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Dear Colleagues,

My thanks to all of you for your participation in the System Conference 2019! Thanks also for the extremely positive feedback we have already received. I hope you can find the time to complete the conference evaluation which has been distributed.

Amongst the many comments I have received, is the important issue that we have presented ourselves as a system of schools. Hopefully more than ever we value collaboration for school improvement. Hopefully we also acknowledge as an office and schools that presenting a highly professional image to our staff and school communities is critical. Our schools currently present a very professional image and this is critical to sustaining our enrolments.

The follow up to the conference is critical to ensuring our learnings are built on in the next few years. These learnings need to be aligned with our three year Strategic Plan (2019 - 2021). I suggest the following are key areas to consider in aligning to the plan:

* CSO Armidale Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Framework (reviewed through the lens of academic pastoral care) 

* Differentiation of the curriculum 

* Wellbeing of staff (Matchfit for Work and Play)

* Building Community (staff, students, parents, parish)

I feel sure that the evaluations and further conversations will help to refine my observations. We hope to be able to put together professional development that will provide any follow up that schools see as important and that aligns to our strategic plan. I will pursue this conversation at the Principals Association Leadership Team meeting next week.

Best wishes to all of you at this busy time as you navigate reports and the end of semester learning agenda.

Chris Smyth
Director of Schools

EEO COMMITTEE - NOMINATIONS WANTED

Nominations are open for the EEO Committee, click here for more information

Nominations close 2/7/19.
(Leanne Woods)

WORKPLACE GENDER EQUITY REPORT

In accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Act), the CSO has lodged its annual public report.

Click here for more information
(Leanne Woods)

SINGLE TOUCH PAYROLL IS IN! PAYMENT SUMMARIES ARE OUT!

With the introduction of Single Touch Payroll the Catholic Schools Office is no longer required to issue Payment Summaries (aka Group Certificates) to our employees. Your pay and superannuation details are now available in your ATO online account (via myGov).

Click here for more information.

(Paul Baylis)

SYSTEM CONFERENCE LOST PROPERTY

Kerry Adams lost a kilt type pin at TRECC over the conference days. If anyone knows its whereabouts could you please contact McCarthy Catholic College.

INFLUENZA VACCINATION REIMBURSEMENT

As a health and safety measure for staff of the Armidale Catholic Schools System, the reimbursement of the cost of influenza vaccine has been approved. This offer covers the cost of the vaccine only and does not include the cost of the visit to the Doctor.

To claim reimbursement for vaccination:

1. Complete the 2019 Influenza Vaccination Reimbursement Claim Form (approximate cost is $25).

2. Forward the receipt and completed claim form to Conrad Post at the Catholic Schools Office.
   (Leanne Woods)

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
Please find attached the Armidale Diocesan schedule for Professional Learning for 2019.
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)

WANTING ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF GREAT CPV IN ACTION?

Check out this example of the Sanctity of Life being explicitly taught at Holy Trinity Inverell.
High School CPV in Action Holy Trinity Inverell
(Lee Herden)
 

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY WEEK 2019

Week One Term 3 is Marriage and Family Week.

Resources are on their way. As you plan for your RE units for Term 3 don’t forget you need to include Marriage and Family Week
(Jac Cronin)

RENAISSANCE OF MARRIAGE CONFERENCE

Do you coordinate EXPLORE in your secondary school? If so you are eligible to attend the Marriage and Family Week Conference on 26-27 July 2019 in Sydney. The CSO is sponsoring an REC and or Explore coordinator from each secondary school to attend this conference. Chat with your principal.

For more information contact Lee Herden

PEACE TO THIS HOUSE AND ALL WHO DWELL WITHIN

2019 ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SUNDAY - 7 JULY 2019

Please find resource link for NATSIS  How will you be Celebrating in your school?
Great resources Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday

NESA FEES AND SUSPENSION OF ACCREDITATION

NESA will be suspending the accreditation of any teacher who has not paid their NESA fees on 28 June, 2019. This means you cannot teach in any NSW school. NESA has contacted all affected teachers via the email address you have provided in your ETAMS account.
(Colin Butters)

HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED /LEAD TEACHER WORKSHOP

The CSO is conducting a HA/L Workshop on 20 August, 2019 with Nadene Kennedy.

The Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher Folder contains information which you must read and discuss with your principal before registering by following this  HA/L Workshop 20 August 2019 Registration link.  To be eligible you must have at least seven years teaching experience.

(Colin Butters)