Bethel Christian School in Albany WA Principal Mim Butler attended a Civic Morning Tea with other Albany local schools and businesses to hear from The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister. Prime Minister Turnbull reiterated the recent Gonski 2.0 information and his strong commitment to all Australian Schools. School Prefects, Mitchell Paxman and Sarah Mutton…
Earlier this year the Minister for Education and Training, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, announced the appointment of Emeritus Professor John Halsey from Flinders University to lead an independent review into regional, rural and remote education. The review will consider the key challenges and barriers that impact on students’ learning outcomes, including transitions toward, and…
Christian schooling in Australia has thrived and prospered. What we know to be Christian schooling today is a credit to the pioneers and first generation of Christian teachers and leaders. Many of our schools now count their history in decades. It is at this point that we must ensure that we have the right framework…
In preparation for next year’s Christian Schools National Policy Forum, please save these tentative *dates in your diary: Monday 21 May Christian Schools National Policy Forum Day 1 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday 21 May Celebration Gala Dinner in Parliament House 6:00pm – 10:00pm Tuesday 22 May Christian Schools National Policy Forum Day 2 9:00am –…
As the new financial year commences, there are some important changes occurring in the employment area from 1 July. Minimum Wage The National Minimum Wage (full-time rate) for award/agreement-free employees increases from $672.70 pw to $694.90 pw. This also impacts the amounts payable under the Government’s Paid Parental Leave Scheme. Modern Award Minimum Wages In line…
BUILDING THE FUTURE – NEXT GENERATION CHRISTIAN SCHOOLING CSA’s National Leadership Retreat is fast approaching! Make sure you register your school online today and take advantage of the Special Group Discount available, by registering two or more delegates from the same school/organisation at the same time. The Retreat is being held at the idyllic Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort…
One of the greatest joys of my role as SEO NSW/ACT for Christian Schools Australia is presenting at Tertiary Institutions to final year Education students. Each year I am invited to do this at a number of Christian Colleges and find sitting in the audience a much-loved former student. This week I presented my annual…
On March 22-24, more than 80 school leaders and curriculum specialists from around the nation converged on Adelaide for the 2017 CSA National Curriculum Symposium. Most delegates were from schools, with others coming from the Christian tertiary sector. The Welcome Dinner on March 22 was attended by nearly 100 guests. Recognising that Christian schools desire…
This year we welcome the following four new Principals as they take up leadership in their schools including: Mr Wayne Barker, Kerang Christian College Mr Steve McAllister, Bairnsdale Christian Community School Mr Russell McKane, Capstone College, Poatina Mr Allister Rouse, King’s College, Warrnambool Each of these new Principals have leadership skills gained from their experiences…
ACS and CSA are hosting the first Learning and Leadership Day for Queensland being held on Friday 10 March at Mueller College. This one-day seminar is for principals and deputies, business managers, emerging leaders and other executive leadership staff. At the beginning of 2017, we recognise that each school will have goals which they aim to…
