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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.
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.
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.Â
Hartford College welcomes US classical schools experts Â
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.