Celebrating the work of teachers

This week we celebrate World Teachers’ Day and recognise the contribution and work of our 65,000 teachers and leaders in Catholic schools throughout Australia. 

Virtual Symposium: Clarity on the work of effective learning improvement

The National Catholic Education Commission hosted the second annual Faith in the Future Virtual Symposium with a keynote presentation by international educational expert Dr Lyn Sharratt focusing on educational improvement.

Education leaders focus on national priorities for Catholic schools

Catholic education directors from state and territory Catholic education commissions and dioceses, and education leaders across Australia, came together on 25 October for the Diocesan Directors Forum. 

Supporting a strategic and sustainable enrolment focus

The National Catholic Education Commission held the first of two professional learning workshops on enrolment for over 100 leaders and education office staff on 18 October. 

Register for NCEC's Professional Learning Enrolment Workshop

Workshop 2: An evidence-based approach to enrolment and retention
16 November 2021 from 1.00pm – 3.30pm (AEDT)

Local consultation opens for global Synod of Bishops

Statistical snapshot: Mental health impacts of study stress on Australian students

New research by mental health organisation ReachOut shows a significant increase in the severity of study stress for young Australians this year.

Featured resource: AITSL 'Reducing red tape' Toolkit and Spotlight on early childhood educators

AITSL has developed a toolkit focused on reducing the compliance and administrative burden on teachers, and released a Spotlight report on early childhood educators.

Around the dioceses

• Catholic College joins innovative eSports program
• Catholic Education SA wins Child Protection Award
• ACEL NSW awards for Parramatta diocese
• Meritorious Service Award to CEWA director Glennda Scully

Pre-order the 200 years of Catholic education commemorative book

From Humble Beginnings: Commemorating 200 years of Catholic education in Australia is now available for pre-order and features a history of the oldest existing Catholic school in each diocese in Australia.    

Reminders

• 200 years of Catholic education website
• Third edition of 200 years Commemorative Magazine  
• Save the Date: National Catholic Education Conference 2022
• World Teachers' Day AITSL campaign 
• NATSICC's 2021 Virtual Retreat 
• World Mission Month Appeal

Reflection: Prayer for teachers

God of Love, Thank you for every teacher who notices a child’s special gift. Thank you for teachers who are listeners and gentle guides. Thank you for teachers who expect much and love enough to demand more. Thank you for the special teacher each one of us remembers.