THE WAY (Term 3 Week 3 - 31 July 2023)
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Exploring Mission through Music
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FOR ACTION
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Teachers Call to Mission
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Porta Fidei Staff Retreats 2023
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7-12 Collaborative Network Leader Music - Expression Of Interest 2023
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NAPLAN 2023 Individual Student Reports (ISR) and Additional Student Reports (ASR)
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FOR INFORMATION
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Announcements
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National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence
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CSNSW Wellbeing for Learning Webinars
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Register your Primary School for Fruit & Veg Month 2023
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SAVE THE DATE: Your Health National Photographic Competition
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eSmart Digital and Media Literacy Education Products for all Australian Schools
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“Transforming Inclusive Education: Changing Our Aim” Presented by Dr Shelly Moore
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Last chance: CSNSW Early Years Symposium Presentations Now Available
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Positions Vacant
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MyLearning
Students from St Carthage's Primary School, Lismore, enjoyed the exciting Ten: Ten Experience, exploring their relationship with Jesus through dance, music and games. (14 June 2023)
Students from St Carthage’s Primary School, Lismore, were offered an outstanding opportunity to explore the Mission of the Lismore Diocese through the Ten: Ten Experience.
The Ten: Ten Experience is a high-energy event focused on enabling students to achieve the fullness of life. Inspired by the words of Jesus in the Gospel of John, ‘I came so that they may have life, life to the full’ (John 10:10), this experience is an opportunity for students to celebrate life with their peers and hear the relevance of the Gospel from a team of faithful youth ministers.
‘It was so good to see our students come back (those now at Woodlawn) to work with our students and share their talents and faith,’ said Year 2 teacher Haley Rogusz.
St Carthage’s was buzzing with excitement as the pandemic and floods forced last year's Wildfire 10:10 Experience to be postponed.
Students participated in inspirational and exhilarating games, drama, music, testimonies, small group activities and prayer, allowing students to explore their relationship with Jesus and understand that he is always there for us.
‘I liked praying after watching the play - it made you think that Jesus is always with us,’ said Year 4 student Daisy.
The energetic music of Wildfire provided a fun and engaging environment for the students to encounter Jesus. The Youth Ministry Officers and Ministry students were enthusiastic and welcoming. They radiated their energy upon the students, ensuring everyone had a good time and felt welcomed.
‘I love how our students were welcomed into the Hall - the whole place just seems alive!’ said Assistant Principal - Mission Danny Hatchman.
Congratulations to all involved on providing the students with an exciting and contemporary way to encounter Jesus.
Sharing on behalf of Palms Australia.
We hope the new term is starting smoothly for all. Other parts of the world are requesting assistance to train their teachers and improve their school systems. They need your assistance again to reach out to teachers and others willing to undertake this mission in 2024.
Opportunities for individuals to engage in a Palms Global Mission link here. Forwarding to all Catholic teachers provides them and the requesting schools an opportunity for mutual development.
Thanks to the students whose life opportunities will be improved sustainably as their teachers receive this help to improve their practice.
Porta Fidei is an opportunity to meet God through God’s grace and to open a door and enter a journey of faith embraced in God’s loving guidance. As part of the Proclaim Lismore focus on staff formation, these successful staff retreats will again be offered in two locations this year:
- Thursday 31st August - Friday 1st September 2023: Invercauld House, Goonellabah
- Thursday 7th - Friday 8th September 2023: Breakfree Aanuka Beach Resort, Coffs Harbour.
The program will address key topics:
- God’s Love
- the Salvation Message
- Kerygma, and
- Teaching as a Vocation.
While the sacraments form a key element of the retreat.
Porta Fidei is open to all Catholic Schools and CSO staff and contributes 7.5 hours (maintenance) according to the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead framework. Only in the case of oversubscription would staff who have attended Porta Fidei in the past be asked not to attend. Registrations are now open on MyLearning.
Expressions of interest are invited from experienced music teachers who are interested in the position of Collaborative Network Leader for the cycle 2023-2024. Collaborative Networks have been established in the Diocese of Lismore to support Secondary Schools. Leaders are required to provide subject-specific expertise and positive leadership. Responsibilities include: providing information about relevant professional learning and reading, communicating NESA updates, offering advice on curriculum and pedagogy, coordinating professional development when required and providing the processes of the sharing of resources, programs, and learning and teaching strategies. Current Collaborative Network Leaders are also eligible to reapply for these roles.
Expressions of interest are invited for the following CNL positions:
- Music
Applicants are invited to submit a 1-page document outlining their background and why they feel this role would suit them to Georgina Robinson. The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday, 4 August 2023.
Full details, including how to apply, are in the attached flyer. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Falvey (Lead, Learning & Teaching Secondary).
NAPLAN 2023 Individual Student Reports (ISR) and Additional Student Reports (ASR) have now been dispatched to your school.
Please see the attached Memo for further information and instructions.
RESIGNATION
Mr Paul Reidy has announced his intention to resign from his position as Principal at Mount St Patrick College, Murwillumbah, at the end of the 2023 school year.
Paul has been offered and accepted the position of Principal of St Aloysius College, Kingston and Huntingfield, in Tasmania. Paul will take up his appointment in January 2024. Paul has held many teaching and leadership positions in his time in the Lismore Diocese, including Sports Coordinator, Learning Technologies Coordinator, Year Coordinator, Leader of Student Welfare and Assistant Principal, Staff and Students at Xavier Catholic College, Ballina (2005 – 2019) and Principal, Mount St Patrick College, Murwillumbah (2020 to current).
Paul goes with our love and best wishes for the future.
APPOINTMENTS
SCHOOLS
Deborah Bailey has been appointed to the position of Assistant Principal at St Joseph’s Primary School, Maclean, commencing 27 January 2024. Deborah has been a part of the St Joseph’s Primary, Maclean, community for the past 15 years as both a teacher and leader, more recently as the Instructional Leader K-2 and Assistant Principal.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE
Robert Imeson has been appointed to the Pastoral Care Officer position in the Mission Services portfolio commencing 21 August 2023. Rob has been with the Diocese since 2012 and has held many teaching positions in his time, such as PDHPE, Specialist Teacher - GEM Program, and Classroom Teacher. Rob has recently held the position of Leader of Pastoral Care at McAuley Catholic College, Grafton.
Timothy Sproats has been appointed to the Regional Finance Business Partner (Hastings) position in the Finance & Corporate Services portfolio commencing 21 August 2023. Timothy has over ten years of experience as a Business Services Accountant and joins us from Dan Bates and Associates, where he is employed as a Senior Accountant.
We congratulate Deborah, Robert, and Timothy on their appointments and wish them the very best in their roles.
Friday, August 18, is the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, connecting schools and communities to find workable solutions to prevent bullying. Primary teachers can register their year 3–6 class for one of our virtual classrooms, exploring what kids can do if they're being cyberbullied.
Sessions are available from 14–18 August. Register now.
The following webinars will be provided by CSNSW. Further information and registration details can be found on the Catholic Schools NSW Professional Learning website. If you have any issues with accessing this information or logging into the professional learning website, please email CSNSW.
- MAREE CRABBE 15 AUGUST 2023
Pornography - it's time we talked! The impact of pornography on developing brains.
- PROF DONNA CROSS 6 SEPTEMBER 2023
Leading Wellbeing through Equity & Excellence.
Developing a culture of excellence in wellbeing for schools.
- KELLIE BRITNELL 17 OCTOBER 2023
Catfishing, Nudes & Ghosting. Supporting young people as they navigate social media platforms.
- DR JUSTIN COULSON 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Managing Student Anxiety. Practical strategies to support vulnerable students.
Fruit & Veg Month will be held during the last four weeks of Term 3, 28 August to 22 September. Get your school on board to learn more about:
- The science behind growing and eating fruit and veg
- The technology behind transporting fruit and veg
- How to do a real fruit and veg science experiment.
Registered schools will receive the following:
- Hard copy class posters and student stickers
- Hard and soft copies of the Teacher’s Booklet. It includes tips on involving families, the school canteen and the whole school
- Curriculum materials for each stage
- Student competition details
- Family resources to send the ‘Eat more fruit and vegetables' message home.
Click here for details on Fruit & Veg Month and to register.
Primary and secondary students are encouraged to get ready to grab their mobile phones, tablet or trusty camera and capture images that promote 'Healthy Life Healthy You' for a chance to win a range of great prizes.
Please see the attached poster and follow this link for more information on the 'Your Health' National Photographic Competition.
eSmart is a set of educational tools for principals, teachers, students, and parents to keep children safe from bullying, cyberbullying, and violence.
The Australian Government has entered into a funding agreement with the Alannah and Madeline Foundation to make their range of digital and media literacy education products available to all Australian schools.
The Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, is encouraging school leaders and educators to contact the Alannah and Madeline Foundation to ask about the Media Literacy Lab and the other eLearning tools the Government is funding.
Further information can be obtained on the eSmart website or by contacting Peta Simpson via email or by calling 1300 668 056.
Brought to us by Illume Learning, Dr Shelley Moore will be running a full-day workshop. Shelley (@fivemooreminutes) is a highly sought-after teacher, researcher, speaker and storyteller. She has worked with schools and communities worldwide, promoting equity for all learners.
The workshop will be held in Sydney on 11 September at Strathfield Golf Club, but you can also join a virtual live stream on 14 September. The workshop is suitable for:
- Teachers and Teaching Assistants
- Principals and other School Leaders
- Speech/Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Anyone interested in furthering inclusive education in Australian schools
The workshop covers the following topics:
- Inclusive Education
- Universal Design For Learning (UDL)
- Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Strengths-based Teaching
- Backwards Design
- Differentiated curriculum
- Needs-based Supports Planning
- Disability as Identity
- Teaching to Diversity
For further information and registration, please see the attached flyer or visit Illume Learning.
This is the final week to view the Early Years Symposium Presentation recordings. Click here to access the presentations. The CSNSW Early Years Symposium was held on Friday, 28th April. Please note the presentations will expire on Friday, 2nd August 2023. (You will be directed to the CSNSW Professional Learning platform; however, if you have not logged into the platform before, you will need to go through the brief sign-in process).
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 & Safety > Recruitment > Positions vacant – internal site.
SCHOOLS
- Acting Principal - MacKillop Catholic College, Port Macquarie
- Assistant Principal: Learning & Teaching - St Patrick’s Primary School, Macksville
- Leader of Pastoral Care - McAuley Catholic College, Grafton
- Assistant Principal - St Mary’s Primary School, Bellingen.
2023 Term 3 Collaborative Network (Literacy Coaches & Literacy Coordinators) F23LS-712LCC
In this course, participants will engage with facilitators and peers to develop a deeper understanding of strategies to improve learning and teaching practice in regard to literacy outcomes. The course is designed to support Literacy Coaches and Literacy Coordinators to keep abreast of contemporary pedagogical and assessment practices.
Participants can register on My Learning using this link. Registration closes on 6 September.
Date: Wednesday 13 September - St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour
Oliver Library Management Training B23LS-OLMT
School Library staff are invited to attend an Oliver training day delivered by a representative from Softlink to support them in their role.
Participants can register on My Learning using this link. Registration closes on 1 August.
Date: Tuesday 8 August
F2F - St John’s College, Woodlawn, Northern Location (Presenter will be on-site).
Zoom - St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour (Zoom into the session as a group facilitated by Sharon Brennan), or Zoom - remotely from your own school.