Our Events
Our events provide a unique opportunity for educators to meet and share their experiences in the field of politics, law and teaching.
Our events provide a unique opportunity for educators to meet and share their experiences in the field of politics, law and teaching.
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20 Feb - 20 Feb |
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Shenton College |
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The Annual General Meeting of the Political and Legal Educators Association of Western Australia
All Positions on the PLEAWA Committee will be declared vacant at the AGM, 7th
November, 4.30pm.
Members are encouraged to consider taking on one of the roles that are vital for the continuation of the Association. Should you have an
interest in filling any of the positions on the Committee please complete the Nomination Form attached and ensure it is returned prior to
4pm on the evening of the AGM. Please ensure you read the nomination form and the related sections of the PLEAWA Constitution prior to your
nomination. Click here
No late nominations will be accepted.
Refreshments will be available on arrival at the AGM and post the AGM.
Feel free to socialise with your colleagues at the conclusion of the AGM. Please register your attendance for seating and catering purposes
by clicking the 'Read More' link below.
For further details and all inquiries please contact the PLEAWA secretary via email (secretary@pleawa.org.au).
POLITICAL AND LEGAL EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
PRESENTERS:
Experienced ATAR Politics & Law teachers
WHEN: 19th October 2024
WHERE:
Austin Lecture Hall, University of Western Australia
TIME: 1:00pm for registration, 1:30pm commencement 3:30pm finish
POLITICAL AND LEGAL EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
WHAT:
PLEAWA Semester One Revision Seminar Units 3 & 4
PRESENTERS: Experienced ATAR Politics & Law teachers
WHEN:
31st August 2024
WHERE: Austin Lecture Hall, University of Western Australia
TIME: 1:00pm for registration, 1:30pm commencement 3:30pm finish
PLEAWA is excited to host an online Masterclass with Katy McDougall, the Director of the Criminal Law Division at Legal Aid WA. Our
conversation will focus on a recently implemented reform to the criminal law process in Western Australia - the Criminal Law (Mental
Impairment) Act 2023,
which will put in place special hearings for those who may be unfit to plead their case due to mental impairment. This will be followed
by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
This is a useful event for teachers and students of Politics & Law in Western Australia. It will deepen your understanding of:
Join PLEAWA for an informative panel discussion featuring esteemed guest speakers from the United States Consulate in Perth. This discussion promises to provide valuable insights into contemporary US politics and deepen your understanding of:
PLEAWA is hosting a revision seminar for Year 11 Politics & Law students, focusing on Unit 1.
Attendees will be guided through rich contemporary examples by experienced teachers of Politics & Law, who will make explicit links with
content in Unit 1.
This is a hybrid event streamed live, via Zoom, from Shenton College. Standard tickets are only $30, including a copy of each presentation.
PLEAWA is hosting a revision seminar for Year 12 Politics & Law students, focusing on Unit 3.
Attendees will be guided through rich contemporary examples by experienced teachers of Politics & Law, who will make explicit links with content in Unit 3.
This is a hybrid event streamed live, via Zoom, from the Great Southern Room in the State Library of Western Australia. Standard tickets are
only $30, including a copy of each presentation.
Attendees can also purchase a copy of the 2023 Good Answer Guide with their ticket, for the discounted price of $60.
PLEAWA is hosting its annual review of the 2023 WACE examination!
Join us as Stephen King and Haylie Pepper provide expert tips for teachers, focusing on trends in recent WACE exams. Whether you are a new
or experienced teacher of Politics & Law, this is a popular and valuable piece of professional learning. We hope to see you there!
In October, PLEAWA will host a revision seminar for Year 12 Politics & Law with a focus on Unit 2.
Attendees will be guided through rich contemporary examples by experienced teachers of Politics & Law, who will make explicit links with
content in Units 1 and 2.
This is a hybrid event streamed live, via Zoom, from the Great Southern Room in the State Library of Western Australia. Whether you are
attending in-person, or via Zoom, tickets are only $30.
In September, PLEAWA will host a revision seminar for Year 12 Politics & Law with a focus on Unit 4.
Attendees will be guided through rich contemporary examples by experienced teachers of Politics & Law, who will make explicit links with
content in Units 3 and 4.
This is a hybrid event streamed live, via Zoom, from the Great Southern Room in the State Library of Western Australia. Standard tickets are
only $30, including a copy of each presentation.
Attendees can also purchase a copy of the 2023 Good Answer Guide with their ticket, for the discounted price of $60.
Join us in listening to our guest speaker Ms Siriana Nair, the Consul General of the U.S. Consulate in Perth. The focus will be on democratic principles and electoral politics in the United States.
During the second half of the evening, Ms Nair and members of the PLEAWA committee will participate in a Q&A panel to answer your
'questions without notice'.
A presentation for Year 11 ATAR PALS students and teachers by PLEAWA representatives on a non-democratic system - Russia.
PLEAWA representatives review the 2022 WACE Politics and Law Exam, with expert tips for teachers on the 'Contemporary issues' for teaching in 2023
Hear from Ms Elena Augustine, US Consulate Director of Policy discuss how democracies can uphold or undermine democratic principles.
To celebrate Law Week 2022 (16 - 20 May), Legal Aid WA invites students across WA primary and high schools to participate in its Law Week Video Challenge!
Five experienced Politics and Law teachers will provide a revision seminar for Politics and Law Unit 3 content.
This masterclass will focus on how to help students write essays for maximum marks .
Join us to hear from our guest speakers, Stephen King and Haylie Pepper, and then for a review of the 2021 Politics WACE Exam.