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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
From Anfield to the school field: young footballers unite
The influence of one of world’s great football clubs was felt close to home recently, as students from Irene McCormack Catholic College and Servite College came together for a day shaped by ambition, community and the shared language of the beautiful game.
Held in Butler under the banner of the Liverpool Football Club International Academy, the showcase brought together around 70 students f...
NCEC appoints new Executive Director
The Bishops of Australia have announced the appointment of the Honourable Scott Ryan as the new Executive Director of the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC).
Mr Ryan will replace the Honourable Jacinta Collins, who completes her term as Executive Director at the end of February 2026.
Mr Ryan brings extensive educational policy knowledge and experience, having served within the...
The University of Notre Dame welcomes new Chancellor
The University of Notre Dame Australia has on 11 November announced the appointment of Mr Paul McClintock AO as the eighth Chancellor of the University. Photo: Supplied.
The University of Notre Dame Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Paul McClintock AO as the eighth Chancellor of the University.
Mr McClintock brings to the responsibilities of Chancellor personal and...
Catholic Education WA urges political parties to put children first
Catholic Education WA Executive Director Wayne Bull said in WA, unlike other states, Catholic schools do not receive state government funding for capital despite parents, who are exercising school choice by enrolling their child in a Catholic school, contributing school fees on top of paying taxes.
ALRC report is at odds with religious freedom and the high-regard parents place in faith-based schools
National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins said the ALRC’s predictable recommendations were not only at odds with the Inquiry’s terms of reference, but with the desire of families to choose a faith-based school for their children.
State census show more students enrolling at WA Catholic Schools
A figure of 81,736 students (Kindergarten to Year 12) were enrolled at the 162 Catholic schools – a 1.8 per cent increase compared to February 2023.
English teachers split on legitimacy of digital games as a class text
Lead researcher and Australian Catholic University Senior Education Lecturer Dr Amanda Gutierrez said with digital games not listed as an example of a multimodal text in the Australian Curriculum for English, the lack of consensus among English teachers about the merit of using them in learning programs was understandable.
The overfunded ‘private’ school myth… again!
National Catholic Education Executive director Jacinta Collins has said there is also no ‘parity’ in school capital funding with Catholic school families and communities contributing nearly 90 per cent to build and maintain school facilities.
Prayer is the means of us growing close to God, says Bishop Sproxton
This year, the liturgy included a special quadrennial commissioning ceremony, acknowledging those who have achieved important milestones in their formation and service as catechists.
Governments give ‘too little’ consideration to children when making decisions: survey
A new report launched Wednesday 25 October by the Valuing Children Initiative has made key recommendations following a survey of more than 1000 adults across Australia which asked how they felt about children and young people.
