THE WAY (Term 3 Week 8 - 30 August 2021)
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FOR ACTION
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Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) and Syllabus & Support Material Writers - EOI
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FOR INFORMATION
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Extension to Lockdown
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Announcements
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Closing the Gap 2021 - are we getting anywhere?
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Indigenous Literacy Day
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Webinar: Supporting Schools during COVID-19 - HeadSpace Schools & Be You
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Teacher Assistant & IEW Professional Learning
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Positions Vacant
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My Learning
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is establishing Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) to support the development of the remaining 7–10 syllabuses. TAG members will play an important role in the NSW Curriculum Reform process, providing expert advice and assuring the quality of syllabus outcomes and content. NESA is also seeking syllabus and support material writers for the remaining 7–10 syllabuses.
We are seeking expressions of interest for each of the following TAGs:
- HSIE (Aboriginal Studies, Commerce, Geography, History, Work Studies).
- PDHPE (including Child Studies, Physical Activity and Sports Studies).
- Technologies (Agriculture Technology, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Industrial Technology, Marine and Aquaculture Technology, Textiles and Design).
- Science.
- Creative Arts (Dance, Drama, Music, Photographic and Digital Media, Visual Design/Visual Arts).
For full details and how to express your interest in one of these roles, please refer to the document attached.
The NSW Premier announced this morning an extension to the current lockdown and restrictions for Regional NSW to midnight Friday 10 September. All schools in Regional NSW will continue to deliver education to students through Blended Learning. The NSW Premier has indicated an announcement will be made tomorrow regarding the return to school. We will communicate this to you as soon as we have the confirmed details and requirements from NSW Health and CSNSW. We anticipate this will take several days.
Please be aware, under the new Public Health Order, masks are required for all staff in all indoor areas and outdoor areas. If you are exempt from wearing a mask, an exemption document must be carried with you at all times.
Staff are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program should you feel any negative effects to your wellbeing from this extended lockdown (1800 818 728).
School Appointments
Karen Sanderson has been appointed to the position of Assistant Principal – Mission at St James’ Primary School, Banora Point commencing January 2022. Karen is currently employed as the Leader of Pedagogy at St James’ Primary School, Banora Point.
Tameka Harris has been appointed to the position of Assistant Principal – Mission at Mount St Patrick Primary School, Murwillumbah commencing January 2022. Tameka is currently employed as the Leader of Mission at Mount St Patrick Primary School, Murwillumbah.
We congratulate Karen and Tameka on their appointments and look forward to their commencement in their new roles.
Please click the link below to access the latest newsletter from NATSICC.
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is excited to celebrate and share the unique stories and languages of First Nations peoples and communities in a virtual program launched for Indigenous Literacy Day (ILD) on Wednesday, 1 September. Celebrating the rich cultural diversity of communities that are in the heart of Australia, the Torres Strait Islands, the Kimberley and the Tiwi Islands, the 2021 ILD program captures the voice and hearts of children and Elders telling their stories on Country, in beautiful books created in language, in song, in story, and, most importantly, in language. In collaboration with Sydney Opera House, this year’s event will also feature a special 25-minute fun and engaging event for younger viewers aged 4–11.
This free, virtual event will go live online from 9am on Wednesday, 1 September. Register to secure your virtual seat at ild.org.au. and receive free learning resources to help you plan your celebration.
As NSW has its lockdown extended, the mental health issues of students and staff is a major concern. Join Narelle Corless, (Program Manager, HeadSpace Schools) as she discusses the importance of mental health support and how HeadSpace Schools can help.
Webinar link here
When: Thursday, 2 September, 2021 - 9:30am-10:30am.
Contact person: Jennifer Coen, State Manager – Wellbeing. Catholic Schools NSW. Jennifer.coen@csnsw.catholic.edu.au
Courses have been developed for School Support Staff who are working from home. These courses develop a specific instructional skill to support students on the autism spectrum, are interactive, and limited to 10 people per course. The courses are primary and secondary setting specific with each course having a duration of 60 minutes. All course participants will access the online training via Zoom.
Please check details as the courses require the completion of both parts 1 and 2.
Course titles:
- Can You Tell a Good Story? (writing effective social stories)
- How Much Support Is Too Much Support?
- Using Comic Strip Conversations to Teach Theory of Mind
- Schedules, Checklists, And Visuals to Support Executive Functioning
- Exploring The World of Visual Supports
Please register via MyLearning for any of the above online courses.
Information on employment opportunities within the Diocese of Lismore are available via Positions Vacant. Existing staff should apply through the Internal Positions Vacant Page on the Intranet. Select School Services, then Recruitment and Positions Vacant – Internal site.
Catholic Schools Office
- Assistant Director – People and Safety
- Assistant Director – Improvement and Performance
- Risk Manager
- Education Officer – Primary
- Early Learning Education Officer K-2
School Leadership
2022-2024 Leadership with Teacher position, St Agnes’ Primary School, Port Macquarie
- Leader of Learning – Inclusion / Teacher, Mount St Patrick College, Murwillumbah
- Leader of Pedagogy / Teacher, Mount St Patrick College, Murwillumbah
- Leader of HSIE / Teacher, St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino
- Leader of Careers and VET, St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino
- Leader of Pedagogy, St Joseph’s Primary, Port Macquarie
- Assistant Principal, St Joseph’s Primary, Woodburn
- Leader of Catechesis, St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino
- Leader of Pedagogy, St Peter’s Primary School, Port Macquarie
Other Diocese
Further information about our positions is available on the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong Website:
- Team Leader – Leadership and Professional Growth Team, Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong
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.
EMU Early Years Specialist Teacher Course Day 6 NORTH & SOUTH 21CSO-EEYSTC1
This is Day 6 of a 6 day course. The course is for approved participants only.