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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
Lasallian connection inspires teachers to work in the Kimberley
Former La Salle Principal, now CEWA Executive Director, Wayne Bull, with former students Aaron Haji-Ali and Zoe Sparkes, now working at St Mary’s College, Broome, were commissioned for 2024. Joining them was Brother Berkeley Fitzhardinge, former principal of La Salle.
Notre Dame and the Catholic Institute of Western Australia announce historic partnership
The collaboration aims to enhance Catholic education in Western Australia by leveraging the strengths of both institutions in providing Catholic-based education and formation.
Catholic schools respond to cost of living pressures on families
National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins said with increasing cost of living pressures, Catholic schools and systems are taking a range of measures to relieve the burden on families, with many being long-standing arrangements.
Patron saint of teachers to lead the way for newest Catholic school
The PK-12 College will open its doors to Pre-Kindergarten to Year Two in February 2025 and has already experienced significant interest in enrolments. The College will serve an area which is expecting population growth of 46 per cent between 2021 and 2031. Photo: Facebook/Madora Bay.
St Marcellin Champagnat, the patron saint of teachers, has been chosen as the name for the newest Catholic s...
CEWA’S incoming leaders challenged to model Jesus in their roles
Archbishop Costelloe blesses the scrolls for new principals and teachers during the 2024 CEWA Commissioning Mass, Monday 29 January at St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: Ron Tan.
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week encouraged Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd (CEWA) staff from across the Archdiocese to approach their roles with enthusiasm, integrity and joy.
Archbishop C...
School’s back! Parenting tips to boost kids’ self-esteem and confidence for a new year
Triple P International Country Director, Carol Markie-Dadds, said with two in five families in Australia experiencing school refusal, and many more facing cost-of-living pressures, the start of a new school year is adding an extra layer of parental stress and worry. Photo: Supplied.
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As kids across the country return to school, experts at the Triple P – Positive Parenting ...
Catholic school educated 2023 high achievers recognised
Seventy-six Year 12 graduates from Catholic schools across WA have been recognised as Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd’s (CEWA) high achievers for 2023. Photo: Matt Biocich/CEWA
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Seventy-six Year 12 graduates from Catholic schools across WA have been recognised as Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd’s (CEWA) high achievers for 2023.
The graduates and their...
Notre Dame’s junior entrepreneur inspires change
Maria and her fellow Notre Dame students, Charles Hurst, Jake Schloeffel and Jose Corpus, are the founding members of Australia’s first Junior Enterprise project.
New Kimberley Medical School a game changer for regional health
The Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training (KCRMT) will provide up to 20 students each year with the opportunity to complete all of their medical training on country, close to home and family, and other forms of pastoral support. Photo: Supplied.
The University of Notre Dame Australia is delighted to receive Federal Government support for a new Broome-based medical school, which will ...
