatives of and methods of Industrial ities of the two countries is following shldents el ected as students enrolled in a rec~> Arts teachers in the Solomon the well-equipped industrial officers for 1982. ognised TWO SEMES'I'ER COURSE. Islands has resulted in a arts rooms at Goulburn and visit to this College by a Newcastle, There aY'e Vf:!ry few Women's Affairs Officer: All members in the respective 'I ecturer from Hon; ara machines for teaching purposes Sabina Smith Schools are eligible to be Teachers College, at Honiara Teachers College nominated, to nomina'te. to and most classroom activity 'is Race Relations Officer: second nominat~ions and teO Moffat Rukasi ended a two week with hand tools. Wayne Nean vote. visit last Friday as part of a tour sponsored by the Moffat hopes to implement some Education Officer: If elections are necessary Commonwealth Government and of the methods he has seen in Michael Hogarth they will be held on Friday, organised by the Curriculum our Colleges as soon as he October 23 and Monday to Centre. arrives home, Services Officer: hednesday,October 28 to 28. Peter Kerr Please see noticeboards for Moffat v'isited Goulburn CAE BELOW: Moffat is in1:ey'vielved voting times. before coming to Newcastle by Ne1.JCatdZe lieY'ald Y'8poY'teY'., Environment Officer: and is now in Sydney for two Jane Lee, during his lyisiL to Charles Spooner' The polling booth will be in weeks before flying home. Ne1.JCast le 0 He also shmued a Room Cl16 and at such other keen inter'est in our ZectU1'ing Media Officer: places as the SRC Executive The biggest difference Moffat system as {'ompared to Honiara. Either Jo Waller or may direct. Peter McCarthy (depending on ballot 'result) . The S.R.C. has also called ALTJIRINGA COpy for nominations from the following areas and advises The, Qinai e.d..i;t{cm 6oJ( 1982 that nominations will close 06 ALT JIRINGA AJ.:, now be.ing this~Thursday, October 22. c-ompUe.d and c-ontJub£L.Uon.o w..i.£l be. Qc-c-e.pt~d untLftru.6 The Council is seeking 16 F!Uday (Oc-tobell 7.3), representatives of t.he SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, two Be.:tty Sc-hm..idt ..in C116 hCUJ cUi representdtives of the the. de~aAlJ.:, bu;t C-OYIA !Ubu:tA..on.6 SCHOOL OF VISUAL AND PERFORM~ c,ouid ..in c-f tid e dJtaw..i..ng.o and ING ARTS, two representatives c-MtooM, .6holLt .o;(:0I1A.e6, of the SCHOOL OF PARAMEDICAL po e.m.6, !Le. poJt t6, an y ..int V1 e.o t ~ AND COMMUNITY WELFARE STUDIES ..ing cUI;uc.le ('.tc., College students have voted Textiles) and the new Treas in Jenny Lang as their urer is David Hill(Sc;ence). S.R.C. Pres Vice President Debbie Rae BELOW: 'the new Executeive (Home Science/Textiles) that takes offiee in the retains her position for neaT' jlAtuT'e. Left tOY'1:ght the second consecutive year l s Debln:e Rae" Fiona K?: Zl1:ck~ after defeating Brian Langer ,Jenny lang and Dam:Ci Hi Zl. in the ba 11 at. The new Secretary is Fiona Kil1ick (Home Science/ VoL 2 No.19 November 2, 1981 MYALL FIELD STATION The College and the University of Newcastle are currently compCleting negotiations for a 10 year lease on 40 acres of private Cland on Boolambyte Creek adjacent to the Myall Lakes Nationa ) Padc A jo"int College/University Mayn Lakes Camp Site CommHtee has been working for more than five years to obtain a site in the area. A Conege member of the Committee. Kevin McDonald, said the object of gaining a site was for a field station where en vironmental studies could be conducted. "Students of the College and University studying in the science areas will be the main group to use the station, principally to study the ecosystem of the Myall Lakes," said Kevin. "This takes in the forests, birdlife and aquatic life of the area - students will find field station a great help in their course studies." "Other student groups will also use the station for outdoor activities such as orienteering. boating and water safety as camp life wi 11 become an important part of our Physical Educa ti on course." added Kevi n. Kevin said a road will have to be graded to the site and that a toilet block. shelter and store for food and equip ment will be constructed. Dr Peter 0' Connor i.s t.o t~ake up the Special Education Centre a position at Canberra CoAoEo and adademic department. CURRICULUM CENTRE early next year after five years ",""~~~,_._-,_~"_=~",,~=o=-~.= ___~=~~--=-=-- as Director of the Special l feel confident to be leaving The College's Curriculum Centre at the Tighes Hill campus Education Centre. t:he Centre in a strong J;")OSit: iOl of the Newcastle Technical College is now fully operational \V'ith an excellent reputation, and training its first students. Dr O'Connor has been appointed although ! leave with some as Principal Lecturer in Counsell7" regrets because of my personal ing Studies and Special Education The Centre is expected to be officially opened early next investment in the programmes yearo and will leave Newcastle C.A.E. we have developedo" on January 29, next year. The College Centre. which was funded by the Tertiary Education Dr O'Connor said he wished the Dr O'Connor, who is also Head Commission through a Special Initiatives Grant of $105.000 College every success with its is used in the initial training of ToAoF.E. teachers who are of the Department of Special future plans and trusted that studying for their Diploma in Technical and Further Education. Education here, said the last the Special Education Centre five years had been exciting will continue to develop and The skills and expertise of the Technical College's School of and very fulfilling personally provide leadership nationally Building were used tn the project and construction was and that he believe the re~ in its field. putation that has been est undertaken as a pre~apprenticeship training exercise. The ablished for the Special estimated labour cost was $20.0000 Education Centre has brought The Centre was fitted out and furnished by the e.A.Eo at a cost considerable credit and pres~ tige for the College. of $22.000 to bring the total initial cost to $147.0000 '~ have been fortunate in having the opportunity to build from its very inception the Centre and academic pro grammes and have been fort unate also to be able to select and retain a most dedicated and competent staff in both the academic, teaching and support staff functions," he said. Much of the success of the Centre over the past five years can be attributed to the tre¥ mendous co~operation and espirit de corps that has existed within Dr Peter O~Cbnnor ABOVE: The CUrriculum Centre at Tighes Hill. Planning started in 1979 and the first trainee teachers used the facility this year 0 t Lec-turer in Physical Educat1:on .. f['om Hall Y'ecenUy attended 111. Mr. Jus'cice Lionel Murphy chaired t:11e session "Sex and the Second National Conference of A,A.S,E,R,l', (Australian the Law". Association of Sex Educators .. Researchers .. and TheY'apists). The following ls his report on the conference, A gay act:ivist who lect:ures in Government. a'c the University of Sydney f IJex Watson, spoke of ·the inhumane treatmen1: Having been a sex educa'tor :l'or most of my professional t:hat homose)cuals are get,ting and have gotten because of carE:}er of 30 years, and since 1'11 undergo training as a our socie'ty's sexual orientation and 'che laws by which it sex therapist during thE:~ second half of 1982, I applied 'co functions. attend this conference for updat:ing my knowledge of human sexuality as well as for making contact: with practising Dr. Greg Woods (" Sexual Abuse" ) related 'che recent changes professionals, in the law dealing wit:h rape and indicated a hope t.hat: rape victims would be more likely to report the crimes, 'rhe programme ~las much too-lengthy to report. fully, but lIe said that it's very unlikely t:hat any rapid change follo\,ling are some interest,ing topics, people and would take place in laws relating t:o sex. comments, P~cofessor ,John Money spoke about "Prison Se}wlogy" and 10 Dr, Warwick Williams presented "Ejacula·tory Dysfunc,tion indicated tha·t gang rapes p situational homosexuality, 1981" and indicated that vascu1a.r insufficiency was and other sex crimes In the prison system are really a being report.ed as a major CaUse, An interesting dis· result of the system itself. Both sexes suffer the covery, recently, shows that oxytocin is in high con~' agony of separation while imprisoned. centration in the male's blood at the time of orgasm (ejaculation) '" the same hormone which brings on labour IV. The fourth session "Sex and the Handicapped Therapist" and birth, treated Ethical Issues in Counselling by Dr. Elsie Koadlow and Erotosexual Handicapping by John Money. 11. In "Sex and the Media", Bettina Arndt, Editor of Forum, and Patsy Hollis, Editor of Cle£,spoke of the important A therapist who cannot relate to a client's value system sex education which their magazines present ruld especially is severely handicapped in giving help. Therefore, he the "anonymous friend" to whom many can and do write should refer the patient to a therapist who can give help, asking for help, if he is to be professionally ethical, Hugh Mackay, in speaking on "Sex in Advertising", In early embryology our suggested that people will respond to advertising only brains are sex typed by the if they are programmed to receive the ad positively. hormone which is dominant Therefore, the job of advertisers is to find the "blots" at a crucial stage of in people's minds and use them to sell the product that development (Hormone Sex people 't'Jant. (Mos;t people are favourably "blotted" with 'l'yping), It's usual.ly the sex, therefore it's an excellent message to use in ad~ same as our genitals, but vertising) . may be the opposite ( a female with a penis) . Simon Chapman suggested that doctors are being seduced by the drug companies, by the use of "Sex in Medical Advertising". Do the drugs with the sexiest ads move faster? [j?f't: Tom Hall Sex assignment and rearing also determine our sex typing, and when added to hormone sex typing and experiencial learning, we end up with our individual Sexosophy (Philosopy of Sex). 9 A group of Year 1 Home Science/Textiles Students have taken In pair~bonding, the similarity of the partners' "love on the op~ortunity to "inspect new sewing machines being intro~ blots" determines the degree of compatibility. If your duced 1n to State schools. sexosophy and your partner's are compatible, you have a good chance of a lasting relationship. 1 off******* Elna recently won a contract to supply the machines and demonstrated the new models to some of our fashion design INFORMATION NIGHT students. tQ!U~t!ill ".~. An exhibition of more than 60 works of art by students under·~ School teachers will be given The Regional Manager for Elna. Jill Northam. and the Newcastle taking their Associate Diploma the opportunity this week of Manager. Clive Knight. visited the College and discussed the in Creative Arts and Crafts discussing the College's advantages of the model with students during a lectuY'e by starts in the Art building external study programmes. Kay Everingham. today. An Information Night will Although the College has one of the machines. many are still Acting Head of the Art Depart~ be held this Wednesday (Nov 4) being shipped from Switzerland for our high schools. ment. Peter Singleton. said and teachers have been the exhibition would run to invited to the College Friday. November 13 and that any time between 5 pm and members of the public were 8 pm. welcome to view the works on display. Director of External Studies. Bill Newling. said Course He said the exhibition consists Co~ordinators will be on of painting. drawing. photo~ hand to discuss Degree graphy. film and ceramics courses with prospective fields. applicants. Teachers will also be able to discuss The works are on display in the confusion about tuition the exhibition areas of the fees. Art building. External Studies now offers Meanwhile. art stUdents are S.Ed courses in Early reminded that an exhibition Chi ldhood 9 Home Science/ of Melbourne Relief Prints of Textiles, Industrial Arts 9 the 1920's and 1930's starts Physical Education and at the Region Art Gallery this Primary Education. Above: Mr C'live Knight demonstrates the new machine to the Thursday and runs to Nov. 29. The venue for Wednesday is students in the Home Science/Textiles Department. Room A148. COMPULSORY MEMBERSHIP OF A SCHOOL REPS ON S.R.C. HEAL TH FUND ~---~--~~--~-~->-~~-~~ The Students' Association has The Federal Government intro declared elected the following duced changes to the health students to represent t:he sys tern 'j n September th 'j s year School of Education on the wh'ich made it compu'lsory for S.R.C; students to be a member of a health fund from September 2. Peter Gummer, Peta ;Jeffreys, Helen Grosskopf, Catherine Under the new arrangements Chinnery, Kim Naggs, three courses of action are Catherine Masters, William available to students. Perkins, Dennis Williams depending on their circum and Jo Waller. stances. The prefE~rential system of L If your income as a single voting under which the elect',~ person is above $96 per week. ion operated was unable to or as a married couple $160 distinguish between the per week. you must either other candidates as the 'j nsure yourse 1f or pay for required amount of primary any health care you require. votes were not cast for the candidates. Five candidates 2. Students whose income fa n s did not achieve any primary below $96 per week must make votes and the remaining app'lication to the Department candidates did not achieve of Soc ia 1 Security for a hea lth the required quota of votes care entitlement card. Th'is to be elected. will be issued for six months at a t'ime. There are still seven vacan cies for the School and 3. Card holders have to nominations close this register without cost with a Thursday (Nov.5) , health fund of their choice. The fund will then process The representative from the for the government any bills School of Paramedical and received by the card holder. Community Welfare Studies is Elizabeth Kershaw. Brian Further details and applicat Dunn represents the School of ion forms are available from Visual and Performing Arts Sister Andrews in the Student and Brian Adamthwaite stud'~ Services Centre (A19I). ents from Semester 11 courses. Vol. 2 No. 20 November 23, 19B1 .ART EXHIBITIONS Works of art by final year The Final Vear Exhibition will and post:graduate art Htud·· run from November 24 to Dec· ents are to be djsplayed in ember 1 and t:he Postgraduat:e t:wo major exhibitions at: the Exhibition between December 8 Col1eqo. and 15. Both exhibitions will be open between gam and Spm The exhibi t io:ru, have b(~come weekdays and bct:ween Ipm and an annual event. fol1owinq 4pm Sat:urdays 0 successful showing in ~ec ent years and cover all Gordon Rintoul says it 18 the c,pecialisation~, offered by first ·timethe new Art building the Art Department. has been used for t:he exhibitions. Co··ordina tor of the exh ibi L Nin(~t:y final year st:udent:s will ions, Go.rdon Hint:oul, said di~)play t:he;:r work in t.he build~ Council Vice President, Mrs ing as well as the sculpt:ure M. Bowman has been inviU';d wo:rkshops and the Colleqe con to open ·the Final Year Stud··· course. Twenty postgraduate ent.s· Art Exhibition at the students will use the art build- College tomorrow (Nov .. 24) j ng and t.he sculpture workshops at B PUL for their exhibit:ion. Pr incipal Lecturer in Pa int· "Each student has selec'ced 'cheir ing at thE? Sydney College own worJe. for the exhibitions of t:he Arts, Mr Guy Warren I and we are hoping that: many will open the Postgraduate gaLlery owne:t·::;, especiaLLy from Diploma Art Exhibition on Sydney, will view the works," Tuesday, DecembE,r 8 at 8 pm. said Gordon. Mr Warren is weI] known to "Some postgraduate students in Newcastle art followers and the past have held successful has exhibited at a number of exhibitions of t.heir own after local galleries. displaying their College works." YOGA RELAXA'I'ION CL.ASSES THE FOOT LIGHTS ARE COMING: BIG ENTRY IN FIRsr YEAR TO S'I'AR'r Lecturers looking for a Fred Bishop from Lhe Mathematics Department, has just had a Margaret Clark will be hold relaxing night after marking busy time in orqanising a mathemat:ic,; compet ilion f01 2337 ing YOCJB classes for staff all those papers should mark pl1pi Lo frollf 70 Hunter: Valley pI' imary SCllO()J~;. and students from Wednesday Monday night. November 30 (Nov" 2f'), 'j nth ei r d oj a ry , I:'red was thE? Director of tllP HUllter l' will try to answer yOllr nothing .. o ••••••• queries, misgivings etc, Two College lecturers will be leading their own tours to The South-East Asia Region has a special beckoning for Ken different parts of the world in the next six months. Scott. In May next year he wil'! be r1ying there for h'is Eng 1 ish 1ecturer John Robson wn 1 head a pa rty of theatre 10th visit, this time as a tour leader for a group consisting goers to Europe in four weeks while Social Sciences mainly of teachers. lecturer Ken Scott is flying to the South-East Asian reg 'j on nex t May. The three week tour will take in the Japanese islands of Honshu. Shikoku and Kyushu. Highl"ights of the two week John's tour is being described as the theatre tour of Japanese section will include a cruise on the Inland Sea, a a 1 ifetime and the 46 days and 43 nights wi 1"1 take in visit to Peace Park in Hiroshima and seeing more of the eight plays, e"ight operas, two banets. two vadety beauty of the:? country than Ken's 1as t vi s H. concerts. an orchestral concert and much more. "We'll be slott-jng in with an exist'ing Japanese package tour Bookings closed last Friday and 10 Newcastle people will for this part of the trip before flying to Taiwan for three be making the tour with another 15 from Sydney. Melbour'ne. days and then to Mong Kong for four days to end the trip with country areas and New Zea"land (1). Included -in the a bit of shopping," said Ken. Newcastle party are two College Art students. Ken lectures on China and Japan at the Co'llege and said a John began organising the tour last November and his major point of the tour will be to update his knowledge because biggest problem was making advanced bookings, of the rapid changes in the region. Ken po"ints to many text books on the reg'ion being out of date before they are publ"ished. "The proob" em was fi ndi ng out far enough in advanced what theatres were offering and because of this we "It's very important to keep informed about South Eas t As; a have avoided one night stops." said John. because of the rapidly changing scene," sa'id Ken. "There are a lot of Australian misconceptions about the region. many of "Highlights will be seeing which have built up over long Peggy Ashcroft in 'All's periods. An aim of the trip Well that Ends Well' and is for teachers, lecturers and Gemma Jones (Duchess of Duke other people to become more Street) in 'Winter's Tale' knowledgeable about the region which both play at Stratford. and as a result have a more Fe 1i ci ty Kenda 1"1 (A Good LHe) informed Australian community." will be at the National Theatre in London while there Ken has organised the trip for is also La Sala and the The Hunter Valley Social Sciences Vi enna State Opera." Teachers' Association and a group of 25 people. which will include The tour wi 11 compri se a -, at some teachers from 'interstate. of site-seeing in London, Bath will fly out un May 8. Paris. Lucerne, Milan. Rome, Venice. Vienna, lnnsbruck. The cost for the tour is $1798. Munich. Stuttgart. Cologne excluding meals. Any person and Amsterdam. John Robson interested in the trip should see Ken as soon as possible. 1 RE-ENROLMENT 1982 S'I'ATE SUPERANNUl\TION BOARD ~·-INCRI;;A~SE··IN~INTEREsr-RA'r:E The Teacher Education Advisory aU.on in ~JEmuary. In the event ------~,~-.-~--~~~-~--,---~-~,------~- Office advises that scholarship of a change in their plans at_ enrolment:, they must, of" ThE; State SuperanIluat ion holders will shortly be issued Quit.e oft~en, continuing students courS0~, advise t.h8 Department Huar.d has r.pviewed the with re-enrolment pa~ers for are undecided about their study ofche new programme when this interest rate attaching the 1982 academic year. progrcnmne for t.hf~ next. year un~o has been finalised t:o ensure to debts due to the ¥und, til t.hey re-,enl'.'ol in t.he next that the change hC1s not affected which includes arreCv~," In order to ensure continuation stage of their course. As a their eligj.bility for benefits 0 of employee con tx ibu tiorw, on the scholarship payroll it consequence many often leave it and effective from July 1, is most important that students until February or March '1'0 aSEList -those who are cu:c['ent~' 1981 the interest rate return their scholarship re~ t:o apply fo:r- ~(,E:AS benef:~ts. '~he ly receiving TEAS benefits to has increased from 8>5% poa. enrolment paper together with :r:esult is that: applicat. .l..ons rrom 1(X1g(~ their applica·tions for to .10,_')% poi'!_ a copy of examination results r:e,·enrol1ing s'cud~:mt.s arr:i:v(~ in 1982 eC1rly, we will be post- as soon as results are avail considerable numbers at~ the ing applications 1:0 them as further. details may be ab'le. Commonwealth Department of Ed," soon as they have received obtained from the State neat_ion' s Off'iee at the same their results. These forms Superannuatiwl Board, If you wi /1 be away at the time t-ime as applications from new will bo pre'''coded by t:ho Depart:·· (;.P>Oo Box 4003, Sydney of re-enrolment please leave s·tudents who are asked to submit ment to facilit:ate early assess'" Telephone (02) 2382555. instructions with parents or theb:: forms aft:er they have en·" ment and eaLly payment. '" '" * '" '" * '" fr i ends to comp'l ete you r y'e rolled. ~I'his causes a bui Id"up enrolment on your behalfo 01' cCJ.t.ions in Other re-enrolling students r liE WALES dcc)lays in p:cocessingthem for vJill be able -to obtain applic-o Students under 21 years of age payment to ·the students" The Ban k uri New Sou tfl and seeking continuation of 'tion forms in December from Wed el.> now ori6e tll.> 10% OVI 1 i v i ng-away-from-·home allowance ·the educat.iol1al inst~it~ut_ion at 6w1dl.> at caLe once yOUh.. would like to. en'·' which they will be studying or in 1982 should collect a Statu stoudents . 1 mE" ". P,' • U- -; .c. M.(V~ngJ.:. !teach $500. tory Declaration form from the ,~.• ::- ••:-c: .•.. ~-.--.-.-:.-::--.- ..-: ...... ---~.. --~... --- ....--.- .. -,,'.--.-~-~-c--~.-.--~. :f:rom 'L 1e L ,1-1" .:.nqurry nc L, Advisory Office before re IJt:hFloor, Sydney plazC1 Build-, A Statement Sav{ngJ.:. enrolling. This Statutory ing, S9 Goulburn Sixeet·_, Ace uunt all()wl.> Clted,LtJ.:., Declaration should be returned (telephone (02) 218 a800) J.:.uch aJ.:. J.:.Ma!tLeJ.:. aVid pe.Vl with scholarship re-enrolment 1-\ny assist:ance which institutions)V(. '1 -' 1 ~ there will b," a J.:.A. onJ.:., paid di.flec fey (VI tu . .e,H1W.1.L e, paperso or student. associaLlons can g.l.ve relaxation in the eligibility tile account OIl ltegliRM by way of reminding students of criteria for 1982 affecting pOl{.odi.ca£ paymentJ.:. made ********************* the importance of early lodge~ studen'cs who whiBh t:o undertake nO!i you (e > (I, hi'! e men·t of applications will be an l.mdergraduate honours year pU'le/wAc Of! me'! tfFU{C' ) CHHISTMAS CAKES appreciated. or Mast:ers qualifying year after 'Lhey have completed a {II', ({/(' I( dl' ttl i C~ iill (' David Hegqart (Purchasing) If st.udent:El havE-' any. doubt about d' ] (\I·'(l.{ fa bf e nf! om Pe;telt postqraduat:e lp .0mC1 coux'se" and Allan Taylor (Industrial th(~ir proposed study pr09rC1mme MUhgem Of! Mic/weR BYh.Jle Arts) are selling Christmas for 1982 f they should 1. ist. on At present, such students are ed tIle WaCel) agencyo Cakes on behalf of the Lions the applicat:ion form all those ineligible for TEAS benefits orqanisation 0 The 1.5qrarn subjects they are likely to take under a Student Assistance cakes have a dark, rich rum and submit t_ho completod c).pplic·~ flavour and sell for $4 eacho Regulation which specifies ORIENTATION WEEK CAMP levels of courses for TEAS purposes and provides that The S.R.C. will be running an students cannot receive Orientation Camp at Glenrock benefits for a course if Lagoon for beginning students they have already com- .j n 1982. plet:ed a cour~le at a higher level or, in some cases at The camp will run from Tuesday. the same level as the February 16 to Fr i day. Februar'y course t:hey intend t:otake" 19 as this is the week before Orientation Week. Al though t:hC0 basic pro·" vi si on of thi s Hequla t.ion The aim of the camp is: wi1] remaill nnchanqed th.e to develop the cohesiveness of K' (' 1 a Xd t j on w j 11 ,\ 1 low i\ groups and engender friend· si.:uc1cnt who holds a po ";[:'" sh·ips qri\dua te eLi ploma ·tc) be no to promote the social. sport looger lne! Oft tlJat. ing and recreational well count to receive benefits being of students tor tlw hOllours year or t.he j\1asLer~) qUdlifyinq to reduce the drop-out rate year normalJy undertake'l1 of students by explaining aft-ex complet,j.rm of t:he all facets of College life ioit ial deqycc course. and exposing them to these by the ru nn inC) of wor ks ho ps etc. SUkVIVJ\L KIT The S.R.C. is interested in The N2iW Teachers j;eder· obtain'ing the voluntar'Y assist· ation hi! just released ance of a staff member who the 1981~82 edition or cotd d run d woy'kshop on "HOvJ it,,; booklet "Unemployed to pass modtdes". The staff and Casual Teachers member' need not y'ema in for Survival. Kitl!, the full camp and free meal and accommodation will be The kit gives infonnation provided. on casual work and Those interested please see unemployment benefits ;15 John Burne or Peter Kerr well as on health serVIC(H; at the S.R.C. Office and health insurance for unemployed teachers. Copies * '1<..: ),:"k *-k *** 'k* are available from the * J:*'k-k****** Student Services Centre. Vol 2 No.21 December 7. 1981 B.H.P. DONATES MINI BUSrO SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTRE A special handing over ceremony tomorrow will mark a $10,000 donation fY'om the Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited to the Speci a 1 Educat-j on Centre for the purchase of a new min'j··bus. The General Manager of the Newcastle Steelworks. Mr Jack Risby, win hand over the keys Of the Toyota Coaster bus to the Director of the Centre, Dr Peter O'Connor at 10.30 am. Dr O'Connor said the Centre earlier this year approached the B.H.P. with the view of purchasing a new bus as a community service project. The Centre's first bus was donated by the Waratah Rotary Club in 1977 but expansion of programmes at the Centre required a bus with bigger seating capacity. "The Centre received a very favourable response from the S.H.P. and the compnay. in addition to the $10,000 donation, purchased the Centre's old bus which has in actual fact taken its funding to more than $13.000," said Peter. The 24-seat Toyota bus wei 11 be used to transport chi'ldren with developmental disabilities to the Centre for intensive programmes, "The bus will be used primarily to bring a group of severely disabled children from Stockton Hospital for a new programme for which we anticipate funding will come from the Schools Commission to commence in 1982." Peter said. (cont) entre "However, children from special schooh and regular schools POSTGRADUATE WORKS who are involved in our programmes also will be transported to and from the Centre in the bus." One of Australia's top artist, Mr Guy Warren, will open the Postgraduate Diploma Art Exhibition in the art complex Peter said it was interesting to note that the first extern tomorrow (December 8) at 8 pm. al funding support for the Centre in February, 1977 (a donation of $4500 by Waratah Rotary Club for the initial Mr Warren is the Principal Lecturer in Art at the Sydney purchase of a mini-bus) is linked to the last initiative College of the Arts and is well known in Newcastle follow by him as Director. namely B.H.P. funding of the new ing a nunilier of exhibitions at local galleries and the Toyota. Newcastle Region Art Gallery. He added that the Centre we·leorned B.H.P's interest in and The exhibition, which runs until December 15, will be open support for the activities of the Centre throughout New between 9 am and 5 pm weekdays and 1 pm and 4 pm on Saturday, castle and the Hunter Region. December 12. Dr O'Connor ealy next year takes up the position of Twenty postgraduate students are displaying their work, Principal Lecturer in Counselling Studies and Special which includes plant and wildlife illustration, printmaking, Education at Canberra C.A.E. sculpture and painting. I The co-ordinator of the exhibitions, Gordon Rintoul, said a number of postgraduate students had held successful ex~' hibitions of their own after displaying their College work and that some students have had work purchased by State Galleries. Art Staff will be using Saturday afternoon (December 12) to talk to prospective students who wish to undertake post graduate study on a part-time basis. "The Art Department is considering introducing part-time study next year in the postgraduate areas and we want to talk to students next Saturday to gauge if there is a demand in Newcastle for this type of study," said Gordon. Art teachers in schools, established artists or people who may have the equivalent of an undergraduate award will find part-time study to their advantage. Part-time postgraduate art study could be available next ABOVE: Dr Peter 0 'Connoy' and AUendant/DY'iver at the year in the specialisation of painting, sculpture, illustration Spee1:al Edueat1:on Centre, BiU ,Jen7dnson~/j)1:Lh and printmaking but if the response from prospective students the new mini-bus. is encouraging the areas of ceramics, photography and textiles may also be offered. icket Yarrl it IT WAS JUST CRICKET! George Morgan den:ies claims by his team mates that he drank most of the 'water' at the Fire Station. To prove his point Staff will be happy to know that David Parsons did score he knocked up a magnificent 8 runs (sprinkled with one 4) . (all day) and that Peter O· Connor didn't get, c louted on It wasn't his fault that he couldn't see the ball after his new 'box' (he only scored 3 runs) at the Police lunch and was bowled~ Students v Staff cricket match. Oh~ the score. David Parsons was so busy snoring that the Other highlights of the match were "Best Actor Award" to following was supplied by UNRIVALLED Cricket Score Book 5530. Terry Sheedy for his impersonation of Dickie Bird; Neil POLICE STUDENTS: STAFF: Wright's great effort in displacing Dennis Lillee from the K .Crowley ...... 1 P.Brown not out 30 Australian XI after taking 2 for 2; Englishman Peter J .Dick ...... 27 K.Scott not out 33 Brown showing us Aussies a thing or two when he scored F . Macaway ...... 11 J .Gill ...... 17 with a dashing 30 not out (shades of Ian Botham ~ or if L . Hopkins ...... ' .. 2 IC Wilkinson ...... 18 you're an Indian cricket lover 'Eye-an Bot.·~am'; and C.Bradley ...... 5 R. Coul ton...... 3 Ross Flanagan who didn't take his bat home aft.er hitting R. Jenner ...... 17 N . Wright ...... • , 6 the lowest score on the day of 2. J' • Smi th ...... 2 R.F1anagan ...... 2 K.Walker ...... 4 P.O'Connor ...... 3 The Man-of--the-Match Award went to the fellow with a light B.Carstens ...... 3 G.Morgan ...... 8 refreshment in his hand who said; M.Carstens not out 12 R . Ha ywood...... 7 II You have two sides, one out in the field K.Crowley ... ' .... " ... " 1 D.Matbews not out 4 Sundrles...... 7 Sundrles ...... , 5 and one in. Bowling: K.Scott 1/12; Bowling: J.Dick 0/19; Each man that's in the side that's in goes J.Gill 2/7; P.O'Connor 1/6; J.Smith 0/21; L.Hopkins 0/18; out and when he's out he comes in and the K.Wilkinson 1/2, N.Wright.2/2; R.Carstens 0/9; F.Macaway 0/12; next man goes in until he's out. R.Flanagan 2/5; R.Haywood 1/15; K.Walker 0/15, R.Jenner 1/12; G.Morgan 0/13; P.Brown 0/7; B.Carstens 2/16. When t.hey are all out ,the side that' s out R.Coult,on (lost count). comes in and t.he side that' s been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out. THEM: 89 runs (if you US: 128 runs (add the Sometimes you get, men still in and not, out,. add the score is totals 92) the score and guess what?) When both sides have been in and out f including the not outs, that's the end of the game. So howzat!" The feature of the match came at lunch when staff flocked to the ground (they heard ,John Gill was trying to bat) What Ken S~oU thought to catch a glimpse of the action only to find that the he looked Hke.' Fire Station (hotel, that is) was in use to quench the thirst of the Staff XI. The Police Students unfortunately were forced to tag along for lemon drinks. RESOURCE BOOKLETS Injunctions and "D" notices. liThe Age" newspaper Educat-ion Uni t has produced fouy' re source booklets containing articles selected to cater for Orders. with an enclosed cheque, can be sent to: courses from Year 7-12. Resource Booklets, Age Education Unit. The booklets are available at the cost of production, $2 250 Spencer St,. each, by man order from "The Age" Education Unit. MELBOURNE, 3000 The "NEW" top'ics are as follows: CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIPS OVERSEAS STUDY IN ANIMAL LIBERATION: Can we afford the land for free range production when "factory" farms are cleaner, .quicker and The Churchill rrrust invites wish to visit and an Over·~ more productive. This resource booklet examlnes the pros applications from Australians, and cons of animal liberation, viviscetion and animal ex eas Living Allowance to assist of 18 years· and over, from all in meeting expenses. periments, factory farming vers~s free range agriculture. walks of life who wish to be considered for a Churchill THE CONSTITUTION: This resource booklet is a guide to the Completed application forms Fellowship to undertake an and reports from three re··· Austra~Constitution, .. its history, Federal/State overseas study project during ferees must reach the relations, arguments for a neutral Speaker. the role of 1982. the Governor Genera', calls for Constitutional Churchill Trust: by the closing date, February 28, 1982. reform and the recent High Court challenge over State There are no prescibed qual~ aid to independent schools. ifactions for a Churchill Details and application forms Fellowship. Merit is the pri~ are available from: ENERGY: The oil crisis forced us to reconsider our energy mary test, whether based on sources and futUre needs, This resource booklet examines past achievements or demon energy sources: coal. oil, gas. solar, uranium - and looks The Winston Churchill Memorial strated ability for future Trust(P), at transport and energy options together with cars and fuels achievement. Applicants will of the future. P.O. Box 478, be required to demonstrate CANBERRA CITY. A.C.T. 2601 the value of their work to PRISONS: What is it like to be on the inside .. ,locked away, the community and the manner isolated from the rest of the community. This resource in which it will be enhanced booklet takes you inside our prison system. talks with by an overseas study project. prisoners, examines suggested prison reforms, Alcatr'az NEW BABY and the Maze 4 Block protest in Northern Ireland. Selections will be announced Congratulations go to John in July 1982 for Churchill Brazier (Properties) and his Also available @ $2.50 each: Fellowships tenable in 1983. wife, Lee3 on the hirth of Successful applicants will their first child. "THE AGE" LAW GU IDE: OY'igi na 11y pub 1i shed as a guide for be awarded a return economy reporters and sub-editors, this booklet looks at Defamation. class overseas air ticket to Daniel was horn tlh 130z and Contempt of Court, The Legal Ladder and Legal Tit~es, the approved countries they Privilege and a Privilage Table, Contempt of Parllament. 20 in. long on Novemher 28. 1 The College is offering a series of eight courses in its 1982 Summer School programme. 'The School, which is being arranged in association with t:he Department of Community Prog.rammes at the University f will run from ,January 25 to J·anuary 29 inclusive and fees range from $15 to $28. Courses include some popular classes from previous years in addition to subjects being offered for the first time. Enrolments are now being accepted in: GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS - w.{;th MCUtgOlLeA: HoU GE~r'n:NG S'I'AR'I'ED WITH MICRO~COMPurrER - wLt:h Vav~td COvtdon INTRODUCTORY PHOTOGRAPHY- with AUavt Chawvtvt HELPING YOUR CHILD WI'l'H SCHOOL SKILLS - w~Uh GJteg RobAnoovt DRAWING AND WATERCOLOUR LEISURE, RECREATION AND YOU ... w"i:th Pe:tVt BttOWvt BREADMAKING - wA;th PaufA.vw C£CU1Q POTTERY~HANDBUILT TECHNIQUES -- ut{th BaJtbCU1.a Bfaxfavtd All courses will be held at the College but cheques al:e payable to the Department of Community Programmes. Full details of courses are available from our Department of External Studies. Group sizes will be kept small to allow participant.s the opportunity to interact with lecturer and other members of the group_ Vol 2, No 22. December 21,1981 \ I \ I I I I I /' PRINCIPAL MEETS FIFE TODAY ~: AU-> AGLOW ::: '/ I I I I I I "- A general staff meeting win be held tomorrow (Tuesday, Our radiography students are all glowing in the dark after December 22) in Lecture Theatre B15 to hear a report from the the production of 'I'~shirt,s relating to the radiography Principal on his discussions with the Federal Minister for course at NCAE. Education 9 Mr Fife. The idea for the T-shirts came from lecturer Les Pennington Dr Richardson and the Assistant Principal. Dr Huxley. have and third year student Adrian Snowden. and they sold like flown to Canberra today for discussions with Mr Fife on the hot cakes at a recent outgoing party for radiography funding of the College in 1982. s'tudents. Dr Richardson is attempting to gain an extra $500,000 in The T~shirts have printed in a burgundy' colour on t.he front funds for next year. 'Radiographers GLOW in the dark' with the word Radiographers separated from the remainder of the slogan by a an X~ray Funding and student numbers for 1982 have been reduced of a pair of hands. more viciously at Newcastle than at other CAEs. according to Dr Richardson. Les says the idea of the X-ray for the T-shirt came from the College radiography poster. The back of the T-shirt has "The aim of today's visit is to receive an increase in printed in blue 'Newcastle College of Advanced Education'. funding for 1982 and the two remaining years of the tri~ ennium which inturn will allow for an increase in student A few sizes remain from the initial run but it appears enrolments," he said. inted after the success of the first issue. Newcastle College of Advanced Education has been funded for 1925 Effective Full-time Students next year but College senior officers believethe College should be fund ed for 2150 Effecti ve Full-time Students as recommended by th~N.S.W. Higher Education Board. Dr Ri chardson sa id fund'j ng for the 1ast two years of the 1982-84 triennium would be based on the 1982 allocation. * * * * * * * * * * PRINTERY CLOSES THIS WEEK [rhe CoUege Pr>int1:ng Depar'tment tJ1:U be cLcsedthis Wed nesday and Th:ursday (Dec 2;) and 24) for machiner'y mm:n tenance. Printing staff" will be ta7dng Leave between Christmas and Neh) Year and the Printery lAn:ll not x'e~open unt1:l ORIENTAT! CAMP The SRC will conduct an Orientation Camp at Glenrock Lagoon for beginning students in 1982. lhe Camp will run from Tuesday, February 16 to Friday, February 19 the week before Orientation Week The aim of the camp is: to promote the social. sporting ~nd recreational well being of students to develope the cohesiveness of groups and engender friendships To reduce the drop~ol1t rate of studEmts by explain~' ing all facets of College life and exposing them to these by the tunn i n~J of workshops etc"