From schoolyard to the world stage: SCS students don the green and gold
Three Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) students have proudly represented Australia on the international stage as members of the Subway Joeys U16 national football team.
Eisteddfod celebrates fifth anniversary
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 …
Corpus Christi recognised for Best First Nations Program
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 …
Gallery and Results: 2025 Cross Country Championships
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 …
New Principal Kylie Brakel to lead Holy Cross Woollahra into new era
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Woollahra is gaining recognition as a local community school that punches above its weight when it comes to getting results.
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Apply now! SCS launches life-changing teaching scholarships for 2025
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is proud to announce that applications for its 2025 Future Teacher Scholarship are now open ...
“The best job in the world”: What it’s like to be a school leader at SCS
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 …
Unlock the spark that makes your child shine
Every child has unique talents waiting to be nurtured. Some have a way with words or a knack for problem-solving.
Others have a natural ability to connect with people, excel on the sports field or shine on stage. No matter their gift, their potential is limitless.
So, how can we help our k …
Students celebrated at Executive Director’s Awards for Excellence in HSC and VET
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 …
Results: 2025 Autumn Championships
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 …
Results and Photo Gallery: SCS Swimming Championships 2025
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 …
Teaching TAS at Sydney Catholic Schools
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 …
Sydney Catholic Schools celebrates 2025 Commissioning Mass
On Thursday, 13 March, Sydney Catholic Schools gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral for the 2025 Commissioning Mass.
This significant event celebrated the commissioning of beginning teachers, school leaders, and our new Executive Director, Danielle C …
Honouring a legacy: Sisters of St Joseph of Orange visit Sydney Catholic Schools
More than 70 years ago, a small group of Sisters journeyed from California to Sydney, bringing with them a deep commitment to education, faith, and service.
The Sisters of St Joseph of Orange devoted decades to shaping the communities of
Cracking the code: Four ways to make Mathematics fun for your child
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 …
Winners and placegetters: 2024 WorldSkills Regional Competition
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 …
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer welcomes first ever Year 12 Cohort
A new era has begun at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer as the school proudly celebrates its first-ever Year 12 cohort in 2025.
Led by Principal Christine Harding, the school is embracing this new chapter with a strong focus on academic excell …
A new chapter in learning at St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney
Looking for a school that evolves with its students—supporting, challenging, and inspiring them at every stage? At St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney, this vision is now a reality.
In 2025, the College introduces a pioneerin …
Stronger Together: Why School Community Matters
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 …
Rediscover St Joan of Arc Haberfield: New Look, Modern Facilities
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.
Breaking barriers: Liam’s path to success with the CEF
St Mary’s Cathedral College & Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich shaping future of education
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is celebrating the achievements of two outstanding schools – St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney and
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP’s Christmas message 2024
In the Middle Ages, after a period of prolonged suffering from climate change, war and pandemic, thousands of Christians went on pilgrimage to Rome at Christmas time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the hope He brings.
But not everyone could make the journey to Rome. So popes began the p …
HSC 2024: The results are in
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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Former refugee Asteer tops state in Arabic Extension
Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley student Asteer has reached an impressive milestone, placing first in the state for Arabic Extension in the 2024 HSC and achieving an ATAR of 95.15.
This triumph symbolises years of har …
From refugee to role model: CEF helps Sarah thrive
Sarah’s story reflects the determination and resilience of many young people seeking a fresh start, culminating in her impressive achievement of an ATAR of 96.55 in the 2024 HSC.
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HSC 2024: Eight students place First in Course
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 …
SCS tackles cost-of-living crisis: inside FinEd Forum 2024
Against the backdrop of Australia’s escalating cost-of-living crisis, Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood and Sydney Catholic Schools (SC …
Photo Gallery: 2024 Network Festival
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 …
Tune in to SCS’ special HSC podcast
For Year 12 students, the journey toward the Higher School Certificate (HSC) is filled with excitement, opportunities, and the chance to embrace new challenges with confidence.
As students face one of the most pivotal moment …
Virtual Gallery: 2024 Christmas Story Art Exhibition
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 …
5 conversation starters to support a confident leap into high school!
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 …
Helping your little person make big, brave, excited steps into Kindergarten
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
Sharing the joy of giving with children this Christmas is as easy as one, two, three!
Christmas is a time of giving and celebrates the ultimate present – God’s gift of his perfect son. As we enter a season fixated on presents, treats and material gifts it is a good time to revisit the joy that can be found by integrating simple acts of kindness int …
Batger Furniture: Catholic Education Foundation Supplier Hero
Two minutes with CEF Rebecca Bissett from Batger Furniture
Today, we’re speaking with Rebecca Bissett, account manager at Batger Furniture, a Sydney-based company and long-time partner of Sydney Catholic Schools. Batger recently became a Sapphire Corporate Partner of the Catholic Educa …
Network Festival ready to set the stage alight
Two thousand performers. Ninety schools. Five performance days. Four weeks.
Sounds big, right? Well that’s because it is. Introducing the inaugural Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Network Festival.
This term, prima …
Kindergarten Orientation: Everything You Need To Know
Kindergarten marks the beginning of an exciting time where your child will take their first step on a journey of lifelong learning. That step can be a big one though and so it helps to have a head start—that’s where Kindergarten Orientation comes in.
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School spotlight: a bright future at De La Salle Caringbah
As you step onto the grounds of De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah, you’re immediately greeted by a palpable energy that sets it apart from schools across the country.
SCS students going for gold at WorldSkills
It’s billed as the Olympics of Vocational Education and Training (VET), a chance for students to test themselves, to compete against one another, and to showcase their skills and expertise on a grand stage.
And it all starts on Tuesday 22 October, as Syd …
Danielle Cronin named new Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools
Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Most Rev. Anthony Fisher OP has named Danielle Cronin as the new Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools, overseeing a network of 147 Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.
Ms Cronin brings an impressive record of service to C …
Gallery and Winners: 2024 Clancy Prize
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 Australian Catholic University, …
Spark creativity in your child!
Five ways to spark creativity and self-expression in your child!
Are you amazed by your child’s creativity? Do you love seeing their imagination run wild during story-time, making drawings or inventing games? If you’ve wondered how to nurture their creati …
Results and Gallery: 2024 SCS Athletics Championships
More than 2000 students took to the track and field at Sydney Olympic Park for this year’s Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Athletics Championships on Friday 30 August.
Both primary and secondary students from our 147 schools competed together on what was a …
How to unlock the magic of reading
Five great ways for every family to create a lifelong love of reading!
As a parent, you might wonder how to foster a love of reading in your children. For Aidan, the answer came naturally on the occasional afternoon when he picked a book from the ov …
Marist teacher wins NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarship on Mental Health
Yang Sun feels like something is missing.
She loves her students and she loves her school, and everyday for the past 15 years she’s relished the challenge of making a positive difference in young people’s lives.
Gallery and Results: 2024 Winter Championships
Another season of sport came to a thrilling finish as the Sydney Catholic Schools 2024 Winter Championships took centre stage over two action-packed days on 31 July and 1 August.
The best teams across four sports—netball, football, rugby league and All A …
Boost young minds with Science and Technology
Ever wondered how your child’s endless curiosity and boundless energy can be the foundation for a future in science and technology? Imagine transforming their natural wonder into a love for Science and Technology right from your living room. Intrigued? Keep reading …
Domremy’s light focus brightens hearts and minds
Light-themed projects at Domremy College Five Dock have brightened the minds of gifted students in the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) network and provided help to families in Papua New Guinea (PNG) living in energy poverty.
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New festival shines light on learning
Move over Vivid – there’s a new light festival in Sydney!
More than 2,000 people attended Domremy College Five Dock’s first-ever Light Festival
Raising healthy young men: Conference explores innovations in boys’ education
Healthy young men help create healthy societies.
That was the common message proclaimed by a range of leading educators and industry experts as De Lalle Catholic College Caringbah hosted an innovative conference on boys education on Monday. …