PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Keeping You Informed

As the presence of students breathe a vibrant life into the formerly vacant school buildings of the summer, a certain clarity evolves as to the real purpose of our duties as servant leaders in our principal/vice-principal roles. These young people walk through the doors of our school communities with mixed emotions after a summer holiday. And so it is, that principals and vice-principals in Catholic schools across the province find themselves at this time of year, front and centre in providing all members of their communities with a sense of hope and assurance of a year that will lead to achievement and success. Throughout the year, CPCO will continue to provide communication that supports your role as principals in schools. These weekly e-zine publications for instance are intended as quick snapshots of information which we believe might prove useful to you in your roles as school administrators. Its format is intended for a quick read that acknowledges and accommodates the hectic schedules of principals and vice-principals. Publication of the e-zine occurs every Wednesday afternoon. Please know that comments and questions about its structure and content are always welcome.

Website Redevelopment

Later next week CPCO will unveil its new website which is currently in its final stages of testing. Some of the highlights include:

• A major emphasis on social networking which will ultimately allow principals of schools of similar size, culture, etc. to communicate directly with each other for purposes such as sharing best practice;
• An e-commerce capability for ease of payment online for professional learning such as the Principal’s Qualification Program and CPCO sponsored professional learning; and
• The ability to customize the layout of the homepage for ease of access to your favourite CPCO pages.

These webpage developments are part of CPCO’s information-technology upgrades intended to help you more readily meet the demands of your role. Once again your feedback regarding these and other CPCO initiatives are always welcome. You can either do this by e-mailing me directly, communicating with CPCO staff or by speaking to your District Representative.

Regards,
Paul Lacalamita

“…leadership in Catholic education through service and advocacy with a commitment to gospel values”

Upcoming Events

September 9 - Preparation for CDR phone calls
September 10 - Consultations with senior staff
September 11 - Institute for Education Leadership meeting
September 14-18 - CDR consultations

If you would like to comment or provide feedback on the President’s Journal, please contact Paul Lacalamita at president@cpco.on.ca.