Catholic Education South Australia

🌟 Enhance Your Career with the 'Play Your Part in Their Flying Start' Initiative🌟 Attention educators! Are you looking to advance your skills in early childhood education? The 'Play Your Part in Their Flying Start' initiative is designed to support your professional development, with financial incentives available to make your transition smoother. Whether you’re looking to upskill or dive deeper into this field, explore how this program can help you grow professionally and make a lasting impact on our youngest learners. Discover more about your potential pathways and the benefits available: https://lnkd.in/gHS59apf

Catholic Education South Australia is delighted to partner with RMIT University to deliver the Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development in Adelaide, to South Australian Catholic school educators.   Professionally qualified Career Development Practitioners in schools provide personalised career counselling and career coaching to senior secondary students, to best support young people as they refine their ideas for the future and make career decisions during the final years of school. Pictured: Catholic school educators who have recently undertaken their training / professional learning.

As part of National Skills Week we hear from three students, at Catholic schools, who are currently undertaking Vocational Education and Training (VET). Jaydon, from Compass Catholic Community is studying a Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology. “I have always had a love for cars since I was young. Once I have finished the Certificate II I hope to move on to complete the Certificate III and become a fully qualified mechanic. One of the best things is being able to learn from kind, passionate and knowledgeable teachers.” Daisy from Sacred Heart College is studying a Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics at the French Beauty Academy. “Through the theory work I have completed at VET, I have learnt multiple retail and workplace skills. The best thing about studying VET is developing and learning new skills and meeting new people.” Antony, is only in Year 11 at Thomas More College, Salisbury Downs, but has already completed two VET courses and is starting his third and fourth in Certificate III Business and Certificate III Hospitality. “I began my VET studies to gain a more personalised and hands-on education tailored to my career aspirations. This approach allows me to directly engage with industry-relevant experiences, ensuring I'm well-prepared for the workforce and equipped with the expertise needed to excel in my chosen field.” Catholic Education South Australia is proud to support students to study Nationally Accredited VET courses from Year 10 onwards. #NationalSkillsWeek #RaisingHeartsAndMinds #vetinschools #Skills

On Tuesday 3 September CESA's Executive Director, Dr Neil McGoran will be part of a panel for the Australian Council for Educational Leaders - ACEL South Australian School Equity Summit. Educational leaders, academics, and policymakers will unite to tackle the issue of school equity in South Australia. Guided by Dr. Andrew Bills, this summit will feature a comprehensive panel discussion with the heads of the three main education sectors in South Australia. The Minister for Education, Training and Skills will also speak to this issue. The event will take place at UniSA Pridham Hall between 4.30-7pm. To find out more and to register for the event visit: https://lnkd.in/gAjAPpat

Today marks the start of National Skills Week. Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses can be a 'Game Changer' for school students! By studying a VET course at school, students gain industry and employability skills, develop their interest beyond the curriculum, get a head start on their future careers and count credits towards their SACE. Students studying Year 10, 11 and 12 in Catholic schools can undertake a wide range VET courses as a component of their SACE through their Catholic school and at Western Technical College-South Australia. Students wanting to study full-time at a Technical College can enrol at Marcellin Campus, Cardijn College or St Patrick's Technical College. Catholic Education South Australia is proud to support students to study Nationally Accredited VET courses from Year 10 onwards. #NationalSkillsWeek #RaisingHeartsAndMinds #vetinschools #skills

This week we are celebrating Catholic Schools Open Week here in SA! From August 19 to 25, the 101 Catholic schools across SA are opening their door to host tours and open days, providing the opportunity for all parents and carers, considering schooling options for their family, to come and discover why a Catholic education is a choice worth making. Catholic education is ‘front and centre’ in a comprehensive advertising campaign throughout the State, including newspaper, magazine, digital, social media and radio ads, as well as large scale outdoor advertising with oOh! in one of their biggest annual campaigns. #CatholicSchoolsOpenWeek #RaisingHeartsAndMinds https://lnkd.in/gdeVdrfY

The fourth annual Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee is ON NOW! Teachers around Australia have already registered over 35,000 students across Years 3-8 since registrations opened. Kids News has introduced a digital consent form between teachers and parents for the first time this year, and the bulk student upload has been a hit with busy teachers! Registrations and the national school round close at 5pm AEST on Friday 23 August. For more information and to register for free visit: Prime Minister's Spelling Bee (spelling-bee.com.au)

Unlock a $7,000 Regional Preservice Teacher Scholarship in Catholic Education! Are you a passionate 3rd or 4th year undergrad or 2nd year post grad student with an adventurous spirit? Apply for a scholarship to experience professional placements in regional or remote Catholic schools. The $7,000 will offset accommodation, travel and living expenses. Additional benefits include immersion in vibrant local communities, network opportunities with experienced teachers and fellow scholars as well as ongoing support from Catholic Education SA's Early Career and Teacher Certification Advisors. For more information and to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/gskXdpjr Applications close on 1 September 2024.

🌏 The Geography Teachers Association of Teachers Association of South Australia is running a competition open to students in Years 7-9. 💡 It is an exciting opportunity for students to step outside and view South Australia through a geographical lens. 📷 Students submit one photo, taken by themselves, alongside a caption (max. 100 words) which describes the photo and its connection to the theme of the competition, 'Globally Connected'. For further information visit: https://lnkd.in/g3YpzbnS

With strong links to industry and a proud history of delivering quality Vocational Education & Training (VET) to secondary students with fantastic outcomes, school students from all sectors are welcome to study industry relevant skills at Western Technical College-South Australia. Speak with the VET Coordinator at your child's school or visit Western Technical College's website: www.wtc.sa.edu.au to learn how students can study VET as part of their SACE and get a head start in their career, whilst remaining enrolled in their home school. Western Technical College is now taking enrolments from current Year 10 & 11 students for 2025 study. Shape your future. #VET #shapeyourfuture