THE WAY (Term 3 Week 2 - 25 July 2022)
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An Outstanding Vocational Success at St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino
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FOR ACTION
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2023 NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarships- Applications Now Open
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FOR INFORMATION
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5 Day Silent Retreat
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**Current Study Scholarship Students Only**
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Working Towards Proficient Teacher Accreditation (casual or short-term roles)
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Working Towards Proficient Teacher Accreditation (full-time teachers)
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NESA Standards and Results Analysis Package (RAP) Online Professional Learning
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Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) Free Curriculum Resources Website
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Tax, Super + YOU Competition for High School Students
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Positions Vacant
St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino, Year 12 student Sophie-Rose Hastie wins the annual School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year at the North Coast and Mid-North Coast 2022 NSW Training Awards. (1 July 2022)
Congratulations to St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino, Year 12 student Sophie-Rose Hastie for winning the School-Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year at the North Coast and Mid-North Coast 2022 NSW Training Awards. Sophie-Rose was presented with a framed certificate and trophy at the Coffs Harbour regional ceremony.
The NSW Training Awards are held annually to recognise outstanding vocational education and training achievements.
This committed and optimistic student began her traineeship journey at the end of 2020 by starting a Certificate II in Business through NSW TAFE. She gained valuable work skills and experience at Richmond Valley Council’s Casino Library.
Sophie-Rose was commended for her positive attitude and outstanding delivery of the Tech Savy program for the local Casino community. Sophie-Rose recognised the support of the Council and Library staff.
‘Since I started my school-based trainee journey, I have been surrounded by such a supportive team of people at the Richmond Valley Council and more specifically at the Richmond-Upper Clarence Regional Libraries,’ Sophie said.
This worthwhile school-based experience has guided Sophie in her possible career pathway as a librarian or a teacher.
‘Sophie is a dedicated student who has worked consistently well in both her traineeship and her academic studies - balancing work, VET competencies and an ATAR study load,’ said Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching, Nadine Connolly.
Leader of Learning, VET David Lynch, stated that the St Mary’s College community are proud of Sophie’s achievements and would like to thank the Richmond Valley Council for their continued support in the community in allowing students to complete School Based Traineeships.
We wish Sophie-Rose all the best as she moves into the next round of the competition, the NSW state final.
Applications for the 2023 NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarships are now OPEN.
The Scholarship program offers recipients up to $15,000 for 5-week study tours between January and June 2023.
There are various scholarships available for primary, secondary, TAFE and early childhood teachers.
2023 Premier’s Teacher Scholarships timeline:
Applications open: 27 June – 26 August 2022
Selection panels held: 10 – 14 October 2022
Recipients announced by Premier: 30 November 2022
Study tours conducted: 5 weeks between January and June 2023
Access the NSW Government website for more information and how to apply here.
Read more about the scholarships available and who can apply for each scholarship here: 2023 NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarships Brochure.
A Spiritual Retreat is available to Principals, Assistant Principals and staff on Leadership Teams in schools to take some time out from the hectic pace of life and refresh through a five-day Ignatian Retreat experience led and guided by the Brisbane JISA team (Jesuit and Ignatian Spirituality Australia). Retreatants are to arrive at Invercauld House on Sunday afternoon, September 11, in preparation for the five days from Monday to Friday and leave Invercauld House on Saturday morning, Saturday 17. You can register via MyLearning. If you have any questions, please contact Helen Hunter.
The next study unit is REDU801: Religious Education in the Contemporary Classroom. The dates for the intensives at Invercauld House are:
- Friday 5 and Saturday 5 August
- Friday 9 - Saturday 10 September.
The lecturer for this unit is Associate Professor Kath Engebretson. Please make sure you have enrolled with the Lismore face-to-face option for this unit through BBI-TAITE before commencing the days in Lismore.
Please also register on MyLearning so that catering and accommodation can be arranged.
If you do not intend to take up a unit in this session, please contact Katrina Mills so that your place can be offered to an online student who may be interested in the face-to-face option.
NESA is offering a session designed to engage and support provisional and conditional teachers who are employed on a casual or short-term basis and are working towards Proficient Teacher accreditation.
- Wednesday, 24 August 2022 at 4:00 PM AEST (online)
NESA is offering a session designed to engage and support all teachers who are working towards accreditation at Proficient Teacher and their supervisors (Mentors). This would be beneficial to teachers and/or Mentors who did not attend the Graduate Formation system days this year.
- Thursday, 4 August 2022 at 4:00 PM AEST (online)
Catholic Schools NSW is partnering with NESA to explore NESA standards and the use of RAP to improve student outcomes by delivery of three courses. The courses will take place on:
Tuesday 2 August 2022, from 1.30-3.00 PM via ZOOM.
- Using NESA Standards to Improve Student HSC Outcomes
Explore NESA Standards for the allocation of the HSC Bands using the performance band descriptions and the standards materials; Year 11 Grades using the Common Grade Scale, and the HSC Minimum Standards using the achievement level descriptions.
Register for the NESA Standards to Improve Student HSC Outcomes Course here.
- An Introduction to the Results Analysis Package (RAP)
NESA will guide teachers in a forensic investigation of the Results Analysis Package, exploring whole faculty/school trends and HSC Minimum Standards data to improve student HSC outcomes.
Register for the Introduction to RAP Course here.
- High-End Results Analysis Package Users Forum
NESA will lead a guided discussion where three experienced Catholic teachers will share advanced techniques using the Results Analysis Package. Participants will explore and share the best practice uses of RAP.
Register for the High-End Results Analysis Package Users Forum here.
For further information, contact Gary Molloy.
The Australian Taxation Office invites students in years 7-12 to participate in the Tax, Super and You competition. Please see the attached Information Sheet.
Information on employment opportunities within the Diocese of Lismore is available via Positions Vacant.
Existing staff should apply through the Internal Positions Vacant page on the intranet; select People and Safety, then Recruitment and Positions Vacant – Internal site.
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