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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.
Head of Catholic schools in Maitland-Newcastle announces resignation
Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle chief Steve Lemos has announced his resignation and his intention to finish up in the role at the end of the school year. Source: MNnews.Today.
Girls connect with local veterans, win national award
Students from a New South Wales Catholic girls’ school have won first prize in the National Anzac Day Schools’ Awards for a project in which they recorded and published the stories of local servicemen and women.
My word! Language school for religious celebrates 10th anniversary
An English language school established by the Passionist Congregation has celebrated its tenth anniversary. Source: The Southern Cross.