No one-size-fits-all approach to lockdowns

What became clear from last year's experiences was that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to responding to emergency lockdowns. Schools are called to respond creatively and flexibly to meet the needs of their students, families and staff.

Catholic school communities celebrate families in bicentenary celebrations

Catholic schools have celebrated 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.

Family educators promote community connection during remote learning

With continued remote learning and COVID-19 lockdown restrictions impacting many Catholic school communities across Australia, Sydney Catholic Schools’ family educators are working to help families stay connected. 

Closing the Gap implementation plan announced by the federal government

The federal government released the first Closing the Gap implementation plan and committed more than $1 billion in funding to help support the achievement of the Closing the Gap targets.

New research into the impacts of the pandemic on young Australians

New research has examined the severe impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on young Australians. 

Featured resource: Australian Catholics Youth Edition Special 

Australian Catholics magazine commemorates the bicentenary of Catholic education in Australia with a special edition that is being distributed to schools and parishes around the country.

Catholic school alumni achieve Olympic success

Sporting achievement has been a feature of Catholic schools over generations, and this year's recent Olympic Games in Tokyo was no exception with many Catholic school alumni representing Australia. 

Around the dioceses

• Catholic Education Week celebrations across Tasmania
• Catholic schools mark national Primary Principals Day
• Catholic schools celebrate National Science Week 

Australian Catholic University awards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Leaders scholarship

Australian Catholic University's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leaders scholarships have been awarded to Brisbane’s first Aboriginal Deacon Clinton McGoldrick and law student Onyinye Nwamadwhich.

Social Justice Statement focuses on environmental action

The Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22:Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, affirms that “we human beings need a change of heart, mind and behaviour”.

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.    

Reminders

• 200 years of Catholic education website
• National Day of Prayer The Church Together - 22 August 
• Mission: one heart many voices conference
• 2021 Socktober & more! 

Reflection

“Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate
the splendour of true love;
to you we turn with trust..."

- Pope Francis’ Prayer to the Holy Family (from Amoris Laetitia)