Sutherland Shire Colleges Welcome New Cohorts
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.
Empowering the gifted student
Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) network of St George schools is proudly dedicated to providing an unparalleled education for the gifted student.
With 19 primary and secondary Catholic schools in the St George network of schools, Sydney Catholic Schools of …
Kindergarten: What to expect in the first year of school
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
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP’s Christmas Message 2023
Our favourite Christmas carols sing of peace on earth and goodwill to all, a promise of hope for our world.
Yet at the close of this year, these songs do not seem to match our reality. Instead of peace, we hear daily of war. Instead of goodwill, we witness man’s inhumanity to man.
Instea …
HSC 2023: The results are in
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 …
HSC 2023: Eight students place First in Course
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 …
Faith and expression at Christmas Story Art Exhibition
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 …
SCS gives Hagara Primary School a helping hand
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 …
Hearts and minds inspired at Architects of Change
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 and Sydney FC Establish Partnership
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.
Students ‘live life to the full’ at 10:10 Conference
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 …
Gallery: 2023 Clancy Prize
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, …
Student leaders honoured at Archbishop Awards
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 …
St Paul of the Cross championing sustainability
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 …
Saint Yon Trade Training Centre building tomorrow’s workforce
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.
Student brainpower on show at inaugural Invictus Challenge
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 …
GALLERY: Football & Netball Winter Championships
Check out all the action from this year’s football and netball winter championships.
Football Championships
Netball Championships
Move over Babe Ruth – Baden is coming …
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 …
Amadeus: A Teacher’s Perspective
Sydney Catholic Schools is looking for passionate and enthusiastic classroom teachers to join our growing Amadeus Music Education Program team. NOW HIRING FOR AMADEUS POSITIONS
The Amadeus program is one of the biggest, most comprehensive and ambitiou …
Students make moves at Chess Championships
Some of the best chess players from across the Archdiocese of Sydney squared off this week at the inaugural Sydney Chess Championships.
After qualifying it out across four conference days, 110 of the top ranked secondary school students descended upon …
2023 Eisteddfod: The results are in
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.
Study HSC performing arts with ViVA!
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 …
Join us at the Sydney Homeless Memorial Service
Members of the community are invited to join a special Homeless Memorial Service on 21 June at Martin Place Amphitheatre to honour those who have died on the streets and in the shelters of Sydney in the past 12 months.
Held on the winter solsti …
Car raffle supports World Youth Day pilgrims
Sydney Catholic Schools has raffled off a brand new car in celebration of this year’s World Youth Day and to support the student and staff pilgrims who will be journeying to Portugal in August.
Gary Margetson, a parent at Marist College Eastwood, was the …
Being a voice for Reconciliation
I write this piece on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation who are part of a rich aboriginal culture that has existed continuously in Australia for at least 65,000 years.
It’s widely accepted that this predates …
SCS launches new Reconciliation Action Plan
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) came together as a community this week to recognise National Reconciliation Week and to introduce the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney’s new Reflect Reconciliation Actio …
Gallery and Results: 2023 Cross Country Championships
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 …
Join the Outside School Hours Care team
Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is searching for dynamic, fun, and high energy team members to join Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) …
Teacher Sponsorship at Sydney Catholic Schools
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 …
Pat’s create stunning First Nations mural
Indigenous students at Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield have collaborated to create a stunning mural that reflects their Aboriginal identity and helps to build a sense of belonging.
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PHOTO BLOG: Holy Land Pilgrimage
More than 30 Sydney Catholic Schools Principals and Assistant Principals—together with Jacinta Collins, Executive Director of the National Catholic Education Commission, and Dallas McInerney Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Schools NSW—are undertaking a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and …
Ashfield-Olympic Park schools embrace wellbeing
Sydney Catholic Schools is implementing a first in system, whole-school approach to wellbeing.
The wellbeing initiative will involve a proactive, strategic and collaborative approach to mental health within schools in the Ashfield-Olympic Park network.
Episode 2 | Sport For All
The second episode of The School Report is here! In this episode, we switch our focus to sport at Sydney Catholic Schools.
We lift the lid on the transformation of sport across our system and how we’re working towards being the gold st …
Results and Photo Gallery: SCS Swimming Championships 2023
Catch up on all the action from the 2023 Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Swimming Championships which were held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in Homebush on Monday 27 March.
In an exciting day of competition, our young athletes battled it out for a spot at the Catholic Schools …
Swimming Championships set to make a splash
Nearly 1,500 students from more than 120 schools will take to the pool for the 2023 Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in Homebush on Monday, 27 March.
Students from both primary and secondary will …
Guy Sebastian surprises OLF Caringbah students
Students at Our Lady of Fatima Primary School Caringbah were given quite the treat when Australian music icon Guy Sebastian paid a surprise visit to the school!
Episode 1 | Transition to Kindergarten
We are thrilled to introduce you to The School Report – Sydney Catholic Schools’ very first system wide television program.
Episodes of The School Report will drop regularly each term and take on cutting edge themes most rel …
WATCH: Virtual Choir performs This Little Light of Mine
The Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Virtual Choir has returned in 2023 with a stirring rendition of American rock legend Bruce Springsteen’s version of This Little Light of Mine.
Filmed across 16 school sites and seven iconic Sydney locations, …
CEF awards scholarships to next gen teachers
The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) has announced support for seven high school graduates embarking on their teaching careers as part of the inaugural CEF Teaching Scholarship program.
The program provides scholarship recipients with ongoing financi …
Freeman student honoured in Premier’s Respect Awards
Freeman Catholic College student Gianfranco Dabbene was one of 10 students recognised across NSW for exemplary behaviour, inclusiveness and community-mindedness at the inaugural Premier’s Respect Awards.
Gianfranco was acknowledged for his hard work and …
Good Shepherd’s sense-sational new playground
Students in our Specialist Support Class at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Hoxton Park are enjoying a sensory playground created especially for them.
Designed with learning in mind
After careful planning and deliberate des …
Prize winning school presents to industry experts
“When I got up there, my stomach dropped…I kept saying, [to myself] I know more about the project than they do, it’s us teaching them,” said Stage 3 student presenter Kate.
Kate and four other students spoke to a room full of water experts at S …
HSC 2022: The results are in
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) has achieved outstanding results in the 2022 HSC with nine of its 33 schools ranked among the top 100 high schools in NSW.
A total of 17 schools ranked among the top 150 high schools, underlining SCS’s position as one of th …
HSC 2022: Nine students place First in Course
Nine students from Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) have received First in Course honours in the 2022 HSC.
In a feat that highlights SCS’s comprehensive curriculum, the nine students placed first in a diverse range of subjects and represent seven schools fr …
Students art shines a light on the Christmas Story
Sydney Catholic Schools students have showcased their creative flair and theological understanding as the 2022 Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition opened at the University of Notre Dame on Sunday.
Now in its 17th year, the exhibition invites s …
St Mary’s set to shine brightly for Christmas
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney is set to transform the St Mary’s Cathedral forecourt into the spectacular centre of Christmas celebrations in Sydney.
St Vincent’s College Ashfield: Parent Q&A
It’s been an exciting couple of months for St Vincent’s College Ashfield.
St Vincent’s College Ashfield announces Foundation Principal
Sydney Catholic Schools’ has announced Mr Ray Martin as the Foundation Principal of St Vincent’s College Ashfield.