All Staff Edition, Week 9, Term 2, 2025

How do our vulnerabilities and hardships shape us to respond to God’s invitation into life?

St Peter’s life witnesses to the freedom of embracing our brokenness and how in that brokenness, we are loved by our God who was broken for us. Peter, who had a strong spirit, yet so many frailties and mistakes, gives us hope in the midst of our messy humanity. St Paul’s life shows us how to acknowledge our times of darkness and persevere through hardships (even if we are feeling metaphorically shipwrecked, imprisoned, or persecuted). Paul also encourages us to use our gifts for the upbuilding of the community around us, and to live within a context of hope.

The feast of St Peter and St Paul also reminds us of the importance of sharing our faith, despite our vulnerabilities and hardships. We share in the same life of the Trinity as Peter and Paul; so as we acknowledge God’s presence with us always, how do we respond by inviting others into an encounter with the love of God?

If we let God be God in our lives, we know that we need to allow space for others to be our brothers and sisters. One of the most effective ways to give people that space in our lives is to have authentic loving relationships, where people are truly listened to. We can first start with our own family members, students and colleagues. By listening and respecting the joys and hopes, griefs and challenges of those in our community, we acknowledge the presence of God in each other. This kind of living witness models the way Jesus, Peter and Paul loved others - through intentional relationships, with great respect. Respect comes from the Latin word ‘spectare’ which means ‘to look’, and ‘re’ means ‘again’; so as we ‘re-spect’ we need to ‘look again’ - beyond our initial judgements to the unique dignity of each human being.

When we obey Jesus’ command to “love your neighbour as yourself”, we invite others to be part of the life of the Trinity alongside us. Sometimes we think we need to be perfect to be able to invite others into God’s loving embrace. But the opposite is true; like St Peter and St Paul we can make living the Gospel accessible for others by acknowledging that we are imperfect. We each have our own vulnerabilities and hardships that shape us.

Social researcher Brene Brown states: “You’re imperfect, you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” How can we acknowledge the imperfection yet immense worth of ourselves, our students, our colleagues, and our community?

Today we ask God for the grace to accept our imperfections, strength to endure our hardships and vulnerabilities, and love to continue the missionary journey of St Peter and St Paul.

St Peter and St Paul, pray for us.

Principal – St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra

I am pleased to announce that following a recruitment and discernment process, James Eirth has been appointed to the substantive position of Principal at St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra. As James is currently performing the position of Acting Principal, he will commence in the role immediately.

Read the full announcement HERE (25 June 2025).

Acting Principal – St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish Primary School, Bowral

I am pleased to announce that Joanne Robinson has been appointed to the position of Acting Principal at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish Primary School, Bowral to lead the school community in this interim period. Joanne will commence in the role at the beginning of Term 3, 2025.

Read the full announcement HERE (24 June 2025).

Peter Hill
Executive Director of Schools
Diocese of Wollongong

Primary

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish Primary School, Bowral
Acting Assistant Principal (Expressions of Interest)

St John’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Dapto
School Support Officer – Administration (76 hours per fortnight)

St Clare’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Narellan Vale
Classroom Teacher (Year 4)

St Michael’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Nowra
Indentured Casual Teacher

Secondary

St Benedict’s Catholic College, Oran Park
English Teacher (F.T.E. 0.5)

K-12

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park
School Support Officer – General Assistant/Outdoors Groundsperson

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong

EAL/D Teacher – St John’s Catholic Parish Primary School, Campbelltown

Former Mt Carmel Catholic College, Varroville student Liam Tannoury can officially call himself a published author. The 2024 HSC graduate was one of nineteen young writers chosen from 1500 students across NSW to have their HSC English Extension 2 Major Work published in the acclaimed NSW Education Authority (NESA) Young Writers anthology.

Liam’s major work, titled Witness, is a moving collection of poems retelling his mother’s journey as a Vietnamese refugee and his father’s experience as a Lebanese child soldier. 

Through poetic storytelling, Liam explored identity, cultural inheritance and generational trauma, drawing from his family’s lived experiences and giving voice to their stories with insight and care.

“It was my first time writing a big, ambitious piece of poetry,” Liam shared. “But I found I could write a poem in 10 to 15 minutes, and edit it the next day in class.” He encourages students to “trust your gut,” work with teachers, and stay true to their voice. “The point of Extension 2 is to find your own voice and find yourself as a young writer.”

Liam’s growth has been supported through strong learning partnerships and a school culture that values student voice, creativity and connection, providing the opportunity for every student to realise their full potential. 

Shining a Light on Creative Excellence at CEDoW

After the overwhelming success of last year's inaugural event, ILLUMINATE will return in 2025.

This Creative and Performing Arts Showcase will be held at the University of Wollongong’s Great Hall on Wednesday 26 November 2025.

Show 1 (school students and staff): 

Visual Arts Display | 10.00 am - 11.00 am
Show 1: Matinee | 11.00 am - 1.30 pm

Show 2 (family, friends, and CEDoW staff):

Visual Arts Display | 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Show 2: Evening | 5.30 pm - 8.00 pm

The opportunity to reserve tickets will be communicated in Term 3.

Sent Forth in Strength and Hope – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday 

Attention: Principals, RECs, AEAs and Aboriginal Contacts

6 July 2025 marks Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday and the beginning of NAIDOC Week.

This year’s theme, “Sent Forth in Strength and Hope,” resonates deeply with the Jubilee Year of Hope’s overarching theme, “Pilgrims of Hope.”

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) has prepared a range of liturgical and other resources to support the celebration, which can be accessed HERE.

The journey of hope is beautifully captured in the Dharawal Dreaming story of Wiritjiribin, the First Lyrebird. To learn more about Wiritjiribin and the spirit of hope, explore pages 6-7 in the CEDoW Guidebook for the Celebration of the Year of Jubilee.

Preparation for Year 6 Masses – Rehearsal Resources

Attention: Primary Principals, RECs, and Year 6 Teachers

As we move closer to the Year 6 Masses in early Term 3, a reminder to continue engaging students with the available resources to support their preparation, particularly in singing, which is a key part of our shared celebration.

Our Bishop truly values hearing the voices of our students in song, and your support in encouraging enthusiastic participation makes a significant difference.

Please continue to make use of the following resources:

• Google Rehearsal Site – A simple, accessible space for students to learn and practise the songs
• Classroom Activity Task Cards – Ready-to-use ideas for integrating the songs into learning and prayer

These tools have been created to support consistent and meaningful engagement. Regular use over the coming weeks will help ensure students are confident and ready to fully participate.

Visit the Tour Blog HERE located at the bottom of the rehearsal site to see how schools are getting involved.

To book a Year 6 Vocal Warm-up Tour session, please email Tim Hart at hartt02@dow.catholic.edu.au.

Thank you for all you do to prepare students for this special diocesan celebration!

2024-25 Workplace Gender Equality Agency Report

Annually CEDoW submits a report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), reporting on the organisations’ policies, strategies and actions on gender equality, along with data on workforce statistics and workforce composition.

CEDoW’s Report was submitted to WGEA on 30 May 2025.

The Report can be accessed HERE.

Any feedback can be submitted to Sharon Anderson at andersons04@dow.edu.au.

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong VET Re-Registration

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong, RTO 904876, has been successfully re-registered until 2032.

This significant achievement reflects the consistent commitment, professionalism and collaboration demonstrated across all delivery sites. It also reflects the trainers' efforts in maintaining compliance, providing quality training and assessment, and supporting student success  - all integral to this outcome.

Looking ahead, CEDoW remains committed to continuous improvement and will continue to work closely with VET teams to implement the new 2025 Standards for RTOs as they come into effect on 1 July.

Important Updates: Amended Student Anti-Bullying Procedure 

Familiarisation of the amended Student Anti-Bullying Procedure and relevant section of the Student Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Policy will commence in Term 3.

The new Compass ‘Suspected Bullying: Review and Outcome template’ will be released for use from the commencement of Term 3, 2025. This template will be accessed by the delegated staff member at each school who is responsible for reviewing cases of suspected bullying.

Why the change?

The revisions were driven by a need to make the procedure practically workable whilst reflecting internal changes to positions. The changes also aim to enhance school processes for the review and response to suspected bullying.

The amended procedure includes:

• Revised position titles.
• Refined requirements and workflows.
• Consolidation of the two existing Compass templates (Bullying Investigation and Bullying Findings and Actions) into a single, streamlined template with refined content.

It's also important to note that the Commonwealth and state governments are working on a national standard for addressing student bullying. We anticipate further updates to CEDoW policy once this national standard is released.

What resources are available to help with the implementation?

1. Support materials ~ Draft support materials are available HERE to assist schools in the prevention and response to bullying.
   
   
2. Information for school leaders ~ CEDoW is hosting an information session for school leaders. This session will also prepare the staff member responsible for reviewing cases of suspected bullying.

Need further help?

The Wellbeing and Student Support team will continue to provide ongoing differentiated support as schools transition to the requirements of the new Procedure. It’s expected that schools will be ready to fully implement the new Procedure by the commencement of Term 4 (13 October 2025).

If you have any questions about the Student Anti-Bullying Procedure, please contact:

• Liam Nicholls - nichollsl02@dow.catholic.edu.au
• Jennifer Sharp - sharpj05@dow.catholic.edu.au

If you have any questions about the new Compass template, please contact:

• Compass Support - compass@dow.catholic.edu.au
• Nicole Jones - jonesn09@dow.catholic.edu.au 

Staff Reminder – Sign-In Procedure When Visiting Schools

All staff are reminded that when visiting a school in your capacity as an employee of Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW), you are required to sign in as a CEDoW staff member, not as a visitor.

This applies to all staff, including those visiting from other schools or office-based roles within our system. Whether you are attending a meeting, supporting an event, or providing onsite assistance, it is essential that you sign in upon arrival.

Signing in as a staff member is a compliance requirement and forms part of our commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and accountable environment for students, staff, and our wider school communities.

To sign in correctly, you will need to select the Staff option and fill in all mandatory fields. This includes your Employee ID, which is available on both ESS and your payslip. Please ensure you have this ready before your visit.

There are two options for signing in via the iPad at a school’s front office:

1. QR Code via App
   It is recommended that you install the Quick Sign In app on your phone if you haven’t already done so. This app enables a quicker and more efficient sign in process. Please ensure you fill in your name, phone number and  “CEDoW Employee Number”. Most schools will display a QR code which you can use to download the app if you don’t have it.
   
   
2. Manual Sign-In
   Enter your details directly on the screen.

Thank you for your cooperation and for playing your part in keeping our schools safe.

End of Financial Year Payroll Update 

As the financial year draws to a close on 30 June 2025, it's an important time for all employees and our payroll team. This update provides essential information regarding upcoming superannuation changes and key ATO deadlines to ensure a smooth transition into the new financial year.

• Superannuation Increase: From 1 July 2025, the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate will increase from 11.5% to 12%. This means CEDoW will be contributing a higher percentage of your ordinary time earnings to your super fund each fortnight. Our payroll system will be updated to reflect this change for all salary and wages paid on or after 1 July 2025.
  
  
• Super on Government-Funded Paid Parental Leave (PPL): A significant new initiative, from 1 July 2025, superannuation will be paid on government-funded Paid Parental Leave (PPL) for eligible parents. This aims to reduce the impact of career breaks on superannuation balances. The ATO will make these super contributions as a lump sum, including interest, after the financial year in which the parental leave pay was received (with payments starting from 1 July 2026). At CEDoW we already pay superannuation on all CEDoW funded paid parental leave and we welcome this initiative from the government to match us.
  
  
• Contributions Cap: For the 2025-26 financial year, the concessional contributions cap will remain at $30,000. This means you may need to consider any superannuation salary packaging arrangements or additional contributions - we recommend speaking to your accountant or financial advisor.
  
  
• Finalisation of Income Statements (Single Touch Payroll - STP): For all CEDoW employees, your income statement (previously known as a payment summary or group certificate) will be finalised and available through myGov via Single Touch Payroll (STP). Employers have until 14 July 2025 to finalise their STP data for the 2024-25 financial year. It's crucial for us to meet this deadline so your pre-filled tax return information is accurate and readily available.

We encourage all employees to familiarise themselves with these changes and consider how they might impact their personal financial planning. If you need some advice and support you can contact UniSuper via unisuper.com.au/superbookings or call them on 1800 823 842. Appointments are fee-free and open to both members and non-members.

Should you have any questions regarding these updates or your individual payroll circumstances, please do not hesitate to contact Payroll via payrolladmin@dow.catholic.edu.au. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate the End of Financial Year.

Pat Murray
Payroll Manager – People and Culture

Digital Forms – Private Vehicle Travel Claims Forms

From Monday 16 June 2025, the Private Vehicle Travel Claim form is now entirely digital, replacing any previous paper-based or Google Sheets forms. This means there will be some minor changes to how these forms are completed and approved.

The new version of the form is available to be accessed from the same location as the previous version via Staff Gateway.

The form can be completed online and updated at any time throughout the month.

The new form uses a digital approval workflow. Once submitted, it will be automatically forwarded via email to your manager for approval. After your manager approves it, the form will be submitted to the Payroll team for review and processing in the next pay period.

See the instructions for approving a travel claim HERE.

If you have team members who travel in their private vehicles for work purposes, the Private Vehicle Travel Claim form will now be sent to you via email for approval. Follow the prompts in the email to approve or decline the request. Once approved, the form will be automatically forwarded to the Payroll team through the digital workflow.

If you have any queries, please contact help@dow.catholic.edu.au.

2025 NCCD Update: NCCD Lockdown is Coming

Audience: Principals and Leaders of Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)

Have you clicked the NCCD button yet?

From 4 July 2025, the NCCD Section of the Online Tool will be locked down.

This section will appear as read only for all users from this date, except for Diocesan NCCD Moderators.

The PPSD section will remain open.

If any changes are required after lockdown, please contact one of the system moderators for support: Katie Carroll, Louise Brown, or Rebecca Gibbs.

Early Scholars Program – Campion College Australia

Are your students curious about Ancient Greek Philosophy? This year, Campion College invites Year 11 and 12 students to apply to the 2025 Early Scholars Program.

The Early Scholars program is a philosophy intensive that allows students to complete a First-Year (Level 100) university unit that can be used as an alternative admission pathway into Campion College's Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts.

Focusing on PHI101: Socrates and the Examined Life, this unit will explore Plato's Apology and the fundamental human questions posed by Socrates, the foundational philosopher of Greek Philosophy.

Students will attend classes on campus over four days during the September school holidays, getting a taste of university life in Campion's unique academic setting.

The Early Scholars Program gives students the opportunity to learn from expert academics, to connect with like-minded peers, and to take the first steps in their university education.

Expressions of interest are due by 21 July 2025.

For more information on what is involved, click HERE.

To submit an expression of interest, click HERE.

Review of CEDoW's Instructional Coaching – Survey

The Improvement, Learning and Wellbeing (ILW) service area of CEDoW has announced an evaluation of its current model of instructional coaching within its primary, secondary and K-12 schools. 

CEDoW recognises the dedicated efforts of Instructional Coaches (ICs) and remains committed to the methodology of contextualised peer-coaching in pedagogy. It is envisaged that feedback resulting from our evaluation will provide further strength and purpose to the role of the IC and their continued support.

The review of the instructional coaching model will commence in the final weeks of Term 4, 2024, and conclude at the end of Term 2, 2025, to capture the feedback of past and present ICs and broader CEDoW personnel. 

All stakeholders now have an opportunity to contribute to our inquiry through a range of processes, including this survey.

In an effort to establish a thorough understanding of our model of instructional coaching, we welcome honest and transparent feedback. For this reason, we are not collecting respondents' email addresses.

Contact: Sharon Gilbert, K-12 Instructional Coach Lead at gilberts02@dow.catholic.edu.au.

CEDoW Library – Resource of the Week

ACEN eBook 

This week’s Sora eBook edition is Manga Reads.

Use the link HERE to explore the eBook titles for primary, secondary, and staff through the Australian Catholic Education Network (ACEN). To sign in to Sora, select "ACEN" as your school.

ClickView Highlight

This week’s ClickView highlight is Disney Songs and Comedy Movies. Access the series using the link HERE.  

If you have any questions, please contact Jim Gallagher, Library Services Manager, at gallagherj01@dow.catholic.edu.au. 

Understanding and Supporting EAL/D Learners –Professional Learning Opportunity for School Support Officers

School Support Officers (SSOs) currently working with, or interested in learning more about students new to Australia and students learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) are invited to join a professional learning session in Term 3 on Wednesday 6 August 2025 at the Parish Centre, St Therese West Wollongong.

This is a valuable opportunity for SSOs from across the diocese to come together, build connections, and share insights as we work towards establishing a professional learning community focused on supporting our EAL/D students.

Through peer-to-peer discussions and hands-on activities, participants will learn from and with one another, deepen their understanding of CEDoW’s processes and practices, and explore practical strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes for our diverse learners.

If you are interested in attending, please discuss with your principal and enrol via LMS to assist with resource planning and catering arrangements.

We hope you can join us in building strong networks and sharing expertise to support our EAL/D students.

Understanding and Supporting EAL/D Learners 2025

Wednesday 6 August 2025 9.30 am - 1.30 pm The Parish Centre St Therese, West Wollongong

For any questions, please contact Kylie Phillips at phillipsk06@dow.catholic.edu.au or Jane Stackhouse at stackhousej01@dow.catholic.edu.au.

ACER PAT Workshops

The ACER Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) School Engagement Team hosts several free webinars throughout the year, focusing on various topics which are relevant to schools at that point in time.

Some examples include PAT Administration account tips, PAT Reports, etc. If teachers or schools miss out on attending a webinar, all webinar recordings are available to watch on-demand via our School Support Centre.

Catch up on some of our most popular sessions, including:

• From research to assessment: diving into PAT Reading 
• From research to assessment: diving into PAT Maths 
• PAT interviews: exploring the context of PAT in a school setting
• PAT administration: account setup tips and tricks

Transform Your Leadership Impact: Mentoring & Coaching Development Program

CEDoW Partnership Opportunity with University of Technology Sydney

Limited positions available - UTS is offering a select group of mid-career teachers and middle leaders (Assistant Principals encouraged to apply) the optional chance to join a groundbreaking research initiative that will elevate your professional capabilities and directly impact teacher retention across Australia.

Why This Opportunity is Game-Changing

This isn't just another professional learning session. You'll be joining a select cohort (10-20 max) working alongside leading UTS researchers Dr Keith Heggart, Amy Cotton, and Dr Andrea Stringer on "The Impact of Online Mentoring and Coaching Training on Retention of Early Career Teachers in Australian Schools" - research that will shape the future of education in Australia.

What Makes This Program Exceptional

• Evidence-Based Training: Receive contemporary coaching methodologies directly from university researchers - training typically reserved for executive leadership programs
  
  
• Real Impact: Your coaching will directly contribute to solving Australia's teacher retention crisis while transforming an early career teacher's professional journey
  
  
• Career Acceleration: Position yourself as a recognised coaching leader and university partnership recognition
  
  
• Networking: Connect with forward-thinking educators across multiple school systems - expanding your professional influence beyond your current environment
  
  
• Structured Commitment: Six-month coaching relationship with comprehensive support - a manageable timeframe with maximum impact

Selection Criteria – Are You Ready?

Click HERE for more information and how to express your interest.

Next Steps

If you're ready to elevate your leadership impact and contribute to groundbreaking educational research, we want to hear from you. Principals are encouraged to share this opportunity with relevant middle leaders. 

Contact Vanessa Taylor at vanessa.taylor@dow.catholic.edu.au for details on how to express interest or for more information. Expressions of interest close Term 2, Week 10 - Friday 4 July 2025.

Pathways to Flourishing – Diverse Learning K-12 Professional Learning

Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners K–12

Flyer HERE.

Audience: K-12 Diverse Learning, Support Class Teachers, Pastoral Care/Wellbeing Leaders (Optional), and Curriculum Leaders (Optional)
Mode: Face to Face
Date: 24 July 2025
Time: 8.45 am arrival for a 9.00 am start - 3.30 pm
Venue: Wests Illawarra - Hargreaves St, Unanderra NSW 2526
Guests: Marina Bailey and Dr Matt Capp

RSVP Link HERE.

Verbal Intervention Training

Attention: School Support Officers

School Support Officers (SSOs) are offered a one-day professional learning opportunity during one of the following two pupil vacation periods (PVP) to provide strategies for supporting students exhibiting escalated levels of behaviour in order to ensure student learning is minimally disrupted by crisis behaviours.

Teachers and SSOs will be trained to respond to crisis situations with a focus on prevention using verbal de-escalation skills and strategies where restraint is inappropriate.

Participants will unpack the Crisis Development Cycle and develop skills in crisis management, emphasising:

• Early intervention
• De-escalation
• Non-physical methods for preventing or managing disruptive behaviour

The course will support staff to ensure students’ wellbeing and safety within the school by implementing school and system safety requirements.

Student learning outcomes will be supported by the safe and professional handling of a crisis situation.

Term 2 (PVP): Monday 14 July 2025
Venue: Emmaus Centre, Campbelltown
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Term 3 (PVP): Monday 29 September 2025
Venue: Xavier Centre, Wollongong
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Note: While this course is targeted at SSOs, casual teachers who are interested in this course are welcome to attend.

Please register your interest on LMS.

Blended Online Learning – Semester 2

Upcoming courses in Term 3 – Flyer link HERE

• Understanding and Supporting Behaviour [Zoom]
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs [Zoom]
• Understanding Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder [Zoom]
• Supporting Student Wellbeing and Mental Health [F2F]
• Attachment and Trauma Theory [F2F]

Enrolment in only one course at a time. See the flyer above for registration links.

Attention: Semester 1 Course Participants

Reminder to participants who undertook Semester 1 courses: Understanding Autism, Understanding Behaviour, and Dyslexia & Significant Difficulties in Reading — the completion date is 3 July 2025.

K-6 Curriculum Support

K-6 Curriculum Support

This page includes:

• Important links to external and internal sites
• Professional learning
• Planning and programming support
• Assessment and reporting
• Professional reading

For enquiries, please contact Learning K-12 support at learningk-12support@dow.catholic.edu.au. 

K-6 Science and Technology and PDHPE Working Parties

The Science and Technology and PDHPE Working Parties have been meeting regularly to build a deep understanding of the reformed syllabuses.

In line with our commitment to the core work of teachers, the working parties have begun developing resources and support materials for schools to draw upon for the implementation of the new K-6 Science and Technology and PDHPE syllabuses starting in 2026.

Watch the video below for more information.

Term 3 Sample Mathematics Units of Work are now available on the Numeracy Toolbox

In an effort to support the core work of teachers, the CEDoW sample Mathematics units of work have been developed to align with the sample scope and sequences of learning developed by Dr Christine Mae, currently in use in a number of schools. 

The sample units of work serve as a scaffold to support teachers in programming clear sequences of learning aligned to the syllabus. Teachers are encouraged to use these sample units alongside the teaching advice and examples provided in the NSW K-10 Mathematics Syllabus to contextualise the learning for their students. These units of work can be accessed HERE and via the CEDoW Numeracy Toolbox.

Adjustments to Term Three Sample Units

Following reflection and feedback from schools, and building upon the revisions made to the Term Two Mathematics units, further refinements have been applied to the Term Three sample units of work. These adjustments include:

• Streamlined Design: Unit design format has been refined to feature outcomes, focus areas, and content pertinent to the specific sequence of learning.
• Clear Learning Intentions: The overarching learning Intention for each unit is prominently displayed on the front page and reiterated within each learning sequence.
• Explicit Success Criteria: Success Criteria are clearly defined at the commencement of each unit and throughout each learning sequence, enabling teachers to foster a comprehensive understanding of the necessary connections for students to effectively demonstrate their grasp of the learning intention. Please note that a learning sequence can take place over a number of lessons if required.
• Integrated Resources: Outcomes, syllabus examples, and teaching advice links are located in the right-hand column, adjacent to the learning sequence.
• Enhanced Information Placement: Previously located in the footer, key information has been repositioned to the top of the page. Teachers can now populate their school name in the footer and their individual name in the table at the top.

Acknowledgments and Future Opportunities

We extend our appreciation to the members of the working parties for their exemplary professionalism in the refinement and quality assurance of this year's sample units of work. Their expertise, constructive feedback, and thoughtful reflection have significantly enriched each collaborative session, making them invaluable learning experiences for all participants. The following teachers and leaders have contributed to the Mathematics working parties in 2025: Natalie Baker (Helensburgh), Melanie Stephenson (Corrimal), Dominique Hogarth (West Wollongong), Shirley Jancetic (Fairy Meadow), Michelle Lace (Corrimal), Matt McCormack (Ruse), and Kristy South (West Wollongong).

An additional opportunity to participate in this process will be available towards the end of Term 3 for the Term 4 sample units of work. Interested individuals are encouraged to monitor Gateway for an upcoming expression of interest in Term 3. For further information, please contact Kate Thomas at thomask04@dow.catholic.edu.au. 

Connect and Collaborate: Primary Programming Workshops for Teachers

Attention: Teachers

Are you a primary teacher looking for an excellent opportunity to network and collaborate with colleagues from other CEDoW schools?

The ILW K-12 Learning Team is excited to offer a series of voluntary programming workshops designed specifically for you! Imagine working alongside fellow educators to plan and refine your English and Mathematics units, sharing your best ideas, practices, pedagogy, and quality resources from across the Diocese.

Workshop Options:

We've designed flexible scheduling to suit your availability, with workshops held across various dates and venues during the second half of Term 3 and throughout the September pupil vacation period.

You can choose from:

• Afternoon Workshops: Four 1.5-hour, one-off sessions available in:
• Macarthur
• Southern Highlands
• Wollongong
• Far South Coast
  
  
• Full-Day Workshop Session: Two sessions delivered over two separate weeks (i.e., one day per week) during the September pupil vacation period. One day will be held in the Illawarra and the other will be held in the Macarthur.

Don't miss this chance to connect, create, and experience the power of shared expertise! An expression of interest form will be made available in Gateway over the coming weeks.

For further information, please contact Lexie Hingston at hingstona01@dow.catholic.edu.au or Kate Thomas at thomask04@dow.catholic.edu.au. 

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