Professional Learning

K-12 PB4L Training Day

2025 CSSA Online Trial HSC Examinations – Webinars

CSSA is hosting two webinars to support schools in preparing for the 2025 Online Trial HSC Examinations for:

• Enterprise Computing
• Science Extension
• Software Engineering

The webinars will outline school responsibilities throughout all stages of the 2025 CSSA Online Trial HSC Examinations.

Registration Information

Registration details were emailed last week to the main CSSA contact person at each school. The email was sent to the address listed under the school’s CSSA account on the CSNSW website. Each school is responsible for ensuring its contact details remain up-to-date in its CSSA School Account.

Webinar – Session 1: Principals/Teachers/Test Supervisors ONLY

• Audience: Principals, Teachers, and Test Supervisors

• Date: Tuesday 13 May 2025

• Time: 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm

• Registration deadline: 5.00 pm, Friday 9 May 2025

The main CSSA contact is responsible for ensuring that the relevant staff in their school can access this webinar and may forward the registration link to them. Note: Parents, students, and external parties are not permitted. This session will be recorded and made available.

Webinar – Session 2: IT Coordinators ONLY

• Audience: IT Coordinators

• Date: Thursday 15 May 2025

• Time: 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm

• Registration deadline: 5.00 pm, Friday 9 May 2025

The main CSSA contact is responsible for ensuring that the relevant staff in their school can access this webinar and may forward the registration link to them. Note: Parents, students, and external parties are not permitted. This session will be recorded and made available.

Supercharge Your Skills with Catholic Learning Online Webinars

Get ready to boost your professional development with a fantastic lineup of webinars from Catholic Learning Online (CLO). Whether you're looking to refine existing skills or explore new tools, CLO has something for everyone in teaching, administration, and education support.

The Vivi Power Series features two essential sessions. Join "Vivi Essentials" on 15 May 2025, to learn the core features of Vivi, and "Vivi in Action" on 29 May 2025, for practical insights from a Vivi super user on enhancing classroom engagement. Register via CLO here.

The Canva Creative Educator Series offers four dynamic workshops. Kick off with "Canva Essential Skills" on 10 June 2025, followed by "Canva Magic Studio!" on 16 June 2025, exploring AI-powered tools. Then, discover "Collaborate with Whiteboards" on 23 June 2025, and wrap up with "Powerful Presentations" on 30 June 2025. Register via CLO here.

The Unlock Your Google Potential Series. "Work Smarter, Not Harder" on 13 June 2025 is perfect for streamlining tasks, while "Spreadsheets? I got this." on 19 June 2025 will enhance your data management skills. Conclude with "Google Forms: Collect, Organise & Share Information" on 26 June 2025. Register via CLO here. 

New webinar recordings are available in the CLO library, including Seesaw Basics and various Google-related topics like Google Classroom and using Gemini for lesson planning. 

Professional Learning Evening at UOW Science Space

The Teachers’ Guild of NSW and Australian Institute of Physics invite educators to an engaging professional learning evening, presented in partnership with The Teachers' Guild of New South Wales. Enjoy short presentations from STEM education experts, followed by a planetarium screening.

Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm
Venue: UOW Science Space, Innovation Campus, 60 Squires Way, North Wollongong
Registration: here

Presenters include:

• Dr Frederick Osman – President, The Teachers’ Guild of NSW; Secretary, The Australian Institute of Physics (NSW)
• Mr Russ Taunton – STEM Project Officer, Corrimal HS, Lake Illawarra HS & Warrawong HS
• A/Prof Helen Georgiou – School of Education, University of Wollongong
• Mr Stuart Creal – Director, UOW Science Space

Dr Osman will outline the mission and upcoming initiatives of both organisations. Mr Taunton will share insights from his work with the STEM Academy. A/Prof Georgiou will highlight innovative STEM learning through the UOW Makerspace. Mr Creal will introduce Capturing the Cosmos—a planetarium feature by ARC CAASTRO showcasing how Australian astronomers use advanced telescopes and technology to explore the Universe.

Future: Forward 2025 – Shaping the Future of Catholic Education 

Join CEnet for the Future: Forward 2025 conference on Thursday 22 May and Friday 23 May 2025, a dynamic two-day national event bringing together decision-makers, theologians, curriculum leaders, educators, and data, IT, and security experts from Catholic education dioceses across the nation.  

What to Expect:

• Focus on Key Themes: AI leadership, bridging gaps, fostering innovation, ensuring gender equity, and amplifying student voices.
• Engaging Sessions: Participate in dynamic think tank sessions exploring the ethical, practical, and innovative uses of AI in education.
• Practical Takeaways: Discover real-world AI use cases, learn about proactive AI governance, and gain strategies for future-proofing AI literacy.
• Expert Insights: Hear from keynote speakers, engage in interactive sessions, and learn from student panels.
• Hands-on Workshops: Build real AI strategies in practical workshops.

Why Attend?

This conference offers a unique opportunity to navigate and shape the future of technology within the Catholic educational landscape. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to empower your institution and students.

For more information and to register, visit the Future Forward 2025 website.

Reminder: Combined Pastoral Care & Wellbeing / Learning Support Secondary Leading Learning Network (SLLN) Meeting

Secondary Pastoral Care and Wellbeing and Learning Support (Diverse Learning) Coordinators are invited to attend a full-day combined network event on Friday 30 May 2025 at St Francis Xavier Cathedral Meeting Rooms, 36 Harbour Street, Wollongong.

Please arrive at the venue at 8.45 am for a prompt 9.00 am start to the first session. The day will conclude at 3.00 pm.

The agenda will include items relevant to both networks, including Case Collaboration implementation, Attendance Procedures, Life to the Full Review and NCCD Collaborative processes. There will also be a final session for the discrete networks to discuss issues pertinent to their participants.

Please register for this event using the linked RSVP form.

Catholicity STUFF (Spending Time Unpacking Faith Foundations) – for Secondary

Professional Learning Opportunity for Middle Leaders (KLA Coordinators/Pastoral Care Coordinators and RE Teachers)

Targeted at Secondary Middle Leaders and RE Teachers, this course aims to build foundational knowledge and skills in the area of Catholicity, specifically prayer and liturgy, for application across secondary school celebrations, gatherings and events.

Date: Thursday 19 June 2025
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Venue: Emmaus Centre, 4 Hyde Parade, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia, 2560
Funding: Funding is available for 3 participants per school

If you would like to attend this one-day professional learning experience, please discuss this with your Principal and REC. For more information and registration details, click here.

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. 

Blended Online Learning

July PVP Courses are filling fast with limited spaces available.

Enrolment in one course at a time is possible. You may join the waitlist if the course is full.

Register via the LMS or through the link here.

• Understanding Hearing Loss
• Attachment And Trauma Theory
• Supporting Student Wellbeing And Mental Health

Further information on courses can be found in the flyer or on the website here.