Repeated Actions

Preparation for Year 6 Masses – Rehearsal Resources

For: Primary Principals and RECs
Due: Now, as appropriate 
Contact: Tim Hart at hartt02@dow.catholic.edu.au
Reminder

Action: Please share the following information with 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.

A reminder also that only a few places remain for the Year 6 Vocal Warm-up Tour, a fun, energising opportunity for students to connect through singing before the Masses.

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!

Diocesan Year 4 Religious Literacy Assessment

For: Primary RECs
Due: 22 July – 24 July 2025
Contact: Kate Jennett at jennettk01@dow.catholic.edu.au or 0418 611 266
Reminder

Action: RECs are reminded to ensure Year 4 teachers have all relevant information required for both the Practice Assessment 22 July – 24 July 2025, as well as the Religious Literacy Assessment on 4 August 2025.

This assessment will be administered via a Google form.

The table below is a reminder regarding the key dates for RLA in 2025.

Key RLA dates for 2025

All relevant links to the Administration Guides for both the Practice Assessment (Tuesday 22 – Thursday 24 July) and the RLA (Monday 4 August, with a backup date of Tuesday 5 August 2025) are available on the Catholic Life, Education and Mission site on Gateway.

Action: It is an expectation that all Year 4 students have the opportunity to do the Practice Assessment Tuesday July 22 – Thursday 24 July 2025.

This year, new RECs will engage in a Data Analysis Day. This professional learning experience will assist RECs to effectively analyse data through the Yellowfin platform, to enable them to drive teaching and learning in Religious Education to improve student learning outcomes. It is expected that new primary RECs will be in attendance on this day. If there is an issue with the date, please contact your Education Officer.

For any further information on the Religious Literacy Assessment, please contact Kate Jennett on jennettk01@dow.catholic.edu.au or 0418 611 266.

ONE LICENSE – Term 2, 2025 Reporting

For: Primary and Secondary RECs/Leaders of Mission
Due: 3 July 2025
Contact: Helen Moon (moonh01@dow.catholic.edu.au)
Reminder

Action: This is a reminder to report your school’s usage of religious music and lyrics via the ONE LICENSE site.

For further information, please visit the CLEM Gateway site under the heading Liturgical Music.

If you require assistance with access, please contact Helen Moon, Administrative Officer, at moonh01@dow.catholic.edu.au. 

P&F Audit Reports

For: Principals
Due: By the end of Term 2
Contact: Mark Rix at rixm02@dow.catholic.edu.au
Reminder

This is a reminder that any outstanding P&F financial audits for the 2024 calendar year (and 2023, if one has not previously been submitted) are due by the end of Term 2. Thanks so much to the schools who have forwarded their P&F reports during Term 2.

Action: If you have yet to provide your school’s audit report, please send it to the email address pandf@dow.catholic.edu.au once it has been completed.

We are aware that some P&Fs are finding it challenging to locate an auditor to undertake a financial audit, and that the cost of an independent audit has increased significantly. There are a number of local auditors who have indicated that they are prepared to do this work, so if you require a contact, please email ‘Attention Mark Rix’ at pandf@dow.catholic.edu.au. Work is underway to explore ways to support school P&Fs with this task.

If you have any questions about this request, or if you need to check if your P&F has a report outstanding, please contact Mark Rix, Manager Improvement, Learning at rixm02@dow.catholic.edu.au or phone 0417 922 518.

Who We Are Resources

For: Principals and SSSOs
Due: Now
Contact: Debbie Gates (debbie.gates@dow.org.au)
Reminder

The Diocese of Wollongong has recently updated its Who We Are: Bearers of Christ’s Love statistics and mid-season report. These are now available as an A3 poster and a folded DL brochure. Printed materials will be delivered directly to schools shortly. Digital versions are also available for display on screens.

Action: Please share these resources in a way that best suits your school context.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Debbie Gates, Director of Development and Community Engagement, Office of the Bishop.