Queensland Catholic Education Commission in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Education

Queensland Catholic Education Commission

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3316 5800

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25.01.2022 World Teachers Day QLD is coming up on 30 October. This years theme is the many faces of teaching. How is your school planning to celebrate? #thankourqldteachers

25.01.2022 Throughout 2021, the Queensland College of Teachers is celebrating 50 years of teacher registration. To find out what we have planned go here: https://www.qct.edu.au/50years.

24.01.2022 Registrations are open for NCCD cross-school moderation workshops being held throughout Term 2. To find a session in your diocese and register visit: https://buff.ly/2McAI3T

24.01.2022 SCHOOL TRIVIA: The college opened in 1940. During World War II, the Army took over the property and the college was temporarily re-located to Eagle Heights. The school community recently celebrated the colleges 80th anniversary. Can you guess what college this is? Read more on the QCEC microsite via the link below. #celebrate175 #catholiceducationqld

24.01.2022 Congratulations to this years recipients of the Aunty Joan Hendriks Reconciliation Awards - Antoinette Cole, Leader Formation First Nations at Catholic Education Services Cairns and the Indigenous Education Team, Phillippa Johnson, Brad Jarro and Shelley Major from the Catholic Education Office Rockhampton. Find out how they are creating positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff and developing an improved understanding of Indigenous cultural heritage in Catholic school communities: https://buff.ly/2VKJvJi

23.01.2022 Madonna Lawrence is a teacher at St Josephs School, Atherton and a recipient of this years Spirit of Catholic Education Awards. Find out about Madonnas achievements at https://buff.ly/2VKJvJi Congratulations Madonna!

23.01.2022 St Peter’s Catholic School, Halifax, was established in 1927 under the name of St. Theresa’s Convent School. The school was administered by the Sisters of Mercy in the Diocese of Townsville. You can read more about the history of the school on the QCEC microsite which celebrates 175 years of Catholic education in Queensland below. #celebrate175

23.01.2022 St Monicas Primary School, Oakey, was established in 1921 and is located 25km from Toowoomba in the Darling Downs region of South-East Queensland. The school will next year celebrate their Centenary and have some exciting things planned. Click on the link to read the full story below. #celebrate175 #catholiceducationqld Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba Toowoomba Catholic Schools

22.01.2022 Visit QCEC's school directory to locate a Catholic school near you. Visit: https://buff.ly/39VrvGq

22.01.2022 Tony Polga is the School Board Chair at Burdekin Catholic High School in Ayr and a recipient of this years Spirit of Catholic Education Awards. Find out about Tonys contributions to his community at https://buff.ly/2VKJvJi Congratulations Tony!

21.01.2022 R U Ok Day is coming up on Thursday 10 September to remind every Australian of the importance to check on the wellbeing of others. This is a great initiative which many Queensland Catholic schools have come to support over the years. Find out how your school can get involved this year here:

19.01.2022 Registrations are now open for Australias Biggest Child Safety Lesson (ABCSL) #2 for children aged 4 to 7. Developed by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, ABCSL will be live streamed on 10 September. Visit: https://buff.ly/3e4Jf1s

19.01.2022 The Australian Government has released a free online tool to help parents and teachers to better understand a childs reading level and what extra support they may need to improve their reading. The phonics check is part of a new Literacy hub developed by Education Services Australia that includes resources for teachers and families. New resources will continue to be added to the website at: https://buff.ly/2DIQ6Rl

18.01.2022 Wonderful recognition for this years joint recipients of the Aunty Joan Hendriks Reconciliation Award.

16.01.2022 Jacinta Collins, Executive Director, National Catholic Education Commission talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of young people, and how schools and parents can respond to these issues.

15.01.2022 The National Catholic Education Commission has released a short video for Catholic schools to play at Masses, special liturgies, school assemblies and other events to celebrate 200 years of Catholic education in Australia. The launch for school events will commence the week of 22 February 2021. You can view the video below.

15.01.2022 QCEC, in conjunction with QCT, is hosting a number of online sessions for Catholic school teachers interested in Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher Certification in 2021. Click here to find a suitable session and register your interest: https://buff.ly/3iib8F4

14.01.2022 Its Queensland Child Protection Week and school communities are encouraged to to check out the range of resources available on the QCPW website.Click on the link to find out more: https://childprotectionweek.org.au/resources/

14.01.2022 Jacinta Jensen is a Counsellor at Good Samaritan College in Toowoomba and a recipient of this years Spirit of Catholic Education Awards. Find out more about Jacintas work at https://buff.ly/2VKJvJi Congratulations Jacinta!

13.01.2022 Congratulations to the eight recipients of this years Spirit of Catholic Education Awards!! As we were unable to come together to host a statewide celebration of our recipients this year, we have compiled a short video which you may wish to share with your school communities.

12.01.2022 QCEC, in partnership with the QCT, will be delivering In-depth Workshops (3 hours) in October regarding certification for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HAT & LT), via Zoom. These sessions are selling out fast. For more information and to view the available sessions visit: https://buff.ly/3iib8F4

12.01.2022 The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has developed an eSafety guide for families about keeping children safe online. Visit: https://buff.ly/35rZl3W

12.01.2022 Teachers were invited to share stories about their careers inline with World Teachers' Day celebrations in October. Tune in to listen to the podcast with Padua College teacher, Daniel Allen here: https://buff.ly/36OL0xy

12.01.2022 With the implementation of the new QCE system and disruption caused by COVID-19, QCAA and QTAC are regularly updating their FAQs regarding the impacts in calculating student subject results and the ATAR. Visit: https://buff.ly/35mwnSY

11.01.2022 2020 marks 175 since the first Catholic school was established in Queensland. For more information about the rich history of our 307 schools visit the QCEC microsite here: buff.ly/2QrU57Y

11.01.2022 Next week the recipients of the 2020 Spirit of Catholic Education Awards will be announced. Head to the website to see the full list of this years nominees from every diocese: https://buff.ly/2VKJvJi

11.01.2022 Are you starting your teaching career this year? The Australian Institute for Teaching and Learning has developed some top tips for beginning teachers as they transition to the classroom to start Term 1.

11.01.2022 Youth organisation Year13 is holding the Future of Work online expo to highlight National Skills Week until 27 August. The expo is free and is an opportunity for school students and recent graduates to explore post-school education and employment options. Students, teachers and parents can sign up to attend. Refer to the link below.

10.01.2022 National Wattle Day will be held on 1 September in recognition of Australias national floral emblem; the golden wattle. Resources for schools to celebrate National Wattle Day are available here: https://buff.ly/3aeYwvJ

10.01.2022 Today is National Wattle Day. Many schools will be holding their own celebrations in recognition of Australias national floral emblem; the golden wattle. Resources for schools to celebrate National Wattle Day are available here: https://buff.ly/3aeYwvJ

10.01.2022 Congratulations to this years eight recipients of the Spirit of Catholic Education Awards, Paul Barrett, Pauline Merefield, Jacinta Jensen, Tracy Nioa, Madonna Lawrence, Tony Polga, Antoinette Cole and the Indigenous Education Team of Phillippa Johnson, Brad Jarro and Shelley Major. Find out more about each of these outstanding members of the Catholic education community in Queensland at: https://buff.ly/2VKJvJi

09.01.2022 QCEC, in partnership with the QCT, are delivering In-depth Workshops (3 hours) in October regarding certification for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HAT & LT), via Zoom. Please note, these sessions are selling out fast!! For more information and to view the available sessions visit: https://buff.ly/3iib8F4

08.01.2022 A new National STEM School Education Resources Toolkit is now available for teachers, school leaders, parents, and industry partners. The toolkit supports quality STEM initiatives in schools and assists schools and industry to establish new, existing and future STEM initiatives. The new toolkit is available here. https://buff.ly/3ibrxvg

08.01.2022 Paul Barrett is a teacher at St Augustines Parish Primary School at Currumbin Waters and a recipient of this years Spirit of Catholic Education Awards. Find out more about Paul and his work with his students at https://buff.ly/2VKJvJi Congratulations Paul!

07.01.2022 As we step back in time to the opening of St Annes Catholic Primary School, Sarina in 1925, we share the historic timeline of how the schools journey unfolded. This is just one of many stories housed on the QCEC microsite dedicated to celebrating 175 years of Catholic education in Queensland. #celebrate175

07.01.2022 Today QCEC staff met with officials from the Spanish Embassy to discuss opportunities to support the teaching of the Spanish language in Queensland Catholic schools as well as teacher exchange programs and school twinning initiatives. Photo L-R: Spanish Education Advisor Bárbara Bello, QCEC Director-Education Yvonne Ries, QCEC Executive Director Dr Lee-Anne Perry AM and Counsellor for Education to the Embassy of Spain David Ferrán.

07.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE: Get ready for Queensland Catholic Education Week from 25-31 July 2021!! Theme: A Spirited Tomorrow

06.01.2022 Has your school registered?

06.01.2022 You are invited to join a National Mass on Monday 24 May to commemorate 200 years of Catholic education in Australia. For more information visit the National Catholic Education Commission's celebratory site here: https://buff.ly/3mUQm0A

06.01.2022 Safer Internet Day will be held on 9 February 2021. You can register to receive the latest information and resources about online safety here: https://buff.ly/3kRI6Nb

06.01.2022 The Australian Government has released a free online tool to help parents and teachers better understand a childs reading level and what extra support they may need to improve their reading. The phonics check is part of a new Literacy hub developed by Education Services Australia It includes resources forteachers and parents which are available here:

03.01.2022 Prayer and liturgical resources to assist schools with celebrating Catholic Education Week in July are now available for download. Visit the website to find out more: https://buff.ly/3aZMIiw

03.01.2022 Nominations close tomorrow for the 2021 Spirit of Catholic Education Awards! Don't miss the opportunity to nominate someone valued in your Catholic education community https://buff.ly/2VKJvJi

02.01.2022 Important changes for Blue Card holders, and those who intend to apply, will commence from 31 August. The Queensland Government is amending the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 to introduce the No Card, No Start laws. Click on the link to find out how these changes will impact you.

02.01.2022 Pauline Merefield is a teacher at St Josephs Catholic Primary School in Bundaberg and a recipient of this years Spirit of Catholic Education Awards. Find out how Pauline serves her school community at https://buff.ly/2VKJvJi Congratulations Pauline!

02.01.2022 Tracy Nioa is the Head of Faculty Learning Support at St Patricks College in Townsville and a recipient of this years Spirit of Catholic Education Awards. Find out about Tracys important work at https://buff.ly/2VKJvJi Congratulations Tracy!

01.01.2022 Best wishes to Queensland Catholic school students and staff who have been busy preparing for NAPLAN testing which begins this week. There are 128 additional schools from the Catholic sector transitioning to NAPLAN Online in 2021 bringing the total to 295 schools (95 per cent). The final 13 schools will transition in 2022 and new schools in the future will participate in online testing. Thank you to all principals and school staff for their hard work to ensure students are well prepared and the tests are appropriately and professionally administered.