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WA Catholic schools see largest 12-month growth in 10 years
More families in Western Australia than ever before are choosing a quality, Catholic education for their child as latest census data confirms enrolments at the state’s Catholic schools grew by 1.9 per cent– the largest 12-month growth in 10 years. Source: CEWA.
Catholic Schools NSW welcomes new funding deal
Catholic Schools NSW has welcomed the announcement by the New South Wales and Commonwealth governments that provides clarity and certainty on school funding for government schools in the state.
Schools merger aims to give students greater opportunities
Catholic education in Leederville, Perth, is about to enter a new phase with Aranmore Catholic Primary School and Aranmore Catholic College to be amalgamated next year. Source: Catholic Education WA.
New school officially opens after a two-week rain delay
Despite challenging weather conditions causing a two-week delay, Townsville’s first co-educational Catholic secondary college officially opened yesterday. Source: Townsville Catholic Education.
College student ‘a remarkable source of inspiration for those around her’
An unwavering commitment to affecting positive change has earned St Clare’s College student Isobel Hill an Exceptional Young Person Award in the ACT Children’s Week Awards. Source: Catholic Voice.
New team to integrate formation and engagement in schools
After a six-month strategic review, Brisbane Catholic Education will integrate its Catholic Identity and Religious Education teams to focus on formation and engagement across its South East Queensland school communities.
Initiatives aim to enhance student outcomes and staff wellbeing
Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB) has launched two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and supporting staff wellbeing.
New Catholic school to open in Adelaide growth area
South Australia’s newest Catholic school will open at Riverlea Park in Adelaide’s northern suburbs in 2027. Source: Southern Cross.
Driver charged after truck crashes into Catholic school classroom
A truck has ploughed through 19 cars and into a southwest Sydney Catholic school classroom in a shocking crash that miraculously only caused minor injuries. Source: Daily Telegraph.