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1 Formation Programs

2 LASALLIAN MISSION SERVICES: FORMATION PROGRAMS Catholic Heritage (Level 1) All staff new to works A two-part introduction to the life and work of St John Baptist de La Salle. 1 day PART 1: Sydney: Tuesday 9 February Repeated: Wednesday 10 February Melbourne: St Bede s Mentone, Tuesday 23 February $50 p.p* Part 2: Sydney: Tuesday 26 July Repeated: Wednesday 27 July Adelaide: Friday 19th August Melbourne: (TBC) Brisbane: (TBC) Perth: (TBC) Exploring our Heritage (Level 2) All Staff in works For s who are interested in a more extensive introduction to the heritage 2.5 days Brisbane: St Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston QLD Sunday 23 October to Tuesday 25 October $480 p.p* Renewing the Inspiration (Level 2) Ideally for people who have previously followed a Level 1 program eg. an Induction Seminar or a Level 1 program Renewal of commitment to the Heritage 2.5 days Sydney Provincial Office: Sunday 29 May to Tuesday 31 May $480 p.p* Studies For all interested staff members or groups of staff members For those wishing to engage more deeply with the life story of St De La Salle, the ongoing story, pedagogy and spirituality. Online study will also be available. TBC Any time Please contact Br John Cantwell johncantwell@ delasalle.org.au Spirituality for Educators RE Coordinators, Directors of Religious Studies, RE teachers, Youth Ministers and Directors of Mission Two day seminar which explores St De La Salle s own reflections on his life journey and the spiritual dimension of his works. 2 days Sydney: St Joseph s Baulkham Hills Sunday 1 May to Tuesday 3 May $480 p.a.* Southern Principals/L7 Meetings Principals in southern Australian states Melbourne: De La Salle Malvern, Friday 27 May Melbourne: St James College Bentleigh East Thursday 27 October Northern Principals Meetings Principals in Northern Australian States Sydney: La Salle, College Bankstown 24 May Education and Australian Professional Standards All Teaching Staff A one day seminar, with an optional provision for online completion of relevant assignment work. 1 day Sydney: Provincial Office Friday 4 March 9.00am pm $50 p.p.* Education and Positive Psychology Educational Leaders and Teachers including Teaching and Learning Coordinators Features presentations from Principals on how positive psychology has enhanced practices in their schools. 1 day Sydney: Provincial Office (TBC) $50 p.p.*

3 CONFERENCES FOR LASALLIAN FACILITATORS, MIDDLE MANAGERS, LASALLIAN MISSION STAFF AND EDUCATORS ***NEW PROGRAM FOR *** Facilitation Facilitators A workshop to develop the capacity of Facilitators leading the promotion of the charism within their communities. 2.5 days Venue TBA Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 March $480 p.p.* Middle Managers Conference Middle Managers in works For middle managers and aspiring leaders wanting further exposure to leadership in varied contexts including reflections on a range of leadership styles days Brisbane: BoysTown (Milton, QLD) 7-8 June Melbourne: (TBC) $480p.p* Leaders Gathering Key leaders in works, especially Principals, Board Members and CEOs Opportunities for sharing challenges and strategies in relation to our works, ongoing implementation of the District Plan and opportunities for Governance training 2.5 days Melbourne: Grange Cleveland Winery, Sunday, February $550p.p* Educators Conference For all teaching and non-teaching staff involved in the Mission Opportunities for educators to network and hear presentations from speakers across the District and beyond. 3.5 days Perth: La Salle College, Middle Swan, WA April $390 p.p* Pilgrimage (2017) All interested members of staff in works A pilgrimage to sites in France and Rome 2 weeks 2017 France and Rome TBC Pilgrimage Pilgrimage for Young s - In Footsteps of St De La Salle Teachers, non-teaching staff, Brothers and Young s A unique opportunity to visit the birthplace of the Founder and retrace his journey across France, concluding in Rome. 25 September to 9 October France: Reims, Rouen, Paris, Grenoble, Parmenie Italy: Rome Approximately AUD$5000# (2015 indicative) Reims: Hôtel de La Salle rouen: St Yon La Grande Chartreuse Monastery Rome

4 STUDENTS Retreats All year levels and student groups i.e. Student Representative Council or Christian Ministry Team. The Youth Ministry Team provide 1 to 3 day retreat experiences with tailored programs for students. Current themes include; Building Community Service. Opportunity. Sacrifice. Explore the Core Fearless and Free A bookable service At school or off-site $16 per student/per day For multiple day bookings, a flat fee can be negotiated Student Leadership Seminar College Leaders and Prefects in Years 12 and 13, a maximum of four students per school. A gathering of College leaders and prefects from across the District, providing a practical and transformative experience of leadership to serve their communities January Sydney: Collaroy Centre, Collaroy, NSW $425* Encounter Day Senior Student Leaders Bringing young s from NSW schools together for a day of leadership and faith development. 21 November Sydney $25 per student/per day Youth Leaders Years 10/11 Student Leaders A practical student leadership model of peer to peer ministry, empowering students to serve on retreats and in the wider community. A bookable service Locally run in schools Facilitated by a school s Youth Minister or by hiring the Youth Ministry Team (at $16 per student/per day). For multiple day bookings, a flat fee can be negotiated Camp La Salle Students in year 7 & 8 And Young adult volunteers An annual event for students who may have had a challenging year or perhaps should be rewarded for improvement and/or commitment to their school life NZ:Third school Holidays Sydney: December, Adelaide: December, Melbourne: September, 4 Venues; New Zealand Sydney Melbourne Adelaide *varies per venue

5 Volunteer La Salle - Long Term Share The Mission Share The Mission Commissioning & Awards Night STM volunteers, their families, friends and members of school communities including Principals and Brothers Opportunities to participate in volunteer programs to help those in need at: De La Salle College, Mangere East (NZ) Luurnpa Catholic School, Balgo (WA) La Salle College, Middle Swan (WA) Mass and dinner to commission and celebrate the volunteers and the communities that have supported them throughout their year of service. 27 January to 11 December Induction: January Dinner: 30 January Awards Night: 10 December Perth Balgo Auckland Volunteer La Salle - Short term Balgo Hills #1 Two week program during the summer holidays in a remote Indigenous school. (TBC) 4-17 January Balgo Hills, Western Australia N/C N/C $1600# Balgo Hills #2 Help improve educational opportunities for students in a remote Indigenous school July, Balgo Hills, WA $1300# Indonesia Opportunity to volunteer for two weeks at St Antonius Schools & Mekar Lestari Orphanage (outside Jakarta) 28 March-9 April Jakarta, Indonesia $1500# Cambodia Two week volunteer program to help disadvantaged children at La Salle School, Po Thum in Cambodia. 29 December 2015 to 14 January Phom Penh, Cambodia $1500# Papua New Guinea An opportunity to help ignite Youth Ministry in four schools across PNG February, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea $1200# Young s Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Induction Program Youth Ministers based in schools Equipping and empowering Youth Ministers to effectively carry out their roles. Required training is provided on WWCC, goal setting, the Story and more January Sydney: Collaroy Centre, Collaroy, NSW $300* Student Leadership Seminar Youth Ministers Gives Youth Ministers a chance to implement their skills and to lead a program January Sydney: Collaroy Centre, Collaroy, NSW $425* Youth Ministry Workshop Youth Ministers An opportunity to review the progress of Youth Ministers and prepare them for any challenges for the remainder of the year. 4-7 July Victoria: Philip Island $330*

6 NEW ZEALAND Program: Target Audience + Description DATE + LOCATION Heritage Program 1 st Year teachers: An induction formation program for teachers new to a school Retreat Partners across NZ schools NZ s Annual Gathering for s across NZ Gathering NZMAC Meeting Camp La Salle For disadvantaged junior secondary students from the three NZ colleges 28 and 29 April at John Paul College July Auckland 17 September Hamilton 5 March at John Paul College 12 November at Francis Douglas Memorial College January in Auckland PAKISTAN Program: Target Audience DATE + LOCATION + Description Principals retreat Principals in schools 6 February Multan Induction Program For teachers new to a school 26 March Faisalabad & Multan Pakistan Sector Council Meetings Pakistan Chapter of Vows Annual Retreat (facilitated by Br Colin Griffin) Pakistan Canonical visit of Brother Visitor David Hawke De La Salle Brothers in Pakistan All communities and ministries in the Pakistan sector 5 March - 8:30am, 9 October - 9am La Salle Brothers House Faisalabad 17 December - 8:30am La Salle Brothers House Multan 7 May - 8:30am La Salle Brothers House Faisalabad June - 2:30pm Parish House of the Catholic Church of Murree 3-10 October PNG EDUCATION CALENDAR - TERM DATES Holiday Weeks Term Start of Term End of Term Number of Teaching Weeks Term Holidays Student Teacher 1 Feb 1 Apr Apr 18 Apr Apr 25 July 1 10 July 4 July July 18 Sept Sept 26 Sept Oct 3 Dec 9 11 Dec 12 Jan 28, 7 6 TOTAL In 2017, Teachers resume duties on Monday, January 23, 2017 Students begin classes on Monday, January 30, 2017 PARC (Pacific Asia Regional Council) APLEC (Asia Pacific Educators Conference) Workshop for Vocation Promoters and Formators Pacific Asia Principals or Directors of Primary or Secondary Schools across PARC Aimed at strengthening the network of Principals and School Directors in PARC December Malaysia For representatives of Vocation Teams in each district or country. Aimed at developing a three year vocation program leading up to the Year of Vocations in 2019 For representatives or Directors of Formation Houses in each stage of initial formationpostulancy, novitiate and scholasticate. Aimed at promoting a greater understanding and appreciation of the different stages of formation programs in PARC to address the concerns of candidates today November Sri Lanka Certificate courses in Levels One, Two and Three Formation Courses BUTTIMER 26 June-8 July - San Francisco, United States For further information on our programs, please visit our website

7 De La Salle Brothers Provincial Office P O Box 3485, Bankstown Square, NSW 2200, Australia E: admin@delasalle.org.au T: *Travel expenses are additional. **All resources will be provided by LMS when facilitating Staff and Student Retreats. #Indicative cost for participating in the Volunteer program. Costs may vary according to individual travel arrangements (which are booked by the volunteer).