Catholic Ethos
As a teacher I uphold and model values and beliefs in the Catholic tradition by constructing a ‘just’ classroom environment and by implementing Catholic values and beliefs in all facets of the curriculum. I believe I demonstrate a commitment to supporting and promoting the Catholic Ethos of the School.
I completed my secondary schooling in a Catholic School, Mary MacKillop College at Kensington. As well as this I regularly attended Sunday mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace parish. Over the past year I have taught Religious Education not only as a relief teacher in all year levels but within my own classroom. I have supported my students through collaboration with The Parish Priest and APRIM in celebrating and receiving their sacraments.
As a committed Catholic, I aim to instill in my students a love of God and by doing so a love for everything God created. I believe that a school should be a place where children are encouraged to practice and model the life of Jesus and continue God’s Reign through the values of equity, respect, tolerance and forgiveness. I believe we, as educators need to foster a culture of inclusiveness where each person is given the opportunity to grow as a learner in a welcoming and safe environment. It is our responsibility as educators to recognize and nurture the partnerships between faith, families, community and education to ensure learning remains an essential life long process. In particular I have shown this by:
As a teacher l uphold and model values and beliefs in the Catholic tradition by constructing a ‘just ‘classroom environment and by implementing Catholic values and beliefs in all facets of the curriculum. I will develop students’ knowledge in religious education by enforcing the importance of emulating Jesus’ life in order to be the best people we can. I would further endeavor to maintain the idea of working in partnership with parents and help students recognize their responsibilities within the community by respecting others and upholding Christian values. I am eager to further my knowledge in this area and plan to continue my Graduate Certificate in Religious Education.
I completed my secondary schooling in a Catholic School, Mary MacKillop College at Kensington. As well as this I regularly attended Sunday mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace parish. Over the past year I have taught Religious Education not only as a relief teacher in all year levels but within my own classroom. I have supported my students through collaboration with The Parish Priest and APRIM in celebrating and receiving their sacraments.
As a committed Catholic, I aim to instill in my students a love of God and by doing so a love for everything God created. I believe that a school should be a place where children are encouraged to practice and model the life of Jesus and continue God’s Reign through the values of equity, respect, tolerance and forgiveness. I believe we, as educators need to foster a culture of inclusiveness where each person is given the opportunity to grow as a learner in a welcoming and safe environment. It is our responsibility as educators to recognize and nurture the partnerships between faith, families, community and education to ensure learning remains an essential life long process. In particular I have shown this by:
- Being responsible for planning and preparing liturgies and masses at St Francis of Assisi
- Working in partnership with the APRIM and Parish Priest in preparing Year 3 students for the Sacraments of Reconciliation
- Planning and implementing the Made in the Image of God program for the Middle School in my Year 5 class
- Reflecting on the example of St Francis, St Joseph St Mary of the cross MacKillop and endeavouring to model this through example, relationships and aspects of teaching
- Planning and implementing detailed, enriching Religion lessons based on Crossways
- Fostering and nurturing relationships between students, parents and the wider community through social events and ensuring an open door policy is maintained to all.
- Carefully structuring daily prayer to be inclusive, reflective and in line with Catholic teaching and tradition
- Interacting with staff, students and parents in a positive manner and continually trying to live by my Christian Values
As a teacher l uphold and model values and beliefs in the Catholic tradition by constructing a ‘just ‘classroom environment and by implementing Catholic values and beliefs in all facets of the curriculum. I will develop students’ knowledge in religious education by enforcing the importance of emulating Jesus’ life in order to be the best people we can. I would further endeavor to maintain the idea of working in partnership with parents and help students recognize their responsibilities within the community by respecting others and upholding Christian values. I am eager to further my knowledge in this area and plan to continue my Graduate Certificate in Religious Education.