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- Francis does not see holiness as a simple prospect
- Pope calls on Chilean bishops to restore justice, care for abused
- National Simultaneous Storytime
- What your Staff Want
- Mobile Health: The Role of Mobile Technology in Wellbeing Programs
- Leading Change - Selecting the Right Strategy
- CATHOLIC SCHOOLS – THE EDUCATION OPTION AUSTRALIA CAN’T DO WITHOUT
- 2018 Mental Health & Wellbeing of Young People Conference
- CSSA Forum
- Australian Women’s Leadership Symposiums
Francis does not see holiness as a simple prospect
Describing holiness in his latest apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis does not resort to theological abstractions. Rather, he uses the simple words of Jesus in the Beatitudes: "happy" and "blessed." "The word 'happy' or 'blessed' thus becomes a synonym for 'holy.' It expresses the fact that those faithful to God and his word, by their self-giving, gain true happiness," Francis writes in Chapter 3 of Gaudete et Exsultate ("Rejoice and Be Glad"), which was released in March. Not that he sees holiness as a simple prospect. The pope acknowledges that living the Beatitudes means "going against the flow" of the world. Francis urges us to let the Lord's words "unsettle us, to challenge us and to demand a real change in the way we live."
"In the Beatitudes," he says, "we find a portrait of the Master, which we are called to reflect in our daily lives."
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
The world finds security in wealth, but Francis warns, "once we think we are rich, we can become so self-satisfied that we leave no room for God's word, for the love of our brothers and sisters, or for the enjoyment of the most important things in life." READ ON
Pope calls on Chilean bishops to restore justice, care for abused
After several days of private meetings with Chilean bishops, Pope Francis called on them to build a "prophetic church" that places care for the suffering, especially survivors of sexual abuse, at its centre. In a letter given to the bishops and released by the Vatican May 17, the pope thanked the bishops for accepting his invitation to discuss "the serious acts that have damaged ecclesial communion and weakened the work of the church in Chile in recent years."
"In light of these painful events regarding abuses — of minors, of power and conscience — we have delved into the seriousness (of the abuses) as well as the tragic consequences they have had, particularly for the victims," the pope said. The bishops met at the Vatican May 15-17 to discuss with Pope Francis their handling of clerical sex abuse allegations. READ ON
National Simultaneous Storytime
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The countdown is on!
Only 1 week left until we read simultaneously!
Make sure you are a part of the day by registering here before
Monday 21 May to receive the following resources (these will be emailed to all registered participants on Monday 21 May) – you don’t want to miss out!
- an electronic copy of the book
- Story Box Library video by Jay Laga'aia
- AUSLAN video
- Podcast
Teaching is a demanding job. It requires people who can stay motivated and retain a positive outlook even through their most difficult classes and when faced with the most challenging students or parents. The work of support (non-teaching) staff can also be challenging. What can school leaders do to assist all staff to remain engaged throughout the year and throughout their career? ‘School leaders improve pupil learning indirectly through their influence on staff motivation and working conditions.’ What your staff want.pdf
Mobile Health: The Role of Mobile Technology in Wellbeing Programs
The uptake of mobile communication devices and internet access has made mobile health more readily available for people who are socially isolated or marginalised as well as those living in remote communities. The use of health and wellbeing apps has many advantages when carefully selected and used with the support of an appropriate medical practitioner. Selecting the right app for purpose, and ensuring the app has the integrity to provide the intended service, is an important part of digital literacy education for staff, parents/carers and students. Mobile Health.pdf
Leading Change - Selecting the Right Strategy
Every change project is unique. Some are relatively straightforward and predictable. Others are highly complex and risky. Each requires the identification of the right strategies at the right time to achieve the desired outcome. It’s the job of leadership to tailor the approach to fit the environment accordingly. Key to all change initiatives is the selection of strategies that take into account the operating environment, the risks, and the complexity of the project as a whole. This includes ensuring the strategies will really make a difference and can be implemented without undue stress on those charged with doing so. READ FULL ARTICLE
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS – THE EDUCATION OPTION AUSTRALIA CAN’T DO WITHOUT
Dallas McInerney – CEO, Catholic Schools NSW
Tuesday 15 May 2018
My presentation will seek to leave with you three general propositions:
First, arguing that an enormously positive intervention in Australian education has been made by the Catholic Church through its commitment to a national network of schools.
Secondly, this commitment represents an enormous contribution to Australia’s social and human capital and its ongoing support from the Government delivers a lasting national dividend.
And thirdly; the current funding model of the Federal Government needs revisiting as it disturbs the settled policy of parental school choice and risks undermining the breadth of Australia’s tradition of faith based education. READ FULL PRESENTATION
2018 Mental Health & Wellbeing of Young People Conference
WHAT IS GENERATION NEXT?
A not-for-profit providing education and information to protect and enhance the mental health of young people. Our objective is to raise community awareness of mental illness through increasing mental health literacy, reducing associated stigma and positively influencing individual and community behaviour to improve the mental health of young people. Generation Next provides education and information about the prevention and management of mental illness in youth to professionals, young people and the wider community. Our objective is to raise community awareness of mental illness through increasing mental health literacy, reducing associated stigma and positively influencing individual and community behaviour to improve the mental health of young people REGISTER HERE
The CSSA Forum online site for registration to the CSSA Forum NESA HSC Reforms Including the Literacy and Numeracy Standard on
Friday 18 May 2018 is now opened to register.
The agenda for the day is attached and also available on the registration website.
Action:
Go to http://forum.cssa.com.au and enter your username and password.
If you don’t have your username and password contact CSSA at forum.division@cssa.catholic.edu.au<mailto:forum.division@cssa.catholic.edu.au> or phone 9486 3555.Please note: The CSSA does not send you the invoice. Schools and education offices generate and print the invoice. Go to Invoices on the Menu Bar. Payment details are on the invoice. AGENDA
Australian Women’s Leadership Symposiums
The Australian Women's Leadership Symposiums are a national series of events focused on the experiences of women leaders in the contemporary workforce.
Taking place in every state and territory capital between May and August, the Symposiums are an unparalleled gathering of the best and brightest female talent. Keynote speakers for 2018 include Gail Kelly, Professor Gillian Triggs, Nova Peris OAM OLY, Jessica Rowe AM, Ita Buttrose AO OBE, Katrina Webb OAM, The Right Hon Dame Jenny Shipley and many, many more.
The principal themes that will be tackled at this year’s events include:
- Resilience within the workplace
- Enabling women to lead
- The power of networking
- Being bold, being brave, being new
- Leading through change
- Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.
An attendance discount of 25% is currently available by entering code ANSY18 at the time of booking (available until each Symposium sells out). For more information and to book: www.wla.edu.au/symposium
Sydney: Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd June 2018 Shangri-La Hotel
Canberra: 5th July 2018 Hyatt hotel