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(Catholic Schools Broken Bay)

Following last month’s launch of its five-year strategy Shaping Tomorrow, Together in Faith, Catholic Schools Broken Bay has revealed changes set to redefine Catholic education across the Diocese.

Unveiled by Bishop Anthony Randazzo on July 4 at the all-staff strategy day, the plan charts a course for a Catholic education that is faith-driven, future-ready, and designed to meet the evolving needs of families.

“This strategy is about courageously shaping a future where every child can thrive from baptism into post-school life,” Bishop Randazzo said. “Together, we are building an extraordinary future.”

Director of Schools Danny Casey said the transformation was about more than new facilities.

“We are expanding pathways, modernising facilities, and reshaping the way Catholic education supports parents and their children,” Mr Casey said. “Our aim is to walk alongside families from the very earliest years of learning, through school and beyond – while staying true to our mission of faith and academic excellence.”

At the heart of the transformation are projects that respond directly to community needs, planned across six precincts. 

What makes Shaping Tomorrow, Together in Faith unique is its foundation in community voice. Parents, carers, students, staff, and clergy have all contributed to its design, ensuring the strategy reflects local feedback and aspirations, while positioning CSBB to lead educational innovation.

While the initiatives include significant capital investment, the strategy extends beyond bricks and mortar. It reimagines Catholic education across six precincts, with:

New K–12 pathways to provide more choice and smoother transitions;

Expanded Early Childhood Education to give children the best start in life;

Modern learning spaces that inspire collaboration and creativity; and

Enhanced career pathways linking students with industry and post-school opportunities.

“Shaping Tomorrow, Together in Faith is about more than keeping pace with change — it’s about leading it,” Mr Casey said. “We remain deeply committed to providing every child with an education that is rich in faith, filled with joy, and focused on helping them become the very best they can be.”

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CSBB redefines education across Diocese (Catholic Schools Broken Bay)