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    Email: communications@dow.catholic.edu.au

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    Acknowledgement of Country

    Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) acknowledges and pays respect to the Aboriginal people of the Dharawal, Gundungurra and Yuin nations, past and present—the traditional custodians of the lands on which our schools are built.

    Our Strategy

    As part of the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong system, each of our Catholic schools is committed to improving faith, learning, and wellbeing outcomes for the students in their care.

    Together, we're guided by our strategic plan, Lighting The Way, which describes what we want to achieve, how we'll do it, and what success will look like.

    LTW

    Strategic Objectives Portal

    Explore the CEO Strategic Objectives Portal, an online space highlighting the CEO's objectives and key results. Stay informed about our progress in supporting students and school communities.

    Employee Assistance Program

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    Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff.

    If you or your immediate family require support contact AccessEAP on 1800 818 728. 

    Visit the AccessEAP website or download the AccessMyEAP app for a range of resources and support.  

    Username:
    employee@dow.catholic.edu.au

    Password: 
    accesseap
     

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    Governance update

    For: Principals and SSSOs
    Due: Various dates (as listed below)
    Contact: Paula Vera, Shinto Sebastian, or John Barrington at governance@dow.catholic.edu.au
    First notice

    Actions:

    Annual Compliance Report and Annual School Report

    During the coming weeks, you will receive two individualised emails regarding important governance items for your school.

    They are:

    • 2025 Annual Compliance Report: instructions and report template. Emailed from the CEO on 26 September 2025 and due by 21 November 2025
    • 2025 Annual School Report: Instructions and report template. Emailed from the CEO on 17 October 2025 and due by 28 November 2025 (primary schools) or 20 March 2026 (secondary and K-12 schools).

    Responsible Persons Professional Learning Requirement

    Principals are also reminded of their Responsible Persons Professional Learning Requirement to complete 12 hours every 3 years of governance specific (NESA approved) training. When complete, please send a copy of the Certificate of Completion to: dowgovernance@dow.catholic.edu.au.

    You will receive personalised emails in early November 2025 updating you on your currently completed and required Professional Learning.

    In NETiD please use the CSNSW Professional Learning tab. Training certificates for 2025 are due by 10 December 2025.

    Reminder: Bishop Brian’s Year 12 (2026) School Captains and Vice Captains’ Formation Retreat

    For: Secondary Principals, RECs/LOMs, Pastoral Care and Year 12 Coordinators
    Due: Friday 26 September 2025
    Contact: Claire Cooney at cooneyc02@dow.catholic.edu.au  
    First notice

    As previously advised, this year’s two-night retreat will take place from Wednesday 12 November to Friday 14 November 2025 (Week 5, Term 4) at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville.

    As in previous years, the Bishop has requested that one staff representative from each school accompany the student leaders for the duration of the retreat. Ideally, this should be the staff member most closely involved in supporting the students’ leadership development — for example, the Year 12 Coordinator, Pastoral Care Coordinator, REC/LOM, or another suitable staff member.

    Principals are invited to join the group on the final day, Friday 14 November 2025 (calendar invitations have already been shared with principals).

    Further details — including logistics, draft communications for parents, and a Google RSVP Form — will be available in the Week 1, Term 4 Leaders' Gateway News.

    Actions:

    In the meantime, schools are asked to:

    • Ensure the four student leaders have the retreat dates saved in their calendars
    • Notify Claire Cooney (0413 338 633) by Friday 26 September 2025, of the staff representative who will attend the full retreat, so that calendar invitations can be shared with the correct personnel.

    Please direct any questions to Claire Cooney.
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