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Catholic Education Week celebrated across Tasmania
Students attended Mass at Sacred Heart parish in Ulverstone. Source: Katrina Allen, Catholic Education Tasmania.
Catholic Education Week celebrations were held across Tasmania’s 38 Catholic schools from 8-14 August, with the bicentenary theme, 'Faith in the future'.
Archbishop Julian Porteous said it was important to recognise the work of the educators in the 39 Catholic schools across the state and to celebrate 200 years
"Catholic education has really committed to nurturing and helping young people to be their best selves, to flourish as humans," he said.
Catholic Education Tasmania director Gerard Gaskin said Tasmania's first school opened in 1825 so it was exciting to celebrate what was almost 200 years for the state as well.
"The week was also an opportunity to honour the efforts of educators, and acted as a reminder to the government to support parents who put their children through the Catholic system," Gerard told The Examiner.
"Over the past 200 years Catholic schools have made an incalculable contribution to Tasmanian life, faith and culture," he said.
Through the week, students from Tasmania's Catholic schools joined in Masses at Ulverstone, Launcestone and St Mary's Cathedral in Hobart which was also live-streamed.
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Catholic schools mark national Primary Principals Day
St Michael’s, North Melbourne students celebrate national Primary Principals Day with principal Denise Hussey. Source: Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools.
On 6 August Catholic primary schools across Australia celebrated the contribution of their principals.
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) executive director Jim Miles said the role of a Catholic primary school principal is complex, challenging and rewarding.
"The past 18 months of the pandemic have stress-tested the capabilities of our principals like never before and they have responded magnificently," Jim said in a statement.
"In the face of the challenges presented, we have seen strong and decisive school leadership, innovation, care and compassion in abundance as our principals have worked tirelessly to maintain learning continuity and support the wellbeing of their students, staff and families.
"Schools have had to alternate between onsite and remote learning, sometimes with only a few hours
notice.
"Stories of principals going above and beyond the call of duty are common across the community.
"The pandemic has also shone new light on the central leadership role principals play, not just within their schools, but also within the fabric of their parish and wider communities," he said.
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta also celebrated their 58 primary school principals virtually, as they continue to support and inspire their teachers and students even during current remote learning.
The hard work and dedication of all Catholic school leaders is appreciated by students, staff and families every day.
Above:St Patrick’s Primary Blacktown principal Monica Fitzalan and student. Source Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta.
Catholic schools celebrate National Science Week
Students take part in a Science Week activity at Infant Jesus School, Morley, WA.Many Catholic schools are taking part via face-to-face or online events for National Science Week, which is celebrated from 14 - 22 August.
Free resources including virtual tours and DIY science activities are available via the National Science Week website. 
Students at Infant Jesus School in Morley, WA have taken part in a range of activities including creating their own fossil imprints and learning about soil and rocks.
At Saints Peter and Paul's Catholic School in Bulimba QLD, prep students took part in a colour mixing experiment to celebrate.
National Science Week is supported by the Australian Government partners CSIRO, the Australian Science Teachers Association and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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