Catholic Schools Education Services (CSES) are a team of education professionals who provide high quality support and assistance to the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Wellington in the ongoing promotion and strengthening of Catholic Character and the development of theologically and spiritually formed teachers.
Information about Catholic Schools Education Services
CSES Goals
We aim to:
- Ensure professional development meets the needs of our schools.
- Support and implement the priorities of the Archbishop and the NZCBC for schools.
- Grow and develop authentic Catholic leadership at all levels within Catholic Schools.
- Provide all Catechetical/ Christian Studies students with opportunities to become competent and confident in teaching Religious Education and upholding and supporting the Catholic Character.
- Ensure the administration of Catholic Schools Education Services is effective and supports the delivery of quality Catholic education.
- Assist schools to have a clear understanding of the core purpose and function of a Catholic school and of Catholic Character.
The CSES team and resources
Administrator
Ginny McCarty
cses@wn.catholic.org.nz 04 496 1710
The Administrator is responsible for co-ordination of services and is the point of contact for:
Professional Development Records
Professional Development Completion Form for Certification
Catholic Special Character Review and Development External Reviews
Administration of “S” Forms
“S” Form Process and Information Pack
CI 47 form
CI 50 Form
CSES Professional Development
Annual Planner – Primary and Secondary (A3)
CSES Professional Development Brochure – Primary
CSES Professional Development Brochure – Secondary
Leadership Consultant
Frank Wafer
f.wafer@wn.catholic.org.nz 04 496 1738
The Leadership Consultant provides support and professional development to the Principals and Boards of Trustees in the primary and secondary schools of the Archdiocese of Wellington.
School Leadership Support
Leadership Professional Development
NZCEO Board of Trustees Handbook for Schools
Board of Trustees Support
Training opportunities for BoTs
NZCEO Board of Trustees Handbook for Schools
Board of Trustees prayer resource provided byTe Kupenga – the Catholic Leadership Institute
Primary Religious Education Consultant
Anna Maria Vissers
am.vissers@wn.catholic.org.nz 04 496 1335
The Primary Religious Education Consultant provides support and professional development to the Directors of Religious Studies and teachers of Religious Education in the primary schools of the Archdiocese of Wellington.
Professional Development
2021 professional development opportunities for primary school staff
Resources
Te Kupenga – National Centre for Religious Studies
Secondary Religious Education Coordinator and Catechetical Studies Coordinator
Kelly Ross
k.ross@wn.catholic.org.nz 04 496 1708
The Secondary Religious Education Consultant/Catechetical Studies Coordinator:
- Provides support and professional development to the Directors of Religious Studies and teachers of Religious Education in the secondary colleges of the Archdiocese of Wellington.
- Coordinates the New Zealand Certificate of Christian Studies (Religious Education) programme to ensure that those students in pre-teacher training have access to the study programme and the ability to complete it during the course of their study.
- Provides support for schools and teachers as they work towards qualifications in Religious Education through the Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Professional Development
2021 professional development opportunities for secondary school staff
Newsletters
Resources
Te Kupenga – National Centre for Religious Studies
Te Kupenga – The Catholic Leadership Institute