Dec. 21 2011
Issue 17
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PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL
We are Called to be More
This is the last week of classes before the Christmas holiday and not being in a school this year has its drawbacks! I find myself missing the excitement that builds up during the Christmas season. More
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Principal's Qualification Program
The Winter session of the PQP begins on Jan. 29, 2012. Candidates must apply by Jan. 6, 2012 to avoid late fees. Encourage your lead teachers to apply today. Details
2012 CPCO Annual Conference
Don't miss this opportunity!
When: April 26-28, 2012
Where: Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
Hosts: Toronto Catholic principals and
vice-principals
Plan to attend now.
Principals Want to Know
The Question: "We know that, as a staff, we need to move more to public rather than private practice. How should we get started?"
The Answer:
Here are five Tips for Success:
1. Assess the collaborative learning culture in your school
2. Develop shared responsibility for student learning…More
CPCO welcomes feedback and comments regarding this online newsletter. Please email Nelly Kelders at nkelders@cpco.on.ca.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Tip of the Week
Transforming Your School, One Conversation at a Time - No. 5
This week will focus on the last skills for powerful speaking. Positive Presuppositions: Expressing Positive Intent… More
FAITH REFLECTION
Praying So As To See God's Glory
Inside Of Humanity
[Last in a four part Advent series on Prayer] Familiarity breeds contempt. It also blocks the mystery of Christmas by breeding a view of the life that cannot see divinity within humanity. More
PRAYERS
A New Year's Prayer PDF | DOC
A Prayer for the New Year PDF | DOC
VIDEO REFLECTIONS
YouTube
MEMBER SERVICES
CPCO Christmas Hours
The CPCO office will be closed for the Christmas holidays commencing Monday, December 26, 2011 More
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, More
Moving? Promotion?
Don't forget to let CPCO know where you have moved or what promotion you received. Keep your member profile up-to-date.
Distinguished Service Award 2012
The Catholic Principals' Council of Ontario invites its members to submit nominations for the CPCO Distinguished Service Award. Nominations will be accepted until 4pm, January 11, 2012. Details
Premier's Awards
Nominations are now open for the Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence. Two new awards have been created this year to recognize the unique role that registered Early Childhood Educators play in supporting children and families: The deadline to submit a nomination is February 6, 2012. Details
Development and Peace News
The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace is pleased to announce its new website. Check us out at devp.org or simply Google - Development and Peace. More