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Premier says NSW Government ‘fully supports’ education choice
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says his government “fully supports” parental choice in the education system after the head of NSW’s 2200 public schools questioned whether non-government schools should exist. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
NSW Education boss questions necessity of non-government schools
The head of public schools in New South Wales has slighted his counterparts in the non-government sector by suggesting the education system could be better off without Catholic and independent schools. Source: SMH.
Hearing difficulties linked to reading-related mental health issues
Children with hearing difficulties who experience early reading struggles are at risk of developing poor mental health outcomes, world-first research led by Australian Catholic University shows.
Thousands of students in Sydney learning Gregorian Chant
The Jubilate Deo Programme is teaching a core repertoire of Gregorian chant to 2600 students in 11 Catholic schools in the Sydney Archdiocese, writes Ronan Reilly. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Weighing benefits of AI in education against ethical implications
Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept; it’s here and changing how students learn and teachers teach in schools across Australia. Source: Catholic Voice.
Catholic schools call for ‘ideological’ national curriculum to be scrapped
Catholic Schools NSW has called for the “ideological” national curriculum to be abolished, as new research reveals more boys are slipping behind girls in their academic performance. Source: The Australian.
Parents urged to consider how their vote will affect their child’s education
The National Catholic Education Commission is calling on Catholic school parents to consider how their vote in the May 3 federal election will impact their child’s education.
Vatican commends Parramatta’s RE curriculum
The Dicastery for Evangelisation has commended the Parramatta Diocese’s new Religious Education curriculum for primary and secondary schools.
ACU principals survey reports worsening levels of anxiety, depression
Australian Catholic University’s latest survey of principals sounds a dire warning, with school leaders reporting worsening levels of anxiety and depression as they continue to face high levels of physical violence, threats, and bullying.