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This Sunday is 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Gospel reading is Matthew 20:1-16.
The Laborers in the Vineyard
For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, ‘Why are you standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’ When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.’
When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.
Nominations for Catholic Education Commission Tasmania (CECT) and its Standing Committees for 2024
Chair of Catholic Education Commission Tasmania (CECT), Michael Polley is calling for nominations for three ordinary member vacancies on the CECT and several vacancies on the CECT Standing Committees for 2024. Please view the relevant documentation below for further details on positions available on the Standing Committees. Nominations are welcome from people with the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience and who have the time to commit to this challenging and important role for Catholic Education Tasmania.
All current members of the Standing Committees whose terms of appointment are due to expire on 31 December 2023 are required to submit a nomination form if they wish to apply for a second term.
All nominees are required to fill out the Nomination Form and attach a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a copy of their current Registration to Work with Vulnerable Persons Card. All nominations are due in to the CECT Executive Secretary, Miss Mary Preston, via mary.preston@catholic.tas.edu.au by the close of business on Friday 27 October 2023.
Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Preston if you have any queries regarding this matter either via the email above or (03) 6210 8888.
Kick Goals for Good in 2023
With October fast approaching, students across Australia will be kicking goals for good in support of Socktober. The schools-based community engagement initiative of Catholic Mission seeks to show students and their families the injustice of global poverty, especially for young children, through the unifying power of the world game.
This year Catholic Mission is focusing on providing generational support to children in Timor-Leste facing health and wellness challenges. Getting involved is easy with Catholic Mission's renowned resources for schools, including the highly acclaimed Mission Packs. These engaging educational resources are thoughtfully curated to provide students with an in-depth understanding of global social justice issues, while also igniting their passion for contributing to positive change in the world.
RACT Road Safety education programs
Teaching children road safety is essential in keeping them safe on and near roads. RACT has a team of educators who can visit your school and present their range of free education programs:
- Yippee! – RACT's story-time program introduces basic road safety concepts to children up to the age of six. The program encourages children to think about safe ways to travel in the car and when crossing the road.
- RoadSafe – a fun, interactive online resource designed for Grade 3 and 4 students. It has four learning modules such as how to be a safe passenger and pedestrian, bike safety and what the road signs are telling us. During the one hour session RACT work through one of their four modules using short educational videos and activities with a quiz at the end. Students and teachers will continue having access to the resource after RACT leave.
- Ready for the Road – for Grade 10, 11 and 12 students who have or are about to start their driving journey. During this session RACT covers topics such as: the process of getting your license, safe driving tips, vehicle safety, insurance, registration, and more. This session can also be followed by their practical Distracted Driving program.
Fostering Growth and Success in a Supportive Learning Community at GYC
Moving from Year 10 into Year 11 can be a big step, but at Guilford Young College (GYC), the students believe the support provided during their time is second to none. At GYC, they place importance on catering for every student, helping them create their pathway by offering a diverse range of pre-tertiary and non pre-tertiary courses alongside outstanding student facilities.
As part of their ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional educational environment the College has developed a new Arts Precinct, the Acacia Café, and a High-Performance Fitness Centre to support students across several facets of school life.
Principal Jo Legosz emphasises GYC's unique role in Catholic education being the only Catholic senior secondary college in the state saying, “Our students have established a record of exceptional achievement in their studies, careers, sporting and cultural pursuits, and service to the community. Whatever our students’ intended pathway is, they will find a range of options to help them get there.”
CET's dedication to Literacy shines through MultiLit partnership
Catholic Education Tasmania is committed to creating better outcomes for our students. Through the Science of Reading and as part of our Literate Learners for Life initiative, we are teaching critical content to our students.
The support of ‘Making Up Lost Time in Literacy’ (MultiLit) has been instrumental in CET's pursuit of improved Literacy standards. Shelley McGorman, the School Partnership Lead from MultiLit, recently travelled to Tasmania to present workshops highlighting the evidence for literacy and to visit multiple CET schools. She stated “I can feel the enthusiasm that teachers here get that it works, and that it’s going to have an impact.”
The collaboration witnessed in Tasmanian classrooms is a testament to the shared passion and commitment to improving outcomes for all students.
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