Armidale Catholic Schools eBulletin

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Contact Details

Please find the ECTs Coaches availability and contact details below. Remember we are here to support you throughout the year with programming, classroom management, understanding the CSO non-negotiables, using the data ecosystem, co-teaching, accreditation etc. Please contact us if you have any questions. Please note that Millie is now working on a Wednesday.

  • Amanda Scott - Monday - Friday amcleod@arm.catholic.edu.au 0429 425 070
  • Jenny Laird - Monday - Thursday jlaird@arm.catholic.edu.au 0429 386 314
  • Phoebe O'Shea - Monday - Wednesday poshea@arm.catholic.edu.au 0476 492 467
  • Millie Woolaston - Monday - Wednesday awoolast@arm.catholic.edu.au 0436 668 085

Changes to Logging Elective PD

Please check your school emails regarding the changes to elective PD. Please contact Amanda Scott or Amelia Woolaston (Monday - Wednesday) if you have any questions regarding the changes to elective PD.

Conditional Teacher Zooms

The ECT Team will be facilitating conditional teacher ZOOMs throughout Term 3. This is for teachers across our diocese who are currently teaching while still studying. Current prac students may also attend. These ZOOMs will be an optional ‘well-being’ check in along with allowing you to network with other conditional teachers across the diocese. These ZOOMs will be happening;

Save The Date - Term 4 ECT Professional Development Day

The Mission and Learning Team are facilitating a Professional Development Day on Wednesday 25th October 2023 in Tamworth for all  Early Career Teachers in Term 4. 

This day will focus on the System's Non-negotiables and target areas specifically to the needs of our ECTs. The day's structure will involve whole group presentations as well as several small group workshops that will rotate each session. A registration link and further information regarding the day will be sent out closer to the date.

Proficient Teacher Orientation Course

NESA has mandated that any Early Career Teacher whose initial accreditation date is after 29th November 2022 needs to complete the Proficient Teacher Orientation Course. This can be found on the NESA Online Learning Hub. All you need to do is log in using your NESA number and complete the course.