Frank Chiment KSJ
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Principal, St John XXIII Catholic College, Stanhope Gardens; Passionate about Innovative Learning | People & Culture | School Improvement; Personal views
A strong read on Australia’s ongoing teacher shortage. Even with more university enrolments and better retention, the issue remains pressing. School and system leaders are working hard to shift the dial, but real change will take time.
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‘Diabolical’: why Australia’s teacher shortages are among the worst in the world – and who is suffering most
Regional and disadvantaged schools are bearing the brunt of the crisis, with almost two-thirds of teachers reporting high levels of stress
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November 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A strong read on Australia’s ongoing teacher shortage. Even with more university enrolments and better retention, the issue remains pressing. School and system leaders are working hard to shift the dial, but real change will take time.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
National push to improve how teachers teach
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National push to improve how teachers teach
A new collaborative research project will reveal which professional learning interventions make the biggest impact
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November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
National push to improve how teachers teach
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It is wonderful to attend The Teachers’ Guild of NSW Annual Dinner and Presentation of Awards this evening. The event is a great opportunity to celebrate excellence in education and to catch up with colleagues and friends from across the teaching profession.
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It is wonderful to attend The Teachers’ Guild of NSW Annual Dinner and Presentation of Awards this evening. The event is a great opportunity to celebrate excellence in education and to catch up with colleagues and friends from across the teaching profession.
It was a pleasure to welcome Dr. Michael Bezzina to St John XXIII Catholic College today. We had the opportunity to engage in a rich discussion about contemporary learning and innovation, and to explore some exciting opportunities for collaboration in 2026.
October 30, 2025 at 2:33 AM
It was a pleasure to welcome Dr. Michael Bezzina to St John XXIII Catholic College today. We had the opportunity to engage in a rich discussion about contemporary learning and innovation, and to explore some exciting opportunities for collaboration in 2026.
Pope Leo’s new letter Disegnare Nuove Mappe Di Speranza calls for a renewal of Catholic education—uniting faith and life, guiding youth in the digital age, and fostering peace and hope. A powerful read for all Catholic school leaders and educators.
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Changing world calls for new commitment to Catholic schools, pope says
With digital technology invading almost every aspect of life, Pope Leo wrote, Catholic schools have not lost their importance and may be the best way to ensu...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Pope Leo’s new letter Disegnare Nuove Mappe Di Speranza calls for a renewal of Catholic education—uniting faith and life, guiding youth in the digital age, and fostering peace and hope. A powerful read for all Catholic school leaders and educators.
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It was great to host educator, Brett Salakas, this morning. Much conversation occurred about effective and innovative learning and teaching.
October 27, 2025 at 3:59 AM
It was great to host educator, Brett Salakas, this morning. Much conversation occurred about effective and innovative learning and teaching.
A great read on the future of leadership. This article captures why traditional leadership programs need refinement. Today’s leaders must inspire, adapt, and create psychological safety to help teams thrive. A timely and thought-provoking piece and well worth reading.
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Reimagining Leadership Development For The Modern Workforce
The future of work will not reward technical expertise alone but the ability to inspire, adapt and create psychological safety. Leadership development needs to evolve.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
A great read on the future of leadership. This article captures why traditional leadership programs need refinement. Today’s leaders must inspire, adapt, and create psychological safety to help teams thrive. A timely and thought-provoking piece and well worth reading.
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Pope Leo XIV to name St. John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education
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Pope Leo to name St. John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education
The Holy Father will designate Newman as an official co-patron saint of education, together with St. Thomas Aquinas.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Pope Leo XIV to name St. John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education
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This week marks the 60th anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis, Vatican II’s Declaration on Christian Education - a foundational document that continues to guide Catholic schooling in the US. This article is an interesting read and well worth checking out.
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Vatican II Vision for Christian Education Still Inspires Catholic School Renewal at 60 - The Good Newsroom
Seminarians say the year provides time to grow in relationship with God.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
This week marks the 60th anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis, Vatican II’s Declaration on Christian Education - a foundational document that continues to guide Catholic schooling in the US. This article is an interesting read and well worth checking out.
thegoodnewsroom.org/vatican-ii-v...
thegoodnewsroom.org/vatican-ii-v...
Grateful to The Catholic Weekly for featuring the article “Teaching as Holy Work.” It’s a reminder that teaching in a Catholic school is more than a profession - it’s a vocation that allows us to share in God’s work.
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Teaching as holy work | The Catholic Weekly
In Catholic education, teaching is not just a job or a career. It is a vocation, a sacred calling to participate in the mission of the church and to help shape the hearts and minds of young people.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Grateful to The Catholic Weekly for featuring the article “Teaching as Holy Work.” It’s a reminder that teaching in a Catholic school is more than a profession - it’s a vocation that allows us to share in God’s work.
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Great to spend the last two days at the K–12 Catholic Schools NSW Curriculum Reform Conference, and to deliver the closing remarks and farewell. A strong reminder that we move forward best when we move together. Congrats to the CSNSW staff on organising a high quality Conference.
September 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Great to spend the last two days at the K–12 Catholic Schools NSW Curriculum Reform Conference, and to deliver the closing remarks and farewell. A strong reminder that we move forward best when we move together. Congrats to the CSNSW staff on organising a high quality Conference.
It was a pleasure to welcome Fr Anthony Casamento CSMA as keynote speaker at our Staff Spirituality Day on Living the Charism of St John XXIII. Colleagues enriched the day with sessions, and we concluded with a beautiful Mass with Fr Jolly Chacko MS & Fr Anthony.
September 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It was a pleasure to welcome Fr Anthony Casamento CSMA as keynote speaker at our Staff Spirituality Day on Living the Charism of St John XXIII. Colleagues enriched the day with sessions, and we concluded with a beautiful Mass with Fr Jolly Chacko MS & Fr Anthony.
Pope Leo reinforces the importance of synodality as an openness to listen, reflect, and discern together. His vision highlights how shared consultation and collective listening to the Gospel can guide the Church toward unity and renewal.
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Pope Leo XIV says synodality is key to unity in newly released interview
Pope Leo XIV has spoken about synodality, the challenges of the papacy, and global issues including Ukraine and inequality in a wide-ranging interview ahead of the release of his first biography.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Pope Leo reinforces the importance of synodality as an openness to listen, reflect, and discern together. His vision highlights how shared consultation and collective listening to the Gospel can guide the Church toward unity and renewal.
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Schools continue to face significant challenges in filling teaching positions. Although there are encouraging signs of improvement, the path to resolving this systemic challenge remains complex and ongoing.
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How is teacher shortage in the EU impacting the quality of education?
Children across the EU are returning to school en masse. However, schools in several member states report a lack of teachers to fill their schedules. #EuropeInMotion
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September 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Schools continue to face significant challenges in filling teaching positions. Although there are encouraging signs of improvement, the path to resolving this systemic challenge remains complex and ongoing.
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Smart Classrooms: The Rise of AI in K-12 Learning
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September 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Smart Classrooms: The Rise of AI in K-12 Learning
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Today I had the privilege of attending the Catholic Schools NSW CSSA Symposium with the theme Excellence in P-12 Religious Education in Catholic Schools. The sessions offered valuable insights, including from Fr. Friedrich Bechina.
September 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Today I had the privilege of attending the Catholic Schools NSW CSSA Symposium with the theme Excellence in P-12 Religious Education in Catholic Schools. The sessions offered valuable insights, including from Fr. Friedrich Bechina.
How teachers say they're embracing AI in the classroom
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How teachers say they're embracing AI in the classroom
Teachers across the country say they're embracing AI in the classroom and trying to help students learn to use it responsibly.
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August 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
How teachers say they're embracing AI in the classroom
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Teachers get practical tools to lift outcomes in the classroom
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Teachers get practical tools to lift outcomes in the classroom
From high expectations to wellbeing, a powerful new guide reveals the eight strategies every teacher can use to lift students’ learning outcomes
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August 22, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Teachers get practical tools to lift outcomes in the classroom
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It was a pleasure meeting with Fr. Anthony Casamento CSMA today, where we engaged in a valuable discussion on Catholic education and staff formation.
August 20, 2025 at 4:21 AM
It was a pleasure meeting with Fr. Anthony Casamento CSMA today, where we engaged in a valuable discussion on Catholic education and staff formation.
There is so much scope for discussion and discernment in this space. We need to ensure that all school education stakeholders are included in the discussion mix.
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The Productivity Commission is only half right about AI in classrooms
Relying on generative AI for lesson planning could make the challenge of delivering a quality education even bigger.
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August 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
There is so much scope for discussion and discernment in this space. We need to ensure that all school education stakeholders are included in the discussion mix.
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Nice to attend the “Let’s Go Italian!” event hosted by the Canterbury Bankstown Council this evening. Good to catch up with the Italian Australian community including Luigi De Luca and Luigi Di Martino.
August 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Nice to attend the “Let’s Go Italian!” event hosted by the Canterbury Bankstown Council this evening. Good to catch up with the Italian Australian community including Luigi De Luca and Luigi Di Martino.
Thank you to the Italian Newspaper, La Fiamma (Australia), for publishing my article this week about the importance of Italian language teaching in Australia.
August 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Thank you to the Italian Newspaper, La Fiamma (Australia), for publishing my article this week about the importance of Italian language teaching in Australia.
Bishop Barron highlights some important points for our youth to consider in his speech. Reflecting on our personal mission and not being too attached to material wealth is noteworthy.
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Bishop Barron tells youth in Rome: Listen to God’s voice and accept his mission
“God has an idea of the saint you were meant to be,” Bishop Robert Barron said during the keynote address of the Jubilee of Youth celebrations on July 30.
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August 2, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Bishop Barron highlights some important points for our youth to consider in his speech. Reflecting on our personal mission and not being too attached to material wealth is noteworthy.
www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/265699/...
www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/265699/...
Middle leaders play a pivotal role in facilitating and achieving organisational goals.
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Rethinking the role of the middle manager
In this McKinsey Quarterly Five Fifty, we explore why middle management is essential and how organizations can get the most out of their middle managers.
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July 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Middle leaders play a pivotal role in facilitating and achieving organisational goals.
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Honoured to receive an Honorary Fellowship for my educational leadership from the Teachers’ Guild of NSW at their Fellows and Members Dinner this evening. It was also lovely to catch up with many friends and colleagues. Congratulations to all the award winners.
July 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Honoured to receive an Honorary Fellowship for my educational leadership from the Teachers’ Guild of NSW at their Fellows and Members Dinner this evening. It was also lovely to catch up with many friends and colleagues. Congratulations to all the award winners.