Term 3 Week 7 / 21 – 25 August (PeB 243)

From the Executive’s Desk

The Catholic Church in 2040 - a lesson from Mary.

At our Senior Leadership Conference last week we were asked to imagine the Catholic Church in 2040.

Whilst most of the views expressed in the room were somewhat gloomy, I took an optimistic view of a Church that would be thriving and continuing to have a place in the social fabric of the world in 2040.

There is no doubt in my mind that Catholic Education will play a large part in realising that optimistic view of vitality.

However, we are reminded this week, as we mark the Assumption of Mary, and in an article that appeared in CathNews in March 2023 which featured Luxembourg Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich (Chairperson of the 2023-2024 Synod of Bishops), of the other very real possibility and reason for my optimism. 

Mary is an ever present reminder to us and the Church of the central role that women have held in the Christian tradition.

It will be the inspiration of Mary, and I am sure her prayer for us, that will guide and enliven the Church towards 2040.

Bill Dixon
Executive Director  

CES Office Announcements

For information and office updates click here to go to Veritas. 
(ForCES Lake St, Spence St and McLeod St Offices)

ACTION

Workshop for Setup of Student Reporting System (SRS)

In preparation for 2023 Semester 2 SRS reporting, the primary school SRS administrators are invited to engage in face-to-face professional learning.

The Learning, Performance and Analytics team in collaboration with Patricia Pledger (Senior ICT Engagement Officer- Learning Engagement at Brisbane Catholic Education) will facilitate workshops to assist schools with the setup of their SRS database. Sessions will be held for the Western, Northern and Southern Deanery. Principals, please encourage your SRS administrators to register for the relevant workshop.

Enrolments can be made via iLearn using the course code CNS04479
Enrolments close on 13 October 2023.

For more information on the SRS support sessions, please visit iCat 
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tammy Pickup
Acting Manager Learning Performance and Analytics

INFORMATION

QIEU Entry Notice

​Upon receiving an entry notice from the QIEU,  please use the template letter to acknowledge receipt of the entry notice. 

This acknowledgement has been designed to ensure the union organiser is reminded of the following upon entry.

• Discussions can only occur during unpaid breaks
• The location of discussions will occur in the lunch room unless an alternative location is  agreed
• The organiser is only permitted to remain on the premises during the meal breaks 
• The organiser must take the most direct reasonable route to the lunch room, (you may also choose to escort the organiser to the lunch room) 
• The organiser has an obligation to allow staff to eat without being interrupted if they do not wish to participate in the discussion
• The organiser is required to produce the entry permit and the entry notice on the day.

The entry notice fact sheet is also attached as a reminder.  If you have any questions, please feel free to me. 

Deb Crotty 
Human Resources   

School Surveys

School surveys are now closed. Results of your school's staff, student and parent surveys will be emailed to Principals next week.  For further queries please contact me. 

Tanya Albert  
Acting Executive Manager  - Strategic Governance - Analytics 

Senior Leaders Intensive Workshop & Conference - Update

Lee O'Dowd
Executive Services - Administration Officer

CATHOLIC ED. ANNOUNCEMENTS ALL SCHOOL/CES STAFF

2024 Year 12 Education Scholarships Applications

The applications for the 2024 Year 12 Education scholarships are due by the 18th of September, with interviews occurring over the September school holidays.  Details can be viewed on the website.

Year 12 students who are interested in doing a Bachelor of Education (BEd) to become teachers can apply for a scholarship to cover the HECS fees for the duration of the four year degree.

Universities:
JCU (Cairns and Townsville)
CQU (Cairns/Online)

NEW: Studying at other universities (e.g., in Brisbane) is now an option only if the BEd specialisation cannot be studied at either JCU or CQU, for example, Secondary Education with a Major in Religious Education or Music (there are others).

Feel free to contact us if you (or the students) have any questions.

Silvia Dimarco
Leader Workforce Capability  

CES Education Scholarship Recipients

We are delighted to share the latest recipients of the Career Change Scholarship and the Final Year Scholarship for 2024. All scholarship recipients will be celebrated at an afternoon tea next year in February.

More information around all scholarships is available here

Silvia Dimarco
Leader Workforce Capability   

Kitchen Table Conversation - Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum

What is a Kitchen Table Conversation?
A Kitchen Table Conversation is a wonderful opportunity to join with others and listen, learn and reflect on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum that will be held in the coming months. 

What is the Referendum?
The referendum is the culmination of a decade-long process that gained momentum with the release of the Uluru Statement from the Heart in 2017, when over 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates offered an invitation to non-Indigenous Australians to walk with them to create a better future.

Join us for a Conversation!
These kitchen table conversations are your opportunity to come together as a community, better understand the issues and talk about the pathway forward.

Date: 17 August, 29 August, 11 September, 28 September
Time: 3:30 - 4:45pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Register here or to find out more, contact us  

Jenny and the Mission Formation Team
Catholic Mission

Migrant and Refugee Kit 2023 - Free to choose.....

We are pleased to forward to you the attached Migrant and Refugee Kit 2023.  

Pope Francis has chosen the theme, “Free to Choose Whether to Migrate or to Stay”, for the 109th World Day of Migrant and Refugees, commemorated in Australia on Sunday, 24 September 2023.   

Included in the Migrant and Refugee Kit are stories from local communities, reflections and prayers of the faithful to assist parishes, schools, families and other Church communities in celebrating this important event. (from the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office)  

Bill Dixon
Executive Director

S.P.A Car Lease Monthly Specials & Salary Packaging

Deborah Crotty 
Human Resources Manager

Upcoming Release - 2023 NAPLAN Data in the BI Tool

​2023 NAPLAN data will be released in the BI tool in the coming weeks.
Further details will be communicated, and guides will be available on the NAPLAN Analysis Veritas page. 

Tammy Pickup 
Acting Manager Learning Performance & Analytics    

STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Find your next career change with the Cairns Diocese. 

To explore opportunities in other Dioceses go to Catholic Education Announcements, on the Staff Portal.   

QCEC UPDATES

Click here for the latest QCEC Communiques, Circulars and Education Updates or click the icon on the side panel of the ebulletin.

Catholic News

CathNews
11 August    14 August   15 August    16 August

Australian Catholic News
​16 August

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES!

CES offers professional learning workshops, retreats and networks along with tools and resources to support your growth and development as an educator.   

iCat is our online Professional Learning catalogue. It is available now for you to browse professional learning opportunities.

This short 3 minute ‘how to’ video will help you use iCat.

How to enrol in a course
1. Click on the copy icon beside the ilearn code
2. Click on the link to go to “ilearn” and log in
3. Paste the course code into the search box
4. Open course details then click on enrol

We welcome any feedback or observations as you engage with iCat, especially during this initial period to Tammy Angel tangel@cns.catholic.edu.au

So we can meet your dietary needs watch this short video to show you how to add them to ilearn.

Child Protection Week - Webinars

Ann Barr
Senior Student Protection Officer