All Staff Edition, Week 2, Term 2, 2025
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Spiritual Formation
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2025 CEDoW Employee Engagement Survey – Now Open
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Announcement from the Acting Director of Schools
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CEDoW Staff Announcements
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Positions Vacant
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Living Agape: Nowra Catholic Schools Honour Defence Families
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Updates
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Professional Learning
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CEDoW Curriculum Reform News – Primary
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Spiritual Formation
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Mothers Day
"A world that looks to the future without a mother’s gaze is shortsighted." — Pope Francis, January 2019

This Mother’s Day, we reflect with gratitude and reverence on the unique role that mothers and mother figures play in shaping our lives, our communities, and our world. At a time when we pause to honour them, we also mourn the recent passing of Pope Francis, whose deep reverence for maternal love and wisdom was a hallmark of his papacy. His words continue to echo with urgency and tenderness in a world yearning for compassion, unity, and care.
The mother’s gaze, so deeply attuned, so instinctively compassionate, grounds us. It comforts, challenges, and calls us toward growth. It is offered not only by biological mothers, but also by grandmothers, aunts, adoptive and foster mothers, some fathers, and countless others who embody maternal care in our lives. They say "yes" daily to nurture, to guide, to love unconditionally.
Today’s world presents new complexities: ongoing global conflict, the refugee crisis, economic instability, and environmental uncertainty. Yet in these very challenges, we continue to witness the strength of mothers. We see it in women fleeing war zones with children in their arms; in mothers navigating the demands of work and home; in caregivers advocating fiercely for the vulnerable. Their love is fierce, practical, sacrificial, and unrelenting.
We turn also to Mary, the mother of Jesus, as the model of maternal courage and trust. Mary said "yes" to God, not in comfort, but amid uncertainty. Her journey - across borders, through suffering, and into the unknown - mirrors the path many mothers walk today. Her gaze, full of steadfast love and hope, continues to inspire our own gaze outward toward others, especially the marginalised.
In one of his final reflections, Pope Francis reminded us that maternal tenderness is not a luxury, but a necessity for our collective future. Without it, we risk becoming a society of strangers, rich in things but poor in love. It is mothers and all who love with a mother’s heart, who teach us to see others not as burdens or threats, but as brothers and sisters, children of God.
This Sunday, we honour all those who have mothered us; those who are with us, those who are far, and those we carry in memory. Let us give thanks for their sacrifices, their strength, and their love. Let us reflect on how we too can embody the maternal qualities of patience, compassion, and fierce hope in our daily lives.
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How will you say thank you this Mother’s Day?
How will you honour those who have said "yes" to love?
The 2025 CEDoW Engagement Survey is now open. Permanent, temporary, and eligible* casual CEDoW staff were invited to complete the survey via an email directly from Xref Engage on Monday 5 May 2025 at 8 am.
This is your opportunity to provide open, honest feedback about your experience at work. Whether things are going well or there are areas where we can do better, your input helps paint a clear picture of what it is like to be part of the CEDoW community.
The survey is designed to help us understand:
- What is working well in our schools and offices
- Where there are opportunities for growth and improvement
- How can we better support you to thrive in your role.
We are committed to creating a workplace where every staff member feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. That starts by listening to the people who know our schools and workplaces best.
The 2025 CEDoW Employee Engagement Survey has been developed in collaboration with Xref Engage, specialists in the development of research and evidence-based employee surveys. All responses go directly to Xref Engage for analysis and are anonymous and completely confidential.
The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and will remain open for three (3) weeks, closing on Friday 23 May 2025.
The feedback you provide will directly inform future initiatives, priorities, and strategies in your school/service area and across CEDoW.
No one knows our schools and offices better than you. Your Voice Matters—thank you for being part of this important process.
For more information, check out the 2025 CEDoW Engagement Survey FAQ’s. If you still have any questions, please contact Rochelle Borg or Susan Phillipson, Workplace Safety and Wellbeing Team at whs@dow.catholic.edu.au.
For CEDoW’s full range of workplace, safety, and wellbeing resources, please visit the Workplace Safety and Wellbeing Hub on Gateway.
*Casuals who have worked 60 days since November 2023.
Contract Extension – Wayne Marshall, Acting Principal, Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Oak Flats
I am pleased to announce that Wayne Marshall will continue in the position of Acting Principal at Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Oak Flats for the 2026 school year. Wayne is an experienced leader of Catholic schools and has held the role as Principal at St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra (2023-current), John Therry Catholic College, Rosemeadow (2018-2022), Mount Carmel Catholic College, Varroville (2012-2017).
Read the full announcement here.
Tim Gilmour
Acting Director of Schools
Diocese of Wollongong
On behalf of the Director of Schools, I wish to announce the following:
Following a recruitment process, Omar Borja is the successful applicant for the temporary position of Payroll Officer within the People and Culture service area, commencing 14 May 2025.
Omar is currently a Payroll Officer at The Disability Trust and has been with them for 6 years. Prior to this, he was a Senior Credit Controller for Hudson Global Resources for 3 years and has significant experience with Allegis Group and HAYS Recruitment across the ten plus years prior to that. I take this opportunity to congratulate Omar and wish him every success and fulfilment in this new appointment.
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After 43 years of service to Catholic Education, Anthony Kenna will retire on 12 June 2025. Anthony began his teaching journey in the Sydney Archdiocese in 1983 before joining the Wollongong Diocese in 1990, where he served in various school leadership roles, including 12 years as Principal of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. Anthony joined the Catholic Education Office and worked with the Property team for a couple of years prior to joining the Wellbeing and Student Support team in 2017. His deep faith, leadership, and commitment to student wellbeing have benefited students and strengthened school communities across our Diocese.
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Michelle Latta has resigned from her Administrative Officer role and her last day was Wednesday 30 April. Michelle has expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the crucial work in supporting students, staff and families through her work in the Wellbeing and Student Support team. We wish her all the best in this next chapter.
Natasha O’Donoghue
Assistant Director – People and Culture
All vacant positions can be viewed on Employee Self Service (ESS) each Wednesday morning prior to being uploaded to the public website, to give Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong staff first priority to view positions
This week you will find advertised positions for the following schools:
Primary
St John’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Dapto
Classroom Teacher (F.T.E. 0.6)
Classroom Teacher
Acting Religious Education Coordinator
St Therese Catholic Parish Primary School, West Wollongong
School Support Officer – Classroom
Secondary
St Joseph’s Catholic High School, Albion Park
Canteen Manager (76 hours per fortnight)
Holy Spirit College, Bellambi
Mathematics Teacher
Middle Leader – English (2pt)
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra
Principal
Indentured Casual Teacher
St Benedict's Catholic College, Oran Park
Principal
Mount Carmel Catholic College, Varroville
English Teacher
K-12
St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park
Middle Leader (2pt) – Diverse Learning (Years 7-12)
TAS Teacher – Industrial Technology Timber (Year 11) & Technology (Years 7-10)
Following the solemn observance of ANZAC Day, St John the Evangelist Catholic High School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Nowra, held powerful assemblies to honour the courage, sacrifice, and mateship of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and all who have served and continue to serve our nations.
The theme 'agape' (the selfless love that one has in service of others) was intricately woven throughout.
The schools were honoured to welcome many Defence parents and numerous uniformed Defence personnel to these important occasions. With a combined enrolment of 150 students whose parents are currently serving in the Defence Force, these commemorations hold particular significance for both school communities, providing authentic opportunities for students, parents, carers, and staff to share their voice and feel empowered.
Guided by the example of Jesus, who taught that every person is inherently valuable and created in the image of God, both school communities, in partnership with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), have proactively identified and removed barriers to create a stronger sense of belonging for the families who are often displaced to serve our nation.
A key element of this proactive approach is the unique support offered to both schools by Julie Lawrence, their Defence School Mentor.
Through the Defence School Mentor Program (DSMP), delivered in partnership with educational institutions, Julie plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of children from ADF families. This program effectively connects these students with their school communities and strengthens the schools’ capacity to address the challenges of military life, fostering a greater sense of belonging.
James Eirth, Acting Principal of St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra, addressed the students, emphasising the importance of 'agape' and being of service to others.
“Agape, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can have what we have today. While the respect we show here and now is very important and fitting, it is the ongoing respect and commemoration that we need to show when we leave this hall that will truly make a difference,” he said. “How are you going to live out agape? How are you going to use your talents and ability to serve others without the want or needs of the awards or the acclamation?”
Salary Packaging Explained – Presented by Smart
If you would like to learn more about Salary Packaging, please join us on Monday 26 May 2025 at 3:30 pm for a virtual information session presented by Smart, our salary packaging provider, at the link below.
Smart: Virtual Information Session.
Celebrate a Millennial Saint

Carlo Acutis, the inspiring teenager who used his computer skills to share his faith, will be officially canonised a saint during 2025. The death of Pope Francis has meant that the original date of the canonisation (27 April 2025) has been postponed.
The canonisation will now be one of the first major acts awaiting the next pope. The timing and location of the canonisation Mass will be left to the discretion of Francis’ successor, who will likely recognize the moment as an opportunity to speak to the Church’s future and to its youth as the canonisation of the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint.
The delay of the canonisation gives schools more time to explore the exciting resources that embrace Carlo's tech-savvy spirit and his passion for evangelisation. These resources demonstrate how to engage with faith in the digital age and can be explored for learning activities across Religious Education, English, ICLT, HSIE, Music and Art, and Civics and Citizenship.
- For primary students: An interactive digital school magazine.
- For secondary students: A thought-provoking podcast and discussion guide.
GPBS Ministries have Saint Carlo Acutis banners and flags available for purchase which would work well for assemblies, liturgies, classrooms and sacred spaces.

See the range and how to purchase these resources here.
Your Voice. Your Story. Your Stand Against Bullying

Be part of CEDoW’s “Fix You” Student Anti-Bullying Campaign!
“Fix You” is back—bigger, bolder and student driven. This exciting initiative invites all schools across CEDoW to take a stand against bullying through creativity, compassion and courage.
Inspired by the original 2012 “Fix You” campaign, this reimagined project is designed for today's world—bringing fresh energy and student voice to the forefront. Grounded in Catholic Social Teachings like Human Dignity and the Common Good, the campaign supports Respectful Relationships, a key priority in our Life to the Full Framework.
Primary and secondary schools are invited to create an anti-bullying campaign that meets the specified criteria below.
Primary campaign:
The campaign should:
- Be bold, creative, and student-led
- Be uniquely Catholic, linking to Catholic Social Teachings
- Have a clear message
- Be targeted to children (5-12 years)
- Be presented through any mode (e.g., poster, collage, PowerPoint, video, podcast)
- Refer to prevention strategies to support the target audience.
Note: Teachers may assist with the guidance and supervision of the project, however, it should remain student-led.
Secondary campaign:
The campaign should:
- Be bold, creative, and student-led
- Be uniquely Catholic, linking to Catholic Social Teachings
- Be contemporary, have a clear message and an original name ~ “Fix You” is optional!
- Be targeted to young people (12-18 years)
- Be an audio-visual presentation
- Refer to prevention strategies to support the target audience
- Use current research and evidence to guide the project.
Additional information:
- Participation will require full consent from students and guardians for public sharing of content.
- Students of all ages are invited to participate in the project.
- Schools can submit up to two entries
- → Entries close: Week 9, Term 2
- Please email sharpj05@dow.catholic.edu.au with the final product (e.g., link to audiovisual presentation) or hand it in to your school’s CEDoW Education Officer (for hard copy). This should include a brief introduction to the campaign and the students who were involved in the development of the project.
- Each school may choose an appropriate time for students to work on this project. E.g., pastoral time, lunchtime, or class time if there are specific links to curriculum outcomes.
- Chosen entries will be promoted through CEDoW’s official social media platform during Bullying No Way: National week of action (11–15 August 2025).
Need some inspiration?
Check out the original “Fix You” 2012 resource to see where it all began.
Questions?
Please reach out to:
2025 National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA)
Attention: Principals, school leaders and teachers
The 2025 National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA) are now open for nominations. The National Excellence in Teaching Awards is a community-centred awards program, started by NEiTA Foundation in 1994. Supported by Futurity Investment Group, the awards honour exemplary teaching in Australia and New Zealand.
Parents, students, principals and teachers are encouraged to nominate CEDoW’s exceptional educators who are deserving of this recognition – see award categories below. Schools are encouraged to share this information with their school community and promote the awards program.
How do I nominate? Follow the link here and register. It takes 3-4 minutes to complete your nomination form. Nominations close on 27 June 2025.
Categories
Seed Teams Award
Awards early childhood teams from Australia and New Zealand for foundational teaching, providing $10,000 for a professional development grant.
Apple Award
Recognises Australian and New Zealand primary and secondary teachers who exceed expectations, with the winners receiving a $5,000 professional development grant.
Leadership Award
Honours outstanding leadership by a principal or school leader awarding a $10,000 grant for advancing educational excellence.
The Terry O’Connell Regional and Remote Teachers’ Award
In memory of former NEiTA Foundation Chairman, this award is given to those who go the extra mile for their students in remote and regional areas of Australia.
NEiTA Trustees’ Alumni Award
An opportunity for a NEiTA past winner to win a further $10,000 professional development grant.
Powering Potential Award
In partnership with The Smith Family, awards teachers from The Smith Family partner schools who aide students experiencing disadvantage. A prize of $10,000 is awarded to the winner.
Please contact Anna Jones, Team Leader – Leadership and Professional Growth, at annalouise.jones@dow.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions regarding the program or how to nominate.
CEDoW Library
ACEN eBook of the Week
This week’s Sora eBook theme is His Holiness Pope Francis.
See the link here to explore the eBook titles for primary, secondary, and staff through the Australian Catholic Education Network (ACEN). Click on each image or use the QR code to access further information. To sign in to Sora, select "ACEN" as your school.
ClickView Highlight
This week’s ClickView highlight is The Parables series and Catholicism. You can view it here.
This week from the CEDoW Resource Centre
Please click here to access a range of resources supporting the RE Easter and Pentecost curriculum units for Years K-6.
For further details, please contact Anne Russell at russella01@dow.catholic.edu.au, CEDoW Resource Centre Manager.
KinderSPOT Course
KinderSPOT is an optional 3-day professional learning course designed for Kindergarten teachers who have not attended the course in previous years. Facilitated by an accredited occupational therapist and speech pathologist, the course aims to build teacher knowledge and capability in oral language and motor development.
The course will address the following key areas:
- Developmental Foundations:
An in-depth overview of how children aged 4–6 typically progress through the stages of oral language (oracy), motor, and sensory development. This includes understanding typical developmental milestones and recognising how these areas interact to support learning and behaviour. - Identification of Student Needs:
Strategies to identify and monitor the oral language, fine and gross motor, and sensory development needs of Tier 1 students within a classroom setting. Participants will learn to differentiate between typical variation in development and signs that may indicate emerging challenges. - Research-Informed Practice:
Exploration of current research in oral language and communication and motor development, with a focus on practical, evidence-based strategies and resources that can be applied in the classroom. These tools will support the early identification and intervention for students with oral, motor, and sensory needs.
Name: KinderSPOT.
Audience: New Kindergarten teachers who have not attended in previous years.
Dates and Venues:
Day 1: 6 June 2025 @Emmaus Suite, 3.01 Building B, Lvl 3 Hyde Parade, Campbelltown
Day 2: 23 June 2025 @Emmaus Suite, 3.01 Building B, Lvl 3 Hyde Parade, Campbelltown
Day 3: 29 July 2025 @Emmaus Suite, 3.01 Building B, Lvl 3 Hyde Parade, Campbelltown.
Funding Code: F02.
Registration and Dietary: RSVP and dietary requirements form.
Reminder – Save the Date: CEDoW NCCD Cross School Moderation
Attention: School Leaders of Diverse Learning and Pastoral Care and NCCD Teams K-12
To support accountabilities relating to NCCD, an online cross school moderation opportunity has been scheduled.
Focus: Imputed Substantial/Extensive or SOCIAL and EMOTIONAL.
Date: Monday 12 May 2025
Option One: 9:30 - 11:30 am via Zoom
Option Two: 1:00 - 3:00 pm via Zoom
Please note that these sessions are being offered instead of the usual network meetings.
Why moderation is important?
When moderating school-based decisions for the NCCD, teachers engage in professional dialogue about students’ level of adjustment and category of disability to make decisions that are consistent, reliable and defensible. Professional dialogue is characterised by interactions that are collegial (eg value the input of all), respectful (eg, resolve differences professionally) and draw on evidence (eg, informed by data to support decision-making).
Prior to attending this event:
- ONE de-identified student Personalised Plan per participant must be submitted
- Please consider the FOCUS provided above when considering the PP being submitted
- De-identified PPs for moderation are to be included here by 8 May 2025
- Please upload each plan individually and label with the school name and a number per plan (eg, St Nicholas #1, St Nicholas #2)
- Please submit one plan per person who will attend the moderation session.
Leaders of Diverse Learning will have received more information regarding the focus LOA/Category of Disability and timeframes for providing this information in readiness for moderation.
The following link will provide access to the NCCD Moderation Resource for schools. School NCCD Teams are encouraged to review this in readiness for school based moderation.
Reminder – PB4L K-12 Training Day


K-6 Curriculum Support

The K-6 Curriculum Support page contains:
- Important links to external and internal sites
- Professional learning
- Planning and programming support
- Assessment and reporting
- Professional reading
For enquiries, please contact learningk-12support@dow.catholic.edu.au.
Curriculum Reform – Did you know?
Through the NSW curriculum reform, NESA’s Statement of Equity Principles are reflected in all new K-6 syllabuses, ensuring they are inclusive and responsive to the needs of all learners. Each syllabus is designed to support diverse teaching approaches that cater to:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Students with disability
- Gifted and talented students
- Students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D).
The Statement of Equity Principles underpins a commitment to high expectations and quality learning outcomes for every student.
The equity principles include:
- Excellence
- Respect and responsibility
- Equity and justice
- Inclusivity.

CEDoW's Faith, Learning and Wellbeing Framework further strengthens our commitment to high expectations and quality learning outcomes for all students. It does so through five essential elements, supported by the High Impact Strategies.
Through the careful discernment of teaching practices, support material and resources, schools are encouraged to draw on the Faith, Learning and Wellbeing Framework to refine teaching and learning and select materials that not only align with the reformed curriculum but also are inclusive and responsive to the needs of all learners.
Key reflective questions to guide decision-making include:
Promote equity: Does the learning provide inclusive, high-quality opportunities for every student, acknowledging diversity and ensuring cultural safety?
Foster agency: Does the learning empower students to make choices, set goals, and take ownership of their learning?
Establish relevance: Do the resources connect learning to students' goals, needs, interests, and real-world experiences?
Enhance the environment: Does the learning activity support a positive, safe, and supportive learning culture?
Ensure rigour: Do the resources offer challenging, in-depth educational experiences that promote high expectations and critical thinking?
Curriculum Implementation Support – Professional Learning 2025
To ensure new practices are strengthened and sustained with the aim of improving student learning outcomes, ILW Learning K-12 will continue its ongoing support of schools throughout the ‘Embed’ phase of implementation in English and Mathematics. Schools can access optional system-wide professional learning and in situ support for effective curriculum implementation throughout 2025.
Primary Curriculum Implementation Support: English K-6 English Professional Learning
Facilitators: Alexandra (Lexie) Hingston at hingstona01@dow.catholic.edu.au and Joanne Treffone at treffonej01@dow.catholic.edu.au.
Targeting Instructional Leaders supporting teachers in planning and programming (including Principals, Assistant Principals, Middle Leaders and/or Instructional Coaches).
Week 4, Term 2 – Thursday 22 May 2025
Course venue: St Paul's, Albion Park (school hall)
Learning Intention: This professional learning will deepen participants' understanding of evidence-based practices that create dialogic, language rich classrooms, fostering authentic vocabulary acquisition and oral language development. The focus will be on explicit instruction of Tier 2 and 3 vocabulary, using quality literature to support the programming and planning of English in their school context.
In response to your feedback, Day 2 will shift its focus to the application of content and pedagogical knowledge to support English programming and planning at your school. Building on this, we will place a strong emphasis on strategies that support oral language and vocabulary development. The day will be hands-on and practical, offering participants the opportunity to analyse existing planning and programming through the lens of language development.
We will explore how oral language and communication skills can be intentionally and effectively addressed alongside other focus areas by embedding structured opportunities that foster student engagement, encourage authentic communication, and increase the desire to express ideas. Participants will work with mentor texts, explore a variety of classroom strategies, and contextualise a unit of work to ensure oral language and vocabulary development is seamlessly integrated into everyday learning.
We request that all participants select one sequence of learning/unit of work that will be taught in Weeks 5-10 of Term 2. This could be a unit you are teaching or a unit of work from the stage/grade you are leading that will be taught in the second half of this term. Please also bring a hard copy of the mentor text.
Course | Funding | Code |
K-10 English Implementation (4 days, Terms 1–4) |
1 & 2 stream schools: 3 & 4 stream schools: |
C21 |
*Additional participants to be funded by the school
Click here to register your attendance. Registrations close on Thursday 15 May 2025.
Primary Curriculum Implementation Support: K-6 Mathematics Professional Learning
Contact: Kate Thomas at thomask04@dow.catholic.edu.au.
Targeting Instructional Leaders supporting teachers in planning teaching and learning (including Principals, Assistant Principals, Middle Leaders and/or Instructional Coaches)
Week 5, Term 2 – Monday 26 May 2025
Course venue: St Therese Parish Centre, 2 Powell Street, West Wollongong
Day 2: Effective Pedagogical Practices in the Mathematics Classroom
This professional learning day is aimed at enhancing instructional leadership, where participants will be equipped to strategically support teachers to embed the NSW K-10 Mathematics Syllabus. Participants will engage in practical and relevant professional learning that enables them to:
- Explore the elements of effective practice and analyse pedagogical approaches within a Mathematics session.
- Establish the alignment between effective pedagogical approaches and the essential elements of the Faith, Learning and Wellbeing Framework.
- Deepen understanding of syllabus content, its connections, and the continuum of learning.
- Reflect on the application of NESA's Principles of Assessment to effective formative assessment practices across a learning sequence.
Course | Funding | Code |
K-10 Mathematics Implementation (4 days, Terms 1–4) |
1 & 2 stream schools: 3 & 4 stream schools: |
C21 |
*Additional participants to be funded by the school.
Click here to register your attendance. Registrations close on Wednesday 21 May 2025.
Courage to Be Overnight Retreat

The Courage to Be Overnight Retreat is a spiritual formation opportunity for CEDoW staff. It seeks to provide an opportunity to slow down and explore some of the wisdom from our tradition which can support us in taking those next courageous steps in life.
It endeavours to create a space for participants to reflect on their lives and will include input, gentle discussion, personal reflection and Christian Meditation.
“The Courage to Be” is an overnight retreat and will be held in the beautiful grounds of The Hermitage in Mittagong on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 May 2025 (Term 2 Week 5). Day One will be funded by the CEO (C15) and Day Two is to be funded by schools. Please register through LMS no later than Friday 9 May 2025. Approval by your principal | Assistant Director | Team Leader is required before registering on LMS. Please see the flyer here.
Due to the nature of this retreat numbers are limited so please register as soon as possible.
For those staff members who have already attended the Courage to Be, the Courage to Continue retreat will be offered in Term 3, 2025. Further information regarding The Courage to Continue will be forwarded at a later date.
Another Cup of Our Life

The Staff Spiritual Formation team would like to inform you of an upcoming personal formation opportunity which is being offered to School Support Officers and CEO Administration Staff.
The retreat is entitled “Another Cup of Our Life” and seeks to provide staff with an opportunity to slow down and reflect on different aspects of their lives. Please note that staff are not required to have attended the previous Cup of Our Life Retreat and that for those who have, it will be a unique experience from the last.
We will explore some ways to ensure that our cups are replenished and how our loving God longs to walk with us in all that we face. The day will include personal reflection, interactive discussions and meditation. All staff attending the retreat are asked to bring a cup that holds significance for them as this symbol will be central to the day.“Another Cup of Our Life” is a one day retreat and will be held in the beautiful grounds of The Hermitage in Mittagong on Tuesday 24 or Wednesday 25 June 2025 (Term 3, Week 9). We are offering it twice to provide schools with the opportunity to send staff on different days if necessary. All meals, facilitation and venue expenses will be covered by the CEO. Schools are required to cover the cost for release. Registration is through LMS by Friday 6 June 2025.
Due to the nature of this retreat numbers are limited so we would encourage interested staff to register as soon as possible. All of the details regarding the retreat are on the flyer here.
Staff Spiritual Formation Programs
We encourage you to explore additional personal formation opportunities through our Staff Spiritual Formation Programs, available on the Catholic Life and Mission page on Gateway.
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