Catholic education owes a debt of gratitude to families 

In celebrating Family Week, we can be grateful for those parents and families who contributed to the foundation and growth of Catholic education in Australia during very difficult circumstances. 

Role of parents and families highlighted during the bicentenary of Catholic education in Australia

Catholic schools across Australia will celebrate Family Week from 8 - 14 August to recognise the significant contribution families have made to the foundation, growth and continuity of Catholic schools in Australia.

National Religious Education resources available for Catholic educators

New video resources are now available for school leaders and teachers to support the delivery of Religious Education in Catholic schools across Australia.

Research finds community, communication and compassion critical during remote learning

Monash University research has found schools leaders who successfully led the community through crisis engaged in communication and compassion-based responses. 

Featured resource: Catholic schools access software to assist students learning

A number of Catholic diocese and schools across country, whilst following the curriculum, have also been utilising additional digital technologies to support their students learning.

Around the dioceses

• Catholic Education Week celebrations held across Queensland
• Catholic school students awarded top prizes at International Youth Music Competition & more! 

Queensland Catholic educators recognised with leadership awards

A number of Catholic education leaders across Queensland have been recognised in the ACEL 2021 Queensland Annual Branch Awards.

Pre-order the 200 years of Catholic education commemorative book

From Humble Beginnings: Commemorating 200 years of Catholic education in Australia is now avaliable for pre-order and features a history of the first Catholic school in each existing diocese in Australia.    

Reminders

• 200 years of Catholic education website
• National Science Week 2021
• Tax, Super + You Competition & more! 

Reflection

“Hail, Saint Joseph,
Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man...."

- Year of St Joseph Prayer Card