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Students unite in Music for Harmony Week 2026

The universal language of music has been creatively applied to the celebration of Harmony Week 2026 (March 16 – 22) by a group of young multilingual people from Aranmore Catholic College - of migrant and refugee backgrounds – who produced a song and music video called Rock Paper Scissors. The project provided an opportunity for the students to share ideas, cultures and talents. Photo: ...
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The project provided an opportunity for the students to share ideas, cultures and talents.

School communities celebrate centenary milestones

St Michael’s School in Bassendean and St Patrick’s School in Katanning have both recently celebrated centenary milestones of Catholic education in their respective communities. At St Michael’s, the community gathered to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the historic Mercy Convent - a place that has shaped generations of students, families and staff since its opening in 1926. The Ma...
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The celebration served not only as a reflection on the extraordinary contribution of the Sisters of Mercy, but also as a moment of unity and pride for St Michael’s School.

From farmhouse to flourishing parish: Canning Vale celebrates 25 years

St Emilie de Vialar Church was packed to capacity as the community came together to celebrate their anniversary. Photo: Phil Bayne. Twenty-five years since parishioners attending Mass in an old farmhouse had to bring their own chairs, the parish of Canning Vale has grown into a vibrant multicultural community representing more than 50 different countries. On the event of its silver jubil...
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The Mass was concelebrated by Bishop Don, Fr Jean-Noël, Fr Chien Nguyen and Fr Robert Carillo.

Report on school infrastructure funding distorts the facts: NCEC

The Australian Education Union (AEU) report on school infrastructure funding undermines the hard work and sacrifice of thousands of Australian families who contribute to the capital costs of their child’s school, the outgoing Executive Director of the National Catholic Education Commission, Jacinta Collins, has said. “Yet again, (this is) a poor characterisation of figures which advances se...
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Forty years of excellence: Padbury Catholic Primary School

On 24 October 2025, Padbury Catholic Primary School celebrated its 40th anniversary attended by more than 100 guests including past principals, students, staff, parents and members of the broader community. An inspiring community liturgy celebrated by Whitford Parish Priest Fr Cyprian Shikokoti set the tone for the entire day. The day of celebration commenced with a community liturgy. Ph...
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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...
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“Volunteers are truly signs of hope in action,” says Bishop Don at Cathedral Mass

Speaking at the Mass to celebrate National Volunteering Week, Bishop Sproxton recalled his visit to Chisholm Catholic College for the blessing of its new Flexi Learning Centre, reflecting on the deep spirit of community that shaped his early education there.

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Holy Cross College staff commence Catholic faith journey

Some eight staff from Holy Cross College Ellenbrook have this Easter been welcomed into the Catholic Church.

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Ellenbrook Parish Easter 2025

NAPLAN doesn’t have to be a testing time for all – ACU expert

Australian Catholic University expert Associate Professor Steven Lewis has urged school leaders, teachers, families, and students to take a collective breath amid the start of the nationwide testing window.

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NAPLAN 2025

Exciting new chapter for Catholic education in Leederville

Catholic education in Leederville is about to enter an exciting new phase with Aranmore Catholic Primary School and Aranmore Catholic College to be amalgamated from the beginning of 2026.

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Aranmore College Amalgamation

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