CEB Staff Newsletter #34 - 25 October 2024
Staff News
DOBCEL Strategy 2035 - next steps update
Tom will be providing an update to all staff on the progress of the DOBCEL Strategy 2035 and next steps on Friday 8 November between 9.00am-10.00am.
An MS Teams meeting invitation will be sent today to all staff to attend this important briefing.
Learning and Teaching Team Farewells
As we move into the final phase of the year, the Learning and Teaching Team are preparing to farewell two valued members.
Helen Bettes’ name is synonymous with education in the Ballarat Diocese. As a teacher, Literacy Leader, Reading Recovery Coach and Education Officer, Helen has impacted the learning and lives of thousands of children, and the practice of countless colleagues.
Many will have felt Helen’s absence from the office over the past 12 months, as she took leave from her CEB position. Her decision to conclude her employment ends a significant CEB career in which always sought to bring fullness of life not only to the students of the Ballarat Diocese, but to the wider Catholic and government school communities across the state. While we hope the future holds many new possibilities for Helen, we hope she retains links to DOBCEL, where her work will always be remembered with gratitude.
Shay King has been with CEB for the past three years after joining us on secondment from St Aloysius’ in Redan. Through her work as an Education Officer, Shay has brought her expertise, energy and discernment to school communities in the Central, Southern and Mid North Zones. She has acted with care and compassion as she assisted these schools to take a step beyond.
Shay will be taking another step beyond herself as she joins the staff of St Michael’s Daylesford where she will be teaching a Foundation / Yr 1 class. No doubt Shay’s experience with CEB will be a huge asset to St Michaels. We thank Shay for her generous contribution over past three years.
Both Helen and Shay will be recognised at our end of year functions.
Celebrating World Teachers' Day!
The big day has finally arrived and it's fantastic to see so many schools across our Diocese celebrating their amazing teachers and sharing content across the socials. We've grabbed a few awesome photos to share in the staff newsletter today! Check out some of the wonderful photos from St Alipius Parish School, Saint Brigid's Primary School Ballan, St Mary MacKillop College (Swan Hill), St Brigid's College (Horsham), St Coleman's Primary School (Mortlake), SMJ (Horsham), St Patrick's Primary School (Koroit) and Damascus College, (Ballarat).
Mercy Regional College has also posted an awesome World Teachers' Day video on Facebook!
Tom and Board Chair Terry Harney have also sent messages. Click here to view.
World Teachers' Day photos!
People and Development
Catholic Super will be visiting Catholic Education Ballarat Office this Monday 28 October 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Individual meetings are available to staff seeking questions regarding their superannuation.
- Topics to consider include contribution options, investment choices, insurance in super and planning for retirement.
Please see click here to access the registration information link for an individual meeting.
12-Month Self- Reflection/Annual Review Process - goes live Monday 4 November
The 12-month self-reflection process for the CEB office opens on Monday 4 November 2024. The self-reflection process aims to ensure an opportunity for conversation to affirm and reflect on your achievements to date in 2024 and provide space to discuss and capture any support or growth and development opportunities for delivering on the goals you set for 2025.
Each person will receive an email from Culture Amp (notifications@cultureamp.com) containing a link to complete the self-reflection. You can access your self-reflection via the email or by logging into your Culture Amp account. The link to the self-reflection is located on the home page.
Before completing your self-reflection, you should update the status of your goals.
Once you’ve completed the self-reflection, submit it to your team leader; and expect to have a meeting to discuss your reflections.
12-month self-reflections and meetings should be completed by Friday, 13 December 2024.
Instructions for updating the status of goals and completing the self-reflection can be found here.
If you have any questions about Culture Amp please speak with Emma Baldwin or Fiona Murphy.
Hot Drink Voucher - reminder!
A reminder to enjoy your Hot Drink Voucher gifted to you on RU Okay Day last term. Simon from Xpresso is back from leave and will be onsite each day.
Enjoy a Coffee or Hot Chocolate or Pay it forward and pass on a voucher to a colleague.
The voucher expires on 31 December 2024.
Learning Support Officers - PD Opportunity
“Why is child safety central to the work of a Learning Support Officer?”
| WHEN | December 10th 2024. |
|---|---|
| WHERE | Damascus College Ballarat |
| PRESENTER | Sarah Morgante. Director of One Red Apple Consulting. |
| FOCUS | 11 Child Safe Standards, Mandatory Reporting requirements, receiving a disclosure from a student and the Reportable Conduct Scheme. |
| TARGET AUDIENCE | LSO’s and other support staff working in schools. |
| DESCRIPTION | With the use of case scenarios Sarah will provide the opportunity for primary and secondary LSO’s to consider the interconnectedness of all child safety requirements as they pertain to their role. |
| REGISTRATION | Now open for registrations on try booking. Link for registration is below: Click here to register |
Dealing with requests for information, subpoena/court order - VC online webinar
An online Webinar being delivered on the 11th and 25th November providing practical advice and guidance for schools in dealing with Requests for Information, Subpoenas and Court related Orders, all of which are becoming more prevalent in our workplaces. These sessions will be delivered by Micheale Myers, Diocese Professional Standards and Damian Ferrari, Case Manager for Complaints Resolution. This Webinar is provided at no cost, and you can register through Trybooking.
11 November - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - https://www.trybooking.com/CWOVA
25 November - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - https://www.trybooking.com/CWOVI
Catholic Education Updates
Time Update: Save the date and register
You are warmly invited to join us this 20 November for the second ECSI Masterclass! Building on the success of the first Masterclass this past April, the second offers you and your colleagues a broad and deep look into our newest Practical Theological Instrument (PTI) on forming teachers and staff for a culture of dialogue. The Masterclass event is free of charge and open to all those invited by CEB.
Please register at this link no later than Wednesday 13 November (one week prior).
Please note the updated timing for this event. The change is intended to increase opportunities for participation among colleagues across the country. You need not update your registration. Thank you for your understanding.
ECSI Masterclass No.2
Practical Theological Instrument (PTI): Developing a Catholic School Culture of Dialogue
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LIVE ONLINE AEDT 4:30pm - 6pm
Presenters: Prof Dr Didier Pollefeyt, Drs Jan Bouwens
One week prior to the Masterclass, the specific link and login details will be sent to all those registered online. More information about the 2024 series of ECSI Masterclasses can be found at this page.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Gina Bernasconi: Ed Officer: ECSI - gbernasconi@ceoballarat.catholic.edu.au
Career Opportunities in the Diocesan Education Community
CEB
- Psychologist – Mildura office, ongoing position at 0.6 FTE (closes 6 November)
- Education Officer – Student Wellbeing – Mildura or Swan Hill office, ongoing position at 1.0 FTE (closes 3 November)
Principal positions
- No vacant positions.