THE WAY (Term 4 Week 8 - 27 November 2023)
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Year 12 Formal 2023
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FOR ACTION
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Student Accident Insurance claims
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2024 Arts Partnership Grants
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Nominations Now Open For 2024 Prime Minister’s Prizes For Science
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Reminder: ONCE Post Implementation Survey
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FOR INFORMATION
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Announcements
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Scheduled Phone Outage
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NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement Ballot
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2024 Postgraduate Study Support in Religious Education and Theology
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Lyn Sharratt - Learning Collaborative Reflections Podcast - Diocese of Lismore
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Podcast to support new K-2 English Syllabus
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HSC Showcase 2022
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Videos of Practice - Systematic Synthetics Phonics Program Implementation
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Leadership Newsletter #4, November 2023
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Sun Safety Resources – Sun and UV at School
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Anzac Memorial and NSW Parliament Joint Teacher Preview
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Reminder: Insurance enquiries - New Insurance Arrangements
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Positions Vacant
Arriving in style, graduating students from across the Diocese dazzle onlookers for their night of nights. Students enjoyed quality time with their friends, staff and family.
See the stunning gallery of photos below as students celebrate an important milestone. May God bless them as they embark on their next chapter, and the skills, knowledge and values gained in their time in Catholic Education light their path with joy and faith.
Student Accident Claims are now with Chubb Insurance Australia. The previous practice of providing parents with a claim form will continue. Parents requesting to submit a student accident claim are to be provided with the following documents:
Student Accident Parent Information booklet
If your enquiry is urgent, you can contact Nigel McIntyre on 6627 6211 or mobile 0429 203 561.
Arts Partnership Grants provide the opportunity for diocesan schools to partner with creative professionals and arts and cultural organisations to engage in creative partnership projects. This opportunity supports schools to explore how creativity can enhance and advance educational outcomes across the curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12.
For more information on Arts Partnership Grants, please see:
Arts Partnership Overview and Guidelines
To apply for a grant, please complete the following forms:
Arts Partnership Expression of Interest
Arts Partnership Creative Professionals Profile
Expressions of Interest for the Arts Partnership Grants close on Thursday, 7 December 2023 (Term 4 Week 9).
For any questions, please contact Samantha Lynch, Education Officer (Primary), at samantha.lynch@lism.catholic.edu.au.
Nominations for Australia’s most prestigious science prizes are now open, and the search is on for Australia’s most outstanding scientists, research-based innovators, and science teachers.
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recognise significant advancement of knowledge across a diverse range of science fields and the critical role teachers play in inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Nominating someone for a Prime Minister’s Prize for Science is the first step – no one can be recognised unless you nominate them. Nominations can be made by peers or colleagues.
Nominations are open until 8 February, with $750,000 in prize money to be distributed across seven categories:
- Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
- Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation
- Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
- Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
- Prize for New Innovators
- Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
- Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools.
The 2023 Prizes celebrated Australia’s excellence in quantum computing and pharmaceutical innovation and outstanding science teaching, highlighting the important contribution science makes to our nation.
Nominations close at 5 pm on 8 February 2024.
More information about the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science and how to nominate can be found here.
Thank you to those who have completed the ONCE survey. These insights will be used to improve future initiatives. The survey is closing on Friday, 1 December. If you could please take the time to share your thoughts on the project’s implementation.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE
Ebony-Rae Devine has been appointed to the position of Assistant to the Executive Officer commencing 4 December 2023. Ebony-Rae won the Regional Executive Coordinator (Tweed) role with the Catholic Schools Office a few months back and brings with her a strong background in the conveyancing industry, where she managed the legal process of property transactions, contract preparation, and settlements.
We congratulate Ebony on her appointment and wish her the best in her new role.
The school and CSO phone system needs to undertake a scheduled outage. The scheduled outage will occur on Wednesday, 6 December 2023, from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am. During this time, incoming and outgoing phone calls will not function.
Voting on the NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023 (the Agreement) closed on Friday, 17 November 2023. Thank you to those who voted in the ballot.
We are pleased to inform you that staff have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Agreement. Over
99% of votes cast were a YES vote. Catholic Employment Relations is now preparing the application to the Fair Work Commission for the Agreement to be approved on behalf of the Dioceses, which will be lodged within 14 days.
Please refer to the memo for full details.
School leaders discuss the impact of the Learning Collaborative upon teacher practice and student learning in their schools.
The Diocese of Lismore welcomes educators to our podcast dedicated to exploring the journey of learning and teaching within our diocese and hosted by members of the CSO Learning Services Team.
We'll dive into the rich tapestry of experiences, insights, and innovative practices that shape our learning environments. This episode features inspiring conversations with passionate educators and leaders who share a commitment to nurturing students to the fullness of life.
In Episode 4 of Conversations Across the Diocese, Dr Jennifer Buckingham and Troy Baker, Principal of St Joseph’s Primary School, Port Macquarie, discuss the implementation of a Systematic Synthetics Phonics Program.
All current Podcasts, including Episode 4, can be located on the CSO Intranet under New Curriculum.
The Lismore Diocese HSC Showcase celebrates and captures the talents of our 2022 HSC students, reflecting their creativity, innovation, technical skills and conceptual development. These projects represent the culmination of months of diligence and commitment by students, planning and designing, developing their skills and applying them to the task of creating inspirational and engaging works.
Spotlight On …
MacKillop College, Port Macquarie (Design & Technology)
Student: Giselle Brennan
Title: Costumes for Musical Theatre Production
Statement: These costumes were designed for an upcoming Musical Theatre production at a local Dance Academy. The focus of these designs was not only on the appropriate representation of each character but, more importantly, on methods of ensuring that the costumes could be changed in a fast, efficient manner in between scenes whilst also taking into consideration the privacy concerns of the dancers.
Please see the following videos of Practice:
- Instructional Procedures- InitiaLit in Action (K and Year 1)
- Agreed Practices for Whole Class Explicit Instruction (K and Year 1)
- Instructional Procedures- InitiaLit in Action (Year 2)
These videos can be found in the ‘Implementation of the NSW English Syllabus’ tab within the English Primary page on the CSO Intranet.
Please find the latest Leadership Newsletter #4 for November 2023 attached.
It can also be found on the Leadership Newsletters page of the Intranet.
With the warmer months upon us, it’s timely to remind students of the dangers of UV rays and the importance of sun safety.
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and statistics show that melanoma is the most common cancer affecting young Australians aged 15 – 24 years. The good news is that skin cancer is highly preventable.
The new Sun and UV at School skin cancer resources will assist primary and secondary school students in making healthy, safe, and proactive choices regarding sun protection to reduce their risk of skin cancer.
Click on the following link to access teaching and learning materials, as well as other general resources.
Join the NSW Parliament and Anzac Memorial Education teams at the Joint Teacher Preview evening on Thursday, 7 December!
Visit the NSW Parliament’s historic Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Chambers, explore excursion options for your students, and discover teaching resources specially developed for teaching the HSIE History K-6 syllabus and the Stage 6 Legal Studies syllabus.
Experience how the Anzac Memorial’s Learning Team uses live theatre and creative expression to bring Anzac stories to life across the History, English and Creative Arts syllabuses.
Discover excursion options for Stages 2-6, exploring Australians at war, community and remembrance. Learn about the history of the building and the meaning behind its art and architecture.
The program ends with an opportunity to connect with your colleagues over drinks.
Thursday, December 7, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Commencing at: NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie St, Sydney
Followed by the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park
Link to Poster
The Catholic Schools Office has new insurance arrangements. All insurance enquiries are to be forwarded to the Governance team at the following email address: dio-insurance@lism.catholic.edu.au.
If your enquiry is urgent, you can contact Deborah McLean, Risk Manager, on 6627 6225 or mobile 0429 203 561.
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.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE
- Construction Supervisor (North & South)
- Executive Assistant
- Regional Executive Coordinator (Tweed)
- HR Administrative Assistant (internal only)
SCHOOLS
- Assistant Principal: St Mary’s Primary School, Bowraville
- Assistant Principal - Mission: St Mary’s Primary School, Grafton