THE WAY (Term 2 Week 1 - 19 April 2021)
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Announcements
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An Exciting Opportunity: Pathways to Leadership: Leading with Impact Program 2021
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Graduate Formation Program
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Maintenance of Proficient Teacher Accreditation
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Maintenance of Proficient Teacher Accreditation - Personal Details
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Policy and Procedures for Proficient Accreditation
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CSNSW Curriculum Reform Hub - Have Your Say
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Applications for the 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program are now open!
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Lyn Sharratt Learning Collaborative
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NORPA Theatre for Schools and On-Demand Workshops
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Sun Safe at School - Stage 3 teaching resources
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2021/22 Animal Research Authority
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Youth Week
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My Learning
We have pleasure in announcing the following appointments:
Catholic Schools Office Appointments
Graham Penman has been appointed to the role of Finance Operations Manager replacing Peter McWilliam. Graham commenced in his position on Monday 6 April 2021. Graham held the position of Regional Financial Controller for the Accor Group of Hotels in Queensland and prior to this was the Regional Financial Controller for the Mantra Group of Hotels in Hawaii and Indonesia.
Michael Ruskin has been appointed to the position of Child Protection Practitioner commencing 12 April 2021. Michael has worked as a private investigator and was a Senior Detective with the NSW Police Force. Michael also spent approximately six years working in the Australian International School in Hong Kong as a Teacher Assistant.
Alicia Matthews has been appointed in the position of Project Manager Payroll, replacing Joseph Foley commencing 12 April 2021. Alicia has held positions as a Project Manager and has an extensive background in payroll systems implementation.
Emma Fountain has been appointed to the new position of Risk Manager commencing 19 April 2021. Emma is currently employed as the Strategic Risk and Business Continuity Coordinator with the Byron Shire Council and has previously held positions as a Corporate lawyer.
Daniel Perritt has been appointed to the position of Systems Accountant commencing 26 April 2021 to support the ONCE project implementation and ongoing system administration activities. Daniel is currently employed as Administration Engagement Manager at Southern Cross University.
Maaike de Beer has been appointed to the position of Project Accountant commencing in May 2021 to support the ONCE project. Maaike has extensive experience as a Senior Business Consultant working with TechnologyOne both in Australia and overseas. Maaike’s most recent appointment was as Assistant Manager Australian Small Business Advisory Service with the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.
We congratulate Graham, Michael, Alicia, Emma, Daniel and Maaike on their appointments.
In recognising the need to support the ongoing growth and development of aspiring leaders, the Diocese of Lismore will offer the Pathways to School Leadership: Leading with Impact Program for commencement in Semester 2, 2021. The Program is designed and facilitated by Dr Stephen Brown (Director: The Brown Collective).
The Pathways Program involves five distinct but interrelated phases. These include self-reflection; peer collaboration; coaching examination of a leadership challenge; action research; coaching/mentoring and access to expert knowledge.
The letter of invitation, program summary and the application process can be accessed through the following link.
This program confirms the Diocese recognition of the centrality of excellence in leadership to the sustainability of a quality Catholic education.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Teachers in Group A, B and C (third year teachers) will participate in Day 4 of the Graduate Formation Program on Thursday 17 June (North) and Friday 18 June (South). Mentors of teachers who have not yet achieved proficiency will also be required to attend Day 4 of the Program. Registration will open for this course on Wednesday 5 May. Funding has already been allocated to the school to support this PD.
NESA updated the Maintenance of Accreditation Policy at the beginning of 2021. The following attached presentations were included in The Way in Term 1, and are being published again in case you missed this important update.
- Maintenance of Proficient Teacher Accreditation 2021 - Transition Period
- Updated Maintenance and PD Requirements.
Each presentation (course) constitutes 45 minutes of Elective PD (Elective PD - an approved activity which addresses Standard 7.2).
Teachers also need to update NESA regarding periods of leave. This can be completed as leave is taken via eTAMS or retrospectively via an application form that is available through eTAMS. Please note, leave periods can extend your maintenance cycle.
Updated documents Policy and Procedures for Mandatory Accreditation at Proficient, Policy and Procedures for Maintenance of Accreditation at Proficient, and the Procedure Manual Accreditation and Maintenance at Proficient Teacher can be found on the intranet under 'Teacher Accreditation'. NESA's Updated Maintenance and PD Requirements PowerPoint presentation can be found on the same page.
Catholic Schools NSW has launched the CSNSW Curriculum Reform Hub where you can access important information and be kept up-to-date. As part of the NSW Curriculum Reform process, NESA has released the English and Mathematics K–2 draft outcomes and content for consultation. NESA is inviting feedback on the outcomes and content until 30 April. Your feedback will inform the development of the new syllabuses. The outcomes and content can be accessed here via the CSNSW Curriculum Reform Hub.
Please contact appsupport@csnsw.catholic.edu.au if you have any access issues.
Year 11 students are invited to apply for the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program, to be held in January 2022.
Please encourage all Year 11 students interested in STEM subjects to go to www.nysf.edu.au for further information and to apply!
The NYSF Year 12 Program is a 12-day digital and in-person program designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage continued studies in these fields.
In 2022, our January session will run from 10 to 25 January. While at the program, students will have opportunities to:
- participate in tours of science and technology facilities, and learn about cutting edge research;
- engage with industry partners and research providers;
- learn about university and STEM career pathways;
- mix with other like-minded students from all over Australia; and
- network with former NYSF participants to further increase understanding of STEM related study and career experiences.
Students applying for the 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program are required to submit an application through the NYSF website. Students in need of financial support to attend are encouraged to contact their local Rotary Club. Information is available in the application process.
To ensure promoting the program is as easy as possible for you, we have put together a toolkit full of resources such as posters, flyers, suggested social media posts, photos and PowerPoint presentations.
If you have any questions please contact the NYSF office on 02 6125 2777 or programs@nysf.edu.au
APPLICATIONS OPEN 1 APRIL UNTIL 2 JULY.
Cohort 1 Case Studies: St Joseph’s Primary School Wauchope, Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School South Lismore and St Joseph’s Primary School Coraki
Congratulations to the staff at all 3 schools for sharing their experience and insight around this important work. As documented in each study, the impact of ‘Clarity- what matters most in learning, teaching and leading,’ is gaining momentum.
The studies document the first year in the Learning Collaborative and how the staff engaged with Lyn Sharratt’s 14 Parameters for school improvement.The studies will be of interest to all 29 schools in Cohorts 1 and 2 as well as other schools who wish to learn more about the work.
The case studies are available on the Lyn Sharratt Learning Collaborative site, located on the intranet. https://sites.google.com/lism.catholic.edu.au/lyn-sharratt-collaborative/home
The NORPA and Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools partnership aims to provide students with access to high-quality theatre experiences and performance workshops to enhance the curriculum and teacher professional learning.
NORPA has several Theatre for Schools productions and On-Demand Workshops that are available to both Primary and Secondary schools in 2021. As part of the continued partnership with NORPA, there is an opportunity for your school to express interest in attending a performance at NORPA or have NORPA visit you on an incursion.
For further information around the theatre and opportunities, explore the Creative Arts Site on the intranet or contact Samantha Lynch.
Expressions of Interest close on Thursday 6 May 2021 at 5.00pm.
The NSW Government has released new teacher resources for stage 3 (Years 5 and 6) that incorporate sun safety content and outcomes across the PDHPE and Science & Technology curriculum.
Resources are free and can be found here.
(Ref: 098/21)
The use of animals in schools for educational purposes is governed by the Animal Research Act (1985) NSW. Catholic Schools meet this requirement of the Act by issuing an Animal Research Authority to each school annually.
Accompanying this advice is the annual Animal Research Authority for the Principal and teachers who use animals to complete and retain within the school (find at the link below). Both pages of the Authority need to be completed. The names of teachers approved by the Principal to handle animals should be listed on the second page of the Authority, along with each teacher’s signature.
Please remember to retain a copy of the Authority in your school file.
The Animal Welfare Liaison Officer, appointed by the Principal, must also be identified. The Principal is the Animal Welfare Liaison Officer in primary and infants schools. In central and secondary schools, it is generally the teacher most qualified to supervise the use of animals for teaching and research purposes. A full description of the role of the Animal Welfare Liaison Officer can be found at Animals in schools > Compliance > Responsibilities accessed at: http://nswschoolanimals.com/compliance/responsibilities/.
The information on page two of the Animal Research Authority must be updated when changes in personnel occur at the school. The Animal Research Authority must be retained at the school and made available to appropriately authorised people including officers of Catholic Schools NSW, inspectors from the NSW Department of Primary Industries Animal Welfare Unit and officers involved with, and members of, the Schools Animal Care and Ethics Committee.
If you require further information about the Animal Research Authority, please contact Gerard Delany, State Manager, Education Policy and Programs via telephone (02) 9287 1549 or email gerard.delany@csnsw.catholic.edu.au or Sally Bannerman, Animal Welfare Coordinator, on telephone (02) 7814 2631 or email sally.bannerman@det.nsw.edu.au.
Please find at this link the 2021/22 Animal Research Authority
Youth Week will take place from 16 to 24 April, 2021. Youth Week is a time for young people between 12 to 24 years of age to celebrate and participate in a variety of activities, opportunities and events across NSW and in their local area. The NSW Youth Advisory Council decided on the theme for this year: ‘Together more than ever’.
The media kit includes social media posts, an A4 poster, newsletter text and images to share with your networks.
Staff are reminded to register for all professional learning courses through the My Learning site. The site has the facility to recommend courses to others. This will be potentially useful for Principals and Assistant Principals who wish to recommend staff to register for particular courses.
Staff are reminded that the closing date for courses is five working days prior to the course.
To register, please visit My Learning.
Virtual Clevertouch Panel Training
Virtual Clevertouch Panel Training - register here.
LNAP Instructional Leaders' Workshop Term 2 2021 - 21CSO-LILWT2
Instructional Leaders (K-2) in the State Literacy and Numeracy Action Plan Schools and Supplementary Schools are provided with the opportunity to reflect on teaching and learning in Kindergarten - Year 2 and their role as Instructional Leaders.
- 12-13 May 2021 - Invercauld House Goonellabah