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Following an extensive review, the Bishops of Queensland have approved a revised constitution for the Queensland Catholic Education Commission.
The revised constitution allows for the appointment of up to five independent Commission members.
The Bishops have so far appointed four independent members who officially commenced their three-year term on 1 October.
I would like to welcome Prof. Henrietta Marrie AM, Sr Berneice Loch rsm OAM, Dr Carmel Diezmann and Patricia Alner as they prepare to attend their first Commission meeting this month.
Under the revised QCEC Constitution, Diocesan Education Councils will no longer be represented on the Commission. I take this opportunity to thank the most recent representatives Ron Pugh and Ross Jones for their service to the Commission and wish them both well in their future endeavours.
The changes also mean the Executive Director is no longer a Commission member but will continue to attend all Commission meetings.
Find out more about the four new Commission members on the QCEC website here.
Photo L to R: Prof. Henrietta Marrie AM, Sr Berneice Loch rsm OAM, Dr Carmel Diezmann and Patricia AlnerI would like to congratulate two Queensland Catholic school educators who have been selected among 30 finalists in the 2022 Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) TEACHX Awards.
Visual Arts Teacher, Leanne Shead, from St Monica’s College, Cairns, is a finalist in the Dr Alan Druery OAM Excellence in Teaching Award category, while Assistant Principal Identity and Global Advocacy, Isikeli Kubunameca, from St James College, Brisbane was named in the Merline Muldoon Memorial Award for Innovation in Teaching category.
The awards recognise the extraordinary contributions of registered Queensland teachers and leaders from all schooling sectors.
Winners will be announced at the TEACHX Awards Ceremony in Brisbane on Thursday 27 October. Read more about the finalists on the QCT website here.
Queensland Catholic school teachers are encouraged to participate in the Australian Teacher Workforce Data (ATWD) Survey.
The purpose of the Survey is to provide a reliable, robust national dataset which links initial teacher education (ITE) data and existing teacher workforce data. It provides national data on workforce issues such as teacher numbers, graduate employment, teacher career paths and experiences as well as the number of teachers entering and leaving the profession, along with their future directions.
All registered Queensland Catholic school teachers should have received an invitation from the Queensland College of Teachers to take part in the survey which closes mid-October. Find out more here.
Deputy Executive Director
I would like to congratulate Diarmuid O’Riordan on his appointment as Deputy Executive Director - Learning Services, Brisbane Catholic Education.
Diarmuid will commence his new role in January 2023 and is well known across the Catholic education sector in Queensland as he has lived, worked and served in the community for many years.
Diarmuid takes over from Doug Ashleigh who retired in September.
Photo source: Cairns Catholic Education
New Principals
Congratulations to two new staff members who have been appointed the position of principal at Brisbane Catholic Education.
Liam Beatty will commence his role as Principal of St Thomas’ Primary School, Camp Hill on 20 October, 2022, while Lagi Aukusitino will begin her term as Principal at Star of the Sea Primary School, Cleveland in 2023.
Both Liam and Lagi have a strong leadership background within the Catholic education sector.
Read LessApplications for the Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS) are now open.
The NSSTAS provides financial assistance for families transporting students to non-state schools in Queensland.
A reminder to apply to the scheme before applications close on 31 October. To find out more about the initiative and eligibility requirements click here.
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HAT and LT Assessors – EOIs Open
Expressions of Interest (EOI) in training and appointment as an Assessor of Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers for 2023 will close at 4pm on Wednesday 12 October.
The training for eligible participants will be delivered across two training days in Brisbane by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). The certification of HAT and LTs is a national approach to voluntary certification based on the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST). Assessors review the applicant’s portfolio of evidence and then make a recommendation to the Certifying Authority (QCT) on whether the applicant demonstrates the APST at the relevant Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher career stage.
EOI’s can be submitted online through the QCEC Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher website here.
Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher Certification (In-depth workshops)
QCEC and trained diocesan facilitators are delivering in-depth certification workshops in Term 4 for Queensland Catholic school teachers who intend to apply for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher Certification in 2023. These workshops detail the certification process in greater depth, building on the understandings gained in the introductory session. Find out more here.
World Teachers’ Day (WTD) Queensland will be celebrated on Friday 28 October.
WTD provides an opportunity for Queensland school communities to recognise and thank teachers for the fantastic roles they play in our schools.
Keep an eye on the QCEC and Catholic Education in Queensland Facebook pages for important updates and Queensland Catholic school teacher profile stories in the lead up to the event.
On Friday 28 October Queensland school communities are being encouraged to wear red in support of Day for Daniel.
The annual event, initiated by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, highlights the importance of educating children about their personal safety. The Foundation also offers free resources to empower children to Recognise, React, Report if they ever feel unsafe.
For more information and to register your school, click here.
QCEC Online Governance webinar
The Queensland Catholic Education Commission will host a series of governance webinars with the first event to be held next month. The first webinar will provide information and guidance on current trends associated with the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board’s (NSSAB) approach to compliance reviews and complaints management. The governance webinar will be held on 21 October and will run from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Register here.
NCCD workshops
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) workshops will be held in Term 4. The Reflection and Planning workshops will guide NCCD school teams through an analysis of their student data and staff feedback. These workshops were developed for school NCCD teams, including principals and school leaders with responsibility for the NCCD. To view the program or to register click here. This activity is supported by funding from the Australian Non-Government Reform Support Fund.