Diocesan News
Influenza Vaccination Reimbursement 2023
As a health and safety measure for staff of the Armidale Catholic Schools System, the reimbursement of the cost of influenza vaccine has been approved once again. This offer covers the cost of the vaccine only (up to a maximum of $30) and does not include the cost of the visit to a medical practitioner.
To claim reimbursement for vaccination:
- Claim reimbursement for the cost of the vaccine from CSO via completion of the 2023 Flu Vaccination Claim Form available here
- Forward the receipt for the vaccine and completed claim form to Conrad Post at the Catholic Schools Office email accountspayable@arm.catholic.edu.au
For more information on influenza vaccination go to the NSW Health website https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/default.aspx
Early Middle Leaders Program
Middle Leaders in the first three years of their leadership journey.
The program has been specifically designed to support you successfully navigate the complexities involved in building a culture of collaborative professionalism in our work to improve learner outcomes. In each session, you will engage in interactive, relevant, and innovative learning experiences that will support the holistic development of your leadership.
This program includes:
- 12 x 1 hour sessions across Term 2, 3, and 4 (4 sessions a term)
- Guest facilitators from across dioceses.
- Development of a professional network dedicated to ongoing improvement of learner outcomes through impactful middle leading
- regular 1-1 and/or small group coaching/mentoring/critical friend sessions
- career pathway connections with representatives from our HR department
- Individualised development of a Leadership Goal Action Plan
Registration: HERE
Coaching/Mentoring
Leadership coaching and mentoring support is available for all middle leaders including teachers aspiring to middle leadership, MaSTs, Teacher-Librarians, Leaders of Student Care, LoLs, RECs, APs and those that hold an informal middle leadership position. If you are looking to be encouraged, stretched, challenged and supported in your leadership development to take action and grow, then coaching/mentoring is the right opportunity.
This program includes the options of:
- Coaching using Leadership Goal Action Plan
- 1-1 or small group coaching (usually up to 6 sessions)
- Critical friend (regular meeting time)
- Mentoring (ongoing as required)
Contact: Eli Simpson esimpson@arm.catholic.edu.au
0459 110 875
Leading from the Middle
The Leading from the Middle Program is for established middle leaders (3 + years), and experienced teachers, wishing to take a deep dive into contextualising the Armidale Leading from the Middle Framework.
This program includes:
- A hybrid delivery approach:
- In-person leadership program - Day 1: 20th June, Day 2 (TBC Term 1 2024)
- Virtual group check-in sessions & think tanks: Term 3, 4 (7:30am-8:15am)
- Financial support available
Please discuss your interest with your principal before expressing your interest.
Expressions of interest by May 26th: HERE
Contact: Eli Simpson esimpson@arm.catholic.edu.au
0459 110 875
Free webinar - Getting the most out of gaming
This 45-minute webinar provides families with strategies for supporting children and young people to have safe, positive experiences when playing games online. It is designed for parents and carers of children aged 7 to 14.
Tuesday 23 May 7.30pm - 8.15pm
Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT