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Marist Schools Australia appoints new national directorÂ
The board of Marist Schools Australia has announced John Kyle-Robinson will take up the role of national director of MSA from July next year.
Catholic sector calls for inclusion in teaching scholarships program
The National Catholic Education Commission is calling for Catholic schools to be included in the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program.
Catholic sector welcomes $37m funding for national reform
The National Catholic Education Commission says the Albanese Government’s announcement of $37 million in funding for a National Continuous Checking Capability system is a major step towards a consistent, national approach to safeguarding children.Â
Catholic sector welcomes proposed amendments to copyright legislation
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed proposed amendments to copyright legislation, which prioritise the use of quality source materials in an online environment.
Students to give their views on future direction of the Church
Working out how to collect the thoughts of tens of thousands of students on the future direction of the Church in South Australia was at the fore of a meeting of Catholic Education South Australia principals. Source: The Southern Cross.
How culture, faith and learning can be woven together
Educators, leaders and community members from across Australia are invited to register for the 2026 Queensland First Nations Catholic Education Conference – Heart on Country, taking place from August 12-14 next year in the Toowoomba region.Â
Wagga Wagga Diocese gets new head of education
Bishop Mark Edwards OMI has appointed Sandra Harvey as the new executive director of Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga.
Teachers urged to educate students to have rich spiritual lives
Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic teachers to focus less on pre-professional outcomes and more on educating students to have rich spiritual lives and use technology in ways that keep human dignity front and centre. Source: NCR Online.
Catholic Parents welcome $10 million anti-bullying initiative
Catholic School Parents Australia has welcomed the release of the National Standard on Addressing Bullying in Australian Schools, a significant milestone in ensuring every child can learn and thrive in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.