[Agriculture and Horticulture ] Important information: DEECD Mail Schools Bulletin

[Tran, Lorraine I]

Dear Colleague

The DEECD Mail Schools Bulletin Issue BO32-2012 contains important information about the use of animals in schools and a Poultry Hatching and Brooding Survey. These notices are available at:

https://edugate.eduweb.vic.gov.au/newsevents/schoolbull/Pages/B032-2012.aspx


S373-2012 Reminder - Use of Animals in Victorian Schools<https://edugate.eduweb.vic.gov.au/newsevents/schoolbull/Pages/S373-2012.aspx>
For all schools and principals
By law, schools are required to apply to the Victorian Schools Animal Ethics Committee (VSAEC) for approval to use animals for teaching purposes. This circular provides advice for schools on meeting their legislative requirements.

S374-2012 Poultry Hatching and Brooding Survey<https://edugate.eduweb.vic.gov.au/newsevents/schoolbull/Pages/S374-2012.aspx>
For all schools and principals
The Victorian Schools Animal Ethics Committee (VSAEC) is currently reviewing poultry hatching and brooding activities in schools and is seeking feedback from schools. This circular provides background information and a link to a short survey.

Regards, Lorraine.

Lorraine Tran I Curriculum Manager, Technologies

VELS Design, Creativity and Technology
VCE Agricultural and Horticultural Studies I VCE Food and Technology
VCE Product Design and Technology I VCE Systems Engineering

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au<http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/>

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* tran.lorraine.i at edumail.vic.gov.au<mailto:tran.lorraine.i at edumail.vic.gov.au>

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