Conductor and flautist Karen O’Keefe says teaching the Amadeus Music Education Program in Sydney Catholic Schools held strong appeal because it suited her lifestyle goals. Here she shares the perks of her role as an instrumental tutor.
“Starting my own m …
St Anthony of Padua’s first group of Year 7 students were entrusted with an important job as they took their first secondary school steps in 2021.
As the oldest kids on the block they have taken their younger peers under their wing as part of the College’ …
Sydney Catholic Schools has partnered with the NRL School to Work program to increase our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ success in the classroom and assist in their transition from school to tertiary education. Here Jane Bridges, SCS’ Wellbeing Specialist: Aboriginal and Tor …
Acclaimed trumpeter, Greg Carger, is among the latest Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) musician hires. He has joined the SCS family as an instrumental tutor in the Amadeus Music Education Program – and so can you. We are hiring now!
The famou …
Over the past four weeks, Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) has showcased the amazing talents of its performing arts students at SCS’ inaugural Eisteddfod. Today on World Music Day (21 June) we announce the winners.
Close to 700 Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) students explored their faith among peers at an Evangelisation Day hosted by St Ursula’s Catholic College Kingsgrove.
McAuley Catholic Primary School Rose Bay Years 3 to 6 students have joined forces with Origin Foundation to build solar-powered lights for children in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Vanuatu who l …
?HOWZAT! Find out who is off to the MacKillop Cricket Championships in Wagga Wagga.
More than 40 primary students battled it out at Centennial Parklands on Tuesday 1 June for a spot in the Sydney Archdiocesan cricket team.
Boys from six zones across the Sydney Archdiocese …
De La Salle Catholic College in Caringbah’s incredible makeover is complete. The images below allow you to take a virtual tour of the extraordinary changes at the school. …
Sydney Catholic primary schools battled it out Amazing race-style to be crowned Challenge Day winners and become familiar with their future high school.
More than 130 students from 24 schools took part in the 2021 Challenge Day at …
May is the traditional month of Mary and St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde has found a unique way to honour her.
They have joined with their local parish, ...
More than 30 boys and girls batted and pitched it out to secure their place on the Sydney Archdiocesan Softball Team. They are now off to the MacKillop Softball Championships on Thursday 10 July at Kelso Park North.
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) has kicked off its first, live and online Family Forum for parents, carers, and staff with more than 2500 people registering for the event.
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To celebrate 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia, 35 of our schools collaborated with Father Rob Galea on a music clip called “Faith in the Future.”
The music clip for the song, composed by Father Galea, was filmed on location at 25 natural, cultural, religious and iconic venues aro …
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) has announced its first Family Forum.
Titled Part of Something Bigger, this exciting 40-minute online event will be held on Tuesday 25 May from 7pm.
Over 2500 students navigated a mud-slicked course at Sydney Catholic Schools’ first large-scale Cross Country, their eyes firmly on the prize – a berth at the MacKillop Championships.
Every student in front of you in a classroom, has a cup into which they pour everything they need to handle in a day; be an adult in their life who can help fill that cup, writes Sydney Catholic Schools’ student wellbeing specialist, Jim Clifford.
There were three different sports on offer across three different locations in Canberra on Friday 30 April, as the MacKillop Championships took centre stage in rugby league, netball and hockey.
More than 60 students represen …
More than 90 primary students converged on Henley Park, Enfield, on Tuesday 27 April for the Sydney Archdiocesan Touch Football trials.
In the lead up to the Month of Mary, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Georges Hall has unveiled a beautiful mural of Jesus’ mother.
Principal Monica Palmer commissio …
More than 100 primary school students turned out to compete at Holy Spirit Catholic College Lakemba’s first basketball gala day.
Boys and girls primary school teams competed in the 22 April event …
The pathway to sporting success continues for nine Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) soccer athletes, who have gained selection to the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association Carnival (PSSA).
Sydney Catholic Schools was represented by 24 primary schoolers at t …
The 10:10 Project is a new program designed to give Year 10 Catholic students a forum to talk freely about society and life in an emotionally safe and judgement-free environment.
The 10:10 Project has been rolled out in 12 secondary schools acro …
More than 2500 Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) primary students will represent their schools at the inaugural Cross Country Carnival at Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek, on Wednesday 5 May.
Harrison Edwards is in his final year of school and is moving toward the HSC with the poise and commitment that characterises Sydney Catholic Schools’ students. Here he speaks about what Catholic education means for students in 2021.
From Kindergarte …
Sydney Catholic Schools’ creative and performance artists have been enjoying phenomenal success in the wake of COVID-19, and the opportunities for students with an artistic flair to flourish are only increasing.
Singer-guitarist Chrystal Ruz from SCS’ ViV …
Get a sneak peek at school life inside some of our Sydney Catholic schools, as seen through the lens of Marketing Specialist, Michael Sawan. He has been visiting our schools as part of a system wide website upgrade project, gathering footage for these new websites. …
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) alumna Kiera Austin is soaring to lofty heights after coming through the system’s representative sports pathway program.
Former Holy Spirit …
Rain wasn’t going to postpone this week’s Rugby Union Archdiocesan Trials at a sun-filled Bill Delauney Reserve in Revesby Heights.
Seventy-five students battled it out for 22 places on the rugby team roster traveling to Forbes for the MacKillop Trials on …
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Concord West has welcomed the first stage of its long-awaited upgrade. The images below give you a glimpse of the exciting new changes.
The existing General Learning Area (GLA) has been refurbished into contemporary t …
Eighteen Sydney Catholic Schools students got to experience the atmosphere of an Archdiocesan Swimming Carnival by getting involved in an official capacity.
For the past three years, Georgina Cairns’ classroom has looked a lot different to other teachers.
The learning spaces at St Mark’s Catholic Primary School Drummoyne have been refurbished and they look super impressive. We’re giving you the first glimpse inside the new state-of-the-art tw …
Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield has brought the sound of music to a small town in Northern Italy via a video performance.
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To mark the beginning of the 2021 school year, Sydney Catholic Schools held a Commissioning Mass for all its beginner teachers at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney.
The Mass, held on Shrove Tuesday, was celebrated by Archbishop Anthony Fisher. …
For all the Zone 5 Swimming Carnival results and to view Natalie Roberts’ splashtastic photo gallery click below.
Check out our highlights story here. View the carnival …
Our primary students performed swimmingly at the Zone 6 Swimming Carnival. Check out the splashtastic photos captured by Natalie Roberts on the day.
Check out our highlights story here. View the carnival results here …
This heartwarming story shows the strong bond between nine-year-old Cooper De Nobrega and his autism assistance pup, Hera. …
Acclaimed Catholic musician John Burland has penned a moving song inspired by conversations with grieving couple Leila and Danny Abdallah, whose three children and cousin were tragically killed by a drunk and drugged driver at Oatlands.
I Forgive You has been released ahead of i4giv …
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St Clare’s Catholic College Waverley – On a Starlit Night /Silent Night
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De La Salle College Ashfield – Joy to the World
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Welcome to Sydney Catholic Schools #iLight2020 Virtual Carol Choir.
We have now reached the end of the snapshot of how to prepare for Christmas using the Jesse Tree with your family. It is hoped that you contin …
Nothing says Christmas like a family sing-a-long. Join in with St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Enfield – watch them as as they sing Christmas favourite “Feliz Navidad.”
Day 9: Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Advent with your family? Creating and decorating a Jesse Tree is the perfect excuse to come together and learn more about Jesus’ family history. Make sure to check in tomorrow as we launch our last video from families and parishes.
You won’t BEE-lieve what St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Oatley has been up to.
Year 5-ers have written to NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and Oatley state MP, Mark Coure, to request funding …
Sydney Catholic Schools’ principal Damien Carlton has been honoured with an Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) NSW Leadership Award 2020.
St Charles students …