Plenary highlights importance of the mission of Catholic education and a 'listening leadership'
I was encouraged by the strong interest from delegates to participate in the discernment around education. It highlights the importance of our Catholic schools, preschools and universities in the Church's mission.
The first general assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia was held virtually from 3-10 October with 'spiritual conversations' which covered a broad range of thoughts and topics.
Catholic education to enhance student learning through PISA for Schools partnership
Catholic schools will have access to the OECD PISA-based Test for Schools as a result of a partnership between the National Catholic Education Commission and Janison an Australian online assessment company.
National Agreement on travel for boarding school students
The federal government announced the National Cabinet had agreed to the National Code for boarding school students to ensure COVID-safe travel arrangements.
To mark World Teachers Day and the Bicentenary of Catholic Education in Australia the National Catholic Education Commission presents the 'Faith in the future' Virtual Symposium on Wednesday 27 October 2021 3.00pm - 4.15pm AEDT.
Appointment of Commissioners to the National Catholic Education Commission
The Bishops Commission for Catholic Education announced the appointment of Professor Francis Campbell and Kate Rayment to the National Catholic Education Commission.
Recognising the contribution of outgoing commissioners
On 30 September two National Catholic Education commissioners Sr Elizabeth Dodds RSC and Emeritus Professor Greg Craven AO concluded their appointments.
Edmund Rice Education in conversation with Jacinta Collins
National Catholic Education executive director Jacinta Collins joined Edmund Rice Education Australia executive director Dr Craig Wattam for their 'in conversation series' to celebrate the bicentenary of Catholic education and mission into the future.
National Catholic Education joins the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network
On 2 September the National Catholic Education Commission joined the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network to commit to assessing and addressing modern slavery risks in operations and supply chains.
Faith in the Future magazine third edition now available
The third edition of the commemorative Faith in the Future magazine, which highlights stories and coverage of the Bicentenary of Catholic education in Australia, is out now.
Pre-order the 200 years of Catholic education commemorative book
From Humble Beginnings: Commemorating 200 years of Catholic education in Australia is now available for pre-order and features a history of the first Catholic school in each existing diocese in Australia.
“Heavenly Father, when your only begotten Son Jesus Christ rose from the dead, he commissioned his followers to “go and make disciples of all nations...."
