An intensive three-day immersion program in Broken Bay Diocese has provided national and state Catholic education leaders the opportunity to see first-hand, innovative developments in student teaching and learning.
Hosted by Catholic Schools Broken Bay, the program included visits to classrooms in schools on the Northern Beaches, North Shore and the Central Coast by the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC), Catholic Schools New South Wales (CSNSW), as well as directors of schools from other NSW dioceses.
“We had the very welcome opportunity to see CSBB’s vision for an authentic Catholic education, forged through purposeful strategic goals,” CSNSW chief Dallas McInerney said.
“These occasions allow colleagues in the mission of Catholic education across the state to share perspectives in areas such as professional development and religious instruction. We left Broken Bay with many new ideas and hope for the future.”
Director of CSBB Danny Casey outlined to the group the framework and practices informed by teacher knowledge, which is driving explicit teaching, questioning and communicating and assessing, monitoring and providing feedback.
“Delivering enhanced student outcomes occurs in the classroom, not the board room,” Mr Casey said.
“Frontline leaders and their staff are critical to the design and delivery of our goals. Student impact must be at the centre of decision-making with a relentless focus on learning.”
Mr Casey said the diocese’s Learning Improvement Program had strengthened relationships between parish, school and community.
“We have made wonderful progress in the past four years where we have aimed to deliver authentic professional Catholic education, delivered with care and compassion in our 45 schools.” Danny Casey said.
“Our purpose, to inspire hearts and minds to know Christ, to love learning and encourage our students to be the best they can be, has resonated with staff, parents and caregivers.”
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Education Leaders Experience Innovative Teaching and Learning In CSBB Schools (Broken Bay Diocese)
