THE WAY (Term 1 Week 4 - 21 February 2022)
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Kick-Starting Career Prospects at St John’s College, Lismore
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FOR ACTION
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NORPA Theatre for Schools and On Demand Workshops
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2022 NAPLAN Timetable and Information
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FOR INFORMATION
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Work Experience/Work Placement Insurance 2022/23
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Graduate Formation Program 2022 - New Dates
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An Evening with Anita Heiss
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Digital Technologies Newsletter
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Working with Children Check Renewal Reminder
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COVID-19 Booster Shots
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My Learning
Five Indigenous students at St John’s College, Lismore, are showing that hard work perseverance and determination can lead to positive career prospects by completing a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship during Years 11 and 12.
Students have the opportunity to start vocational training while at school through a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SBAT’s). Five Indigenous students at St John’s College, Lismore, are showing that hard work perseverance and determination can lead to positive career prospects by completing an SBAT during Years 11 and 12.
- Aliya is working at Koori Mail, undertaking a Certificate III in Business.
- Braeden is currently completing his traineeship with a Certificate II in Agriculture.
- Megan is completing a Certificate in Retail (Community Pharmacy).
- Josh is currently completing a Certificate II in Business.
- Ethan is completing an Apprenticeship in Carpentry.
These proud Indigenous students are leading by example in their school community. Leader of Vocational Pathways Bernie Maginnity stated that, 'the College is proud of these students for the initiative they have shown to go out and secure their School-based apprenticeships and traineeships as well as the skills they are developing and their growing confidence.'
Megan has expressed this growing self-belief by acknowledging the positive outcomes from on the job experiences.
'I've gained knowledge about different areas of work and life, and I think this will really help me when I leave school,' said Megan.
These young Indigenous students share their positive experiences with their peers and encourage other Indigenous students to start their career planning.
'It's an amazing learning opportunity, and I feel that it has opened up future careers and helped my learning,' said Josh.
Bernie summed up the positive experience that this has been for these young Indigenous students by stating, 'Watching their eyes light up when they talk about what they are learning, or things they have achieved in the workplace is simply priceless.'
Congratulations to all these students on their success so far, and we wish them all the best for their future career pathways.
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 opportunities explore the Creative Arts Site on the Intranet. Expressions of Interest close on Thursday 24 March, 2022 @ 5.00pm.
Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW), working with broker Marsh Pty Ltd, has secured employer liability cover for students in work experience and work placement programs in 2022. Ansvar Insurance Limited is the 2022/23 insurer and offers cover at the same level as the previous year. Further information is available in the attached memo.
The first two systems days for the Graduate Formation Program have been rescheduled. Participants are asked to take care to enrol in the correct schedule. Please check with the Leader of Pedagogy and/or Regional Mentor if unsure.
Year A (teachers generally in their first year of teaching)
NORTH (Tweed, Richmond, Clarence*) 17 & 18 March in Lismore
SOUTH ( Hastings, Clarence*) 31 March & 1 April in Port Macquarie
*Participants from the Clarence may choose to attend either the Lismore or Port Macquarie days consecutively.
Year B (teachers generally in their second year of teaching)
NORTH (Tweed, Richmond) 17 & 18 March in Lismore
SOUTH (Clarence, Hastings) 31 March & 1 April in Coffs Harbour
All graduates in Year A and Year B are encouraged to attend the optional dinner after the first day. Graduates who are travelling to the venue from out of town may also request accommodation via the registration form.
Mentors of Year A
NORTH (Tweed, Richmond, Clarence*) 17 March in Lismore
SOUTH (Hastings, Clarence*) 31 March in Port Macquarie
*Mentors of Year A teachers from Clarence are to ensure they attend the same venue as their mentee
Mentors of Year B
NORTH (Tweed, Richmond) 17 March in Lismore
SOUTH (Hastings, Clarence) 1 April in Coffs Harbour
Mentors are encouraged to attend with their Mentee. Mentors in Clarence and Hastings who coach graduates in both Year A and Year B of the program will attend one day only. Mentor Training will be provided to those who are unable to attend due to staffing issues. Please contact the Regional Mentor for more information.
All leaders and teachers are invited to attend An Evening with Anita Heiss, an Aboriginal Australian author, poet, cultural activist and social commentator. Although short notice, this session will take place this evening, Thursday, 17 February at 7.00pm. Anita is an advocate for Indigenous Australian literature and literacy, through her writing for adults and children and her membership of boards and committees. Anita is particularly passionate about the importance of the early years for Indigenous children.
To learn more about Anita visit her blog: https://anitaheiss.wordpress.com/
Register in advance for this session here:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. A recording will also be shared for those who cannot make the 7.00pm time slot.
Each fortnight the Digital Technologies Team produces a Digital Learning Newsletter to support educators and leaders in our Diocese to stay informed around topics and updates related to digital technologies and STEM.
Showcasing examples from educators in our Diocese and globally, the newsletter aims to inspire you with ideas and provide insights into how to implement digital technologies and STEM into your learning and teaching. The newsletter also documents professional learning opportunities in these areas.
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Please note that over the past 12 months the Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG) has experienced significant delays in processing Working with Children Check (WWCC) renewals. We understand staff with an expiry date of 26 January to 28 February may be granted an extension to accommodate processing delays currently being experienced due to COVID-19 and OCG staff shortages. As such we encourage staff not to leave their renewal to the last minute.
Staff are encouraged to commence their online renewal 2-3 months out from their expiry date (here) and promptly visit Services NSW to pay their renewal fee.
Once staff receive an updated status (and notification of extension if applicable), they must provide this updated information via this Jotform link to update employment records. Teachers must also update etams for accreditation purposes.
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.
Secondary Pastoral Care Leaders Network 22CSO-SPCLN
This meeting will be held on 1 March and the focus for this learning will be developing:
- Leading with Intention: Whole school approach to Pastoral Care.
- Team-based practice: What is a high performing Pastoral Care Team?
- Sharing practices.
School Counsellor Network Term 1 2022 22CSO-SCNT12
The Term 1 School Counsellor Network meeting is an opportunity for School Counsellors to come together and discuss key aspects of their role. This session will be facilitated by Catholic Care Sydney and will focus on effective case goals and how to measure success. There will also be a focus on self-care.
Graduate Formation Program 2022 - Retreat (Graduates) and Professional Learning Day (Graduates and Mentors)
The formation program for Graduate Teachers is a two-year program for early career teachers. The program includes professional learning, formation and networking that is vital for early career teachers. Teachers in their first year (Group A) and second year (Group B) of the program are invited to register for the first two systems days. Mentors are invited to register to attend the Professional Learning for Mentors day.
NESA Accredited PD and MyLearning Training for School Leaders
Leaders with ‘course proposer rights’ in schools (generally the Principal, Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching and the Leader of Pedagogy) who have not already had their first NESA accredited course approved and managed on MyLearning are invited to attend a training session online. Please register via MyLearning.