The challenge for schools to stay on task 

At a time when many industries and businesses are trying to 'pivot' to ensure their ongoing sustainability and success, education is also required to look to the future and see how we will better serve our students to face a world that is increasingly changing and uncertain. 

Join Family Week Celebrations 8-14 August

Family Week will be held from 8 - 14 August 2021 and is an opportunity for Catholic school communities to celebrate the important role of families in Catholic education in Australia.

Catholic educators recognised in the 2021 Queens Birthday Honours

A number of Catholic educators and leaders were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List announced by the Governor General of Australia last month.

STEM student showcase expands to Catholic schools across Australia 

A science, technology, engineering and mathematics student showcase initiated by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools will expand to include Catholic schools and dioceses from around the country this year.

Improvements to NAPLAN agreed to by Education Ministers  

On 2 July Education Ministers agreed to make improvements to national standardised testing in Australian schools to better inform teacher practice.

Federal Parliament marks the bicentenary of Catholic education

On 23 June Federal Members of Parliament jointly supported a private member’s motion to acknowledge 200 years of Catholic education in Australia.

Agenda released for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia 

The released agenda will shape the program of the Fifth Plenary Council’s assembly, commencing on 3 October.

School grant opportunity now open

Applications are now open for Schools Plus Smart Giving grant for schools seeking funding for strategic projects that improve student outcomes.

Featured resource: Australian sacred and liturgical art website

The National Liturgical Architecture and Art Council has created a new website that aims to deepen people’s appreciation of sacred art.  

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

The First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on 25 July with the theme, I am with you always (Mt 28:20).

Around the dioceses

• Catholic Education South Australia announces new senior school campus
• Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns delivers record enrolment numbers 
  
  

Reminders

• 200 years of Catholic education website
• National Science Week 2021
• Keeping our kids safe resources & more! 

Reflection

“I thank You, Lord, for the comfort of Your presence: even in times of loneliness, You are my hope and my confidence, You have been my rock and my fortress since my youth..."

- Prayer for the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly