Diocese of Toowoomba
Catholic Education Board Policy
Opening, Closing, Relocation and
Modification of Schools and Other
Educational Buildings
Rationale
Catholic Education is an integral part of the pastoral strategy of the
Church in the Diocese of Toowoomba. It has a significant role in
evangelisation, faith and spiritual development across the Diocese.
The development of schools in the Diocese of Toowoomba and
accountability to governments has led to the establishment of a school
system. This system is a legitimate ministry of the Church. It seeks to
balance changes, needs, wants and aspirations of our society, with
responses from parish and school communities and diocesan
authorities. This encompasses educational and demographic demands
affecting spiritual, social, cultural, industrial and political dimensions.
The Diocese of Toowoomba must consider the areas of population
growth or decline together with community needs to meet the demands
for Catholic Education. This requires a continual process of planning
and development for Catholic Education in accordance with the policies
of the Catholic Education Board.
Values
Catholic Education values good stewardship encompassing facilities
that are educationally appropriate, adequately resourced,
environmentally responsible, safe and aesthetically pleasing.
Policy Statement
The provision of the facilities for Catholic Education in the Diocese of
Toowoomba will be a planned response to educational need. The
process will be collaborative, consultative and linked to the mission for
education of the parish (for parish schools) and the Diocese. This
mission will encompass people, resources and ethos.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION BOARD POLICY: 3.1 OPENING, CLOSING, RELOCATION AND MODIFICATION
OF SCHOOLS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS
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Consequences
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that the application of this policy will be in accord with the document
Regulations and Guidelines for Opening, Closing, Relocation and
Modification of Schools and other Educational Buildings;
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that all building and modification projects will be in accord with Diocesan
policies for capital works and financial management;
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that the facilities provided for Catholic Education in the Diocese of
Toowoomba will meet the educational, demographic, spiritual, social and
cultural needs of the community with justice and equity.
William Morris, DD
Bishop of Toowoomba
President
D Carrigan
Chair
CATHOLIC EDUCATION BOARD POLICY: 3.1 OPENING, CLOSING, RELOCATION AND MODIFICATION OF
SCHOOLS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS
JUL 2009/PREVIEW JUN 2012
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