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Falling enrolments put Catholic schools at risk of closure
The future of Melbourne’s small Catholic schools could be at risk as four inner-city Catholic primary schools face potential closure due to tiny student numbers. Source: The Age.
Catholic Education welcomes funding for school upgrades and equipment
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of funding for school upgrades and new equipment.
New podcast brings faith to students
Religious education will be greatly enhanced in Catholic schools through a new podcast exploring key areas covered in the primary and secondary curriculum in ways that are readily accessible to all students whatever their faith background. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
‘Our community is lucky to be able to stand on the shoulders of the giants’
Patrician Brothers gathered with staff at All Saints College, Maitland this week as their community celebrated 140 years of ministry in Australia. Source: MNnews.Today.
Teacher shortage may force Canberra schools to return to remote learning
ACT schools may have to resort to remote learning in term 2 as educators brace for staff shortages due to winter illnesses and the nationwide teacher shortage. Source: Canberra Times.
School’s breakfast club helps kids eat up their lessons
A wellbeing program that offers free breakfasts is helping to “nourish” students at a Melbourne Catholic primary school, while helping them to “flourish” in mental and physical development. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Education sector will continue to fight for religious freedom
National Catholic Education executive director Jacinta Collins says Catholic education will continue to make the voices of people of faith heard and respected across the nation in the fight for religious freedom. Source: NCEC.
Compass points in the right direction
The unique educational offerings of Adelaide’s Compass Catholic Community have been embraced by young people, with enrolments hitting nearly 100 after only one year of operation. Source: The Southern Cross.
Illuminate project lights the way for religious education
A religious education project operating in some Toowoomba Catholic schools is “lighting the way” for teachers to foster the religious life of their school.