On Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 March, the Catholic Education Office sent out an online research survey to approximately 8,500 ACT parents of Catholic Education (ELC, Primary and Secondary). The purpose of the survey is to better understand the value our education system provides to our parents and families and the reasons parents seek a Catholic Education. Insights from this research will allow Catholic Education, Canberra & Goulburn to improve on education offerings, align and strengthen the communication to parents and families, and through this better demonstrate our value to communities. If you have received the survey please take the time to complete and be part of the parent voice on how we can continue to grow and develop our schools. The survey will close in the week of Monday 23 March.

CE Retreat

Last week the Principals and CE Leaders came together for the Annual Leaders Retreat that was held in Bowral. The first day focused on the new CE Learning Agenda, which is currently constructed around five focus areas - Instructional Improvement, Instructional Leadership, K-2 Literacy and Numeracy, Curriculum, and Data. As the Learning Agenda is developed various aspects will be shared with school communities. The following two days were focused on Spirituality with the first day centring on Hope and the second day on Trust. Reflection, lead by Professor Br David Hall, centred on how we develop our schools as 'Beacons of Hope' and as Catholic leaders, the importance of building trust within our school relationships. It was a wonderful three days to also network with colleagues.