If you are eager to participate in this unique conference and play an active role in the reconciliation process, by strengthening existing networks, sharing, collaborating, and celebrating, please fill out the Abstract Form below!

Abstract Submission Form

Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, 8th July

Influenza Vaccination Reimbursement 2024

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 complete the 2024 Flu Vaccination Claim Form available here and 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

2024 ACEL Awards

Nominations have opened for the 2024 ACEL Awards which recognise peers and colleagues for their outstanding leadership and service to education. This is an opportunity to more formally recognise those who have made a significant contribution to the understanding and practice of educational leadership. The nomination process is confidential; please do not advise the nominee of their submission. All essential criteria must be met to be an eligible awardee.

Nominations close at midnight on Friday 31 May 2024.

More information and the online nomination form is available here.

The award winners will be celebrated at this year’s ACEL NSW Annual Branch Awards Ceremony in August.

Tamworth Agricultural Careers Expo

The Tamworth Agricultural Careers Expo is a biennial event which offers young people and their parents across the NSW rural regions the opportunity to investigate options for post school career options with a focus on Agricultural career and tertiary education opportunities.This is held at Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School in Tamworth on

6th June, 2024.

Use this link to register your interest

2024 HSC Booster Days

Save the date: UNE is again hosting HSC Booster Days on 12th and 13th June, 2024. Registration and Session details to come. Please contact Briony Looker for more details blooker4@une.edu.au

Aspiring Middle Leaders Course (Nesa Registered)

The Aspiring Middle Leaders Program is for teachers wishing to explore the future career pathways of middle leadership. Leaders wanting to brush up on their interview/application skills are invited to participate as well.

In participating in this program, you will develop a deepened understanding of the transition from classroom teacher to a ‘leader of teachers’. This program will support successful navigation of the recruitment process.

This program includes:

3 x online workshop sessions from 3:15pm - 5:15pm.

Cohort 2: August 1, 8, 15

Registration: HERE

2024 Students as Authors Writing Competition

The 2024 Students As Authors Writing Competition is now open. Regina Menz will judge the competition this year, and the theme is Future Worlds. Schools can download a PDF copy of the promotional poster here, to print and circulate with school communities digitally.

The competition is designed to give students an authentic purpose and audience for their writing and provide an opportunity to showcase the writing talents of our students through publication to SORA, the digital library. Please support students to enter their work via the QR code embedded in the promo poster.

The competition will close June 14th.

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