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This Sunday is 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Gospel Reading is Matthew 15:21-28.
The Canaanite Woman’s Faith
Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.
Opportunity: Director School Services
Recently Catholic Education Tasmania has commenced readvertising for the role of Director School Services.
Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, the Director Schools Services is a newly created role with accountability to develop high-quality leadership practices in senior school leadership that promotes authentic Catholic schools as centres of quality learning and teaching.
You will have direct line management and responsibility for four regions of schools, with a Principal Lead responsible for each region. Working closely with the Executive Director and other senior leaders in CET, you will drive CET’s vision, work with the leadership of schools to execute long-term strategic development, and lead our leaders in a way that maximises their personal and academic growth.
Your ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with each Principal Lead is critical to this role. In doing so, you will encourage, coach and support those leaders, enabling them to become high impact leaders in their behaviours, approaches and practices.
Key to this opportunity will be your ability to provide authentic witness to Catholic education which promotes Gospel values, nurtures faith development and builds capacity in leaders for today and for our future.
Advertising for this role can be found one the ReachHR website or Seek.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and to obtain a copy of the Position Description please contact Anthony Spata at Reach HR on 0402 210 055 or anthony@reachhr.com.au.
Recognising school achievements during Catholic Education Week
During Catholic Education Week we take a moment to celebrate the dedication of our schools towards our Catholic mission. We are delighted to have presented certificates to those schools that met the criteria to continue to operate as Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Hobart.
We also congratulate the schools who successfully completed the registration process in 2022. The dedication, passion, and efforts of our staff to provide a quality Catholic education are at the heart of our shared success.
Thank you for nurturing the spirit of Catholic education and contributing to our mission!
CPAT KOALA Award Recipients attend APPA Conference
This year CPAT sponsored three leaders to attend the APPA Conference, recently held in Hobart.
KOALA Scholarships remember and honour Kate O'Driscoll and are awarded to aspiring leaders to support and nurture their leadership journey.
Congratulations to Carmen Robotham (Star of the Sea), Jacqui Luttrell (Sacred Heart College) and Rebecca Goss (St Therese's Catholic School).
Social Justice Sunday 2023
Social Justice Sunday on August 27 marks the launch of the ACBC's Social Justice Statement, "Listen, Learn, Love: A New Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples." Released in a significant year for Indigenous Australians and the nation, it coincides with a referendum on recognising these communities with a Constitutional Voice to Parliament.
The statement, jointly authored by the Bishops and NATSICC, presents the referendum as a chance for the Church to initiate a fresh connection with the First Peoples. NATSICC addresses historical injustices and their aspirations. While not explicitly endorsing the referendum, the Bishops urge Australians to engage in dialogue with Indigenous communities for informed decision-making.
This year, the Bishops and NATSICC envision the Church leading by listening and learning, saying "We, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council, invite members of the Church to walk with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this year of great possibility."
The Bishops and NATSICC invite Church members to stand alongside Indigenous peoples, fostering a culture of love in Australia. They highlight the transformative power of love to impact individual lives and society at large.
Opportunity: Community Relations and Philanthropy Coordinator
CatholicCare Tasmania is seeking an individual to fill an exciting, newly created position in Hobart.
The position offers a competitive salary (with salary packaging), and would suit professionals with skills in community relations and engagement, fundraising, philanthropy, communications, marketing, or business development.
If you are a ‘people person’ who can develop professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and driven to help vulnerable Tasmanians through the funding of new and existing programs and services, apply now!
For a confidential chat, contact Mark Franklin on 0491 875 470, or apply at https://bit.ly/3P7CdhD
Your Health Link National Photographic Competition
The Mid North Coast Local Health District will open its 2023 Your Health Link National Photographic Competition on World Photography Day 19 August 2023.
Both primary and high school students are encouraged to get involved, picking their mobile phones, tablet, or trusty camera to capture images that promote 'Healthy Life Healthy You'. Students who enter will have the chance to win a range of great prizes.
Schools also benefit, with prizes supporting healthy school canteen programs.
Rainbows Newsletter
The latest Rainbows newsletter is now available.
National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence
This Friday 18 August is the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative for schools. This day encourages whole-school communities to work together to prevent and address bullying.
This year's theme, Growing Connections, supports research findings that strong school community connections and social skills are protective factors in the prevention of bullying and help enable positive, help-seeking behaviours in students.
Square Pegs Launceston Parent Support Meeting
Square Pegs, the Tasmanian dyslexia advocacy group, will be holding the next Parent Support meeting in Launceston on Tuesday 5th September. The event will be held at Start Smart Tasmania, Thrive Building 59D Amy Rd, Newstead.
Reconciliation Collective Forum
Participate in practical reconciliation. Listen to a range of speakers from various industries, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal including educational professionals.
- Learning pathways in and out of tertiary education. In from school and out as graduates.
- Promoting Aboriginal Enterprise through incubation and entrepreneurship.
Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided.
When: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AEST
Where: Hobart Function and Conference Centre
It Takes a Spark STEM Conference: Secondary Students and PL for Teachers
The It Takes a Spark Grok STEM Conference is a fantastic opportunity for both secondary students and their teachers, providing growth and professional learning. Year 7 to 10's will have the opportunity to connect, and participate in workshops with industry and university STEM Experts. Teachers will have space to create new networks with one another and be involved in PL workshops such as 'First Steps to designing a well-planned STEM program' and 'Computers in the real world - building sensors to monitor our environment'.
Be inspired by Keynote Speakers and Superstars of STEM: Mars Buttfield-Addison, Computer Scientist, and Dr Lila Landowski, Neuroscientist and Science Communicator.
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Catholic Education Tasmania acknowledges and pays respect to the original and ongoing custodians of the land. We acknowledge the continuing connection to land, seas, air and waterways and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of reconciliation. We honour Elders past and present.