The SLAV 2010 Professional Development Expression of Interest form is now available on the SLAV website at: http://www.slav.schools.net.au/downloads/01home/PD_ExpIntForm.pdf

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The year is very quickly drawing to a close but before we finish, the dates for 2010 meetings are being finalised. Put them in your calendar now.

Term 1 - A night at Dymocks
Date: Tues, 16 March 2010
Roxanne of Dymocks will present a talk on fiction that has won awards and more. Afternoon tea is served in the cafe next door.
Venue: Dymocks, Shop 113 The Well, 793 Burke Road, Camberwell, Vict.
Time: 5.00pm for 5.15pm
Cost: Free - guests of Dymocks.

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Members attending our End of Year Dinner at Bucatini's Restaurant share the view - it was a thoroughly enjoyable night out and a wonderfully social way to bring the year to a close. Good company, an excellent meal and a most charming dinner speaker. See the photo album below.

Hilary informed, entertained and educated those present recounting her career journey to the position today as 774 Saturday Morning Show host. It's been a meandering journey in many ways and indicates her commitment to peo… Continue

Congratulations Mary as recipient of of the Outstanding Professional Service Award 2009 presented by the Council of Professional Teaching Associations of Victoria.

We have much to thank Mary for as members of this Association. As the award states:

"Mary has always actively and publicly promoted the cause of teacher professionalism and quality education, especially in relation to school librarianship. In addition, she has freely given of her time and expertise, through teacher pro… Continue

Hilary Harper host the the ABC Saturday morning show will be guest speaker for the evening. She will provide an interesting perspective of media as a career, the changes, effects of the Internet and opening up of public conversations, future. This will be a very stimulating evening. Don't miss out.

Hilary grew up in country Victoria. Books were her first love but she was fascinated by radio. After an Arts degree at Melbourne University she worked as a writer, editor, gardener, cleaner, personal… Continue