The votes are in, the portraits are hanging, and the winners of Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) 2026 Portrait Prize have been announced.
Now in its fifth year, the SCS Portrait Prize serves as a powerful platform to recognise and celebrate outstanding Visual Arts students, setting …
On the wall of Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights, a timber model of Wall-E stands quietly on display. It has been there for years — a relic of one student’s ambition, now watching over a new generation finding theirs.
That model was built by Alessandrio Lettieri in 2016, a former Fre …
A passion for helping gifted students reach their full potential has led St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School Marsfield teacher Lauren Marnezos to one of the University of New South Wales (UNSW)’s highest academic honours.
Lauren has been named on the 2025 Dean’s List for her outsta …
A visit from the leadership team at Boston College’s Roche Center for Catholic Education highlighted how Sydney Catholic Schools is bringing its vision for whole-person formation to life across its school communities.
On Wednesday, the Roche Center’s Executive Director Dr. Melodie Wytte …
Sydney Catholic Schools has announced the 2026 recipients of the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) Teaching Scholarship, with record application numbers highlighting strong interest in teaching within Catholic schools.
Following a competitiv …
From 10 December 2025, new national legislation comes into effect, introducing a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts in Australia.
This applies to major platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X, Facebook, YouTube, Reddit, and Kick.
Guidance from Pope Leo …
As Sydney Catholic Schools celebrate World Kindness Day, St Kevin’s Catholic Primary School Eastwood has marked the occasion in a joyf …
For more than five decades, Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill has been at the heart of Marea De Angelis’ life.
This World Teachers’ Day, Sydney Catholic Schools celebrates a …
Sydney Catholic Schools is investing in its classrooms of today to grow the teachers of tomorrow, with the School-Based Education Support (SBES) Traineeship placing senior students in real school settings while they complete their HSC.
St Clare’s College Waverley has officially opened The Lumos Centre, a contemporary learning hub housed within the beautifully restored heritage-listed former Waverley Post Office in Sydney’s east.
When it comes to science experiments, the classic baking soda volcano is a rite of passage.
To keep the learning excitement going beyond the volcano, Sydney Catholic Schools is sharing four fresh, fun, and hands-on ideas to get your child’s inte …
Southern Cross Catholic College in Burwood has been crowned Secondary School of the Year (Non-Government) at the 2025 Australian Education Awards held on 8 August in Sydney.
The recognition is a big win for the Year 10–12 specialist college, whi …
When many people think of STEM, they might picture a few bunsen burners in a science lab, but at Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), we really turn up the heat when it comes to innovation.
From ocean floors to robotics arenas and chemistry competitio …
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) celebrates its 2025 NAPLAN results, with students performing significantly above State and national averages.
Danielle Cronin, Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools said the gains refle …
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is proud to announce that applications are now open for the Excellence in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Scholarship.
In today’s world of endless social media feeds, streaming services, and constant notifications, it’s easy for teenagers to forget the simple joy of getting lost in a good book. Nurturing a love of reading doesn’t have to be a chore, it can be a delightful journey b …
Three Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) students have proudly represented Australia on the international stage as members of the Subway Joeys U16 national football team.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Woollahra is gaining recognition as a local community school that punches above its weight when it comes to getting results.
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Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is proud to announce that applications for its 2025 Future Teacher Scholarship are now open ...
Every child has unique talents waiting to be nurtured. Some have a way with words or a knack for problem-solving.
Others have a natural ability to connect with people, excel on the sports field or shine on stage. No matter their gift, their potential is limitless.
So, how can we help our k …
On Thursday, 13 March, Sydney Catholic Schools gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral for the 2025 Commissioning Mass.
This significant event celebrated the commissioning of beginning teachers, school leaders, and our new Executive Director, Danielle C …
More than 70 years ago, a small group of Sisters journeyed from California to Sydney, bringing with them a deep commitment to education, faith, and service.
The Sisters of St Joseph of Orange devoted decades to shaping the communities of
A new era has begun at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer as the school proudly celebrates its first-ever Year 12 cohort in 2025.
Led by Principal Christine Harding, the school is embracing this new chapter with a strong focus on academic excell …
Looking for a school that evolves with its students—supporting, challenging, and inspiring them at every stage? At St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney, this vision is now a reality.
In 2025, the College introduces a pioneerin …
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is celebrating the achievements of two outstanding schools – St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney and
In the Middle Ages, after a period of prolonged suffering from climate change, war and pandemic, thousands of Christians went on pilgrimage to Rome at Christmas time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the hope He brings.
But not everyone could make the journey to Rome. So popes began the p …
Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley student Asteer has reached an impressive milestone, placing first in the state for Arabic Extension in the 2024 HSC and achieving an ATAR of 95.15.
This triumph symbolises years of har …
Sarah’s story reflects the determination and resilience of many young people seeking a fresh start, culminating in her impressive achievement of an ATAR of 97 in the 2024 HSC.
Against the backdrop of Australia’s escalating cost-of-living crisis, Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood and Sydney Catholic Schools (SC …
For Year 12 students, the journey toward the Higher School Certificate (HSC) is filled with excitement, opportunities, and the chance to embrace new challenges with confidence.
As students face one of the most pivotal moment …
Christmas is a time of giving and celebrates the ultimate present – God’s gift of his perfect son. As we enter a season fixated on presents, treats and material gifts it is a good time to revisit the joy that can be found by integrating simple acts of kindness int …
As you step onto the grounds of De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah, you’re immediately greeted by a palpable energy that sets it apart from schools across the country.
In the immortalised words of American Football coach Vince Lombardi: “Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work.”
At Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), our educators and leaders are not just committ …
Helen recalls tearing up on her first day of school in Australia, feeling overwhelmed by not knowing how to communicate.
Born and raised in Iraq, the former Sydney Catholic Schools student and her sister Nadeen had a tumultuous start to life, c …
Pablo Picasso once said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust from everyday life.”
The creativity of young people has a singular expressive power, bringing their energy and unique perspective forward to inspire people of all ages, serving as …
It’s a typical Monday morning at All Saints Catholic College Liverpool in south-west Sydney, one of the largest and most vibrant Catholic schools in Australia. As students gather around lockers and corridors, preparing for another day of learning, the school resona …
In 1942, Leonard ‘Len’ Waters, a proud Kamilaroi (Gamilaraay) man, found himself at the crossroads of history as Japan entered World War II, with the threat of invasion looming ever closer to Australian shores.
Responding to …
Cassie Bartels, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and External Pathways Coordinator at Bethany College Hurstville has clinched the gold.
She recently won Education Partner of the Year – Sydney Catholic Schools at the prestigious Partners …
From the tentative steps of a young girl to the confident stride of a respected leader, Gilda Pussich is again walking through the gates of her beloved secondary school, this time as its Principal.
As a former student at Our Lady of the Sacred H …
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) has launched a brand-new podcast ‘So You Want To Be…’, to inspire listeners by hearing from some of Australia’s most influential and successful people.
The Sydney Catholic Schools’ Catholic Education Foundation (CEF), has launched a new initiative called The Giving Circle.
Launched on International Women’s Day, the Giving Circle is an opportunity …
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 …
Performing and visual arts present so many opportunities for students to experience, discover, experiment, and learn.
Here are four ways to nurture your child’s interest as they develop a passion for creativity – and the life skills and confiden …
A strong gifted education program can provide a range of opportunities for students whose natural abilities place them in the top 10 per cent of their peer group.
With so much information available in the gifted education space, ident …
The philanthropic division of Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF), recently achieved a remarkable fundraising milestone of raising over $12,000 for its Refugee Bursary program.
Two impressive Technological and applied studies (TAS) teachers at Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights, are pursuing life-long passions for woodwork and food technology in the classroom.
For Thang Phan, a Project Officer within Sydney Catholic Schools’ Vocational Education and Training (VET) team, the Catholic Education Foundation’s (CEF) Refugee Bursary initiative resonates deeply.
