CEB Staff Newsletter #22 - 19 July 2024
Vinnies Winter Appeal - calling for non perishable items
Each year, The Society of St Vincent de Paul (also known as Vinnies) organises a Winter Appeal to assist those who are struggling.
Last year staff from each of the Catholic Education Ballarat offices contributed to this appeal through the donation of non-perishable food, such as rice, pasta, long life milk etc.
Once again, staff are invited to donate to the 2024, Winter Appeal. In the coming days, donation boxes/containers will be placed in each of our staffrooms, where donations can be left.
These donations will then be given to each of the local St Vincent De Paul Society to distribute to those in need.
Go here to find out more Vinnies Winter Appeal 2024.
Crucial Conversations – Swan Hill 3 & 4 September 2024
Crucial Conversations teaches a model for effective communication that can be applied to any situation, but particularly difficult or high-stakes situations.
It focuses on fostering dialogue, managing emotions, and achieving mutual understanding. The model helps to navigate high-stakes discussions with openness, respect, and skill, enhancing relationships and driving positive outcomes.
This program is designed for anyone who would like to develop skills in providing effective feedback and fostering open dialogue. The skills can be transferred across a range of situations including providing feedback and fostering open dialogue with colleagues, parents/carers, and the community.
It is relevant for people working in schools as well as the CEB office.
Time: 9:00-4:00 (both days)
Location: Swan Hill - Murray Downs Resort, Swan Hill
Cost: $500 (inclusive of learning materials (3 x books), morning tea and lunch)
Try booking registration: https://www.trybooking.com/CSRZV
Future workshop dates - Crucial Conversations will also be run on the following dates - 12 & 13 Nov - Ballarat
Trybooking links will be supplied for Ballarat bookings soon.
If you have any queries about the program please contact: Fiona Murphy on fmurphy@dobcel.catholic.edu.au
Upcoming Significant Ecological Events
Plastic Free July #PlasticFreeJuly
In case you missed it, please find the link to Wednesday’s Plastic Free July article to find out more and work through the process of See-Judge-Act method, one of the guiding methods of Catholic Social Teaching (CST), click the link 👉 Plastic Free July #20 2024
Upcoming significant ecological events
🗓️ July 2024 Plastic Free July continues
🗓️ Tuesday 23rd July 2024 Catholic Earthcare Communities Monthly Online Screening
You are invited to join the next online screening on Tuesday July 23rd – Teilhard Visionary Scientist! Explore the life of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and his theology! We will be joined by Caritas Australia’s Mission Facilitator Michael McGirr – ex-Jesuit priest and author, for a breakdown of Teilhard’s life and the film.
Flyer: Teilhard Visionary Scientist Flyer
Register here: Catholic Earthcare Screening 'Teilhard' Registration
View the trailer here: Trailer: Teilhard, Visionary Scientist
🗓️ Friday 26th July 2024 Schools Tree Day
🗓️ Tuesday 30th July 2024 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons #EndHumanTrafficking
🗓️ Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th September 2024 The Catholic Earthcare Season of Creation Convocation 2024
Catholic Earthcare is celebrating the Season of Creation this year with a Convocation that will explore how we can ‘Wonder, Weave, and Heal’ Earth and her communities. Click on the flyer below to find out more and to access the link to the website where you can register.
Note: Cost for the 3 days is $100 BUT if you register a group of 4 or more you get 50% discount! You can also register for just 1 or 2 days and the same discount applies for 4 or more.
The Diocesan Hub experience includes Morning Tea & Lunch.
Registration closes Monday 12th August 2024.
↳ Flyer: The Catholic Earthcare Season of Creation Convocation 2024
Office Recycling Update
Just a gentle reminder that we have a new 7-Eleven Simply Cups coffee cup recycle system in the kitchen of our Ballarat Office, and one in our Horsham Office.
Please remove the lid and rinse the cup before placing cups in the tube on the left, and the lid in the tube on the right.
Career Opportunities in the Diocesan Education Community
CEB
- Speech Pathologist Warrnambool office, ongoing position at 0.5 FTE (closes 28 July)
- Marketing and Communications Officer Ballarat office, ongoing position at 1.0 FTE (closes 4 August)
Principal
- St Mary's Primary School, Warracknabeal (closes 4 August)