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Visit the site regularly to find out what is happening in education within the Diocese, including forthcoming colloquia, forums, workshops, conferences organised or facilitated by the Commission.
Bigger than the Rudd Revolution Posted on 4 June 2010
Never before has an Australian government attempted to bring about as many changes of a comprehensive kind as has the Rudd Government since 2007. The scope of the Education Revolution is impressive, although it is too early to assess its impact on the day to day teaching and learning in schools. In his opening address at the Christian Schools National Policy Forum in Canberra on the 24th May, the CEO of the Anglican Education Commission, Dr Bryan Cowling, asserted that the challenges facing Christians involved in education in Australia were even greater than those being addressed by the Rudd Government. Full Article >>
Armitage Lecture Posted on 4 June 2010
In delivering the Armitage Lecture at the Shore School on Friday 18th September 2009, the Archbishop Peter Jensen called on Anglicans in the Sydney Diocese to discuss and debate whether there is such a thing as Anglican Education. Full Article >>
Australian Technical College, WS Posted on 21 May 2010
Anglican Technical College Western Sydney, the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation's sixteenth school, is a revolutionary change from the traditional high school environment. At this new trade college, students can focus on their vocational pathway while they are in their senior years, get their HSC, start a job and hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in a very real and concrete setting. Full Article >>
The Coolings are Coming! Posted on 18 May 2010
Speaking at the recent meeting of Heads of Anglican schools held at Bishopscourt, the Executive Director of the Commission, Dr Bryan Cowling, released details of the six events being arranged by the Commission as part of the September visit of Dr Trevor Cooling and Mrs Margaret Cooling. Full Article >>
Spring is coming sooner than you realise ... Posted on 13 May 2010
Dr Trevor Cooling is the Director of the Transforming Teaching Project at the Stapleford Centre in Nottingham, UK - acknowledged worldwide for his thinking, writing and speaking about education from a Christian point of view. Margaret Cooling is an outstanding creative writer and trainer of those who teach the Bible to children. Full Article >>
"Best Inservice By Far" Posted on 13 May 2010
These are the words of a teacher whose school invited the Anglican Education Commission to arrange a half-day professional seminar earlier this term on the topic of "A Joined-up Life: Introducing Christian Ethical Thought in a Complicated World." The presenter of the course, the Rev. Dr. Andrew Cameron is an acknowledged ‘expert' in the field of ethics. He is one of eighteen top-rate professionals who have agreed to conduct staff development day programs in Anglican schools under the aegis of the Anglican Education Commission. Full Article >>
Challenging Minds, Changing Hearts 2010 Posted on 28 April 2010
New for 2010 - two separate days for everyone involved in teaching Christian Studies. K-6 - Thursday 9th September 2010. 7-12 - Friday 10th September 2010. Both events to be held at The King's School, Parramatta. We are excited to announce Trevor and Margaret Cooling as keynote presenters. Full Article >>
Kidsmatters Conference 2010 Posted on 10 March 2010
Register now for the first-ever Kidsmatters Conference. Kidsmatters seeks to equip and inspire churches to reach children and is a Conference for anyone and everyone who is involved with Pre-K to Year 6 children in churches, including Clergy, SRE, Kids’ Church, Vacation and After-School clubs... Full Article >>
Development Seminars 2010 Posted on 16 November 2009
We are delighted to offer the following half-day seminars to educators and organizational leaders in New South Wales. These seminars are intended to train attendees in analyzing current issues, develop skills for teaching and leadership, and provide an understanding of the Christian faith and its relevance to a wide range of social, cultural, philosophical and ethical issues. Full Article >>
Equipping Christian Educators Posted on 16 November 2009
The National Institute for Christian Education and the Anglican Education Commission are offering short courses in Christian education that are designed specifically to help you in your mission to do education Christianly. Full Article >>
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