You may have been to a "Comedy in the Pub", or a Trivia Night, this event - although not in a pub - aims to recreate the same sort of relaxed atmosphere.

This event will provide an opportunity for those interested in Women's activism and reclaiming (in)visible women in both a context of the NSW/ National History curriculum, and the Federation/AEU History to learn more of the past. It will provide a 'social' forum to interact with an expert panel of experienced historians and history teachers, and to network with likeminded colleagues.

The event will run from 4 - 6pm (although the bar will be open from 3.45-6.30) and will be held on level one at AEU ACT headquarters, where light refreshments and finger food will be available in a 'pub style' setting. 

The event is being run for members of the NSW Teachers Federation and the Australian Education Union ACT Branch. In purchasing tickets you will be asked to confirm this for yourself, and the other members of your group if a group booking. If you have an enquiry in regard to this or other aspects of the event, please ring CPL on 92172342.

If you are interested in this event, you may also be interested in attending Women in History: Reclaiming (In)Visible Women, a professional learning course exclusively for Federation and AEU ACT members. 

The panel will be made up of:

Judy King OAM

Judy King is a former high school principal and a life member of the NSW Teachers Federation, AEU and SPC. Judy retired from Riverside Girls High School in 2010 after 19 years as a secondary principal.

She currently teaches History and Politics at WEA , the oldest adult education foundation in the CBD of Sydney.

In 2018 she researched and wrote a history of the NSW Teachers Federation 1918-2018 as part of its' centenary celebrations. 

Judy has an abiding interest in all aspects of Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern History as well as archaeology, politics and film. In 2014 and 2019 she attended the Cambridge University History Summer School for international students and hopes to return in 2025.

In June 2024 Judy was awarded Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for services to Secondary education.

Margaret Vos   Acting Centre Director, Centre for Professional Learning

Jennifer Sonter is a History teacher at Pittwater High School NSW 

Rebecca Gill is a History teacher at Melba Copland Secondary School  ACT.

The hosts for the evening will be:

Margaret Vos – Acting Director, Centre for Professional Learning

Angela Burroughs President of AEU ACT