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Edmund Rice students gather online for global meeting
More than 300 students from around the world gathered online this week for the Student Leaders Global Dialogues, hosted by Edmund Rice Education Australia.
Students take Big Water Walk to support Project Compassion
More than 700 students and staff from 23 schools across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese came together for Caritas Australia’s Big Water Walk in support of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign.
Catholic education ‘a compass’ for students
Sydney Catholic Schools has launched its new strategic plan, Magis 2033, following a process of consultation and discernment led by executive director Danielle Cronin. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Collins hands reins of peak body to Ryan
Former Senate president Scott Ryan has formally begun his role as executive director of the National Catholic Education Commission, following a commissioning Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
‘Knock-on impacts’ continue to disrupt NAPLAN tests
NAPLAN disruptions have continued across the country for a second day with “knock-on impacts” including a potential fault with the reading assessment prompting serious questions about the integrity of the tests. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Young people invited to explore faith in action
Jesuit Mission Australia has launched a new suite of school resources for students from primary school to Year 10, inviting young Australians to explore faith in action and engage with issues of justice, dignity and global solidarity Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Taking Catholic vision for leadership to the MACS
Teachers and staff in Australia’s largest Catholic school system are set to receive a major boost to professional development and career progression opportunities following the launch of the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Vision for Leadership. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Catholic educator steps down after 30 years of promoting excellence
After more than 30 years in Catholic education – four of them as executive director of Brisbane Catholic Education – Sally Towns has resigned for health reasons. Source: The Catholic Leader.
NSW Catholic schools reach highest ever market share
Reflecting growing demand for a Catholic education, Catholic schools in NSW have reached their highest ever market share. Source: The Catholic Weekly.