Professional Learning

Term 3

Week 3

Tuesday 5th August 2025

3:45-4:45

This session will explore some Church documents and their relationship to Catholic schools.

It is suitable for both primary and secondary teachers.

(Accreditation: Category 1)

Presenter:

Bernadette Tolan (CEB CI&M Education Officer: Secondary)

https://dobcel-catholic-edu-au.zoom.us/j/81494953248?pwd=7wHSTaXjXKAXGHvt2aaOXAabkDEFiq.1

Term 3

Week 4

Monday 11th August 2025

3:45-4:45

This session will cover the basics of the ECSI scales. It is best suited for those new to ECSI or want to brush up on the terms and their meanings.

Accreditation: Category 1

Strategy 2035 Pillar: 

Rich Pedagogical Practices

Presenter: 

Bernadette Luckman (CEB CI&M Education Officer: Primary)

https://dobcel-catholic-edu-au.zoom.us/j/82105590305?pwd=T2lsdW53TGcvNWltMjRnMkdZT0VJUT09

Term 3

Week 5

Wednesday 20th August 2025

3:45-4:45

This session will introduce participants to the ECSI 14 Concrete proposals to strengthen Catholic Identity in Schools.

Presenter:

Matt Byrne (CEB Deputy Director: Catholic Education)

Zoom link to come

Term 3

Week 6

Wednesday 27th August 2025

3:45-4:45

This workshop will provide insight into how to read the Hebrew Scriptures.

Accreditation: Category 3

Strategy 2035 Pillar: 

Rich Pedagogical Practices

Presenter:

Dr Veronica Lawson RSM

Zoom link to come

Term 3

Week 6

Thursday 28th August 2025

Season of Creation -

Francis of Assisi

This workshop will provide opportunities to pause, reflect, and pray amidst the growing climate crisis—a moment to both appreciate the wonder of creation and respond to the urgent call for justice and renewal. 

Accreditation: Category 2 & 3 

Strategy 2035 Pillar: Sustainable Stewardship

Presenter:

Sarah Page (CEB CI&M Education Officer: Social Justice)

Zoom link to come 

Term 3

Week 8

Monday 8th September 2025

The Mass:

From Jesus to Us

This presentation will outline the history of the Mass from Jesus in the Synagogue and at the Last Supper and how the Mass has developed through the centuries.

Accreditation: Category 2 & 3

Strategy 2035 Pillar: 

Rich Pedagogical Practices

Presenter:

Bishop Paul Bird

Zoom link to come

Term 3

Week 9

Tuesday 16th September

3:45-4:45

This session will cover the basics of a Catholic Christian approach to teaching scripture. It is best suited for those new to teaching RE or unfamiliar with Catholic Christianity.

Accreditation: Categories 2 & 3

Strategy 2035 Pillar: 

Rich Pedagogical Practices

Presenter:

Jo-anne Van der Voort (CEB CI&M Education Officer: Primary)

https://dobcel-catholic-edu-au.zoom.us/j/84268042495?pwd=jU6eiNsSB8OyhDkjh7U1Thqv2H0yZV.1