Council of Catholic School Parents
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Level 7, Angel Place, 123 Pitt St,
Sydney NSW 2000
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Email: office@ccsp.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 9287 1514

CCSP: Do You Know What We Do For Your Diocese? Flyer

CCSP: Do You Know What We Do Flyer

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This flyer promotes CCSP, stating our mission and what we do. Use this flyer as a tool to inform parents and carers and school staff about CCSP.

Download the flyer here.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee Flyer

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This 2-page flyer promotes the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee, including information about our 2024 representatives and what the committee does.

Download the flyer here.

Parent Bodies and Section 83 Brochure

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This A3 brochure folds to A4 and is all about what parent bodies in schools need to know about fundraising and donations. Directors and principals can give this flyer to their parent groups to inform them of their compliance requirements in regards to section 83 of the Education Act.

Kids + School Attendance Tips for Schools

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This A3 brochure folds to A4 and contains tips for school staff on engaging families and developing a positive school culture and climate that is safe and inclusive for all students. 

Download the brochure here.

Term Planner

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This planner can be emailed to all schools or students as a PDF for them to print as A4 or A3 or even A2. A 1-page poster that students can use to write their exams, assignments and study periods on.

Download the planner here.

Welcome to Parent Talk

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Welcome to the second edition of Parent Talk for 2023.
Last week I was in beautiful Moree, the CCSP Chair, Wayne Davie and I attended the Annual Isolated Children’s Parents Association (ICPA) Conference. Many of our families living in rural and remote NSW have chosen to send their children to Catholic boarding schools far from home. This places additional challenges on families. CCSP and the ICPA are strong and supportive representative associations who are driven by their desire to support parents and carers in the education of their children. While in Moree, it was lovely to visit Jamie McDowell, Principal of St Philomena’s, a co-educational K-10 school in Moree, who, like all principals I have spoken with, is passionate about building a flourishing school community where Catholic values are evidenced in all they do.
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The year has started with lots of enthusiasm from the CCSP Council and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander committee. With a state election imminent, it has been important for CCSP members to meet with both the Minister for Education and Early Learning, the Hon. Sarah Mitchell MLC and Ms Prue Car MP, the Shadow Minister for Education and Early Learning.  We are committed to working collaboratively and ensuring the needs of Catholic school parents and carers are made known to the Minister – whomever that may be following Saturday’s election.

We are also committed to delivering events and initiatives that reflect the information we receive from you – thank you to those who have responded to our survey. This information helps us select suitable presentations that support you in your parenting role.

We will welcome Dr Justin Coulson on 29 March with a registered audience of over 1500 participants – a clear indication of your requirement for this information.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Parent Committee is also excited about a new initiative about to be launched. We have engaged a well-known Aboriginal author and will be providing free of charge to “early birds” a copy of the featured book to allow parents and carers to read along with their child while the author reads to your child. A great way to stop, take time and connect with your child in a meaningful way that supports their learning.

 As we approach the end of Term One and continue preparing for Easter, I pray you find time to reflect with gratitude, share your gifts with generosity and give thanks for the gifts of others who do the same.

Stay safe, take care of yourselves and each other my friends,

Catherine Garrett-Jones

Executive Director, CCSP