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Education

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.

Education Saints

Newman to be named patron saint of Catholic education

Pope Leo XIV will name St John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education in a document to be published next week for the 60th anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis, the Second Vatican Council’s declaration on Christian education. Source: CNA.

Education First Nations

New partnership to boost support for First Nations students

Mary Ward International and the Loreto Sisters have announced a six-year partnership with the Aurora Education Foundation, an organisation dedicated to supporting First Nations students to achieve their educational and employment goals. 

Education

Hartford College welcomes US classical schools experts  

Hartford College in the Sydney suburb of Daceyville is charting a new course for boys and challenging them through their education to connect with community, learning and God – beyond the screens. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Education

Labor launches $10 million plan to help stamp out bullying

The Albanese Government has put $10 million towards stamping out bullying at schools, as proposed new national standards will push schools to act on bullying complaints within 48 hours of being reported. Source: 9news.com.au.

Education Science

NASA expert urges students to reach for the stars

NASA cybersecurity expert Kymie Tan has told students at her old school in Melbourne how the Good Samaritan values she received there have guided her career, urging them not to fear failure in life. Source: The Good Oil.

Education

Be prepared: ACU experts’ advice to senior students heading for exams

Australian Catholic University education and wellbeing experts have united to provide practical advice to support senior school students in the lead-up to their end-of-year exams. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Education Employment

Disengaged students rediscover the joy of learning

A new course for disengaged New South Wales high school students is helping young people rediscover the joy of learning, thanks to a partnership between Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains and Nepean Community College. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Education

Global study finds Australian teachers the second-most stressed in the world

Australia has the second-most stressed teachers in the world, plagued by administrative red tape, marking and lesson planning, a new global study has found. Source: The Advertiser.