St Teresa's Catholic College

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I would like to forward my application for the position of Principal, St Teresa’s Catholic College, Noosaville, as advertised on the Brisbane Catholic Education intranet in March, 2016. St Teresa’s faces the vibrant changing world as we continue to embark on the challenges of the third millennium and it is my desire to be both part of the executive leadership team and the leader of learning with this vibrant community. St Teresa’s is a unique, dynamic Catholic College that embraces the BCE concept of teach, challenge and transform, with the twofold emphasis of the combining the spiritual and educational philosophies of the Catholic Church’s Carmelite, St Teresa of Avila and Marist, St Marcellin Champagnat traditions. The unique dual charism …show more content…

The St Teresa’s College community supports and embraces one another through living the vision statement of.... there will be equity of opportunity for all to achieve their full potential. I believe that through my own commitment to Catholic values I live out the message of 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Therefore encourage one another and build each other up. I am comfortable in living out my Catholic beliefs and modelling Gospel values in all I do – including embracing the College’s mission statement of being a member of ……. an authentic Christian community where Gospel values are evident and lived out in relationships and practices between students, staff and …show more content…

Throughout the years in my current employ, I have managed, implemented and supported change with a range of members of the community. I feel at ease in updating the community including: staff, College Board and Parents; on policy, curriculum trends and developments, and to lead and support change in achieving a shared vision. I have an understanding of BCE procedures and policies, state and national curriculum developments, QCAA syllabus requirements and policy and proceedures, and databases such as Timetabler and the BI Tool. The various roles as Deputy Principal, APRE, Head of Primary, APA and Head of Secondary have afforded me the understanding that promotes the delivery of a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum. I encourage curriculum reform, refelction and review to ensure that a relevant and coherent curriculum is offered to

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