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Diocese to share school principals to offset funding cuts
More than a dozen Catholic primary schools in Sydney’s north shore and northern beaches will share their principal with another school in a move designed to keep fees low amid a sharp reduction in funding. Source: SMH.
Former Catholic college student reaches for the Michelin stars
It’s a long way from a Year 9 Food Technology classroom to a three Michelin star restaurant in London – but that is the exciting pathway a former Central Coast student in the Broken Bay Diocese has undertaken in a few short years. Source: Broken Bay News.
It’s showtime at Catholic schools music festival
Thousands of young musicians hit the stage this week for the largest music festival in the Southern Hemisphere – the 2026 Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival. Source: Brisbane Catholic Education.
US education authority gives Catholic Schools Broken Bay top marks
A leading international educational authority has praised Catholic Schools Broken Bay for its healthy school culture and its direct effects on student learning.
Catholic Schools NSW chief to stand aside amid ICAC probe
The head of the body governing Catholic schools in New South Wales will stand aside after he was named in a corruption probe investigating donations to the NSW Liberal Party. Source: ABC News.
Cross hewn from fallen tree sign of Easter hope
A cross which was crafted from a tree brought down by Cyclone Alfred has become a powerful sign of hope during this year’s Easter liturgies at Mt Maria College Petrie, in Brisbane. Source: Brisbane Catholic Education.
Diocese digs in to get new college rolling
St Francis Catholic College in Toowoomba Diocese has celebrated a significant milestone with a turning of the sod and Blessing of the site ceremony, officially marking the commencement of construction of the new Catholic college in Westbrook.
Award aims to inspire students to be people of service
School leaders from across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese gathered recently to launch the St Mary MacKillop Faith in Action Award – a new initiative designed to inspire students to put their faith into action. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Fears of a tragedy as violence against principals surges
Latest data from an Australian Catholic University survey shows violence against school principals has surged by up to 150 per cent since 2011 – escalating fears an attack by a parent or student will end in tragedy. Source: Daily Telegraph.