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- Commission meeting
- New Executive Director BCE
- Capital Information Sessions
- Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher Assessor Training
- 2022 registrations now open for HAT & LT In-depth sessions
- Trade to Teach Working Group
- 2022 Catholic Education Week theme
- Farewell Year 12
- Premier's Coding Challenge
- Gallipoli Scholarship Fund
- Circulars
The Commission held its final meeting for 2021 on Tuesday.
The meeting provided an opportunity to look back over the work of the Commission during 2021, be updated on a number of ongoing projects and look to plans for 2022.
It was also an opportunity to farewell three Commission members who have come to the end of their tenure.
I would like to thank Mark Stower, Pam Betts and Susan Frisby for their ongoing contributions in their roles on the Commission. (As many of you know, Pam is retiring as Director of Brisbane Catholic Education in December and we will formally farewell Pam from that role in the next edition of Communique.)
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I would like to congratulate Dr Sally Towns on her appointment as Executive Director of Brisbane Catholic Education, commencing May 2022.
Sally is the current Director of Catholic Schools and Chief Executive Officer of the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited.
Sally is no stranger to Catholic education in Queensland. Prior to taking up her current role Sally was the Director of School Improvement, Catholic Education Services, Cairns.
I am sure you will join me in congratulating Sally on her appointment. Sally will commence in the role on 3 May.
Image source: BCE Facebook page
Read LessMore than 80 participants attended the 2022 Capital Round Information Sessions held across all dioceses over recent weeks.
I would like to thank QCEC’s Capital team who conducted the sessions for all Catholic School Authorities (CSAs), including also their architects and consultants.
The 2022 Capital Round opened to applicants on 25 October and the information sessions assist CSA’s with understanding the background of the program, application process and eligibility requirements.
Pictured are the attendees at an information session in Brisbane last week. 
Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher Assessor training took place in Brisbane this week.
Twenty-two candidates holding various classroom-based, school-based and office roles, attended the Assessor Training Program Day One workshop to consolidate their knowledge and skills through their participation in this nationally recognised Assessor Training Program.
Candidates completed online learning prior to the face-to-face day and will continue to work through these modules prior to the second face-to-face Assessor Training Program Day scheduled for 14 February 2022.
Candidates from Brisbane, Toowoomba, Cairns and Townsville Dioceses broadened their understanding of certification and the Assessor’s role in supporting the assessment and feedback process for applicants. The program assists candidates to deepen their knowledge of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and understand its relevance and application to all aspects of teacher practice.
The workshop was delivered by the Queensland College of Teachers with the support of QCEC. The workshop was funded by the Australian Government’s Non-Government Reform Support Fund.
This is a reminder that QCEC and trained diocesan facilitators will be delivering in-depth workshops within each diocese for teachers who intend to apply for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher Certification in 2022 and 2023.
These workshops are recommended for teachers who have already attended an introductory session. The workshops detail the certification process in greater depth, building on the understandings gained in the introductory phase.
The In-depth workshop focuses on:
- Unpacking the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST)
- Planning the portfolio
- Understanding the importance of Direct Evidence
- Planning an Evidence Set
- Annotating the Evidence Set
- Stage 1 and Stage 2 Processes
Workshops also offer an opportunity to reflect on your teaching journey and build a supportive network of teachers aspiring to Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher Certification. Registrations are open for February and March in 2022 here.
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The theme for Catholic Education Week 2022 will be Communities of faith, hope and love.
More details about Catholic Education Week, which will run from 24-30 July, will be available early in the new year.
The launch event will be hosted in the Diocese of Toowoomba for the first time.
We look forward to joining together as an education community for this celebration in 2022.
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Premier’s Coding Challenge.
This year we had two Queensland Catholic school winners. Lucas See from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Sunnybank received recognition in the pairs category for Years 5 and 6 Scratch, while Bailey Sawtell from St Mary’s College, Maryborough was a winner of the Years 9 and 10 individual category for Python/Javascript/ HTML.
Lucas and Bailey were named among 20 overall winners (pictured) who were challenged to produce a creative design to educate their parents and peers about digital wellbeing and online safety.
For more information about the coding challenge and the winners click here.
Image source: Minister for Education Grace Grace MP’s Facebook page
Applications are now open for the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund.
The scholarships provide financial assistance to young people under the age of 25 commencing their first year of tertiary study at university or TAFE in the year of application. Studies undertaken must be at the Degree, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
From 2021 applicants must be an Australian citizen who is a direct descendent of a Service man or woman who has served in the Australian or New Zealand Defence Force. To find out more click here.
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