Hedge your bets for career success
Studying at Southern Cross Catholic College has allowed Year 12 student Demetrius Thalasselis the freedom to hedge his career bets.
Demetrius is studying for a Certificate II in Construction, Baking and Hospitality al …
WriteOn 2022: Creativity spells success for budding student author
A story about an un-fun fair has secured a Sydney Catholic school student a win in the 2022 WriteOn Competition.
Holy Innocents’ Catholic Primary School student Sam …
Pursue a career caring for others
Studying at Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood has allowed Macey Danger to pursue a career that involves caring for others while still at school.
Macey is completing a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute …
Student STEM MAD initiatives take out national awards
A digital weather data and water conservation system was among six outstanding Sydney Catholic Schools projects to pick up awards at the 2022 STEM MAD Nationals.
Our award-winning schools were St …
Maria Romerosa: Our Youth Ministry Coordinator
Meet Maria Romerosa, the 2022 Youth Ministry Coordinator at Corpus Christi College Maroubra.
An English teacher at Corpus Christi College, Maria Romerosa, was formally inducted as a Youth Ministry Coordi …
An open letter to the graduating class of 2022
There are significant moments in every person’s life and finishing school is definitely one of them.
Your 13-year journey from being a five-year-old Kindergarten student to leaving school is an epic voyage of personal growth and change.
Each and every student finishing school this year has …
Nurture your child’s inner performer
Sebastian Youseff dreams of being a famous actor.
There are loads of course pathways he could have followed to land his dream
10:10 Project Conference draws crowd of 700
The inaugural 10:10 Project Conference drew a huge crowd of more than 700 students and staff to Bicentennial Park.
Titled Life to the Full, the conference focused …
New education precinct announced for the Shire
Sydney Catholic Schools has unveiled its plans for a cutting-edge new education precinct in the Shire’s beachside suburbs.
Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools, Tony Farley, said the new education precinct wi …
Free talk: Melinda Tankard-Reist
Free to parents, register now to hear from high-profile author and media commentator Melinda Tankard-Reist.
Melinda Tankard Reist will present ‘Too Much T …
Trio honoured with NSW Youth Community Service Awards
Three Sydney Catholic Schools students have been recognised for their exceptional community service in the 2022 NSW Youth Community Service Awards.
Kardina Batti, Aimee Blackmore and Neethu Siril were among 26 recipients from across NSW recognised at a ce …
Pope Francis Award expands into secondary school
Sydney Catholic Schools’ unique faith-based service program Pope Francis Award has, for the first time, expanded into secondary schools.
Pope Francis Award is a way our Year 6 students can earn an award by volunteerin …
Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs
Students can gain future ready skills training at Sydney Catholic College Southern Cross, in readiness for the jobs of tomorrow. And they needn’t wait till school has ended to land that dream job!
Pat’s break 30-year Grand Final drought in NRL Schoolboy Cup
Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield pulled off a fairytale ending in the Peter Mulholland Cup (NSW/VIC/ACT) competition, defeating The Hills Sports High 20-16 in Wednesday’s grand final.
Amadeus: ‘It’s like I’ve got an orchestra playing in the house’
Much to the surprise and delight of those around her, Year 6 student Serena serenaded her family on the Viola at a surprise 50th anniversary event.
Serena has been learning to play the “the big violin” as part of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Am …
New St Mary’s Cathedral College Principal announced
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has announced Mrs Kerrie McDiarmid as the new Principal of St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney following a rigorous selection process.
Archbishop Fisher said Mrs McDiarmid’s appointment as Principal …
NSW Rugby partnership uncovers tomorrow’s stars
Sydney Catholic Schools has partnered with NSW Rugby to discover the next generation of Australian rugby sevens representatives.
As part of this commitment, Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) recently ran a NSW Rugby 7s Academy Camp in conjunction with Rugby N …
Rugby 7s Academy Camp uncovers ‘diamond in the rough’
Could Samara Leven be the diamond in the rough NSW Rugby is looking for?
After her performance at the 2022 NSW Rugby 7s Academy Camp, both Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) and NSW Rugby are excited about Samara Leven’s promising future in the sport.
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Unveiled: Clancy Prize winners 2022
A religious art exhibition featuring works by talented secondary students from across the Archdiocese of Sydney officially opened on Friday night.
‘A momentous day’: OLMC Waterloo upgrade announcement
Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) Catholic Primary School Waterloo today announced a much-welcomed facilities upgrade.
The building program will bring improved site acces …
We’re hiring teachers for the Amadeus Music Education Program
Sydney Catholic Schools is looking for passionate and enthusiastic classroom teachers to join our growing Amadeus Music Education Program team.
There are multiple opportunities available, working from one to five day …
Adding fun and opportunities to primary Maths
A challenge program at Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield is giving gifted Mathematics primary school students a chance to expand their problem-solving and number skills.
It is the second year that the college has run its Maths Challenge.
Homelessness crisis: Here’s how you can help
Sydney Catholic Schools’ Family Educators are once again inviting families to be advocates for the homeless by sleeping, or spending time, outside on Friday, 5 August.
2023 Performing Arts Auditions: Start your journey to stardom
Want to see your name in lights? Southern Cross Burwood will soon hold auditions for its 2023 Performing Arts stream.
Southern Cross Catholic College is offering full-time and part-time enrolments in Years 9 to Year 12 as part of its “Ignite Your Passion” initiative.
NSW Training Awards regional winner 2022 Courtney McNally
Hospitality extraordinaire Courtney McNally has been recognised as the Central and Northern Sydney Region VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year in the 2022 NSW Training Awards.
St Clare’s College Waverley Director of Administration said she felt honoured to receive the award. She teaches Hospitalit …
Warn’s surprise surf lifesaving win
Fletcher Warn has had another stellar year in the surf.
Marist Catholic College Kogarah Year 11 student Fletcher Warn competed in a level above his age division to rank first in the U19 Male S …
New weekly sport fixture Goalball: ‘It’s a truly inclusive sport’
Sydney Catholic Schools’ latest inter-school sports offering – goalball – is proving a huge hit with students, teachers and spectators alike.
School of Rock Casting Announcement
Find out who’s in the lead cast of School of Rock, Sydney Catholic Schools’ 2022 Archdiocesan musical extravaganza.
The full cast has now been announced!
A staggering 4,000 young performers from across the Archdiocese of Sydney will take to the stage at Qudos Bank Arena on October 11-12 to …
‘Reconciliation is everyone’s business’
To mark Reconciliation Week 2022, St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School Annandale has renewed its commitment to its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
The school’s Family Educator and RAP founding committee member Fiona McGrath said St Brendan’s is the first Catholic junior sch …
Cross Country 2022: Day 2 – Results
More than 2,690 students from 120 primary schools converged on Sydney Motorsport Park for Day 2 of Sydney Catholic Schools’ inaugural Pre to Post Cross Country Championships.
On a bright and sunny day in Sydney’s west, the championships officially began …
Cross Country 2022: Day 1 – Results
More than 1,100 secondary students from across the Archdiocese of Sydney came together today to compete in Sydney Catholic Schools’ inaugural Pre to Post combined Cross Country Championships in Eastern Creek.
The Cro …
‘The dream is make A-League’
Bethlehem College Ashfield student Audrey McLaren (pictured right, above) has enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to Italy with her Sydney soccer club APIA Leichhardt.
“It was very amazing seeing all the landmarks and food,” the Year 11 student said.
“We went to Rome, and then …
Eisteddfod 2022: What to expect
Sydney Catholic Schools’ second annual Eisteddfod takes centre stage from Friday, 20 May 2022.
During the festival students from 116 schools will compete in more than 53 solo and ensemble events in Instrumental, Drama, Dance and Choir. And, for the first time, selected winner …
Cross Country Championships 2022: What to Expect
More than 3800 students from the Sydney Archdiocese will represent their schools at the 2022 Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships. Here’s what you can expect.
Sydney Catholic Schools is proud to once again offer our students a unique opport …
Watch LIVE: Cross Country Championships
Join us LIVE at Sydney Catholic Schools’ 2022 Secondary and Primary Cross Country Championships.
Due to popular demand, Sydney Catholic Schools will be live streaming yet another of its major sporting events.
Watch it together: New Holy Week children’s video
Join acclaimed musician John Burland and Sydney Catholic Schools’ Education Officer: Church Engagement, Cheryl Fernandez, as they take us on a journey through Holy Week in a new family video.
Free to watch online, the Holy Week video is brought to you by Sydney Catholic Scho …
Water Polo Championships 2022: Photos & Results
The Olympic water polo goals of secondary students from Sydney Catholic schools have taken another leap forward.
A real squad effort saw six teams of Year 7-12 students from the Archdiocese of Sydney come away with wins at Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) …
Project Compassion: ‘The donations keep getting better each year’
A fun in-school coin challenge has helped raise nearly $1000 for Project Compassion, while teaching students the benefits of giving back.
Students in all six houses at Mount …
‘Never Take Teachers for Granted’: Executive Director’s Message
Sydney Catholic Schools’ Executive Director, Tony Farley, reflects on the importance of not underestimating the profound impact our teachers have on their students.
We should never take teachers for granted, or underestimate the profound impact …
Recognising young artists
Sydney Catholic Schools’ inaugural Portrait Prize is giving students from Kindergarten to Year 12 the chance to have their work displayed at the Art Gallery of NSW.
The annual Portrait Prize celebrates students’ talents, and allows students to recognise and appreciate those c …
Making history: Thursday inter-school sport competition begins
Today will be remembered as a milestone moment in Sydney Catholic Schools’ sports history, when 38 schools across 256 teams took part in the system’s inaugural Thursday afternoon inter-school sports competition.
Across 27 different Sydney venues, a flurry of whistles and buzz …
i4Give Week: John Burland song helps heal broken hearts
A song by acclaimed Catholic musician John Burland is helping heal broken hearts across Australia during i4Give Week (1-7 February).
Mr Burland penned I Forgive – the theme song of both i4Give Day …
Watch NOW: COVID, our schools and what to expect in 2022
More than 3,000 families and 1,000 staff logged on on Tuesday night to hear about COVID-19, our schools and what to expect in 2022.
In case you missed our latest online forum, you can still watch it via the live link below.
“As information becomes …
HSC 2021: The full results are in …
Sydney Catholic Schools has achieved its best HSC results ever with 11 of its 33 schools ranked among the top 100 high schools in NSW.
To cap off an incredible 2021, 18 Sydney Catholic Schools ranked among the top 150 high schools and confirmed its reputation as one of the …
Vaccination hubs now open!
1,142 Pope Francis Award graduates recognised
The Pope Francis Award gives student volunteers in Year 6 a soul-enriching opportunity to help make the world a better place. This week we recognise our 2021 graduates.
In recognition of their important contribution to our school and parish communities Sydney Catholic Schools …
PM Scott Morrison school visit
Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah today for the official blessing of the school’s multi-purpose hall.
The PM – who represents the federal seat of Cook, wherein the …
Amadeus: Sydney’s most ambitious school music education program announced
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) today launched the Amadeus Music Education Program – one of the biggest, most comprehensive and ambitious investments in quality music education ever undertaken in Sydne …