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‘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.
Catholic organisations welcome reappointment of Labor ministers
Major Catholic organisations have congratulated the Albanese Government ministerial appointments for the education, social services, health and aged care sectors.
Survey shows increased community support for rights of faith-based schools
The National Catholic Education Commission has reaffirmed strong and increasing public support for faith-based schools to employ staff who support their religious ethos.
Bishops appoint new head of Catholic Education WA
The bishops of Western Australia have appointed Annette Morey as the executive director of Catholic Education WA. Source: Perth Archdiocese.
Catholic parents against ‘discriminating’ education policies of Greens
Parents increasingly believe faith-based schools should expect staff to support the “ethos” of their institution, which Australia’s peak body for Catholic education says does not align with the “discriminating policies” of the Greens. Source: The Australian.