PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Welcome to 2010

In this week’s journal, President Paul Lacalamita welcomes Clara Pitoscia to the role of executive director, introduces a draft checklist to review local association constitutions and a reminder. More

FAITH REFLECTION

Living in the Face of Mortality

A number of years ago, one of my cousins died in an industrial accident. He had been helping load some railway cars at a grain terminal when a cable pulling the cars away snapped, sprung back with thousands of pounds of tension, and literally cut him in half. More

The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for January

That young people may learn to use modern means of social communication for their personal growth and to better prepare themselves to serve society.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Canadian International School

The Canadian International School in Bangladesh invites applications for the position of elementary principal for the 2010-2011 school year. The successful candidate will be a person who is seriously devoted to the development of a school. More

CPCO welcomes feedback and comments regarding this online newsletter. Please email Nelly Kelders at nkelders@cpco.on.ca.

MEMBER SERVICES

Membership Updates

To provide the best possible service to our members, it is important that your personal profiles are up-to-date. If you have moved schools, please contact Gaby Aloi, office supervisor with your updated information at galoi@cpco.on.ca. If you have been assigned a newly appointed vice-principal this term, please remind them to apply for CPCO membership as soon as possible.

Distinguished Service Award

CPCO members are invited to nominate colleagues for the annual CPCO Distinguished Service Award. The award will be presented at the 2010 Conference, Embracing Our Catholic Vocation, on April 23, 2010. Nominations close January 8, 2010. More

Poor No More Rally

The documentary is almost finished. The creators have one more scene to shoot and you are invited to take part. Join Mary Walsh and friends on Parliament Hill on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 for this peaceful demonstration in support of Canada’s poor. More Article

New Leader Issue #6

Beyond Professional Learning Communities
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are very useful meetings for teaching staff. They can make a commitment to help the school to move toward a shared vision and identify objectives. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP)

The deadline for applications to the winter session of CPCO’s PQP is Jan. 8. Encourage teacher leaders in your school to consider a career as a Catholic school administrator. More

Equity and Inclusive Education

In this exciting session on Jan. 22, 2010, Randall B. Lindsey will engage participants in shared learning for equity and inclusive education and building a mentoring culture. Sign up today.

Round Table on Technology

The Learning Partnership’s Round Table on Technology is hosting a breakfast meeting on February 2, 2010 featuring Sandra McIntyre, Education Outreach Consultant at Statistics Canada. More

People for Education Survey

Principals are asked to assist People for Education by completing their annual survey of schools. The deadline has been extended to Jan. 8, 2010.
Elementary Survey
Secondary Survey

The Institute for Education Leadership

The Institute for Education Leadership (IEL) is pleased to provide you with an update of our fall activities. More