February 9, 2011
Issue 22
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PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL
Library Super Conference
I received a special invitation from the Ontario School Library Association (OSLA) to attend the 2011 Library Super Conference, The Power of C: Collaboration, February 3-5 at the Toronto Convention Centre. More
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Having Hard Conversations
CPCO is currently organizing full-day workshops by Jennifer Abrams on Having Hard Conversations. Available dates are September 26 – 30, 2011 and October 3-7, 2011. Books may be ordered through CPCO. For more information contact Mary Barchiesi at mbarchiesi@cpco.on.ca.
Conflict Resolution for Principals
Conflict is not comfortable. There is any number of reasons for this. Not least among them is a prevalent belief that conflict represents some kind of failure. It is often believed we are in conflict because we have done something wrong. More
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic DSB
Invites applications for the positions of principal and vice-principal. Applications will be accepted until 12:00pm. February 16, 2011.
CPCO welcomes feedback and comments regarding this online newsletter. Please email Nelly Kelders at nkelders@cpco.on.ca.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Call for Nominations
An Opportunity to Serve
The Catholic Principals' Council of Ontario invites its regular members to apply for positions on the provincial executive council for 2011-12. Nominations close on Friday, March 4, 2011. The elections will be held in Toronto on April 9, 2011. Read FAQ and Election Process for more information.
Call for Resolutions
CPCO regular members are invited to submit resolutions to amend the CPCO constitution at the Annual General Meeting on April 9, 2011. Members may review the constitution, on the Welcome page in the Members' Private Site. Resolutions will be received until 4pm on Friday, February 25, 2011.
MEMBER SUPPORT SERVICES
The Perks of Membership
CPCO members are members of Edvantage. Check the website for a variety of discounts on products and services.
So You Think You Want to Retire!
Are you planning to retire to something or from something? Most people see retiring as an event. You wake up one morning and decide that is it… More
FAITH REFLECTION
Tormenting the Cat
Eighty-five years ago, G. K. Chesterton looked at his society and saw some things that disturbed him. Here's his comment: There comes an hour in the afternoon when the child is tired of 'pretending'; More
PRAYERS
Prayer for God's Help in Daily Actions PDF | DOC
Our Father, may everything I do begin with Your
Inspiration, continue with Your Help...
Thanks for Family and Friends
PDF | DOC
Blessed are You, loving Father...
Patience in Prayer
PDF | DOC
When the idea is not right, God says, "No".
Prayer for Loving Others
PDF | DOC
Lord, Make me an instrument of Your Love.
May I see each circumstance in my life ...