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Pam Waugh

Ballarat Secondary College has 4 Campuses. Wendouree 7-10, East 7-10, Barkly 11-12 and Link-up Re-engagement to school. During 2010 I have been Literacy Leader full time. During 2009 I had a time allowance for Literacy. As a NPS we have had a Fantastic Literacy Coach for 2009, 2010 and 2011. My role is to establish a Whole Scool Literacy focus, with a clear focus on overseeing our coaching program. During 2010, we have established a very close team with our Numeracy Leader and Coach, which has given a very strong combined focus.

I have found this course to be fascinating. Talking with other schools has given me the opportunity to really reflect on what I have been doing. I have challenged myself as to why I have made decisions and chosen actions, and balanced these against other stories that I am hearing. I have appreciated the readings that have added to my vision of our coaching program, and I have certainly appreciated the wealth of knowledge and wisdom that I have been exposed to. I certainly have more confidence that there are no set pathways, and that responding to our individual circumstances with considered and respectful strategies has validity.
 * Reflection on Bastow:**

I would like to post 3 files, that reflect some of my work this year. "**The A-Z of Literacy Coaching at Ballarat Secondary College**" is a description of operations and beliefs.
 * "Coaching Campus Principals"** is a mapping of my journey in a ongoing team coaching situation with 2 Campus Principals, Literacy coach and myself as Literacy leader.




 * "6-18 months Strategy"** The following files are a compilation of some of the work that I have undertaken with our extended leadership team of 15 people, in understanding and identifying areas of action for our College.