THE WAY (Term 4 Week 2 - 11 October 2021)
St James' Primary School, Yamba, celebrates through indigenous art, the story of St James fishing in the Sea of Galilee with his father and John the Apostle. (16 September 2021)
The students of St James' Primary School, Yamba, were very excited to receive a beautifully commissioned painting by renowned Yaegl artist, Frances Belle-Parker. Frances is a Maclean based painter and installation artist. Her work, which is deeply inspired by her Yaegl indigenous heritage, graced the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House on Australia Day 2021.
Frances was commissioned earlier this year to create an artwork for the school depicting the story of Luke 5:1-1. The artwork titled 'Anggaliya', which translates to 'The Calling' tells the story of St James fishing in the Sea of Galilee with his father and John the Apostle and is intertwined with Yaegl spirituality and mythology.
'We are overjoyed to receive this painting, which will be a wonderful way to display Aboriginal Spirituality and our Catholic Faith through the art of the story of St James,' said Renee Howland, Leader of School Evangelisation and Catechesis.
The artwork will capture the attention of students, families and visitors as they enter the school foyer. Last year was the beginning of a three-year journey for the St James' Primary School community, as students worked on enhancing their understanding of who St James was as well as building Catholic formation and identity. This painting is part of the next step in the formation journey for the school community.
Watch this clip to listen to the artist Frances Bell-Parker explain the artwork.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
The Undergraduate Program supports Catholic students undertaking a Bachelor of Education. It includes paid employment with 1 day per week plus a $5,000 bonus on completion on each of their first 4 years of teaching. Staff are encouraged to promote this program to members of their parish and past (or current Year 12) students interested in a career in teaching.
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION – GRADUATE PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Open to undergraduates in their 3rd or 4th year of study, or graduates who have recently completed Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary) with Mathematics as a teaching area. This program employs graduate teachers in a participating college for 3 years plus reimbursement of their final year study fees and the opportunity for internship or relocation reimbursement.
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION – POST GRADUATE STUDY SUPPORT
This scholarship is designed to support current DLCSL teachers to gain a qualification in Mathematics (Graduate Certificate) or qualification in Mathematics as a second teaching area (Graduate Diploma). This program offers full reimbursement of study fees on successful unit completion.
NATIONAL INDUSTRY QUALIFICATION (VET) STUDY SUPPORT
Open to DLCSL employees with national industry qualification & Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE) undertaking a Bachelor of Education through an approved tertiary education institution. Includes reimbursement of study fees and continued salary during teacher practicum placement periods.
For application forms and further information on any of the above programs, see the Scholarship Opportunities flyer or contact hr@lism.catholic.edu.au or call 0402 974 596.
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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
- Education Officer – Primary
SCHOOLS
- Principal – St John’s Primary School, Mullumbimby