❓ Questions regarding the relocation of Intensive Language Centres (ILCs) and associated resources, student numbers, and funding, particularly concerning Graylands, Bentley, Ellenswood, Swanbourne, Perth Modern, and Balga schools. The Minister's response clarifies the rationale, timelines, and resource allocation for these changes.
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(1) What is the rationale for the possible re-location of the Graylands Intensive Language Centre to either Bentley Primary School or Ellenswood Primary School? (2) How would this possible re-location of the Graylands Intensive Language centre to one of these schools improve language teaching services for newly arrived migrant children? (3) When will the re-location of the Swanbourne Post-compulsory Intensive Language Centre to Perth Modern School take place? (4) Will the facilities at Perth Modern School be of the same quality, for both staff and pupils, as it is at present at Swanbourne High School? (5) What resources, such as computers and other teaching resources, will be transferred to Perth Modern School so that the pupils transferred will receive the same quality teaching? (6) What type of buildings will the re-located pupils from Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre occupy at Perth Modern School? (7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister
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(1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(2) How would this possible re-location of the Graylands Intensive Language centre to one of these schools improve language teaching services for newly arrived migrant children? (3) When will the re-location of the Swanbourne Post-compulsory Intensive Language Centre to Perth Modern School take place? (4) Will the facilities at Perth Modern School be of the same quality, for both staff and pupils, as it is at present at Swanbourne High School? (5) What resources, such as computers and other teaching resources, will be transferred to Perth Modern School so that the pupils transferred will receive the same quality teaching? (6) What type of buildings will the re-located pupils from Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre occupy at Perth Modern School? (7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(3) When will the re-location of the Swanbourne Post-compulsory Intensive Language Centre to Perth Modern School take place? (4) Will the facilities at Perth Modern School be of the same quality, for both staff and pupils, as it is at present at Swanbourne High School? (5) What resources, such as computers and other teaching resources, will be transferred to Perth Modern School so that the pupils transferred will receive the same quality teaching? (6) What type of buildings will the re-located pupils from Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre occupy at Perth Modern School? (7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(4) Will the facilities at Perth Modern School be of the same quality, for both staff and pupils, as it is at present at Swanbourne High School? (5) What resources, such as computers and other teaching resources, will be transferred to Perth Modern School so that the pupils transferred will receive the same quality teaching? (6) What type of buildings will the re-located pupils from Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre occupy at Perth Modern School? (7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(5) What resources, such as computers and other teaching resources, will be transferred to Perth Modern School so that the pupils transferred will receive the same quality teaching? (6) What type of buildings will the re-located pupils from Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre occupy at Perth Modern School? (7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(6) What type of buildings will the re-located pupils from Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre occupy at Perth Modern School? (7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(2) How would this possible re-location of the Graylands Intensive Language centre to one of these schools improve language teaching services for newly arrived migrant children? (3) When will the re-location of the Swanbourne Post-compulsory Intensive Language Centre to Perth Modern School take place? (4) Will the facilities at Perth Modern School be of the same quality, for both staff and pupils, as it is at present at Swanbourne High School? (5) What resources, such as computers and other teaching resources, will be transferred to Perth Modern School so that the pupils transferred will receive the same quality teaching? (6) What type of buildings will the re-located pupils from Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre occupy at Perth Modern School? (7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(3) When will the re-location of the Swanbourne Post-compulsory Intensive Language Centre to Perth Modern School take place? (4) Will the facilities at Perth Modern School be of the same quality, for both staff and pupils, as it is at present at Swanbourne High School? (5) What resources, such as computers and other teaching resources, will be transferred to Perth Modern School so that the pupils transferred will receive the same quality teaching? (6) What type of buildings will the re-located pupils from Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre occupy at Perth Modern School? (7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(4) Will the facilities at Perth Modern School be of the same quality, for both staff and pupils, as it is at present at Swanbourne High School? (5) What resources, such as computers and other teaching resources, will be transferred to Perth Modern School so that the pupils transferred will receive the same quality teaching? (6) What type of buildings will the re-located pupils from Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre occupy at Perth Modern School? (7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(5) What resources, such as computers and other teaching resources, will be transferred to Perth Modern School so that the pupils transferred will receive the same quality teaching? (6) What type of buildings will the re-located pupils from Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre occupy at Perth Modern School? (7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(6) What type of buildings will the re-located pupils from Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre occupy at Perth Modern School? (7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(7) Will the same facilities that are available to teaching staff at the Swanbourne Intensive Language Centre be available to at Perth Modern School? (8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(8) Will the Minister confirm how many students will be transferred to Perth Modern School as a result of the closure of the Swanbourne High School? (9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(9) Is any new funding provided to Perth Modern School for the development of a ballet programme? (10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(10) Is there a proposal being considered to transfer the students requiring Intensive Language Programmes from Swanbourne to Balga Senior High School? (11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
(11) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the Federal per capita grants made available, at the State level, to teach English as a Second Language to newly arrived migrant children, are transferred to the school or education system when these children re-locate at another school or within another system within the 12 months qualifying period? Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
Answered on 6 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The location of Intensive Language Centres (ILC) is based on the principles of access, equity and the efficient and effective use of resources. ILC locations have been and are contingent on new-arrival student demographics; location and provision of Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) on-arrival accommodation; and the suitability of host schools. The past fifteen years have seen major changes in the settlement patterns of newly arrived ESL students. These changes have been due to: · the closure of the DIMA on-arrival accommodation at Graylands, Osborne Park and Mosman Park; · the proposed closure of remaining DIMA flats at Balga in September 2000; and · the impact of the family reunion program and more affordable housing in outer metropolitan suburbs. This has resulted in a greater spread of students across the metropolitan area, prompting the Education Department to review its program provision. The Local Area Education Planning (LAEP) process for primary ILCs is intended to enhance the overall provision for primary intensive language services by ensuring equitable access and effective use of resources. Options for community wide consultation have been developed by the LAEP Drafting Committee. Although Bentley and Ellenswood Primary Schools were discussed as possible new sites for an ILC, no specific school has been identified, and no decision made to relocate the ILC. (2) The aim of any possible relocation of the Centre would be to locate it closer to the homes of the students, reducing the travel undertaken by the students and the cost of transporting them. However, no decision on relocation has yet been made. (3) The movement of Swanbourne ILC to the Perth Modern School site will be completed by the end of 2000 in line with the closure of Swanbourne Senior High School. The re-located post compulsory centre will be ready for the start of the 2001 school year. (4) Facilities for both students and staff at Perth Modern School will be comparable to those at the Swanbourne site. Both classroom space and staff office accommodation were negotiated and agreed upon by Swanbourne ILC, Perth Modern ILC and Education Department LAEP personnel at the end of 1999. (5) Swanbourne ILC teaching resources such as books, stationery and equipment will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. An agreement between the two school librarians has been reached to ensure all ILC/ESL books held in the general Swanbourne Senior High School collection will be transferred to Perth Modern School. The current Principal at Perth Modern School is presently negotiating with Swanbourne ILC personnel to establish information technology needs so that comparable computer access for ILC students is provided. (6) Swanbourne ILC students will be fully integrated into the existing mainstream school classrooms/buildings. An additional transportable building will be provided for use as a home economics classroom. (7)Yes. Throughout 1999 comprehensive negotiations between Education Department personnel, Perth Modern ILC and Swanbourne ILC Deputy Principals and staff were undertaken. As a result of this consultative process comparable facilities for teachers moving from Swanbourne ILC were identified and agreed upon by all key interest groups. (8) The dynamic nature of newly arrived migrant settlement patterns makes it difficult to establish actual student numbers. It is anticipated that in the vicinity of 100 ILC students will be transferred to the Perth Modern School site. A further 100 mainstream ESL students may enrol for the start of 2001. Students are currently completing enrolment forms for 2001 and more accurate student enrolment numbers will be available at the end of Term 3. (9) There is no new funding. Under the terms of 1999 contract, following the competitive tendering process, the costs of the delivery and development of the program are to be met by the successful tenderer. At the end of 1998, $800 000 was allocated to complete two ballet studios and to support the transfer of the ILC. The work on the studios has been completed. (10) No. (11) The Commonwealth Government determines the mechanism for the allocation of the per capita grant for newly arrived ILC students. If any changes to these procedures were to be made, it would have to be in consultation with other States and Territories through negotiation with the Commonwealth. The Federal Government would need to be approached in regard to this matter.
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