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UNAAWA

I have spent the last few years working closely to embed the SDGs into our Yr 2-5 programs with the help of the UNAAWA. Below are links to some great resources that I have used in my role as a HOY Yr 4, Enrichment teacher and Learning Service and Global Citizenship Coordinator. An interesting podcast to give some background. https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/podcast/fizzicsed/podcast-un-sdgs-in-the-classroom-with-helena-nicholson/ THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL Western Australian division of the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAAWA). We are dedicated to informing, inspiring and engaging the West Australian community and leaders regarding the work, goals and values of the United Nations to create a safer, fairer and more sustainable world. Schools membership $70 year UNAAWA Programs Dear All   We would like to invite you to attend the 1st meeting of the Education Committee in 2021. As a previous email indicated we have lost several key members due to retirements...

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Tracey Toovey St Mark's Anglican Community School Learning Diversity and Inclusion Teacher (Primary School Y2-Y5) - Enrichment Coordinator Learning Service and Global Citizenship (Primary School Y2 – Y5) PERSONAL BACKGROUND I have a husband Andrew who is a scientist working at CSIRO. I have a son Jaidyn who is 21yrs old and is at UWA studying International Relations/Political Science/Law degree. A daughter Madison, 18years old, finishing Yr 12 at St Mark's this year who is an elite triathlete. I have two dogs Ruby and Archie. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND I have been teaching for 27 years both in the government and private sectors. I have been at St Mark's 23 years. Working in Middle Primary.  I have coordinated the schools' Sustainability program, Learning Service program and have been Head of Year 4. COMMITTEES: United Nations Association of Australia Western Australia  Education Committee 2021 AWARDS: UNAAWA World Teacher's Day Award in 2019. United Nations Associati...