By Casandra Sarjit  The Welcome Mass, held on Sunday 15 February, marked the start of Orientation Week and formally welcomed new residents and their families into the St Thomas More College community. As a Catholic residential college, the Mass also marked the beginning of the academic year, giving everyone a moment to pause, come together, and begin the year with reflection and pur...

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...

St Thomas More College is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa (Mim) Jones as the new Head of College. Mim has been Deputy Head of College since 2022. Mim brings extensive experience in residential college leadership, student wellbeing, governance, and higher education administration. Her appointment reflects both her strong leadership credentials and her deep understanding o...

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...

Archbishop Costelloe SDB with Outgoing CEWA Commissioner, Eva Skira. Photo: Matt Biocich/Supplied. The Catholic bishops of Western Australia have appointed four new Commissioners to the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA):• Dr Marina Hogan PhD, MBA, BA (Hons)• Mr Geoff Mills MEd (Leadership & Management), MEd (RE), BEd, Dip.Teach., Dip. RE• Mr Justin Scanlan GAICD...

Construction of the two-story Flexible Learning Centre began in late 2023 and was completed in December 2024, serving as a versatile facility for examinations and House or Year Group assemblies.

NCEC Executive Director Jacinta Collins said there are long-standing concerns from schools and teachers tired of the so-called “lesson lottery” — where learning suffers due to inconsistent curriculum delivery and insufficient support.

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

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.

Catholic Education WA continues to urge the incoming State Government to provide equitable funding for those families who choose a faith-based education.