Association for Philosophy in Schools (WA)

World Philosophy Day is annually observed on the third Thursday of November to honor philosophical reflections around the world. It is a day for people to share thoughts, openly explore and discuss new ideas and inspire public debate or discussion on society’s challenges.

Meeting At the Stage Door: WACE Learning Philosophy and Ethics Forum
Thursday Nov 25 Wollaston Centre, Mount Claremont, 9am-3pm $60

Please register at www.ais.wa.edu.au

Agenda
Welcome Barry Lake DET and Trish Harris AISWA

Curriculum Council: Curriculum and Assessment Officer Jan Giles
• WACE 2011 – Syllabus changes
• Guide to Grades
• Standards package and marking keys
Workshops:

Thursday, December 2 and Friday, December 3, 2010
Murdoch University
Western Australia

and

Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5, 2010
Tingrith Farm
Margaret River, Western Australia
Conference Theme: Philosophy and Schools
For full details see:

Free Philosophy colloquium at Murdoch University - Brian Hill Lecture Theatre, 8.30-5.30pm, 30th November.

Congratulations to all the participants this year at Philosothon! A great night of discussion and inquiry all round.

CONFERENCE - Call for Papers

40th Conference of the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia Inc.
Thursday, December 2nd and Friday, December 3rd 2010.

Papers are invited for the 40th Conference of the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia Inc. (PESA), to be held on Thursday, December 2 and Friday, December 3 at Murdoch University, Western Australia and Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5, at Tingrith Farm, Margaret River, Western Australia.