21 October 2026 / Weekly Newsletter #114

DOBCEL Strategy 2035

Student Agency Showcases: Celebrating a year of learning 

We’re excited to be approaching our Student Agency Showcases in November, bringing students and educators together from across the Diocese to share learning, celebrate progress and reflect on their Student Agency journeys. 

Led by Dr Jean Stiles, the showcases will bring students together to celebrate their Student Agency journeys, learn from one another and explore: How can we make our schools even better for all? 

Secondary Student Agency Showcase 
Horsham: Thursday 12 November, 10.30 am–1.30 pm 

Primary Student Agency Showcases 
Robinvale: Tuesday 17 November, 10.30 am–1.30 pm 
Horsham: Wednesday 18 November, 10.30 am–1.30 pm 
Warrnambool: Thursday 19 November, 10.30 am–1.30 pm 
Ballarat: Friday 20 November, 10.30 am–1.30 pm 

Schools are reminded to register participating students and staff through TryBooking. Registration links and further event information are available in Canvas.  

We look forward to bringing schools together to share and celebrate their Student Agency learning. 

Community Forum  

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Helping our children and young people thrive in a changing world 

St Brigid’s College and Ss Michael’s & John’s Primary School are hosting a community forum in Horsham next week exploring the question: What do young people need to thrive in a rapidly changing world? 

The forum will feature insights from Professor Pasi Sahlberg, Dr Penelope Jean Stiles and Dave Runge on the capabilities, wellbeing and learning that can help children and young people flourish now and into the future. 

Wednesday 28 October 2026 
7pm–8.30 pm | St Brigid’s College Senior Study Centre 

All are welcome. Further information and registrations are available here.