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NSW Spirit on Country Conference: Learning Together, Then, Now and Always
Catholic Schools NSW and Armidale Catholic Schools are delighted to announce Nathan Towney as a speaker at the highly anticipated 2024 Catholic Schools NSW Spirit on Country Conference: Learning Together, Then, Now and Always.
Nathan Towney is a proud Wiradjuri man from Wellington, NSW and is Pro Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Strategy and Leadership at the University of Newcastle. Prior to this appointment, Nathan spent over 20 years in the NSW Department of Education in a variety of roles, including his final appointment as the Principal of Newcastle High School. Nathan is a visible, active and strategic leader who champions people to be the best they can be. Most recently, Nathan has pulled a team together to develop the ‘Reimagining Evaluation: A Culturally Responsive Evaluation Framework for the NSW Department of Education’. Nathan has a passion for educational leadership and the characteristics of leaders that create environments where people want to be.
We look forward to hearing from Nathan this October!
Register Now
Jointly hosted by Armidale Catholic Schools and Catholic Schools NSW, this conference offers educators the chance to enhance their professional skills and champion reconciliation among families and communities through a deeper understanding of culture.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity, register now at:
https://email.csnsw.catholic.edu.au/t/t-l-ehyildt-trdjtilydy-r/
Message Stick Arrived in the Armidale Parish on Sunday 16th then St Mary's School Monday 17th.
The Message Stick for the Catholic School NSW Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education conference arrived on Monday 17th June at school. The Message Stick is traveling across the diocese spreading the message of this year's conference theme: “Spirit on Country: Learning Together, then, now & always”. The Message Stick will conclude its journey at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment & Conference Centre for the conference on 22nd October.
2024 Significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Dates and resources
Koori Gala Day 2024
Tamworth Koori Gala Day is on Sunday 25th August 2024.
We would love for you to join us for a family fun day of netball that brings the community together.
This Koori Gala Day can assist teams with training and preparation for the Koori Netball Tournament (in October at Charlestown).
The day also provides an opportunity for Netball NSW to invite selected athletes, coaches and umpires to the First Nations Emerging Talent camp held at Netball Central later this year. Additionally, attached is a flyer for the Northern Inland Academy of Sport UAA Indigenous Talent Identification Day in Armidale scheduled for June.
Divisions available to enter:
10-12 years Girls/Mixed/Boys
13-15 years Girls/Mixed
Opens Women/Mixed
Team entry is $40 per team, players do NOT have to be registered with Netball NSW.
Each team supplies their own umpire.
Tell your friends and get your teams together. We can’t wait to see you on the court!
Follow the link to register your team today at https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/e84b83
Kind Regards,
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Lauren Smart Regional Manager – North West | Netball NSW
NAIDOC Community Fun Day and 3x3 Basketball Event
Don’t miss this one!!
Come and join us this NAIDOC Week! Armidale Basketball has teamed up with Pathfinders and Basketball NSW for a special event!
:The Den, 182 Butler St Armidale
:Wednesday 10th July 2024
:4-9 years: 10.00am - 12.00pm (no registration needed. Receive FREE Aussie Hoops Gift)
:9-17 years: 1.00pm - 3.00pm (Register using link below for 3x3 competition & get a FREE TShirt) 9-17 years "Our Mob, Our Game" register here: http://bit.ly/BNSW-OMOG
Free BBQ Lunch, 3x3 Comp, Skills Workshop, Live Entertainment, Craft and Art Stalls, Face Painting, Spray Tattoos and so much more!!