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Catholic schools call for ‘ideological’ national curriculum to be scrapped
Catholic Schools NSW has called for the “ideological” national curriculum to be abolished, as new research reveals more boys are slipping behind girls in their academic performance. Source: The Australian.
Parents urged to consider how their vote will affect their child’s education
The National Catholic Education Commission is calling on Catholic school parents to consider how their vote in the May 3 federal election will impact their child’s education.
Vatican commends Parramatta’s RE curriculum
The Dicastery for Evangelisation has commended the Parramatta Diocese’s new Religious Education curriculum for primary and secondary schools.
ACU principals survey reports worsening levels of anxiety, depression
Australian Catholic University’s latest survey of principals sounds a dire warning, with school leaders reporting worsening levels of anxiety and depression as they continue to face high levels of physical violence, threats, and bullying.
Primary school education reaches new heights
St Aloysius College in Adelaide has announced a new $34 million home for its primary school in the heart of the city, complete with a rooftop play space and garden. Source: The Southern Cross.
Bishops appoint head of new education peak body
Queensland’s bishops have appointed Madeline Brennan as the inaugural chair of Catholic Education Queensland, which will succeed the Queensland Catholic Education Commission next January. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Australian students first to walk virtually in the steps of St Peter
Students from Catholic Schools Broken Bay have been among the first in the world to explore an innovative immersive digital experience of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church.
Students can explore and restore St Peter’s without leaving home
Students now have a chance to be an explorer-restorer of St Peter’s Basilica in the 3D blocky world of Minecraft. Source: OSV News.
Principals prepare for Jubilee Year pilgrimage
Catholic Schools Broken Bay principals are preparing for a Jubilee Year pilgrimage, which will be the culmination of an innovative professional development and formation program that will also benefit students.