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Parramatta schools announce new five-year strategy
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has announced a new strategy focused on enriching students’ lives through education grounded in excellence, inclusivity and Catholic tradition. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Archbishop Fisher names new head of Sydney Catholic schools
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has named Danielle Cronin as the new executive director of Sydney Catholic Schools, overseeing a network of 147 Catholic primary and secondary schools. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Students turn themselves into religious education teachers
Parramatta Catholic secondary school students are embracing the chance to celebrate their faith with others, taking on the role of special religious education catechist in state primary schools. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Incorporation aims to strengthen future of Catholic education
Catholic Schools Broken Bay will be incorporated as of January 1, 2025, marking a significant step forward in the governance of Catholic education in the diocese.
Key Labor and Liberal figures unite to fight Catholic schools funding cuts
A rare coalition of heavyweight Labor and Liberal advisers has been formed to protect Catholic education funding in the run-up to the next multi-billion dollar national funding agreement. Source: The Australian.
Scholarships allow kids in care to attend Catholic schools
Nearly 500 children and young people in care are now benefiting from a scholarship program offered by Catholic schools in South Australia. Source: The Southern Cross.
Catholic sector welcomes report on early childhood education
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s “A path to universal early childhood education and care” report, which includes a wider range of early education options for the broader school sector.
Students at Catholic school to learn remotely one day a week
A Catholic secondary school in New South Wales will permanently adopt a flexible timetable that allows senior students to learn remotely one day a week following a year-long trial. Source: ABC News.
Victorian Education Minister ‘grossly muddles’ facts on school funding
The National Catholic Education Commission says Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll has “grossly muddled” the facts on school funding.