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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hi Listers (apologies for cross posts)</span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='color:#1F497D'>You may be aware of this event next week run by </span><a href="http://nicta.com.au/">NICTA ( National ICT Australia)</a> A very impressive organisation and well worth a look.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>We are writing to inform you of a major technology showcase event in Melbourne which should be of interest to all students, especially those studying science and technology. The Victorian Innovation and Technology Showcase brings together Victoria's universities and Victoria's major research centre in Information and Communications Technology, NICTA, to showcase exciting innovation developed through the combination of technology and ideas. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Presented in an exhibition format, visitors will have an opportunity to learn about local innovations that are changing the way we live and work, and which impact how businesses and other organisations operate. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Over 60 exhibits will be present covering demonstrations such as the development of an Australian bionic eye, technology to prepare, respond to and recover from natural disasters, improved decision making on farms, Mobile App tools and much more.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Showcase is an opportunity for students Year 8 up, to learn about the broad application of technology to real world challenges and future career choices. We invite your school take this opportunity to encourage students to attend this exciting display of leading innovations and meet many of the young computer scientists and engineers behind them.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Showcase will be held on Tuesday, 29 October, at the Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne, from Midday to 5pm, and entry is free of charge. We have attached a brochure with additional information for distribution to relevant teachers and students.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>If there is any interest in attending the Victorian Innovation and Technology Showcase, or you would like to know more, please contact Katya Baxter at NICTA on Tel. (03) 9035 8080 or <a href="mailto:katya.baxter@nicta.com.au">katya.baxter@nicta.com.au</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Kind regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:gray'>Katya Baxter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#999999'>Outreach Manager (VRL)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#99CC00'>____________________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:gray'>NICTA (National ICT Australia)</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Victoria Research Laboratory</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:gray'>Level 2/Building 193, Electrical and Electronic Engineering<br>The University of Melbourne<br>Victoria 3010, Australia</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#339966'>T</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:gray'>+ 61 3 9035 8080</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#339966'>| F</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:gray'>+ 61 3 9348 1682</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#339966'>| M</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:gray'>+ 61438 123356</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><br></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:gray'><a href="http://www.nicta.com.au">www.nicta.com.au</a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#339966'>|</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:gray'><a href="mailto:katya.baxter@nicta.com.au">katya.baxter@nicta.com.au</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:gray'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:gray'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#99CC00'>From imagination to impact.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#99CC00'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal> <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>Peter Wakefield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>Professional Learning Manager<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>VITTA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=216 height=102 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CECB5B.541EA500" alt="VITTAlogofor email"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>In Office; 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