Professional Learning

Last chance to register: Primary Curriculum Implementation Support: English K-6 English Professional Learning Day 3

Targeting Instructional Leaders supporting teachers in planning and programming (including Principals, Assistant Principals, Middle Leaders and/or Instructional Coaches).

Date: Week 5 Term 3 - Friday 22nd August, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: Emmaus Centre, Campbelltown, Level 3: 4 Hyde Parade, Campbelltown NSW 2560.

Learning Intention: Analyse the essential knowledge, skills and understanding required for skilled writing and examine the implications that this has on instruction.

During this professional learning, participants will engage in a cross-school moderation task. As such, we ask that all participants bring a writing sample that meets the following criteria:

• One Tier 1 student writing sample to share (feel free to bring more than 1 sample for you to refer to during discussions)
• Writing sample photocopied onto A3 paper 
• Writing sample to be completed independently at some stage, during Term 3, Weeks 1-4 
• The writing sample must be a draft, not a published piece of work 
  details of the writing task - including the learning intention, success criteria, time allocated for writing and/or student instructions

Note: If you are a leader who is not on class, please bring a writing sample that meets the criteria, from a grade you are working with. 

*Additional participants to be funded by the school.

Click here to register your attendance.

Registrations close on Wednesday 21 August 2025.

Facilitators: Alexandra (Lexie) Hingston at hingstona01@dow.catholic.edu.au and Sharyn Stafford at staffords01@dow.catholic.edu.au.

Connect and Collaborate: Primary Programming Workshops for Teachers

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

The Learning K–12 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 (one day per week) during the September pupil vacation period.

Don't miss this chance to connect, create, and experience the power of shared expertise! 

Complete the Google Form here to register your interest.

CSSA Symposium

Catholic Schools NSW invites School and System Leaders, Religious Education Coordinators, Classroom Teachers, Key Learning Area Coordinators, and Stage P-6 Year Coordinators in Catholic education to attend the 2025 CSSA Symposium – “Excellence in P-12 Religious Education in Catholic Schools” on Friday 5 September 2025, in Sydney.

It is noted that, as the symposium coincides with the CEDoW REC overnight retreat, RECs and Leaders of Mission will be unable to attend. However, schools may wish to send another staff member to participate and represent their community.

Read more here about the event, including the programme and how to register.

K–12 NCCD 2026 Resourcing Workshop via Zoom

Audience: Principals and Leaders of Diverse Learning and Pastoral Care K–12

Two sessions will be offered in Week 7, Term 3, to unpack the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) Resourcing Model for 2026.

Leaders are encouraged to prioritise attendance at one of these workshops to ensure a deep understanding of the model and how it can be used to effectively support students with diverse and wellbeing needs.

A calendar invitation will be sent for both sessions to provide flexibility for schools about schedules and needs.

Session Dates and Times

Option 1 – Thursday 4 September 2025 (9:30 am – 11:00 am)

Or

Option 2 – Friday 5 September 2025 (12:00 pm – 1:30 pm)

Any questions can be directed to Kerryn Barnett at BarnettK01@dow.catholic.edu.au or Katie Carroll at CarrollK02@dow.catholic.edu.au.

Blended Online Learning – Semester 2

Audience: All staff

How can Blended Online Learning be used as a response to Literacy Data?

If you are interested in a bespoke course, delivered on-site at a time that suits you, please email wssadmin@dow.catholic.edu.au. You might also consider partnering with neighbouring schools that have similar interests or needs.

All courses can be offered as bespoke courses with a minimum participant cohort of eight.

Upcoming courses in Term 3 – Flyer link here.

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

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

Who Am I? Scriptural Foundations for Our Search for Meaning and Purpose

For: Secondary RECs/Leaders of Mission
Date: 19 September 2025
Venue: The Emmaus Centre, 4 Hyde Parade, Campbelltown

Secondary Religious Education Coordinators and Leaders of Mission, please share this information with your relevant staff.

Are you a Secondary RE teacher, Pastoral Care, or Wellbeing leader seeking to deepen your understanding of meaning and purpose within a scriptural framework?

This professional learning day, Who Am I? Scriptural Foundations for Our Search for Meaning and Purpose is designed specifically for you.

We'll explore how foundational scriptures can empower you to:

• Enrich your Religious Education curriculum: Discover new ways to connect biblical narratives with students' personal journeys of self-discovery.
• Enhance pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives: Equip yourself with scripturally-grounded insights to guide students through life's big questions.
• Foster a deeper sense of identity and belonging in your students: Learn how to help students explore their unique purpose through the lens of faith.

Join us for a day of insightful discussion, practical strategies, and renewed inspiration as we collectively explore the profound question, "Who am I?" and its scriptural answers.

Please register here.