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Nurturing Catholic identity ‘from babies to pre-school children’
“Explore, wonder, connect” are the key themes of a new booklet that supports South Australian early learning educators in their mission to nurture faith and curiosity in young children. Source: The Southern Cross.
Catholic sector says push toward national numeracy check adds up
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the decision by Australia’s education ministers to progress the implementation of a national numeracy check in year 1 as identified in the Better Fairer Schools Agreement.
SA Government confirms long-term funding for Catholic schools
Catholic Education South Australia has welcomed the Malinauskas state Government’s decision to continue its funding commitment to non-government schools through to 2034, following the finalisation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement with the Albanese Government.
Robots to help pre-schoolers read and count
A new Australian Catholic University collaboration will help preschoolers access robotic tutors designed to give them a head start in their literacy and numeracy learning.
‘Reclaim the classroom’: School discipline goes back to basics
Students will face a stricter disciplinary regime at Melbourne’s Catholic schools in a bid to “reclaim the classroom” from social media, unruly behaviour, inattention and disrespect. Source: The Age.
New guide to help teachers nurture spirituality in kids
For the first time in Australia, a practical guide has been developed to help educators nurture spirituality in the early years – a proven, yet often overlooked, foundation for children’s lifelong growth and mental health. Source: MercyCare.
Diocese appoints its first female director of schools
Catholic Schools Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has appointed Jacqueline Wilkinson as its first female director of schools.
Great-great-grandmother taught by St Mary inspires school principal
If Emma Fowler is not the first Aboriginal Catholic school principal in South Australia, then she’s almost certainly the second or third. Source: The Southern Cross.
Disability program ‘giving every child the chance to shine’
Catholic Schools Broken Bay will next year expand its inclusive education program for students with disability through the Eileen O’Connor Catholic School support classes.