SYSTEM CONFERENCE 2019 There will be a variety of optional workshops during the conference including Chris Morris presenting on 'Meditation, Wellbeing and the Catholic School'. This workshop will focus on the meaning and practice of meditation in the Catholic school context. Meditation has been shown to make connections with students, enhance wellbeing and promote Catholic Identity.
More details on the conference to come! Stay tuned!
2019 TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
BIG WRITE & VCOP
This week a small team has been working on a package/resource for schools to help unpack the Big Write marking criteria. This will include more information about levels and their correlation with syllabus outcomes, annotated scripts to help placement and extra detail around criteria. When completed I will pass on to all schools - we hope this will be helpful for PLTs working around Big Write/VCOP. Thanks everyone.
All courses and Network days will be advertised through the E-Bulletin as they arise. Registrations for PD will close ONE WEEK prior. (Kerrie Priddis)
APPY ADD-ONS WEBSITE
This site has been created as an online resource for technology tools, focusing on student learning. The site will include Google Apps and extensions, Apple/IoS apps and websites.
UPCOMING MATHS PD - PRIMARY (MANSW) 27th March- Ten4Me Rich Task design in Number and Algebra using evidence-based research 11th April- Newcastle or 9th May Dubbo- Building Mathematical Thinking with Rich Tasks- The big ideas of rich tasks
NAPLAN ONLINE Please complete this google form to notify us that scanning of devices has been completed so the Locked Down Browser can be installed.
(Dale Cain)
NAPLAN ONLINE
Removal of the Locked Down Browser requires an emailed request to the CSO help desk after testing has been completed. Removal will take place in the 24 hours after the request has been received. helpdesk@arm.catholic.edu.au
(Dale Cain)
LIBRARY NEWS
Welcome to the St Xavier's Library for 2019...
At St Xavier's we have four wonderful Year 6 Junior Librarians who are full of knowledge about our Library space and ready to help students in any way they can.
The Junior Librarians have started the year by putting together an information video to teach everyone all about our Library. Have a look at their video and enjoy learning about some of the things that make our Library so special.
It is a staff member’s responsibility to check annually, and update if required, your NESA Account details including: - your correct name, current WWCC clearance and expiry date, current email address (personal or work) and mobile phone number.
You also need to check your Employment History is correct, particularly if you have changed schools recently or changed from part time or casual to full time or visa a versa. Instructions can be found here .
Your Principal and the Armidale Catholic Schools Office (TAA) will then be able to process proficient teacher applications, maintenance of proficiency and add NESA registered PD that has been registered by the CSO.
(Colin Butters)
YOUR NESA FEES
You can find a history of your NESA invoices and their status under either the Conditional, Provisional or Proficient Teacher tab on the left hand side of the screen in your NESA account. (NESA are slowly updating the status of invoices that have been paid in the last three months.)
NESA expects to send, by post, receipts in March to all those who have paid their fees in the last three months. (Colin Butters)
SUPERVISOR AND EARLY CAREER TEACHER NESA INFORMATION WORKSHOP
NESA Information workshops for Early Career Teachers and Supervisors have been planned for early May. The workshops will cover the professional relationship between early career teachers and their supervisors. It will include reflection, feedback, observation, collaboration and written feedback and reports. It will also cover The Teacher Accreditation Environment on the NESA site and NESA requirements.
NESA policies have changed so that all early career teacher (provisional and conditional) and their supervisors must attend.
Workshops have been planned for:CSO - May 7thTamworth - May 8thMoree - May 10th
In order to claim 1 ½ NESA accredited hours, your ASCIA E-Training certificate must be signed by your Principal after demonstrating to them the correct technique in administering the trainer Epipen for 3 seconds. ASCIA certificates can then be bulk scanned and sent together through to Westmead Hospital. Details on ASCIA site.
(Geraldine Chapman)
STAFF LEARNING SYSTEM
Child Protection E-Training should by now be completed by all Diocesan Staff. If not, please attend to this ASAP as it is overdue. All other modules must be completed by end of Term. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact me. All Staff are responsible for uploading all of their certification onto via “Record of my External Training”. (Geraldine Chapman)
