Association of Principals of Catholic Secondary Schools

APCSS Darwin retreat

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 02:30:00 +0000

APCSS held a three-day retreat in Darwin from June 16-18.

APCSS Past and Present Principals' Dinner

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On Friday 21 May APCSS held the Past and Present Principals' Dinner at the National Wine Centre.

August 2019 APCSS meeting

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 00:30:00 +0000

The August APCSS meeting was held at Thomas More College. Thank you to Principal Corey Tavella and his staff who hosted the event.
The event was also attended by APCSS Sponsors and guests enjoyed a wonderful spread of food and refreshments prepared by the Thomas More students.
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APCSS Farewells

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

APCSS said farewell to Pam Ronan, Rob Thomas, and Fr Rob Davoren at its recent meeting at St Michael's College. Kath McGuigan, Maria Urbano and Peter Daw respectively did the honours in farewelling and thanking those leaving for their significant contributions. In addition the new Director of CESA, Dr Neil McGoran presented Lou Flint, the APCSS Executive Officer with a Certificate of Appreciation for 29 years of service to Catholic Education. ...

Congratulations, Paul!

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000

The Chair of APCSS Dr Paul Rijken, was recently conferred with the PAI John Laing Award Professional Development Award 2017 (Catholic sector). Throughout his career, Paul has promoted professional learning through his capacity to engage his whole staff with projects aligned with school strategic goals, as well as the encouragement of individual teachers to undertake further study. He has led by example, and is recognised in the Catholic system as an outstanding leader. In recent ye...

APCSS Retreat at Victor Harbor

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 03:00:00 +0000

APCSS Principals gathered at McCracken Conference Centre on Wednesday 21st June for an extremely successful 3 day Retreat on Aboriginal Spirituality.

Click on the following link for the Catholic News Report and photos:

http://www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/news/16877/retreat-helps-principals-explore-aboriginal-spirituality

APCSS visits St Patrick's Technical College

Thu, 25 May 2017 01:00:00 +0000

Successful Day at St Pat's APCSS visited St Patrick's Technical College at Edinburgh North on Wednesday 24th May for it's first meeting of Term 2. Among other business that included input from Dr Paul Kilvert on matters financial, we were fortunate to have Dr Neil McGoran, Executive Director, SACE Board present to the gathering on new initiatives within SACE, and as well as strategies for schools to work towards improved outcomes for students. Fr Pat Woods said Mass...

APCSS/DEPSLA Combined at Blackfriars

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Successful gathering at Blackfriars Approximately 75 Principals and DEPSLA members gathered recently (15th March, 2017) at Blackfriars Priory School. APCSS Chair Paul Rijken and Blackfriars' Principal Simon Cobiac welcomed the guests. Paul acknowledged the long-standing Combined Meeting tradition that sees our leaders in Catholic Secondary Education in SA come together for mutual professional learning. The usual guest speaker focus for the sessions was this year replaced by an ...

Eileen Young Receives John Laing Award!

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to Eileen (Principal, St Mary's College) on receiving this Award - an award that acknowledges and celebrates influence in school leadership and professional learning.

Eileen is shown with her Award, along with Paddy McEvoy (Principal, SAC) who introduced Eileen at the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 26th October.

Eileen was nominated by APCSS Chair Paul Rijken (Principal, Cardijn College).

APCSS Visit to St Mark's

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 06:00:00 +0000

http://www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/news/latest-news ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APCSS VISIT TO ST MARK'S, PT PIRIE Posted by Lou Flint on 16 June 2016 Many of our Principals visited St Mark's on Tues and Wed 14/15th June for an APCSS meeting. Principal Greg Hay with the assistance of Staff and Students catered wonderfully for the needs of the visit...

Joy B presents on Leadership in Rome

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 04:00:00 +0000

Joy presents on Leadership in Rome
Mrs Joy Bedford, Principal of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College (OLSH), Enfield presented to the international gathering of educators at the Educating for Today and Tomorrow: A Renewing Passion International Conference in Rome this week.
Joy was one of 3 international speakers invited to share their school experiences where Catholic identity was richly embedded in complex circumstances. OLSH's multi faith community contributes to this cont...

APCSS Retreat at McCracken - a great experience

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 02:00:00 +0000

Fr Jamie Calder SJ led the Retreat on 'Fidelity at the Heart of Right Action'. This was a three day residential retreat experience which offered Principals a series of meditations on the theology of interpersonal power. Sharing the Eucharist each day was a highlight, as was the opportunity to meet and host many of our Sponsors over Dinner on the last night. ...

Valued Sponsor Lighthouse presents Cheque

Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Andrew Pierson, Operations Manager for Lighthouse Books (incorporating KW Wholesalers) visited Cabra Dominican College recently to present a cheque to our Treasurer, Brian Schumacher, and Executive Officer, Lou Flint. The cheque represented the company's continued Platinum Sponsorship of our Association for the next two years. APCSS is very grateful to Lighthouse Books and to all our other sponsors. Such support makes it possible for the Association to involve itself in a ran...

Farewell, Rosalie!

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 01:00:00 +0000

APCSS recently farewelled Rosalie Gleeson as she retired as Principal of Loreto College at the end of Term 1. At the annual Combined Principals and DEPSLA gathering (which coincidentally was hosted by Rosalie at Loreto), the Chair of APCSS Pam Ronan, in wishing Rosalie well in this next phase of her life journey, thanked her for her contribution to APCSS, but more importantly for her contribution to Catholic Education and to education in SA throughtout her career. At the same time ...

Dinner in Paringa Hall!

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 05:00:00 +0000

A great meal in a stately room followed the recent APCSS Meeting at Sacred Heart College Senior in September.

PAST & PRESENT PRINCIPALS' DINNER

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 06:00:00 +0000

The Dinner held at the end of May was a wonderful occasion. Over 75 past and present principals, and their partners, plus some of our valued sponsors attended in the new Cathedral Room at the Adelaide Oval venue. A former member of APCSS and colleague of many of those present, Bishop Greg O'Kelly was the guest speaker, and entertained people with his reflections on his time as a principal in our system. ...

APCSS 'thank you' & farewell

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:00:00 +0000

Thank you, Phil. Farewell, Jim! At its recent meeting (Feb '14) APCSS thanked its outgoing Chairperson Phil Lewis for his considerable efforts on behalf of APCSS over the past three years, and in addition farewelled former Principal of Marcellin, Jim Fenoughty who has retired. The Meeting at The Monastery, hosted by CESA, was a productive one. Members are shown at work and at prayer. ...

APCSS Farewell to the new SACE Chief Executive!

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 04:45:00 +0000

With our best wishes, Neil!

Acknowledging our Sponsors

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 04:45:00 +0000

Model Principals!

The Team at Work!

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 22:00:00 +0000

APCSS Meeting at Mercedes College - 21 August

One of these has coached his last AFL game!

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 03:00:00 +0000

No, not Greg - or Lou!

Community Partnership

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:07:00 +0000

The Association of Principals of Catholic Secondary Schools has great pleasure in announcing a new partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society! A proportion of the funds that APCSS has received through its generous sponsors and sponsorship program, has been set aside by APCSS to support the work of the Vinnies in supporting disadvantaged children in primary schools within South Australia. APCSS is very excited to enter into this arrangement with the St Vincent de Paul Society, ...

New APCSS Website Launched

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:17:00 +0000

We are very excited that we have launched our NEW WEBSITE!

Special thanks to our Online Internet Partner, Andrew from Bloomtools Adelaide for assisting us create our new online presence.

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