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Virtual learning revolutionising rural Catholic education
Virtual learning in the education sector has enormous potential for students in the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese, according to McAuley College principal Eamonn Moore. Source: Catholic Voice.
New research shows lifelong benefits of Catholic schooling
Catholic school graduates, on average, are more likely to be employed, earn higher wages and have higher life satisfaction and better general health compared with those from the government sector, according to new research. Source: The Australian.
Commonwealth teaching scholarships must be ‘sector-blind‘
The National Catholic Education Commission says it is critical that initiatives to address Australia’s teacher workforce shortage not exclude Catholic and non-government schools.
Campaign aims to explain a complex system in simple terms
Catholic Schools NSW has launched its Keep School Funding Fair campaign, which aims to provide voters with better information about school funding.
Growing educational disadvantage an issue for all school sectors
The National Catholic Education Commission is calling for a broader discussion on educational disadvantage in Australia, highlighting that it is a challenge faced across all schooling sectors, not just government schools.
‘Man of faith, humanity, and family’ to head education in Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese
Archbishop Christopher Prowse has welcomed the appointment of David de Carvalho as the Executive Director of Catholic Education in the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese. Source: Catholic Voice.
Schools reap benefits of ‘back to basics’ overhaul
A “back to basics” overhaul on how Victoria’s Catholic school students learn reading and maths has yielded positive results in the 12 months since the change was brought in. Source: The Age.
West Australian schools introduce AI teaching assistant
Ten West Australian Catholic schools will take part in an Australian-first pilot of an AI teaching assistant aimed at improving student outcomes by supporting teachers with research-led use of AI. Source: CEWA.
Headline speakers for education conference announced
The National Catholic Education Commission and the Cairns Diocese have announced some of the headline speakers for the 2025 Australian Catholic Education Conference.