Victorian Association for Philosophy in Schools
VAPS exists to promote the teaching of philosophy in schools, whether primary or secondary, government or independent. Membership is open to individuals or schools with an interest in this objective. Click here for more information on VAPS (Word document 33KB)


VAPS offers a range of services to members, including:

Membership:

Telephone/Fax: (03) 9410 9469

To pay your VAPS annual membership fee online please click on the relevant button below:

 

Individual membership
$50.00

 

Institutional membership
$100.00

 

 

Student membership
$20.00

More information on VAPS (Word document 33KB)
VAPS Constitution (Word document 139KB)

 

WORKSHOPS 
Workshops are conducted regularly in metropolitan and rural areas. The association now has a trained team of experts who will provide inservicing for primary and secondary teachers either as a whole staff or as individuals. Check 'News' for upcoming workshops.

For further information on upcoming workshops or to arrange a workshop in your school, email the VAPS Education Officer, EducationOfficer@vaps.vic.edu.au

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TEACHER SUPPORT 

A helpline is available to teachers who need advice or support or who wish to visit another school to see colleagues in action.
We have recently set up a mailing list to provide a forum for teachers to discuss matters arising from their teaching of Philosophy.

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NETWORK MEETINGS 

These are held once each term to strengthen the community of Philosophy teachers.

Meetings may include 

  • adult discussions of philosophical issues
  • forums in which teaching experiences and strategies are shared
  • expert speakers
  • workshops to develop discussion plans


These meetings are informal and are held at various schools in the association.
Meetings are usually advertised on the News page of this site

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Please contact EducationOfficer@vaps.vic.edu.au for further information on Network Meetings, or if you would like assistance establishing a network in your area.

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VAPS EMAILING LISTS

VCE Philosophy List
To subscribe to the VAPS VCE Emailing list for VCE Philosophy teachers send a BLANK email to: vapsvce-subscribe@topica.com
or subscribe to the list on the web at this URL: http://www.topica.com/lists/vapsvce

VAPS News List
To keep informed of VAPS events subscribe to the VAPS News Emailing list by sending a BLANK email to: vapsnews-subscribe@topica.com
or subscribe to the list on the web at this URL: http://www.topica.com/lists/vapsnews

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NEWSLETTERS

VAPS Newsletters contain articles from home and abroad, items of interest, book reviews, children's contributions and dates of coming events. Since November 2003 Newsletters have moved from the print media to online and email. Please ensure that any change in your email address is conveyed to VAPS.

Please send contributions to the Editorial sub-committee: mailto:newsletter@vaps.vic.edu.au

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INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND STAFF

We can conduct information sessions in your school to explain the aims and advantages of including philosophy in the curriculum.

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RESOURCE LIBRARY

VAPS resources have been placed in the Statewide Resources Library at 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton, 3053
Please click here for a list of resources.

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VAPS Committee 2008/9:

EXECUTIVE
Chair: Emmanuel Skoutas
Deputy Chair: Beverley Tongue
Treasurer: James Pergl
Secretary: Gayle Kenny

OFFICERS:
Education and Innovations Officer: Janette Poulton
Webmaster and eNews editor and Membership officer: Darrell Reid
VCE Networks: Roman Mankowski

REPRESENTATIVES:
FAPSA: National Council Representative: Janette Poulton
CPTV: Peter Curtis

other committee members:

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VAPS exists to promote the teaching of philosophy in schools, whether primary or secondary, government or independent. Membership is open to individuals or schools with an interest in this objective. VCE Victorian Certificate of Education Victorian Association for Philosophy for Children Australia