What's New
Handbooks now available
The much anticipated handbooks for the new organisations are now available. The handbooks outline the full range of courses, subjects and programs available in 2009. Copies of the Polytechnic and Academy handbooks are being distributed to high schools and colleges for distribution to all Year 10 and 11 students. Copies will also be available at TAFE campuses.
Tasmania Tomorrow News
Tasmania Tomorrow News Issue 16 [PDF 370KB]
This regular newsletter provides an update on the changes to post-Year 10 arrangements from the project team. The newsletter is sent out by email to all Department of Education and TAFE Tasmania staff and other stakeholders.
www.yourchoice.tas.gov.au
A student-focused website: It's Your Choice is now available to provide prospective students with information about the new organisations and the new opportunities that will be available. The website is based on the information included in Your Guide to 09.
Your Guide to 09
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On 30 June 2008, the Premier launched a new guide which will give students more detail about new post-year 10 options available next year. Your Guide to 09 provides a clear picture of the opportunities and programs available at the Tasmanian Academy, Tasmanian Polytechnic and Training Tasmania.
If you would like a copy of the Guide, please contact the project team on 1800 469 997 or email: tomorrow@education.tas.gov.au.
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Information for Parents on Education and Training in 2009
In the September school holidays all parents of Year 10 and Year 11 students were sent a brochure, Information for Parents on Education and Training in 2009: The Choices Just Got Better [PDF 1.3MB]. This brochure will provide some answers to the questions parents may have about the changes.
Shared Services Frequently Asked Questions
A set of frequently asked questions about the shared services unit has been added. The shared services unit will comprise a single organisation to co-ordinate services for both students and staff of the three organisations created by Tasmania Tomorrow.
Board Members Appointed
On 28 August 2008, the Premier and Minister for Education and Skills, David Bartlett, announced the board members for the Tasmanian Polytechnic, Tasmanian Academy and Training Tasmania.
| Tasmanian Polytechnic |
Tasmanian Academy |
Training Tasmania |
| Dr Michael Vertigan AC (Chair) |
Kim Boyer (Chair) |
Dr James Cretan (Chair) |
| Kathryn Thomas |
Peter Croger |
Diane Edgerton |
| Peter Killick |
Prof David Rich |
Suzanne Martin |
| John Galbraith |
Prof Jane Watson |
Neville Smith |
| Dr Judith Walker |
Vern Powell |
Caroline Rockefeller |
| Dennis Betts |
Robyn Lohrey |
Richard Crawford |
| Allyson Warrington |
Rikki Mawad |
Lisa Taylor |
CEO’s Announced
On 8 July, Premier David Bartlett announced the Chief Executive Officers who will implement the Government’s post year 10 reforms.
The Principal of Burnie’s Hellyer College, Mr Mike Brakey is to head the Tasmanian Academy.
The current Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), Victoria University Belinda McLennan has been appointed to head the Tasmanian Polytechnic.
Malcolm White, currently the CEO of TAFE, will be the CEO of Training Tasmania.
Staff Transition Planning Process - Fact Sheet
A fact sheet [PDF 170KB] has been prepared to inform staff of where we are at in the transition planning process and the decisions that have been made that will facilitate a smooth transfer to the new organisations.
The New Polytechnic Education: Why? What? How?
The Polytechnic Education Conference attracted over 400 delegates and received a very positive response over the two day event. The conference proceedings including speakers' PowerPoint presentations, handouts, audio recordings, a summary of feedback from the Roving Reporters plus photos will be posted on the website over the coming weeks.
Polytechnic Conference 2008 Proceedings
