Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education News
Armidale Catholic Schools
Armidale Catholic Schools - Aboriginal Education Committee - Expression of Interest
Armidale Catholic Schools - Aboriginal Education Committee
Due to a number of current committee members serving the maximum of three years Armidale Catholic Schools - Aboriginal Education Committee are calling for expressions of interest (EOI) to fill vacant positions within the committee.
The committee meets once a term to discuss and decide on policies, procedures, and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to enhance their education and promote cultural awareness within our system of schools for a hope-filled future.
Aboriginal Education Committee positions
Subject Matter Expert: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education K-12 - Karen Tighe
School Performance Leader (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Team) - Justin Matthews.
Administration - Judi Wark
Priest - Father Damian Locke
Elders - Aunty Fay Green, Terry Hynch, John Brown - All to continue as Elders
Primary Principal - Alistair Stewart, Donna Fiechtner
Central Principal - Open
Central AP - Cath Downes
Secondary Principal - Open
Primary Focus teacher - Open
Central Focus teacher - Open
Secondary Focus teacher - Sam Kennedy,
Primary AEA - Open
Central AEA - Open
Secondary AEA - Open
If you are interested in being a representative on the Committee, please submit an expression of interest form outlining your skills, aspirations, and vision of Aboriginal education in our Diocese and Cultural knowledge.
Principals EOI form closes - Friday, 17 May 2024
Focus teacher and AEAs EOI form closes Friday, 31 May 2024.
Warraymaylaya yr 10- 12 Cultural and Career Pathways Retreat
Information regarding bus times and agenda for the Warraymaymaylay Year 10 -12 Cultural and Career Pathway Retreat at the Collaroy Centre from Monday 6th May - Friday 10th May 2024 has been forward to allocated school staff attending the Retreat. Please check with your school Aboriginal Education Team staff.
CSNSW Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education Conference Message Stick Journey
The Message Stick Journey has completed its Term 1 school community visits to Walgett, Mungindi, Moree, and Wee Waa.
Next term it will continue to travel around our Diocese towards the Conference in October and share the message of “Spirit On Country: Learning Together, then, now & always” .
Some special Message Stick moments St Joseph’s Wee Waa community.
Wii Gaay Mentoring Zoom session
The Wii Gaay mentoring sessions will commence this term. All Wii Gaay students and allocated staff please check emails for zoom invites to meet our amazing mentors.