Sydney Catholic Schools is celebrating an outstanding year of achievement with the Class of 2025 delivering some of the strongest HSC results in the system’s history.
Nearly 4,500 SCS students completed HSC exams this year …
Bethany College Hurstville has emerged as a standout performer in this year’s Higher School Certificate (HSC), with five students achieving First in Course honours – including two who placed equal first in Design and Technology.
Four Sydney Catholic schools in south-western Sydney are celebrating a major achievement, earning a place among the top 20 NSW schools for outstanding student growth in literacy and numeracy.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary …
If you’ve been hearing the buzz about flag football and wondering what all the excitement is about, you’re in the right place. This fast-growing sport mixes the strategy of traditional American football with the speed and safety of a no-tackle game.
The Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition celebrated its 20th year with the opening of a special anniversary exhibition at the University of Notre Dame on Sunday.
This year, more than 500 artworks were submitted …
Whether your HSC results bring celebration, surprise, or uncertainty, one thing is true for every Year 12 student: you still have plenty of options – more than you probably realise!
To help you make confident decisions abo …
Marist Catholic College North Shore has marked a significant milestone in its long history of education in North Sydney, with the blessing and official opening of the new Carlow Street Building on Wednesday.
Led by Bishop …
From backyard catches to international stadiums, Damien Wilson’s baseball journey is a story of hard work meeting opportunity. At just 17, the De La Salle Caringbah Year 12 student and Baulkham Hills Baseball Club left-handed pitcher is heading to the United State …
There’s something special about this moment – your child ready to take their first steps into high school, uniform a little too big, nerves buzzing beneath the excitement. For many parents, the transition to Year 7 comes with pride,nervous anticipation but also qu …
Sydney Catholic Schools has welcomed NSW Government funding to support the building of two new preschools on existing primary school sites at St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School Holsworthy and St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School Marsfield.
So the big day is fast approaching: starting Kindergarten. Your little one is about to step into the brave new world of uniforms, bells and assemblies, snack-time negotiations, learning to read and write, and (gulp) homework.
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is pleased to announce that 49 Year 11 students from 22 different schools have been awarded funded places in the 2025/26 Step Up Into Teaching (SUIT) program.
SUIT is an early entry universit …
As 2025 winds down and with Christmas on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to take a deep breath and look back on the year that’s been.
The end of term can feel like a blur of concerts, assemblies and lunchbox leftovers b …
Almost 4500 Sydney Catholic Schools students from 35 secondary schools are set to commence HSC written examinations this week, marking the culmination of 13 years of study, perseverance and personal growth for students across the system.
The HSC is around the corner, and it’s completely normal to feel stressed, nervous or even pumped to finally show what you know! While study and preparation are important, looking after your wellbeing is just as vital during this busy time. Here are five simple ti …
As thousands of high school students prepare for their HSC exams, new research reveals Australian teens aren’t reaping the same stress-relieving benefits of exercise as their global peers.
The study involving more than 600 …
With a Wests Tigers scholarship in hand and a family name synonymous with rugby league, Monson Hopoate already has the rugby league world watching.
At just 15, the powerful outside back has achieved great success with his …
When 16-year-old Aryan Narayan was first introduced to goalball at a school gala day in Year 7, he could hardly have imagined the speed of his progression.
Within months, Aryan was representing New South Wales at the nati …
Every child has that moment: the first time they sink a basket, score a goal, or nail a dance routine. Their eyes light up, their grin stretches ear to ear, and suddenly they stand a little taller. That’s the magic of sport. Here’s why sport builds confidence in w …
Sydney Catholic Schools stands with communities across Australia in marking National Child Protection Week (7-13 September 2025).
The week shines a light on the importance of creating safe, supportive environments where …
A collection of extraordinary visual art pieces inspired by the Saints were unveiled as part of this year’s Clancy Religious Art Prize and Exhibition.
The opening night of the exhibition, held at the McGlade Gallery at the …
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has presented this year’s Archbishop of Sydney Awards for Student Excellence to 51 outstanding Year 12 students from Catholic secondary schools across the Archdiocese of Sydney.
The recipients were individually recognised during a ceremony held at St Mary’s Cathed …
Sydney Catholic Schools is seeing increasing numbers of young women breaking into the trades, with female enrolments in Automotive, Electrotechnology and Construction courses surging 39 per cent in the past year and 160 per cent over the past five years.
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Sydney Catholic Schools is expanding its local, faith-based diverse learning opportunities with the establishment of Specialist Support Classes at its schools in Lakemba.
From 2026, St Therese’s Catholic Primary School an …
The Sydney Catholic Schools 2025 Winter Championships wrapped up in spectacular fashion over two action-packed days on 30 July and 31 July.
The best schools in football and netball from across the Archdiocese met to figh …
The curtain has closed on the fifth annual Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod after a memorable night of performances at the event Showcase on Tuesday night.
Held for the first time at the Seymour Centre, the Showcase bro …
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Rosebery celebrated a significant milestone in its short history on Friday with a blessing and opening ceremony officiated by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP.
The day brought together commun …
NAIDOC Week (6-13 July) is an opportunity for us all to reflect on the rich cultures, deep histories, and remarkable achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year’s theme, ‘The Next Generation: St …
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is proud to announce that two students have been named winners at the 2025 Regional Training Awards – a prestigious program recognising excellence in Vocational Education and Training (VET) across New South Wales.
It’s one of the most anticipated events in the school calendar and this year, it’s shaping up to be the boldest, brightest and biggest one yet.
Over the next two months, more than 10,000 students from 131 schools will take …
When Lesley Dunn began the Waranara Program at Corpus Christi College Maroubra in 2014, her goal was simple: create a space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students felt seen, safe, and proud of who they are.
A d …
More than 3,000 students from the Sydney Archdiocese represented their schools at the 2025 Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships in May.
The Championships were held across two days and venues: more than 2,000 primary students converged on Sydney Mo …
Music is more than just learning scales or hitting the right notes. It unlocks creativity, fuels curiosity, and gives students a powerful outlet to express who they are.
Whether it’s banging on a drum kit or mastering a vio …
From Chartered Accountant to primary school Principal might not seem like the most traditional career path but for Lisa Netting, it was destined.
Now Principal at St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School Paddin …
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP: Statement on the passing of Pope Francis
The Church in Sydney and Australia joins with people throughout the world in mourning the passing of the Holy Father, Pope Francis.
As priest, bishop and pope, he embodied Ch …
Nearly 200 high-achieving students from the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Class of 2024 have been honoured at the annual Executive Director’s Awards for Excellence in HSC and VET.
Held at Sydney Town Hall on Thursday 10 April, the awards were an …
The first sporting season of the year came to an exciting climax as the finals of the Sydney Catholic Schools Autumn Championships took place on Thursday 10 April.
Competition was held in four sports—basketball, European handball, touch football and wate …
Some of our most talented young swimmers descended upon Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre for the annual Sydney Catholic Schools Swimming Championships on 24 March.
The championships saw both primary and secondary students compete, with the full event b …
From graphic design to coding, from food technology to textiles – it’s all in a day’s work for Technological and applied studies (TAS) teachers like Cathal Derivan.
Having grown up with a love of woodworking, Mr Derivan has expanded his horizons in more …
Mathematics—it’s everywhere! From counting pocket money to measuring ingredients for the perfect batch of cookies, numbers are a part of our daily lives in ways we don’t always notice. But for some kids, Mathematics feels like a puzzle with missing pieces. The good …
Some of Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) high-achieving Vocational Education and Training (VET) students were recognised for their outstanding efforts in the 2024 WorldSkills Regional Competition at a special awards ceremony at World Square.
WorldSkills i …
Sydney Catholic Schools is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Portrait Prize competition.
Now in its fourth year, the competition allows students from Kindergarten to Year 12 the opportunity of painting or drawing a portrait of someone well- …
Schools are more than just places where lessons are taught and tests are taken—they are vibrant communities where students and families come together to grow and support one another.
Your child’s time at school is brief, bu …
St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School Haberfield is excited to be entering into 2025 with a refreshed new logo and visual identity that reflects the school’s vision and values.
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is pleased to announce another outstanding year of Higher School Certificate (HSC) results.
In the 2024 HSC, six schools placed in the top 100 high schools in NSW, with a total of 13 schools ranking in the top 150.
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Eight students from Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) have received First in Course honours in the 2024 Higher School Certificate (HSC).
The students represent eight different schools from right across the Sydney Archdiocese and placed first in a diverse ra …
After four weeks of performances, the inaugural Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Network Festival has drawn to a close, leaving a lasting impression on all who participated.
Throughout Term 4, more than two thousand students from 90 schools took part in five …
For centuries, art and faith have walked hand in hand— inviting us to transcend the everyday, marvel at life’s wonders, and to express our deepest and most important beliefs.
It’s a connection that was on full and bright di …
The jump from Year 6 to Year 7 is a huge milestone—not just for your child but for you too! It’s a mix of new beginnings, big opportunities, and yes, a few nerves along the way.
At Sydney Catholic Schools, we totally get it …
I’m not crying, you’re crying! Watching your little one head off to kindergarten for the first time is a big moment with big emotions. Starting ‘big school’ is an exciting milestone—for your child and
