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ÍøÆسԹÏWA Committee Meeting via ZOOM on Tuesday 29th April 2025

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ÍøÆسԹÏWA Committee Meeting via ZOOM on Tuesday 29th April 2025

 

Dear Team

Easter Blessings to you all

and a special welcome to Dean!

Log on from 4:45pm for a 5:00pm start:Ìý

 

Agenda and Minutes are to follow but our focus is on:

Blessings

Chris Callus

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï WA & National President

ABC News article about THE FIRST HYMN doco video

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ABC News feed today article about THE FIRST HYMN doco-videoÌý

Consider reading and sharing their effort.

Did you read the attached article about my initial research?

 

ÌýThis documentary video about ‘The First Hymn’ –

was in-cinema screening – with extra weeks!

 

Music is the language of the young

Imagine being the first to sing, to write a song, to have judging looks and hopefully positive comments from those you want a response from?

ÌýRead the attached article about my initial researchÌýinto this documentary video about ‘The First Hymn’

 

for this ‘The First Hymn’ video’s release

From July 31 – it was planned for 1 week only

Well … it went onto its

3rd week of screening

by popular demand!

“OMG” … refer to our article.

PTCWA Educators Gala Ball 9th August 2025

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“A Night of Brilliance:
​Celebrating Excellence in Education – YOU!”


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Join us for an extraordinary evening as we shine a spotlight on the educators whose passion and dedication light the way for the future.

​The Educators’ÌýBall 2025 will be a night to celebrate the brilliance, innovation, and heart of our teaching community.
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WHEN:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Saturday 9th August 2025
6:30 to 11:30pm
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WHERE:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Westin Hotel
480 Hay St, Perth WA 6000

WHO:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Open to every educator and partners in Western Australia.
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HOW:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Grab your colleagues, make a table (Max of 10) andÌý.
Option to display for your association / company / school logo.

​KEY INFORMATION
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DRESS:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Dress to impress and enjoy an unforgettable galaÌý–Ìýfilled with joy, elegance, and inspiration.
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HOTELS:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
For our regional and rural colleagues or those who simply want toÌýextend the night, there are a variety of accommodations within walking distance of the venue.

For those who wish to stay at the Hotel venue, the Westin Hotel is offering discount rates for a Deluxe King Room ($295) for our guests.
Please contact the Hotel directly and quote the event.
Groups.perth@westin.comÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý+61 (8) 6559 1888
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PARKING:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
There are various parking options near the hotel. Some parking is free after 6:00pm; check the signs.
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EARLY BIRD:Ìý
Those paid before 24thÌýMarch go into the draw for Early Bird prizes :

  • a Deluxe King Hotel Room at the Westin Hotel;Ìýand
  • five chances for the choice of Valet Parking orÌýan Uber ride to the value of $70.

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PRICE:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

  • $225Ìý Ìý (Individual)
  • $2250Ìý (Table of 10)

This includes all fees and charges
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CONTACT:Ìý
​ball2025@ptcwa.wa.edu.au
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WHAT DO YOU GET

  • SumptuousÌý3 courseÌýbuffet dinner (Indicate any food allergies or dietary requirements)
  • 5- Hour Drinks package
  • Music, dancing & entertainment
  • Special guest performer: Reuben De Melo – Winner of The Voice: 2024

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  • Celebrating the incredible work you do,Ìýall while raising funds for two amazing charities.
    • TheÌýRoyal Flying Doctor Service
    • A project that assists with children whose education is disrupted due to cancer and other illnessesÌýwith one-on-one tutoring, conducted byÌýTheÌýRonald McDonaldÌýHouse Charities
  • Photo booth, 360° Camera
  • Auctions, Silent Auction, Spot Prizes, Wine Wall, Caricature Drawings, Raffles
  • Discounted Hotel Room (book direct)

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Celebrate with your colleagues and book a table for your schoolÌýor association – partners are welcome.
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Lock in your table now, and update your attendees closer to the date
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Updates will be provided by email
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Please contact the organiserÌý(ball2025@ptcwa.wa.edu.au) if

  • you need help or an invoice for group bookings,
  • or for any other questions

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Refund policy
Tickets are non-refundable. However, tickets are transferable. For further information, contact the organiser.
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Photos:
Permission to take and use your photo in our promotions of the event is assumed. If you do not wish your photo to be taken or used, please contact the organiser.

Australian Christian writers Award 2025

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Do you know any writers or budding writers

who might be encouraged by participating in the following awards?

Australian Christian Teen Writer Award

A $1,000 prize is given for the best unpublished manuscript by an Australian citizen under 18 years of age. Supplementary awards may be made. The winning work will explore a Christian perspective or theme and incorporate, explain, or encourage Christian life and values. Entries are judged with an eye to the (1) original nature and content of the work, (2) literary, including suitability for the target audience, and (3) contribution that the work makes in meeting a need for Christian writing in Australia. This award encourages and nurtures young Christians as they explore and share their faith through writing.
First Prize: $1,000
Entries Close: 31 May 2025
Visit:

 

Young Australian Christian Writer Award

A $2,500 prize is given for the best unpublished manuscript by an Australian citizen under 30 years of age. Supplementary awards may be made. The winning work will explore a Christian perspective or theme and incorporate, explain, or encourage Christian life and values. Entries are judged with an eye to the (1) original nature and content of the work, (2) literary style, including suitability for the target audience, and (3) contribution that the work makes in meeting a need for Christian writing in Australia. This award encourages and nurtures young Christians as they explore and share their faith through writing.
First Prize: $2,500
Entries Close: 31 May 2025
Visit:

 

Australian Christian Book of the Year Award

The Australian Christian Book of the Year Award is given annually for an original book written by an Australian citizen. The award recognises and encourages excellence in Australian Christian writing. The award carries a prize of $3,000 for the author and a framed certificate for the author and publisher. Entries are judged with an eye to the (1) original nature of the work, (2) literary style, including suitability for the target audience, (3) design, layout, cover, typography, and illustrations, and (4) contribution that the book makes in meeting a need for Christian writing in the Australian situation and in the Australian market.
First Prize: $3,000
Entries Close: 31 March 2025
Visit:

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Year of Care Invitation to Pray participate in March Calendar

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March 2025 has been chosen as the Month of Prayer

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March 2025 has been chosen as the Month of Prayer. We encourage you to nominate a day in March to offer prayer, and feel free to share the intention of your prayer. Our goal is to have every day of March dedicated to prayer, whether by individuals or groups.

UPDATE: The Month of Prayer is filled up with something or someone to prayer for or with every day.

BUT MORE CAN BE ADDED … So keep the contributions coming!

 

Here are some ideas to inspire your prayer efforts:

  • A private prayer in your heart
  • Gathering with friends or colleagues to pray
  • A class or school-wide prayer
  • A prayer intention for a gathering prayer meeting
  • A special prayer or a portion of a worship service
  • Inviting friends and colleagues to a prayer breakfast

Together, let’s make March a month of spiritual unity and support for those who bring light, care, and faith into our schools.

Let us come together in prayer, asking for strength, guidance, and wisdom for those who serve. May they be filled with peace and renewed energy to continue their important work, always remembering the profound impact they have on the lives of those they serve. Through prayer, we can uplift and empower these everyday heroes in our schools.

In every school, there are dedicated individuals who shine as beacons of hope, guidance, and compassion — our school chaplains and religious educators. They play a vital role in nurturing the spiritual, emotional, and moral development of students, offering a safe space for reflection, support, and understanding.

These devoted individuals often face challenges that go beyond the classroom. They provide comfort in moments of struggle, joy in times of celebration, and wisdom when uncertainty arises. Now more than ever, our chaplains and religious educators need our prayers. As they pour their hearts into fostering environments of faith and care, they are confronted with the pressures of modern life and the complexities of their roles.

In response to this need, the Australian Association for Religious Education invites individuals, groups, schools, churches and associations to dedicate a day of prayer for chaplains and religious educators in our communities — or to pray for someone special to you – and nominate that day through the link or QR Code below.

 

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Blessings & Joy

Chris Callus

WA & National President

Australian Association for Religious Education

Celebrating 50 Years of Service – 1974 to 2024

2025 – Year Of CaRE

www.aare.org.au president@aare.org.au

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï National Committee Meeting on Thursday 19th December 2024

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Dear ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï National Committee

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Bless you – I pray all is well with you and yours.

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I will send out a ZOOM link and Agenda soon for our next National ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Committee Meeting onÌýThursday 19thÌýDecember.

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Just checking that the following time will work for you:Ìý3pm WAÌýandÌý6pm NSW/VIC

(There is now a 3 hours time difference between east and west)

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Please let me know if this is a problem so we can try to adjust the time to suit all.

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Blessings

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Chris Callus

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï National President

Year of CaRE for ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï hear about it on the radio

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Year of CaRE for ÍøÆسԹÏ

hear about it on the radio

Peruse the ’50th Anniversary’ tab of this ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï website to see or download the attached information – about the Year of CaRE initiatives.

Invitation and an Invitation to attend a training session for reading Christmas stories in local libraries.Ìý

 

Many suggestions for student participation – please use this to promote both the Year of CaRE and activities leading to it to those students who can be contributors to the next 50 years of involvement.

Radio program on the year of CaRE for ÍøÆسԹÏ- click the link below:

Rethinking Education 9th Oct 2024 event link

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RETHINKING EDUCATION:

With Andrew McColl (National Webinar Host / QLD Director – FamilyVoice Australia), Darryl Budge (WA Director – FamilyVoice Australia) and Dr. Sheela Nathan

Pioneering a classical Christian microschool network in WA.

Date: Wednesday October 9, 2024 = Online via Zoom link

 

 

Times:ÌýPLEASE NOTE: Times listed are Daylight Savings times.Ìý

WA:Ìý2.00pm;ÌýNT:Ìý3.30pm;ÌýQLD:Ìý4.00pm;ÌýSA:Ìý4.30pm,ÌýACT/NSW/TAS/VIC:Ìý5.00pm

 

Invitation to read the Christmas story to children in your local library in 2025

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Dear ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Friends and Colleagues,

I am excited to share with you Results & PLANS :

30 August 2025.ÌýÌý2pm- 4pm (Perth Location TBA) (National locations later)

Plans for 2025 to run theÌýChristian Christmas Story TimeÌýevent again this year start with a Face-to-Face team planning meeting. In September there will be training for individuals or churches around Australia who are interested in hosting events in their local area.

Attached example below – the 2024 invitation to participate in the first activity leading up to 2025 – The Year of the Chaplain and Religious Educator; reading the Christmas story to children in your local community library. There is a Tab/Page with more details in the Top Menu.

Please share this with your chaplains and religious educators.

Blessings & Joy

Chris Callus

WA & National President

Australian Association for Religious Education

Celebrating 50 Years of Service – 1974 to 2024ÌýÌýÌýÌý

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýpresident@aare.org.au

Christmas Story reading to children > PDF