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• Term 2 SPiCE Program Network Meeting 2026

  • When
    09 Jun 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Rooms 7 & 8, CESA Conference Centre, 116 George Street, Thebarton

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  Term 2 SPiCE Program Network Meeting 2026
  

  
  

  When:

  Tuesday 9th June 2026

  12:30pm to 3:30pm

  Registration from 12:15pm

  Where:  

  Rooms 7 & 8 

  CESA Conference Centre

  116 George Street

  Thebarton  SA  5031

  
  

  The SPiCE Program offers Network Meetings each term for supported playgroup facilitators. These network meetings are an opportunity to engage in Professional Development and showcase examples of best practice.

  Afternoon tea will be supplied.

  Please register by 12 noon Friday 5th June 2026
  Current membership of the CESA Registration is required to register.  If you are not a member or have changed schools since registering, please join here:  CESA Registration Centre - Home

  Please contact Emily Bowden at spiceprogram@cesa.catholic.edu.au with any queries.

  Parking
  Please note, for workshops at the CEO Conference Centre, parking is NOT AVAILABLE on site. Visitor car parking is available in the Queen of Angels Church car park – entry via South Road. Click Here for more information.

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• Risk assessments - Focus 30 Session (Professional Learning Series)

  • When
    10 Jun 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    MS Teams online

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  Risk Assessments -
  Focus 30 Session (Professional Learning Series)

  Wednesday 10 June 2026

  Microsoft Teams meeting

  Join:

  https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/43432737439678?p=2WUKxlFUZGzX3FXfm0

  Meeting ID: 434 327 374 396 78   /   Passcode: RJ6Tx7La

  The Focus 30 Sessions are a series of short, targeted professional learning opportunities designed to support educators and leadership teams working in education and care services.

  Each session runs for 30 minutes and focuses on current and relevant “hot topics” that support service operations, compliance, and best practice in education and care settings.

  These online sessions are open to all members of the education and care community, including educators, service leaders, Principals and Regional Managers. Each session also provides participants with the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on key topics.

  To support ongoing learning, all sessions will be recorded and made available for later viewing so services can revisit the information when needed.

  Session Topic

  Risk Assessments
  Risk assessments play a key role in supporting safe and well-managed education and care environments. In this session, participants will learn about the risk assessments required under the National Law and Regulations, as well as other situations where risk assessments may be necessary. The session will also provide practical strategies for developing and implementing effective risk assessments with the whole team.

  Facilitators: Megan Fitzgerald (Manager: Early Years), Jess Scott (Early Years Compliance Officer) / Melissa Edmonds (Education Advisor: Early Years Compliance)

  Session Enquiries: jessica.scott@cesa.catholic.edu.au

  Registration Enquiries: susan.hannigan@cesa.catholic.edu.au

  Current membership of the CESA Registration is required to register.  If you are not a member or have changed schools since registering, please join here:  CESA Registration Centre - Home

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• Walking Together on Kaurna Country: River Banks and River Beds

  • When
    16 Jun 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Room 7, Catholic Education Office, 116 George St, Thebarton

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  Walking Together on Kaurna Country 
  Session 3: River Banks and River Beds

  Tuesday 16 June 2026

  Room 7, Catholic Education Office, 116 George St, Thebarton

  10:00 am - 12:00 noon

  The Walking Together on Kaurna Country program, delivered by Third Camp, provides an opportunity for educators to engage in professional learning that deepens understanding of Kaurna culture, history and connection to Country. As a Kaurna-owned organisation, Third Camp offers authentic cultural learning experiences that support educators to build cultural knowledge and confidence when engaging with Aboriginal perspectives in education settings.

  This professional learning suite (4 Sessions) forms part of CESA’s engagement in the OECD initiative and aligns with the work being undertaken by Flying Start services. Participation will support the ongoing development of educator capability while strengthening CESA’s commitment to reconciliation and its Aboriginal Employment Strategy.  As such, it is strongly suggested that each service sends at least one representative.

  Morning tea will be provided at each session. 

  As a BONUS, each service that attends will be given a gift pack with a range of resources from the CESA Early Years Team!

  Principals and leaders are asked to support educator participation and ensure that staff register. It is important to register for each session of this important learning opportunity.

  In Session 3, through creative hands-on learning, participants will:

  • Engage in river-making using natural materials
  • Reflect on current practices within their services
  • Explore the difference between teaching culture and embedding Aboriginal perspectives
  • Build confidence in daily play-based practice and planning

  Facilitator: Jess Scott (Early Years Compliance Officer)

  Workshop Enquiries: jessica.scott@cesa.catholic.edu.au

  Registration Enquiries: susan.hannigan@cesa.catholic.edu.au

  Registration is essential for planning purposes. Please register by close of business Thursday 11 June 2026.
  

  Current membership of the CESA Registration is required to register.  If you are not a member or have changed schools since registering, please join here:  CESA Registration Centre - Home

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• Safe Arrival Policy and Procedures - Focus 30 Session (Professional Learning Series)

  • When
    23 Jun 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    MS Teams online

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  Safe Arrival Policy and Procedures -
  Focus 30 Session (Professional Learning Series)

  Tuesday 23 June 2026

  Microsoft Teams meeting

  Join:

  https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/42357786999901?p=IHRdC3cfCZNWDYJvz2

  Meeting ID: 423 577 869 999 01   /   Passcode: 2vx6p8mp

  The Focus 30 Sessions are a series of short, targeted professional learning opportunities designed to support educators and leadership teams working in education and care services.

  Each session runs for 30 minutes and focuses on current and relevant “hot topics” that support service operations, compliance, and best practice in education and care settings.

  These online sessions are open to all members of the education and care community, including educators, service leaders, Principals and Regional Managers. Each session also provides participants with the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on key topics.

  To support ongoing learning, all sessions will be recorded and made available for later viewing so services can revisit the information when needed.

  Session Topic

  Safe Arrival Policy and Procedures
  Safe arrival processes are an important part of ensuring children are accounted for and safely transitioning into education and care services. This session will explore the purpose of safe arrival policies and procedures, the relevant requirements under the National Law and Regulations, and key considerations when developing or reviewing documentation to support safe arrival practices within services.

  Facilitators: Jess Scott (Early Years Compliance Officer) / Melissa Edmonds (Education Advisor: Early Years Compliance)

  Session Enquiries: jessica.scott@cesa.catholic.edu.au

  Registration Enquiries: susan.hannigan@cesa.catholic.edu.au

  Current membership of the CESA Registration is required to register.  If you are not a member or have changed schools since registering, please join here:  CESA Registration Centre - Home

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• Walking Together on Kaurna Country: Guided by River Story - Healing, Connecting, Knowing Our Plans

  • When
    26 Jun 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Room 6, Catholic Education Office, 116 George St, Thebarton

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  Walking Together on Kaurna Country 
  Session 4: Guided by River Story - Healing, Connecting, Knowing Our Plans

  Friday 26 June 2026

  Room 6, Catholic Education Office, 116 George St, Thebarton

  10:00 am - 12:00 noon

  The Walking Together on Kaurna Country program, delivered by Third Camp, provides an opportunity for educators to engage in professional learning that deepens understanding of Kaurna culture, history and connection to Country. As a Kaurna-owned organisation, Third Camp offers authentic cultural learning experiences that support educators to build cultural knowledge and confidence when engaging with Aboriginal perspectives in education settings.

  This professional learning suite (4 Sessions) forms part of CESA’s engagement in the OECD initiative and aligns with the work being undertaken by Flying Start services. Participation will support the ongoing development of educator capability while strengthening CESA’s commitment to reconciliation and its Aboriginal Employment Strategy.  As such, it is strongly suggested that each service sends at least one representative.

  Morning tea will be provided at each session. 

  As a BONUS, each service that attends will be given a gift pack with a range of resources from the CESA Early Years Team!

  Principals and leaders are asked to support educator participation and ensure that staff register. It is important to register for each session of this important learning opportunity.

  In Session 4, participants will:

  • Connect with Karrawirra Parri and Sky Story
  • Revisit river stories and symbols
  • Reflect, plan and commit to authentic next steps in practice

  Facilitator: Jess Scott (Early Years Compliance Officer)

  Workshop Enquiries: jessica.scott@cesa.catholic.edu.au

  Registration Enquiries: susan.hannigan@cesa.catholic.edu.au

  Registration is essential for planning purposes. Please register by close of business Tuesday 23 June 2026.
  

  Current membership of the CESA Registration is required to register.  If you are not a member or have changed schools since registering, please join here:  CESA Registration Centre - Home

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• Term 3 SPiCE Program New Facilitator Training 2026

  • When
    05 Aug 2026
  •  
    9:15 AM - 2:45 PM
  • Location
    Room 7, CESA Conference Centre, 116 George Street, Thebarton
  • Registered
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  Term 3 SPiCE Program New Facilitator Training 2026
  

  
  

  When:

  Wednesday 5th August 2026

  9:15am to 2:45pm

  Registration from 9am

  Where:  

  Room 6

  CESA Conference Centre

  116 George Street

  Thebarton  SA  5031

  
  

  The SPiCE Program offers training for new supported playgroup facilitators. This training includes an introduction to the SPiCE Program, and guidance and support in facilitating supported playgroup sessions, locating appropriate resources, and accessing further professional learning. This training is intended for all new supported playgroup facilitators, as well as existing supported playgroup facilitators that have not yet completed the training. 

  Our New Facilitator Training includes an introduction to the SPiCE Program; what it means to lead a supported playgroup program in Catholic Education, Include2Play training (PGSA inclusion training), and How to Feed your Baby’s Brain Training (Paint Playgroups REaD brain development training).

  Morning tea and lunch will be supplied.

  Please register by 12 noon Wednesday 29th July 2026
  Current membership of the CESA Registration is required to register.  If you are not a member or have changed schools since registering, please join here:  CESA Registration Centre - Home

  Please contact Emily Bowden at spiceprogram@cesa.catholic.edu.au with any queries.

  Parking
  Please note, for workshops at the CEO Conference Centre, parking is NOT AVAILABLE on site. Visitor car parking is available in the Queen of Angels Church car park – entry via South Road. Click Here for more information.

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• Term 3 SPiCE Program Network Meeting 2026

  • When
    03 Sep 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Rooms 7 & 8, CESA Conference Centre, 116 George Street, Thebarton

  Register

  Term 3 SPiCE Program Network Meeting 2026
  

  
  

  When:

  Thursday 3rd September 2026

  12:30pm to 3:30pm

  Registration from 12:15pm

  Where:  

  Rooms 7 & 8 

  CESA Conference Centre

  116 George Street

  Thebarton  SA  5031

  
  

  The SPiCE Program offers Network Meetings each term for supported playgroup facilitators. These network meetings are an opportunity to engage in Professional Development and showcase examples of best practice.

  Afternoon tea will be supplied.

  Please register by 12 noon Friday 28th August 2026
  Current membership of the CESA Registration is required to register.  If you are not a member or have changed schools since registering, please join here:  CESA Registration Centre - Home

  Please contact Emily Bowden at spiceprogram@cesa.catholic.edu.au with any queries.

  Parking
  Please note, for workshops at the CEO Conference Centre, parking is NOT AVAILABLE on site. Visitor car parking is available in the Queen of Angels Church car park – entry via South Road. Click Here for more information.

  Show details
• Term 4 SPiCE Program Network Meeting 2026

  • When
    11 Nov 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Rooms 7 & 8, CESA Conference Centre, 116 George Street, Thebarton

  Register

  Term 4 SPiCE Program Network Meeting 2026
  

  
  

  When:

  Wednesday 11th November 2026

  12:30pm to 3:30pm

  Registration from 12:15pm

  Where:  

  Rooms 7 & 8 

  CESA Conference Centre

  116 George Street

  Thebarton  SA  5031

  
  

  The SPiCE Program offers Network Meetings each term for supported playgroup facilitators. These network meetings are an opportunity to engage in Professional Development and showcase examples of best practice.

  Afternoon tea will be supplied.

  Please register by 12 noon Friday 6th November 2026
  Current membership of the CESA Registration is required to register.  If you are not a member or have changed schools since registering, please join here:  CESA Registration Centre - Home

  Please contact Emily Bowden at spiceprogram@cesa.catholic.edu.au with any queries.

  Parking
  Please note, for workshops at the CEO Conference Centre, parking is NOT AVAILABLE on site. Visitor car parking is available in the Queen of Angels Church car park – entry via South Road. Click Here for more information.

  Show details