Holy Father appoints Bishop Danny Meagher to a new role
This article was originally published by The Catholic Weekly
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Daniel Meagher, until now …
OLMC Mt Pritchard light up our screens for World Maths Day
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Mt Pritchard recently showed the whole of Australia that maths can be prime time!
The school took their love of maths to the next level for 2026 World Math …
History Made: Emerson Hoo rewrites Sydney Catholic Schools swimming records
A Year 6 student from St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School Botany has achieved a remarkable milestone at the Sydney Catholic Schools Swimming Championships, rewriting the record books in a way rarely seen in school sport.
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Called to Serve: New generation of educators commissioned at St Mary’s Cathedral
A new generation of teachers and school leaders has been formally welcomed into the mission of Catholic education at the 2026 Sydney Catholic Schools Commissioning Mass, held at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Celebrated by Archbisho …
Sydney Catholic Schools students to premiere original Shakespeare-inspired musical at NIDA
A group of Sydney Catholic Schools students will take to the stage at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) this May to premiere an original musical inspired by the works of William Shakespeare.
The production, The Shakespeare Project, is the result of a unique collaboration between S …
Excellence in action: Students honoured for outstanding HSC and VET achievements
More than 200 high-achieving students from the Sydney Catholic Schools Class of 2025 have been honoured at the annual Executive Director’s Awards for Excellence in HSC and VET.
Held at Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday 24 March, …
A new chapter for St Francis Xavier’s Lurnea with upgraded spaces and refreshed identity
St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Primary School Lurnea is celebrating an exciting new chapter with the completion of significant upgrades to its learning facilities and the introduction of a refreshed school identity.
The project includes a brand new nine-classroom building, dedicated art and mus …
Sydney Catholic Schools teacher honoured for Gifted Education excellence
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 …
Beyond Marks: What really matters in your child’s education
When school results are released, the focus quickly turns to statistics. HSC results, NAPLAN scores, rankings and ATARs often dominate the conversation.
Achievement matters. Data is important. Schools want students to do w …
Key takeaways from Boston College’s transformative visit
Sydney Catholic Schools this week welcomed researchers from Boston College’s Roche Center for Catholic Education to bring global insight into how Catholic education can enrich spiritual life, strengthen community, and foster whole-person growth.
Global experts explore Sydney Catholic Schools
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 …
Leaders gather to bring Magis 2033 to life
“Education must always begin with the human person and their wholeness.”
That was the core message as Sydney Catholic Schools Principals, Assistant Principals and Religious Education Coordinators came together …
Sydney Catholic Schools welcomes Boston College
Sydney Catholic Schools have welcomed distinguished visitors from Boston College’s Roche Center for Catholic Education to mark the beginning of a week of faith formation and professional collaboration.
Dr. Melodie Wyttenb …
Understanding NAPLAN: A Parent’s Guide
Every year, families hear about NAPLAN, and it’s natural to have a few questions. This guide is here to provide some clear, simple information about what NAPLAN is and how it fits into your child’s learning.
2026 CEF Teaching Scholarship recipients welcomed into SCS community
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 competitive s …
Two Olympians, Endless Cheers Across Sydney Catholic Schools
As the world turns its attention to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, Sydney Catholic Schools is cheering on current and former students as they take to the slopes for the Australian team.
Classrooms are humming, corridor …
Magis 2033: A bold new direction for Catholic education in Sydney
Sydney Catholic Schools is setting the vision for its next chapter with the launch of Magis 2033, an ambitious plan that reaffirms a commitment to forming young people not only for a …
Choosing the right school: How to make the most of an Open Day
Choosing a school is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make for your child — and it can feel overwhelming. Websites look impressive. Prospectuses say all the right things. Test scores reveal part of the picture.
But none of that captures how a school truly feels.
Is it …
HSC 2025: The results are in
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 …
HSC 2025: Eight students place First in Course
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.
Social media minimum age now 16 — what families need to know
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 …
Sydney Catholic schools in Sydney’s south-west recognised in NAPLAN’s ‘making a difference’ list
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 …
Understanding Flag Football: The Fast, Fun, No-Tackle Sport Taking Off in Schools
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.
Gallery and Winners: 2025 Christmas Story Art Exhibition
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 …
Life after the HSC: Your guide to what comes next
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 North Shore’s Carlow Street Building Officially Opened
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 …
St Kevin’s Eastwood leads with heart for World Kindness Day
As Sydney Catholic Schools celebrate World Kindness Day, St Kevin’s Catholic Primary School Eastwood has marked the occasion in a joyf …
Caringbah’s Damien Wilson swings for the Big Leagues with U.S. College Scholarship
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 …
Celebrating a lifetime of faith and teaching on World Teachers’ Day
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 …
Starting Kindergarten: Helping your child thrive!
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 students ready to Step Up Into Teaching
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 …
From Concerts to Christmas: End the Year with Gratitude and Joy
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 …
Record number of Sydney Catholic Schools students due to sit 2025 HSC exams
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.
Five Wellbeing Tips for Tackling the HSC
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 …
Why exercise alone isn’t enough when dealing with exam stress
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 …
Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Orientation
So, your child is about to start big school. Deep breath. This is the moment you’ve probably been equal parts dreading and dreaming about – the leap from preschool to primary. But before the uniforms are ironed and the lunchboxes are packed, there’s a magical time …
Hopoate’s First Nations debut ends Patrician Brothers’ unbeaten run
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 …
Aryan’s Goalball journey: From school galas to the national stage
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 …
How to Raise Confident Kids Through Sport
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 …
Our commitment during National Child Protection Week 2025
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 …
2025 Clancy Prize Winners Announced
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 …
National Skills Week – Growing future educators through SBES Traineeships
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.
Young leaders honoured at Archbishop’s Excellence Awards
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 …
Innovation meets heritage as St Clare’s Waverley launches Lumos Centre
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.
Four fun STEM activities to build science skills at home
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 named Australia’s best non-government secondary school
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 …
Robots, reefs and real-world skills: STEM in action at SCS
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 …
New Specialist Support Classes in Lakemba Schools
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 …
Replays and Results: 2025 Winter Championships
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 …