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March 2012 Newsletter

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Welcome all to SPERA’s first newsletter for 2012. Already the year has been busy for SPERA with the Executive continuing or taking on new portfolios.

In particular I would like to highlight the role taken on by Dr Karen Noble (University of Southern Queensland) for hosting the 2012 28th SPERA National Conference at the University’s Toowoomba Campus from 26-28 September this year.

Highlights include:

  • REFA;
  • RRRTEC FInal Rreport;
  • TERRR Network and Rural Education WA;
  • AITSL Professional Learning Convention;
  • ISFIRE 2013 (note change of dates to 13-15 February 2013).

Once again thank you to the editorial team lead by Michael Preece including Tania Broadley; Brian O’Neill and Vince Connor.

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Newsletter November 2011

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The last 12 months have been busy ones for SPERA. This brief report attempts to capture the highlights and directions of our small but growing organisation over the past year. The report concludes by highlighting a number of areas that need attention as SPERA moves forward over the next 12 months.

Thank you to the SPERA Newsletter Committee:

  • Michael Preece – Editor
  • Tania Broadley
  • Vince Connor
  • Brian O’Neill

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Newsletter August 2011

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From the President

SPERA has much pleasure in forwarding the August edition of our newsletter to you. We trust you are all keeping well.

I hope you will be able to participate in the SUMMIT as the agenda looks extremely interesting.

Download the program: SUMMIT 2011 Rural Futures Matter: A Sustainable Australia.

The main focus of the last three months has been finalising the organisation of SUMMIT 2011. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you all our SUMMIT date which is 21 – 23 September 2011. SPERA is partnering with the Sidney Myer Chair (Prof John Halsey) Rural Education and Communities, Flinders University, to host this year’s conference.

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Newsletter April 2011

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From the President

It is difficult to believe we are almost half way through April already. I hope the year is going well for you.

The planning for SUMMIT 2011 is keeping the SPERA Conference Planning Committee busy as we head towards the SUMMIT dates 21 – 23 September 2011. There is an article in this Newsletter updating members on SUMMIT 2011 but briefly, SPERA is partnering with the Sidney Myer Chair (Prof John Halsey) , Rural Education and Communities, Flinders University, to host this year’s conference.

I hope you will be able to participate in the SUMMIT.

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Newsletter October 2010

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  • President’s Welcome
  • Summit 2010
  • Eye’s Wide Open – Meghan Clarke (Pre-Service Teacher Scholarship winner – sponsored by ICPA Queensland
  • Small Schools Matter – Prof John Halsey
  • Conference 2010 Photos
  • Dr Bruce Flegg – Conference 2010 Opening Address
  • Membership Form
  • 2010-2011 SPERA Executive

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Talbingo Clean Green Energy Park 2008

Australian Rural Education Award (AREA) 2008

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The Australian Rural Education Award (AREA) is awarded to an individual, institution, organisation or industry for a practical project or achievement which opens up education opportunities for rural people and demonstrates a commitment towards advancing the positive aspects of rural education.

The Australian Rural Education Award:

  • Acknowledges excellence in rural education
  • Recognises the achievements of an individual or group in a rural community
  • Endorses a positive image of rural education
  • Demonstrates a creative approach to meeting the educational needs of rural people

The 2008 AREA winner was Talbingo Public School, with their Clean Green Energy Park project.

Download the AREA Winner 2008 Clean Green Energy Park overview.