Ever wondered how your child’s endless curiosity and boundless energy can be the foundation for a future in science and technology? Imagine transforming their natural wonder into a love for Science and Technology right from your living room. Intrigued? Keep reading […]
Sydney Catholic Schools’ Three to Watch!
A talented trio of Sydney Catholic Schools alumni will take to the pool at the upcoming Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Here we look at how each found themselves set to […]
Light-themed projects at Domremy College Five Dock have brightened the minds of gifted students in the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) network and provided help to families in Papua New Guinea (PNG) living in energy poverty.
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Move over Vivid – there’s a new light festival in Sydney!
More than 2,000 people attended Domremy College Five Dock’s first-ever Light Festival
The first tentative thoughts that a career as a music teacher could be for Meaghan Brady came when she forged a strong connection to her ‘amazing’ music teacher during her high school days in Ireland.
Now, a specialist music […]
‘Meet the Maestros’ is a series of articles that celebrates the diverse professional talent and musical expertise of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Amadeus Music Education Program tutors.
Here Darwin-born Jazz musician J […]
With the Paris Olympic Games less than a month away, the determination, camaraderie and sheer physical skill present in elite sport will be on full display.
And while seeing athletes at their peak is a vivid reminder of the […]
A grandfather turns his head towards the television, a portrait of seriousness as his grandson quietly snaps a photo of his pensive face.
The candid image, rendered in brushstrokes of warm brown touched with vivid blues and […]
Spilling from a bustling Year 3 classroom to the leafy learning space beyond, students are immersed in creation.
There is chatter, movement, and wonder as they collect and build together with sand, water, blocks, cardboard, clay, leaves, pipes, feathers and more.
As they […]
Jacinta Drummond will experience the 2024 Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod from both sides of the stage.
The singer and songwriter, in year 11 at St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove, is also an external Vocational Education and […]
Building a child’s resilience may be one of the best ways to help them thrive at school and beyond.
School brings so many opportunities for growth and learning. Each day is a source of wonder and new discoveries, personal and academic growth, fun and frie […]
A move to special education has proved to be a highly rewarding career change for Clare Lourey and Monica Gonzalez.
The pair teach Years 11 and 12 at Eileen O’Connor Catholic College (EOCC) Lewisham, a school for students with moderate intellect […]
The creativity and commitment of Eileen O’Connor Catholic College (EOCC) Lewisham’s students is driving a new social enterprise at the college.
EOC@Work began at the college for students with moderate intellectual disabilities this year.
The not-for […]
‘Meet the Maestros’ is a series of articles that celebrates the diverse professional talent and musical expertise of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Amadeus Music Education Program tutors.
Here Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic O […]
‘Meet the Maestros’ is a series of articles that celebrates the diverse professional talent and musical expertise of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Amadeus Music Education Program tutors.
Here the Australian Brandenburg […]
Meet the Maestros: Mark Brown
‘Meet the Maestros’ is a series of articles that celebrates the diverse professional talent and musical expertise of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Amadeus Music Education Program tutors.
Talented Vocational Education and Training (VET) students from Sydney Catholic Schools have been acknowledged with a slew of awards this year.
Vocational Education and Training students at Sydney Catholic Schools scooped almost a quarter of th […]
Family educators have played a key role in creating vibrant faith communities at Sydney Catholic Schools since their role was introduced in 2009.
Meet the initiative’s newest faces, who b […]
Moments of faith, family, loss and transition have shaped the newest recruits to Sydney Catholic Schools’ unique family educator role.
Here they share the events that prepared them to nurture meaningful relationships between parents and carers, school, and parish. […]
With a term of primary school to their name, Kindergarten children are becoming truly settled in their new school routine.
They’ve started to gain confidence as learners and to develop new relationships and friendships.
A world-first professional development and action-research program at Sydney Catholic Schools is taking teachers’ skills – and students’ academic work […]
Equity and inclusion are centre stage with the newest additions to Sydney Catholic Schools’ annual Eisteddfod.
Now in its fourth year, the 2024 event has attracted more than 1,300 registrations across solo and ensemble perfo […]
Mathematics skills are vital to help children make sense of the world.
So how do you ensure they learn and enjoy them?
Here we look at how schools set strong numeracy foundations from […]
A people’s choice award – and a cameo on Sunrise – have highlighted the creativity and environmental consciousness of a visual arts collaboration between five Sydney Catholic Schools.
Students made coral-coloured ocean landscape Revived Reefs at a series of workshops […]
A record 14 Sydney Catholic Schools graduates have earned a place in HSC visual arts showcase ARTEXPRESS this year, with another eight nominated for the prestigious exhibition.
The selected artworks embrace mediums including […]
No matter if your child is academically gifted or a talented athlete, there are things all parents should look for when choosing a school.
The conversations are happening in backyard barbecues, in local parks, and late at night between tired parents who want to do the right […]
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School North Ryde has cemented its place as one of the highest-achieving schools locally, after attaining well above average results in double the number of NAPLAN assessment areas.
The most rece […]
Whether you are pondering how to stay sun and heat safe this summer, help injured wildlife, or alleviate shoulder pain, these STEM MAD National
A free tutoring program at Marist College Kogarah is embracing the talent of past HSC students to help their younger peers grow and shine academically.
The college invites new graduates who have done well in specific subject […]
St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove’s Class of 2023 graduate not just with impressive HSC results
Discovering a box of her parents’ home movies from the 1980s and 90s led Olivia Tsigaropoulos to the remarkable achievement of her second National History Challenge win in two years. […]
A mentoring program for early career teachers is nurturing a new and diverse generation of educators at Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich.
Ryan Leonard was an academic and research scientist with a PhD on honey bee cognition before he joined the coll […]
St John Bosco College Engadine students won first prize in The Orbispace Initiative’s 2023 Pitch For the Planet
Three Year 12 graduates from Sydney Catholic Schools received seed funding through education initiative UpRising to develop their 2023 HSC Design and Technology major works.
The strategic partnership with the NSW Government, […]
A creative approach to wellbeing has placed 39 choir and dance students and one violinist from St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School Central Bankstown centre stage at the 2023 Positive Schools Wellbeing in Action Conference.
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One Sydney Catholic Schools student’s work takes the 2023 Mental Health Month theme, We all have a role to play, to heart.
When it comes to promoting positive mental health, Archie Kingham is ahead of the curve.
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) students have received a hat-trick of NSW Youth Community Service Awards for the second year in a row.
Three SCS students were among only 26 in the state presented with the 2023 awards, which re […]
Sydney Catholic Schools alumna Abigail Adriano gives a masterful lead performance in Opera Australia’s current production of Miss Saigon.
Not many people have to choose between two dream career opportunities just two years after graduati […]
People, food, and seeing fare migrate from paddock to plate – Charlize Ashby has a passion for all things hospitality and the award to prove it.
The Brigidine College Randwick Year 12 student was named ‘
Students at St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Engadine have stretched their creative muscles in their first performance of much-loved production Matilda Jnr, The Musical.
Based on Roald Dahl’s classic novel, it sees an exceptional five-year old triump […]
The health benefits of sport for young people are so often expressed it’s easy to forget just how profound their impact.
Here are five reasons why sport is a first-rate way to encourage healthy bodies, minds, and skills for […]
The latest offering in Sydney Catholic Schools’ comprehensive sport program is set to blow school holiday boredom out of the water.
Opportunities to try dragon boating, water polo, orienteering and fencing will be provided a […]
Of all the milestones in early life, starting kindergarten can be one of the most exciting – and nerve-wracking – for parent and child alike.
Below are four factors to consider for a smooth transition from daycare and home t […]
Close to 800 Sydney Catholic Schools students have gained new technology skills thanks to a coding challenge geared towards filling a critical cyber security skills shortage in Australia.
Marist College Eastwood accounted fo […]
A group of 33 Sydney Catholic Schools’ students are poised for early entry into engineering and information technology (IT) degrees through The University of Technology Sydney’s Wanago Program.
Year 11 and 12 students who c […]
Winning her age category in Sydney Catholic Schools’ inaugural Portrait Prize was just the beginning for Tatum O’Connor.
Seven demountable classrooms have made the 761 kilometre journey from St Patrick’s College Sutherland to flood-devastated Trinity Catholic College Lismore, where they will help get students’ learning back on track.
Principal […]
Leading one of Sydney Catholic Schools’ 150 diverse primary and secondary school communities is a highly rewarding experience, as the system’s newest principals can attest.
Here four principals share how they embrace leadership with focus, empathy and a deep love and respect for the professio […]
From next year, Champagnat Catholic College Pagewood will take a new name – Corpus Christi College Maroubra – as part of its transformation to a co-educational years 7-12 college.
The college will welcome its first girls to […]
