Dr. Sue Jury (Featured)

To represent the views of principals

The Vicar for Education of Auckland joined us in our meeting and we were able to share with her our concerns around the most recent iteration of the 5.4 preference. This is a matter for ongoing discussion. We also explored what Catholic Schools and their rolls might look like in five years time and intend to invite Dr Kevin Shore (NZCEO) to our next meeting to discuss this further. We have received some anecdotal feedback about the negative impact of the new Equity index. We are aware that the NZCEO is currently gathering data and we hope to have this shared with us at our next meeting.

We continue to engage with NZEI and NZ Teaching Council.

The executive members responsible for advocating on your behalf are Sue Jury (Wellington) Anna Wormald (Palmerston North) David Macmillan ( Hamilton) Debra White (Hamilton)

Jo McKay (Featured)

Sr Jane Maisey rsj - a Josephite sister who is a Catholic Artist, Illustrator & leaper of faith who has made a range of resources (free) for schools. Please take time to look at her website ‘designsjane’

Sr Jane was heavily involved in the design of the New RE Curriculum Document graphics bringing all aspects together in a clear and logical manner.

Sr Sian and Sr Jane have also produced new glossy 2022/23 Liturgical Calendars from a New Zealand Aotearoa perspective, including Southern Hemisphere Saints. Available from the Auckland Diocese for $1.50 (small) and $20.00 (large). https://form.jotform.com/203156107550850

The executive members responsible for communication are Jo McKay (Dunedin) Paul Coakley (Auckland) Michele Mill (Auckland) Liz Heatley (Wellington)

Deb Daines (Featured)

principal@nbc.school.nz

SERVE: Give your hands to serve, and your hearts to love, Mother Teresa

At this busy time of year remember to take time to look after yourselves. A reminder that these sites are very helpful:

https://mentalhealth.org.nz/five-ways-to-wellbeing

Spiritual Wellbeing

Our Executive had the pleasure of meeting the staff at Te Kupenga - Catholic Leadership Institute Te kupenga.ac.nz to learn about what they have to offer our schools and parish communities.

Te Kupenga’s mission is to “Provide high quality Catholic tertiary education, research, advocacy, and support for Religious Education in Catholic schools, to develop and nourish leadership, knowledge, and faith formation in Aotearoa New Zealand.”

There are 3 distinct services that they offer.

• Catholic Theological College, responsible for providing approved tertiary qualifications

School leaders are most welcome to contact Dr John Evangelista j.evangelista@ctc.ac.nz Dean of the Catholic Theological College to gain advice and guidance on their individual needs in engaging with tertiary professional learning and growth.

• ​​National Centre for Religious Studies (NCRS) responsible for supporting religious education in Catholic schools including the new RE Curriculum https://www.tekupenga.ac.nz/ncrs/

• Nathaniel Centre for Bioethics, responsible for research and advocacy on bioethical issues.

The Te Kupenga Colin Library can support Catholic schools in the following ways:

• Similar to service to schools from National Library, e.g. creating lists of teaching resources suitable for websites

• Providing sign in access to teachers, many now have access through doing courses.

• A rich resource of historical material, including early Māori language material

• Database searching skills

Membership of this library is open, free of charge to anyone listed in the Catholic Directory. If you would like to become a member please send an email to library@ctc.ac.nz.

If you have any good practice ideas or programmes that you are willing to share with other Catholic schools please contact one of our team.

Deb Daines - principal@nbc.school.nz

Teresa Jarvis - principal@stthomaswinton.school.nz

Janet Cummings - principal@ola.school.nz

The executive members responsible for service are Janet Cummings (Christchurch) Deb Daines (Christchurch), Teresa Jarvis (Dunedin) Caroline Gilligan (Palmerston North)

We are thankful for a decade's contribution to our Association from Jim Nolan and the Toshiba Team! With their annual financial contribution to our Association, we are able to host gatherings across the motu and plan conferences to meet as a Catholic collective. We appreciate their support and ask for you as our Membership to support our sponsors in turn by inviting them to quote for your school's needs. They do look after our Catholic Schools!

THANK YOU TOSHIBA !

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