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Education Western Australia

Schools introduce new code of conduct for parents and carers 

Catholic Education Western Australia’s has introduced a new code of conduct for parents and carers that outlines the expectations to keep its 149 schools as safe, welcoming and supportive environments. Source: The Record.

Education Leadership

Catholic schools tackle gender gap in principal roles

A policy to increase the number of women in senior education roles in the Melbourne Archdiocese is aiming to reduce the disparity between the numbers in the ranks and in principal roles. Source: Herald Sun.

Education

Religious education symposium connects theory with practice

The evolving role of religious education in contemporary learning environments was discussed at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools inaugural religious education symposium. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Appointment Education

Brisbane Catholic Education appoints new head

Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay yesterday announced Peter Hill as the new executive director for Brisbane Catholic Education. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Education

Melbourne Catholic schools exceeding NAPLAN targets

As students receive their individual NAPLAN test results, the body behind almost 300 Catholic schools in Melbourne is celebrating achieving numeracy targets two years ahead of schedule. Source: Herald Sun.

Appointment Education

Mercy Education appoints new CEO 

Luci Quinn has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Mercy Education, leading 13 colleges across South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia from October 5.

Education First Nations

NAIDOC celebrates Indigenous teachers but sees challenges ahead

For Indigenous educators, this year’s NAIDOC Week theme of “50 Years of Deadly” is a celebration of the progress made in shaping the future of Australian education, while recognising the challenges that lie ahead. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Education

Catholic educator recognised with prestigious award

Catholic Education South Australia executive director Neil McGoran has been named the recipient of the Alby Jones Award, one of South Australia’s most prestigious honours in educational leadership. Source: The Southern Cross.

Education Sport

Mural a smash hit with disadvantaged students

MacKillop Education’s Maidstone campus has unveiled a new mural honouring Australian tennis icon Evonne Goolagong Cawley in an initiative that brings together sport, culture and opportunity for young people in Melbourne’s west. Source: MacKillop Family Services.