Professional Learning
2025 Mission: One Heart Many Voices Conference
Attention: Principals, RECs/Leaders of Mission
The seventh biennial Mission: One Heart Many Voices (MOHMV) conference will be held from Monday 19 May to Wednesday 21 May 2025 in Sydney.
This conference supports the learning and expression of mission in many different contexts and vocations, including education. It reminds us that the challenges we face in this area are not isolated to education and places us in the bigger context of our broad Church and society.
Please click the link here to view details of this year’s conference program and registration process.
For further information, please contact Matt Turner at turnerm12@dow.catholic.edu.au.
Studies in Catholic Thought – The Common Good Professional Learning
Attention: Secondary RECs/Leaders of Mission
Due: Friday 9 May 2025
Contact: John Coppola at coppolag01@dow.catholic.edu.au
Please share with your relevant teaching staff.
Secondary Religious Education teachers have the opportunity to participate in professional learning designed to deepen their understanding of the Year 12 Studies in Catholic Thought course content. This session will also explore teaching and learning experiences, assessment strategies, pedagogy, and resources tailored for the Stage 6 classroom.
For more information, please see the LMS registration link below.
When: Friday 23 May 2025
Where: Emmaus Centre Boardroom – 4 Hyde Parade, Campbelltown
Registration: LMS by Friday 9 May 2025.
Tickets Now on Sale – CSNSW Behaviour Symposium – 22/23 May 2025
Tickets Now on Sale – CSNSW Behaviour Symposium – 22/23 May 2025
The Catholic Schools NSW 2025 Behaviour Symposium will be held on Thursday 22 May and Friday 23 May 2025. The symposium will feature Tom Bennett OBE, a leading expert in behaviour management at both the classroom and whole-school levels. Additional speakers include Andrew Fuller, Dr Jacqueline Amos, representatives from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), and Alex Kohn.
Classroom and School Behaviour Management – 22 May:
Designed for Early Career Teachers and those looking to enhance their professional practice, this day focuses on practical classroom behaviour management strategies. There will also be a Masterclass on school behaviour management with Tom Bennett, tailored for Assistant Principals. A keynote and workshop stream on respectful relationships education will also be featured.
System Approaches for Behaviour Management – 23 May:
System, school, and wellbeing leaders will participate in discussions on policies and procedures to foster positive, safe, and respectful learning environments. This day includes breakout sessions on respectful relationships, school safety, and mental health.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Save the Date: CSNSW Law Symposium – 14 July 2025
For: Principals
Contact: Paula Vera at governance@dow.catholic.edu.au
The CSNSW 2025 Education Law Symposium is being held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney on Monday 14 July 2025. The theme of the conference is: Governing for Mission.
As a Responsible Person you are mandated to complete twelve units of Professional Development in each three year block of service. Attendance to this Law Symposium will give you six credit hours (which can be carried over to the next learning period if required).
The Symposium program includes topics related to the statutory obligations of persons responsible for managing and operating Catholic schools and systems. Panel sessions and keynote presentations will explore aspects of risk management, compliance with funding and finance, school registration requirements, duty of care and Catholic school and system governance structures and processes.
You will be updated through Gateway News: School Leaders when registration is available.
Blended Online Learning for Semester 1, 2025
Please see the linked flyer for upcoming Blended Online Learning (BOL) courses.
LMS registrations will be available soon.
- Understanding Autism
- Understanding and Supporting Behaviour
- Dyslexia and Significant Difficulties in Reading
- Understanding Hearing Loss
- Supporting Student Wellbeing and Mental Health
- Attachment Trauma and Theory
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs
For any questions, please contact wssadmin@dow.catholic.edu.au.