Very Rev Dr Gerald Gleeson VG Adm
Chair – Sydney Catholic Schools
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Peter Turner to the role of Interim Executive Director Sydney Catholic Schools.
Undoubtedly, many of you already …
Statement from Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP
Last year’s Voice referendum left many people asking, what next for indigenous affairs in Australia.
The result was a reminder th …
‘Meet the Maestros’ is a series of articles that celebrates the diverse professional talent and musical expertise of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Amadeus Music Education Program tutors.
Here the Australian Brandenburg …
Meet the Maestros: Mark Brown
‘Meet the Maestros’ is a series of articles that celebrates the diverse professional talent and musical expertise of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Amadeus Music Education Program tutors.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) students at Sydney Catholic Schools scooped almost a quarter of the honours given at the MLWP W …
Family educators have played a key role in creating vibrant faith communities at Sydney Catholic Schools since their role was introduced in 2009.
Meet the initiative’s newest faces, who b …
With a term of primary school to their name, your Kindergarten child is becoming truly settled in their new school routine.
They’ve started to gain confidence as learners and to develop new relationships and friendships....
Some of Sydney Catholic Schools’ best student athletes showcased their talent during this year’s Autumn Championships on Thursday 11 April.
The Championships took place across four different venues in four different sports:
The latest episode of The School Report is here!
In this episode, we switch our focus to protecting students online.
We look at how parents can help their children safely navigate the online wor …
Sydney Catholic Schools and Western Sydney Wanderers FC have launched a new partnership set to increase and support football participation in Western Sydney.
Together with Sydney Catholic Schools, the Wanderers will be running several grassro …
Some of Sydney’s most talented young swimmers made a splash at this year’s Sydney Catholic Schools Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in Homebush on Monday 25 March.
In an exciting day of competition, our young athletes battle …
A people’s choice award – and a cameo on Sunrise – have highlighted the creativity and environmental consciousness of a visual arts collaboration between five Sydney Catholic Schools.
Students made coral-coloured ocean landscape Revived Reefs at a series of workshops …
Sydney Catholic Schools is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Portrait Prize competition.
Now in its third year, the competition allows students from Kindergarten to Year 12 the opportunity of painting or drawing a portrait of someone well-known t …
As St Mary’s Cathedral College enters a new era, its visual identity is undergoing a dynamic refresh that reflects its historic past while embracing its future as a Kindergarten to Year 12 coeducationa …
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School North Ryde has cemented its place as one of the highest-achieving schools locally, after attaining well above average results in double the number of NAPLAN assessment areas.
The most rece …
In a bold move by Sydney Catholic Schools, St Mary’s Cathedral College, one of Australia’s oldest schools, is set to evolve as a dual-campus school with a second state-of-the-art Sydney campus being developed.
Located at 52-58 William Street, th …
Sydney Catholic Schools makes history as St Mary’s Cathedral College transforms to a Kindergarten through Year 12 coeducational model.
St Mary’s Cathedral College has announced that it will be accepting enrolments for both boys and girls for Kindergar …
Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) Sutherland Shire precinct is set to enter an exciting phase in 2024 with each of the precinct’s three schools welcoming new cohorts for the first time.
Starting primary school is a huge milestone for both children and their families. It marks a time of excitement, growth, and new experiences. Here’s what you can expect in your child’s first year of school.
What they’ll learn
A free tutoring program at Marist College Kogarah is embracing the talent of past HSC students to help their younger peers grow and shine academically.
The college invites new graduates who have done well in specific subject …
St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove’s Class of 2023 graduate not just with impressive HSC results
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) has once again achieved outstanding results in the 2023 Higher School Certificate (HSC) with nine of its 33 secondary schools ranked among the top 100 high schools in NSW.
A total of 18 schools ranked among the top 150 hig …
Eight students from Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) have received First in Course honours in the 2023 Higher School Certificate (HSC).
The students represent seven different schools from right across the Sydney Archdiocese and placed first in a diverse ran …
Some of the state’s most exciting young artistic talent was on display as the 2023 Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition opened at the University of Notre Dame on Sunday.
Now in its 18th year, the exhibition invites students in Years 5 …
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is helping to build a brighter future for children in the South Pacific region with the donation of classroom furniture to Hagara Primary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
SCS, together with Bethany College Hurstville …
Close to 600 people came together for a day of insights and inspiration as Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) hosted the Architects of Change – Defining Educational Excellence
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) and Sydney Football Club (Sydney FC) are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at fostering the development of young football talents and enhancing educational opportunities for students within the SCS system.
A creative approach to wellbeing has placed 39 choir and dance students and one violinist from St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School Central Bankstown centre stage at the 2023 Positive Schools Wellbeing in Action Conference.
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Follow Aquinas Catholic College Menai’s Year 11 Hospitality recipe for bruschetta!
Make sure you check out how our Executive Director and Chief of Staff tried their hand at making the dazz …
One Sydney Catholic Schools student’s work takes the 2023 Mental Health Month theme, We all have a role to play, to heart.
When it comes to promoting positive mental health, Archie Kingham is ahead of the curve.
More than 700 students came together to experience Jesus’ invitation to live ‘life to the full’ at the annual 10:10 Conference at Waterview in Bicentennial Park on Wednesday 13 September.
The conference is part of the 10:10 Project, a Sydney Catholic Sch …
Some of Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) most inspiring visual arts talent was on full display at this year’s Clancy Religious Art Prize and Exhibition.
The opening night of the exhibition, held at the McGlade Gallery at the Australian Catholic University, …
People, food, and seeing fare migrate from paddock to plate – Charlize Ashby has a passion for all things hospitality and the award to prove it.
The Brigidine College Randwick Year 12 student was named ‘
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has presented this year’s Archbishop of Sydney Awards for Student Excellence to 49 outstanding Year 12 students from Catholic Secondary schools across the Archdiocese of Sydney.
The recipients were individually …
Students at St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School Dulwich Hill have been levelling up on their sustainability efforts through OzHarvest’s FEAST program.
The …
LaSalle Catholic College Bankstown’s Saint Yon Trade Training Centre is empowering the next generation of career-ready students with a range of pathways for future success.
Students at St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Engadine have stretched their creative muscles in their first performance of much-loved production Matilda Jnr, The Musical.
Based on Roald Dahl’s classic novel, it sees an exceptional five-year old triump …
More than 100 students from 12 primary schools showcased their intellectual curiosity and inquisitiveness as part of Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) inaugural Invictus Challenge.
Held at St Vincent’s College Ashfield, the Invictus Challenge brought togeth …
The latest offering in Sydney Catholic Schools’ comprehensive sport program is set to blow school holiday boredom out of the water.
Opportunities to try dragon boating, water polo, orienteering and fencing will be provided a …
Sydney Catholic Schools’ Tasmyn Haynes has a remarkable tale of unexpected entry into the world of wheelchair rugby officiating and discovering her calling in the thrilling realm of adaptive sports – sports that are modified to allow people with physical and sometimes mental disabilities …
Check out all the action from this year’s football and netball winter championships.
Move over Babe Ruth – Baden is coming …
Surrounded by family and friends who love baseball, it was only natural for Baden Hagarty to want to play too.
At the tender age of five, the current Year 12 Ma …
Former Freeman Catholic College student, Anthony Pavlesic, is set to kick off his European football career this month after signing a coveted multi-year deal with German Bundesliga powerhouse FC Bayern Munich.
At just 17, Anthony has already de …
Two Sydney Catholic Schools in the Sutherland Shire are increasing the number of teachers with specialised knowledge and expertise to ensure students are well equipped for HSC success.
As Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer (Girls) and …
Some of the best chess players from across the Archdiocese of Sydney battled it out this week at the inaugural Sydney Chess Championships.
After battling it out across four conference days, 110 of the top ranked secondary school students descended upon R …
The Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Eisteddfod has wrapped up for another year after six weeks of some incredible performances.
The 2023 Eisteddfod saw over 1,200 entries from 114 schools, making it the biggest Eisteddfod we’ve seen yet.
Are you interested in studying the performing arts for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) but aren’t sure if your school is offering the subject?
The ViVA! Performing Arts Program provides all Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) secondary students with the op …
More than 3,800 students from the Sydney Archdiocese represented their schools at the 2023 Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships at Sydney Motorsport Park this week.
We saw some incredible efforts from both our primary and seconda …
Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) Teacher Sponsorship Program helps connect eligible and passionate international teachers with schools right across our system.
SCS, as an approved Standard Business Sponsor, is able to sponsor teachers who are on visas unde …
The Eisteddfod is back for its third year in 2023 and it’s bigger and better than ever.
Students from 114 schools will lace up their dancing shoes and warm up their vocal chords for the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Eisteddfod.
