The Commission met virtually last week for its August meeting and discussed a number of key issues for the sector. 

Commission members were presented with data on new schools in both the Catholic and Independent sectors, as well as the latest update on the Australian Teacher Workforce Data (see story later in the Communique on the current ATWD collection). 

The Commission also approved four updated or new position statements. These statements are: 

• Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland 
• Accreditation to Teach in a Queensland Catholic School 
• Formation for Staff Members in Catholic Schools in Queensland 
• Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Queensland Catholic School. 

Following the Commission meeting, QCEC Chair Margaret White, Chief Operating Officer Chris Woolley and I met with the Queensland Bishops as part of the ongoing review of the QCEC Constitution.