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Students show a little kindness goes a long way
St Kevin’s Catholic Primary School Eastwood in Sydney made a splash on national television when it celebrated World Kindness Day by becoming the first school in Australia to launch the My Acts of Kindness (MAOK) Schools Program. Source: Sydney Catholic Schools.
Students hit by car outside school ‘lucky to be alive’
The principal of St Edmund’s College in Canberra says two teenage boys who were hit by an allegedly stolen car on Friday morning outside the school are “lucky to be alive”. Source: ABC News.
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.