New Actions

Brisk AI tool temporarily blocked across CEDoW

For: Principals
Due: Now
Contact: help@dow.catholic.edu.au
First notice

Action: Please read the important information below regarding the Brisk AI tool.

We understand that many staff are exploring Gen AI tools to enhance efficiency and to support their teaching practices, and we appreciate the dedication to finding innovative solutions. One solution being explored by teachers is BRISK Teaching.

It has come to our attention that the Brisk AI plugin has the capability to scrape, or automatically collect data from web pages you visit. This creates a risk that sensitive and confidential data could be inadvertently accessed, stored, or transmitted by the plugin to external servers overseas, outside of our system's secure environment.

This poses a serious breach of student privacy and our data security protocols. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all student data, and any tool that compromises this commitment cannot be used within our systems. 

In concert with CEnet, the ICLT team is conducting an investigation into the use of the BRISK plugin and completing a risk assessment as to whether it can be used safely within our network.

We have actioned an immediate block on the use of the Brisk AI until this in-depth investigation is completed.

We understand that this may be an inconvenience, and we sincerely apologise for any disruption this may cause; however, our priority is always the safety and privacy of our students' information.

If you have any questions, require assistance with uninstalling the plugin, or need clarification on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact help@dow.catholic.edu.au for support.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter and for your continued commitment to maintaining a secure learning environment.

2026 Enrolment Campaign Marketing Support | Principal Selection Form

For: Principals (or delegate)
Due: 15 August 2025
Contact: Strategy and Communications team (communications@dow.catholic.edu.au)
First notice

Action: Building on the success of recent enrolment marketing campaigns, the Strategy and Communications team is once again inviting schools to opt in to centralised marketing support for the 2026 enrolment period by Friday 15 August 2025.

What you need to know:

• Every school will receive a tailored poster, flyer, and social media tile
• The Strategy and Communications team will fund paid ads for every school
• Principals have the option of contributing further funds and (if applicable to your school) selecting additional marketing products

2025 enrolment marketing campaign highlights:

Launch of Social Justice Statement 2025-26

For: Secondary RECs/Leaders of Mission
Due: Now
Contact: David Gearin (gearind01@dow.catholic.edu.au)
First notice

Action: Secondary RECs/Leaders of Mission, please share this information with your Youth Ministry Coordinators.

Each year, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference releases a Social Justice Statement that addresses a significant social concern and explores our collective and personal response to it.

The Statement theme for 2025-26 is Signs of Hope on the Edge: Serving Homeless People with Mental Ill-Health.

This year’s launch of the Social Justice Statement will be held online on Wednesday 13 August 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.

Action: Please register via this link.

Keep an eye out for upcoming details about the 2025 Student See, Judge, Act Workshop, which will be shared in the coming weeks.

For more information, contact David Gearin.

Diocesan Launch of Catholic Mission Month 2025

For: Principals
Due: Monday 1 September 2025
Contact: Helen Moon (moonh01@dow.catholic.edu.au)
First notice

Principals and representatives of their school community are invited to attend the 2025 Diocesan Launch of Catholic Mission Month.

Date: Thursday 11 September 2025
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Location: Magdalene Catholic College, 101 Smeaton Grange Road, Narellan

Action: Please access the invitation here and RSVP via the link provided.

For more information, contact Helen Moon.