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Catholic schools have something to offer that no money can buy, says principal

Catholic schools offer something that no money can buy – an encounter with Christ and deep spiritual formation, says Sr Mary Sarah Galbraith OP. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Education First Nations

Catholic education leaders gather in Tamworth to close the gap in education

Catholic education leaders, principals, staff, parents, and students are gathering this week for the triennial 2024 Catholic Schools NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Conference. 

Education

Antisemitism envoy grateful for Catholic Schools’ stand against hate and bigotry

Catholic Schools NSW has jointly hosted a roundtable on antisemitism in education with Jillian Segal, Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism in Australia.

Education

Praise for outgoing Catholic education leader

Ross Fox has resigned as director of Catholic education in the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese after eight years in the role, Archbishop Christopher Prowse has announced. Source: Catholic Voice. 

Education

Parramatta schools announce new five-year strategy

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has announced a new strategy focused on enriching students’ lives through education grounded in excellence, inclusivity and Catholic tradition. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Education

Archbishop Fisher names new head of Sydney Catholic schools

Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has named Danielle Cronin as the new executive director of Sydney Catholic Schools, overseeing a network of 147 Catholic primary and secondary schools. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

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Students turn themselves into religious education teachers

Parramatta Catholic secondary school students are embracing the chance to celebrate their faith with others, taking on the role of special religious education catechist in state primary schools. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Education

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.

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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.