[Design and Technology] FW: help posting re- govt grants

Wed Jun 25 11:44:26 EST 2008

No, the grant is not for Independent or Catholic schools: it is for
Victorian Government secondary schools.

A Media release dated May 1, 2008 titled $15 Million for Technical
Equipment in Secondary Schools is available at:

http://www.dpc.vic.gov.au/__4a256811001d78bf.nsf/WebByMinister!OpenView&
Start=1&Count=300&Expand=11&RestrictToCategory=2008#11

Lorraine Tran
Curriculum Manager, P - 12 Design and Technology
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
41 St Andrews Place
East Melbourne 3002
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au

Email: tran.lorraine.i at edumail.vic.gov.au
Telephone: (03) 9651 4407
Mobile:       041 933 1630

The VCAA provides curriculum and assessment for prep to Year 12. The
VCAA is a statutory body directly responsible to the Minister for
Education and Training and serves government and non-government schools.

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-----Original Message-----
From: destech-bounces at edulists.com.au
[mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Kerryn Sylvia
Sent: Tuesday, 24 June 2008 9:59 PM
To: Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: RE: [Design and Technology] FW: help posting re- govt grants

Hi Just wanting some more information about this grant business. Seems
as if we might have missed the boat this time round being a first year
teacher and not being aware of the grant. Could you pass on some more
information anyway? Did the grant apply to catholic schools? How do l
know about any grants in the future? Is their a website to check?
Thanks for any information you can provide
K. Sylvia
St. Joseph's College
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From: destech-bounces at edulists.com.au [destech-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of Drayton, Shirley I [drayton.shirley.i at edumail.vic.gov.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 24 June 2008 11:39 AM
To: Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: RE: [Design and Technology] FW: help posting re- govt grants

Hi Maryann

Go for it!
Here is my Textiles list so far:
2 Cover stitch machines - Janome CoverPro 1000CP @ $559.20
1 Bernina Overlocker 800DL $795
2 Husqvarna Embellisher Machines @ $448
Serra Sharp scissors @ $27.95
Cutting Mat $18
Embroidery Machine Husqvarna D1 $2800
Software for above $599
Embroidery Unit for above $535
Dressmakers model $319 (on special)

The grant to our school was divided between Food. Wood, Systems,Fibre
and Metal according to how many students elect the subjects from Year 9.

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From: destech-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of pauldawes
Sent: Tue 24/06/2008 9:33 AM
To: 'Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List';
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Subject: [Design and Technology] FW: help posting re- govt grants

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From: Maryann AUGUSTINUS [mailto:MAUGUSTINUS at unihigh.vic.edu.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 24 June 2008 9:03 AM
To: paul dawes
Subject: help posting re- govt grants

Hi again!

I have tried to post this (see below) on the destech site but it keeps
bouncing. Could you try to post it for me. I would be grateful again!

Hi all I am furious and unsure as what to do.

The principal at my school did receive the grant for upgrades but did
not inform me as technology co-ordinator. He has spent the money on new
computers/digital cameras etc for information technology/ the school in
general. His excuse was that it is 'technology' and it was not specified
that it had to be spent on materials technology. I begged to differ.....
to me the ministers media release was not ambiguous. He also said and
anyway now that I have found out it was too late to apply for any
machinery upgrades. The money had to be spent before the end of the
month. He said I could put in a submission for some money but that it
had to be done by Friday and it had to include 3 quotes for each, a
written justification for purchase - how it would improve outcomes for
students/which students would be using it etc. He said that as there is
no way it could be done by Friday then there is no point
trying........he doesn't know me at all. the statement was like showing
a red rag to a !
 bull and this is where I need your help. Can anyone help with ideas for
upgrades lathes etc (we have a wood room, metal, plastic, electronics
and textiles) Can you share quotes or possibly justifications for
purchase. I will of course be spending Monday/Tuesday collecting
information but help would be greatly appreciated.

I am really sick of technology being treated so shabbily....I am not
normally the fighting type but this treatment really upset me and I
can't take it lying down!

Regards Maryann Augustinus The University High School

PS Or am I totally off the mark? Is spending the grant on IT ok?

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From: paul dawes [mailto:pauldawes at optusnet.com.au]
Sent: Mon 23/06/2008 9:06 PM
To: Maryann AUGUSTINUS
Subject: govt grants

Hi Maryann,

Paul Dawes here - I was a student teacher of yours a coupe of years ago.
Hope all is well at unihigh.

I believe my principal applied for the grant just before I got here
(almost 12 months ago) and we found out about it about a month ago.  We
have to have it spent by the end of the week.  It's very easy to do!

Hope all is well at unihigh.  I saw Aldo last year taking a PD on Units
2&4.

See you at the next one.

Paul Dawes

Materials & Design Technology Manager

Patterson River Secondary College

Eel Race Road, Carrum 3197

(t) 8770 6700

(f) 9786 9810

(m) 0417 983 711

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