‘Fast Five with Dr Doug’ is an initiative by Brisbane Catholic Education in which Dr Doug Ashleigh introduces new BCE principals. The first is with Carol Bell – see more Loreto Ministries announces Carolyn Young as their new Director of Mission and Identity – see more Stella Maris College Manly announce Esty Christodoulou as their […]
People in the News – week of Monday 14th February 2022
National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins welcomes bipartisan support for faith-based schools in Religious Discrimination legislation – read more Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner reflects on resisting the desire to reform other people – read more Teaching students to work in Catholic schools to address the COVID-19 teacher shortage and plan for future workforce needs – […]
People in the news – week of Monday 7th February 2022
Eva Skira AM appointed a Commissioner and Chair-elect of the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia – read more Spirit of Catholic Education Award recipient Natalie McCosker talks about what inspires her in her role – read more Franciscan Schools Australia appoints Alison Stone as its new animator of mission and identity – read more […]
People in the News – week of Monday 31st January 2022
Sr Susan Pollard of the Sisters of Saint Joseph awarded Order of Australia Medal in Australia Day Honours – read more Sydney architect and Maronite Catholic George El Khouri, Fr Peter Williams, vicar general and moderator of the curia of the Diocese of Parramatta and Mercy Sister Barbara McDonough receive Australia Day honours – read […]
People in the News – week of Monday 17th January 2022
Dr Pat Coughlan, Executive Director: Catholic Schools says Toowoomba Catholic Outside School Hours Care programs continue to grow and students are flourishing – read more Catholic Social Services Australia chair Francis Sullivan calls for increased social housing as Brisbane rentals rise to record high – read more Maria Arema talks about her role as a […]
Performance tips for 2022 – from a rugby legend
There is a wonderful article in the AFR today by Sally Patten. It is titled ‘Five performance tips from a rugby legend‘ and features advice from Eddie Jones. Talk to people who are about to retire or have retired. Eddie says this tip was given to him by our former PM, Bob Hawke. Bob reckoned […]
People in the News – week of Monday 13th December 2021
Sr Monica Cavanagh, Congregational Leader, reflects on the Year of St Joseph – read more Sister Eveline Crotty RSM, Institute Leader, says she feels ‘excitement and gratitude’ at the commencement of Mercy Ministry Companions – read more Sister Patty Fawkner reflects on the difficulties of being Catholic – read more Deacon Ernesto Villalba and Deacon […]
You’re unsuccessful for a role – what’s next?
You’ve just been notified you’re unsuccessful for a role. Whether you thought it was your “dream job”, or just a role that may have been worth further consideration, it isn’t usually the message you hope to receive. We invest a lot of ourselves in a job search and it can feel like we’re putting ourselves […]
People in the News – week of Monday 6th December 2021
National Catholic Education Commission Executive Director Jacinta Collins says the appointment of Australia’s first Regional Education Commissioner will help support better outcomes for regional, rural and remote education – read more John McCarthy QC, chair of the Sydney Archdiocesan Anti-Slavery Taskforce, cautiously welcomes the passing of an amended Modern Slavery Act through the NSW Parliament […]
People in the News – week of Monday 29th November 2021
Dr Pina Ford of CEWA launches the Parish Religious Education program Gathered in My Name – read more Kevin Burke, principal of Our Lady of the Way School, Kingsbury, in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, included in The Educator Hot List 2021 – read more Order of Malta member Loretta Higgins, co-host of its annual youth […]
