The new Parish Religious Education program, Gathered in My Name, developed by the Catholic Education Western Australia Catechist Service, is finally complete.

A new video published on World Teachers Day reflected on teachers’ ability to inspire, challenge, motivate, empower, create, nurture, adapt and respect.

A group of primary school students from Harvey have been recognised with a Catholic Identity award for primary schools, which is part of the Quality Catholic Education Awards – for bringing the school community together.

The 2021 Practical and Creative Arts Exhibition at Chisholm College was officially opened on Monday 18 October, with 75 students awarded for their exemplary work in the Learning Areas of Business and Information Technology, Design and Technology, Home Economics, Visual Arts as well as Media and Photography.

Perth Plenary Council Members were graced with the ability of gathering at the offices of Catholic Education in Leederville during the First Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia. Here are some of the highlights. Eva Skira AO from the Association of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons listens in on Day one of the First Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Counci...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nstq0Sxk__A Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB gave the following Closing Address for the First Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council on Saturday 9 October “As we come to the conclusion of this First General Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of the Catholic Church in Australia I would like to call us back to the words of Pope Francis which shaped the d...

The Spirit of the Arts Concert kicked off on Monday, 13 September, with more than 1500 students from 52 WA Catholic schools taking to the stage in RAC Arena for a night of song, dance and drama.

The all new week-long festival brought together the traditional Performing Arts Festival concert and Carnevalé events and included lunchtime concerts in the CBD, a greater visual presence, and a new venue for the centrepiece concert.

As the Church in Australia prepares for Assembly 1 of Plenary 2020 (2-10 October, 2021), it has asked members to consider the question: “In what way does the Church in Australia recommit to the mission of Catholic education, including Catholic schools and universities in the decades to come?”

The role of Catholic schools has always been central to Australian Catholic identity, and the introduction of curricula and teaching practices, such as WA’s Religion and Life as an ATAR subject, plays an important role in the Church’s evangelisation and formation of young people.

Plenary asks for “candour and courage” as members examine the future of Catholic education.

Catholic Arts presented its’ winners from the primary and secondary category at their awards ceremony held on Tuesday, 17 August at the St Georges Terrace Forrest Centre. By Amanda Murthy.