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This Sunday is the sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Gospel Reading is Matthew 5:17-37.
The Law and the Prophets
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Concerning Anger
“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, ‘You fool,’ you will be liable to the hell of fire. So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.
Concerning Adultery
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go into hell.
Concerning Divorce
“It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that anyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity, causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Concerning Oaths
“Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.’ But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. Let your word be ‘Yes, Yes’ or ‘No, No’; anything more than this comes from the evil one.
Read LessYouth Advisory Groups
Applications are open for Australians aged 16 to 24 to join one of five new Youth Advisory Groups to advise on Australian Government policies and programs across key issues facing young people. Minister for Youth, Dr Anne Aly said the advisory groups will deliver on the Albanese Government's promise to better engage with young Australians.
Each of the five advisory groups will examine an issue of importance to young Australians. Focus topics and group membership will change each year.
In 2023, the topics are:
- mental health and wellbeing
- promotion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
- climate change
- ensuring young Australians are safe and supported
Schools Upgrade Fund (SUF) - 2 weeks left to apply
The purpose of the Schools Upgrade Fund (SUF) is to provide more equitable access to resources to support schools to help keep students and school staff safe and get students’ education back on track after disruptions caused by COVID-19.
Relevant information for schools include:
- This funding is Commonwealth Funding, in addition to any State COVID funding.
- A competitive application process is open from 28 November 2022 until 24 February 2023.
- Applications can be made by the Principal, Deputy, or Business Manager using the links and information provided.
- Schools can apply for up to $25,000 for small capital projects.
While Shared Funded Schools must liaise with System Manager: Facilities (Adam Martin) prior to proceeding with an application for grant funding, CET endorsed projects would include:
Palms Notices
Palms Australia assists communities abroad with professional skill development by matching Australian professionals with a dedicated local counterpart.
Highways and Byways Small Grants Program
Highways and Byways Ltd is the initiative of the Missionary Sisters of Service. Their motto, “Into the highways and byways”, has taken that community into many areas of Australia, reaching out to people in all kinds of places and situations, from the city to the outback and beyond, always with a pastoral approach and a deep respect for the dignity of every person.
Each year Highways and Byways offers small grants to community organisations to address disadvantage and inequality, especially in rural, regional and remote areas of Australia.
Applications close at 5.00pm AEDT Wednesday 15 March 2023
All Systems Go - Providing Insight with the Science of Learning
On 31 January 2023, CET hosted nearly 2000 educators in four different locations throughout the state at an All System Day, as CET educators were informed by a panel of educational experts on the importance of high impact teacher instruction and practice. It was announced during the launch of Insight that Catholic Education Tasmania aims to reach a bold goal of becoming the most improved educational system in Australia.
Narragunnawali Awards 2023 now open
Reconciliation Australia is proud to launch the fourth Narragunnawali Awards, recognising outstanding commitment to reconciliation in education. The Narragunnawali Awards are Australia’s first and only national reconciliation in education awards for Australian schools and early learning services that are implementing outstanding reconciliation initiatives. Reconciliation Australia CEO Karen Mundine said the Awards, held every two years since 2017, are an uplifting time for the organisation.
Whether you are an educator, parent or community member, you can nominate a school or early learning service that is championing reconciliation.
People Services Bulletin 1
The Fair Work Act recently increases the family and domestic violence leave entitlement to 10 days per year for all employees (currently 3 days under the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2018).
Any queries about the amended family and domestic violence leave entitlement should be referred to peopleservices@catholic.tas.edu.au.
Safer Internet Day 2023
Safer Internet Day is a global event dedicated to creating a safer online world for everyone.The 20th Safer Internet Day was held on 7 February and the theme this year was Connect. Reflect. Protect.
- Connect safely and with purpose – by keeping apps and devices secure and using social media in positive ways.
- Reflect before we act – by taking a moment to consider how what we do and say online may affect others.
- Protect ourselves and others by taking action – tell family, friends or colleagues about eSafety and visit esafety.gov.au for advice, support and to report online abuse. By sharing the Connect. Reflect. Protect. message, we can work towards making every day a Safer Internet Day.
National Copyright Unit's free 2023 Webinar Series
The National Copyright Unit (NCU) is offering a series of free and practical webinars to help teachers navigate copyright while teaching. Below are the details of webinars:
‘Copyright for Educators’ long-form webinar series
These webinars are open to all Australian schools and TAFEs (excluding Victorian TAFEs) and are targeted to educators, librarians and administrators. The webinars cover topics such as:
- basic introduction to copyright
- what schools and TAFEs are allowed to do under the various education licences
- free education use exceptions – flexible dealing, exam copying, performing and communicating works in the classroom and disability access exceptions
- guidelines for schools and TAFEs about teaching students online
- using Netflix, YouTube and audiobooks in class, including virtual classes
- finding and using ‘Creative Commons’ licensed material and ‘Open Education Resources’
- livestreaming of music performances/concerts.
You can register for the webinars via the links below:
Schools
Date |
Details |
Registration Link |
Thursday 30 March |
9-3pm AEDT (Syd/Melb/Canberra) |
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Wednesday 7 June |
9-3pm AEST (Syd/Bris/Melb/Canberra) |
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Thursday 24 August (Perth time) |
9-3pm AWST (Perth time) / 11-5pm AEST (Syd/Bris/Melb/Canberra) |
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Tuesday 24 October |
9-3pm AEDT (Syd/Melb/Canberra) |
TAFE
Date |
Details |
Registration Link |
Thursday 9 March |
9-1pm AEDT (Syd/Melb/Canberra) |
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Wednesday 24 May |
9-1pm AEST (Syd/Bris/Melb/Canberra) |
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Friday 4 August (Perth time) |
9-1pm AWST (Perth time) / 11-3pm AEST (Syd/Bris/Melb/Canberra) |
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Thursday 9 November |
9-1pm AEDT (Syd/Melb/Canberra) |
The NCU Copyright Hour: Short webinars
One-hour, lunchtime sessions on specific copyright topics.
You can register for the webinars via the links below:
Topic |
Dates |
Registration Link |
Schools – Copyright and Music |
Tuesday 21 February (12-1pm AEDT) |
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Schools – Using Text and Artistic Works |
Tuesday 28 February (12-1pm AEDT) |
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Schools and TAFE – Creative Commons |
Tuesday 7 March (12-1pm AEDT) |
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TAFE – Using Text and Artistic Works |
Tuesday 14 March (12-1pm AEDT) |
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TAFE – Using TV and Film in TAFE |
Tuesday 21 March (12-1pm AEDT) |
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TAFE – Copyright and Music |
Tuesday 28 March (12-1pm AEDT) |
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TAFE – Copyright for Resource Developers |
Tuesday 4 April (12-1pm AEST) |
For more information on these webinars, please visit the Smartcopying website. You can contact Mary Preston (mary.preston@catholic.tas.edu.
Tom Hierck offers professional learning in 2023
Tom Hierck is coming to Australia to offer professional learning in May 2023.
Launch of BTN High
BTN High will release weekly videos covering big topics in the news for students across different year levels and subject areas. It's a chance to give high school students a voice in the news, enabling them to talk about topics they care about, share their experiences, and learn more about what's going on around them.
You can watch BTN High on ABC iview and on the BTN website.
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